US will not lower troop numbers in eastern Europe, Polish president says

Analysis-European forces would struggle to guarantee Ukraine peace without US backing

Analysis-European forces would struggle to guarantee Ukraine peace without US backing
Russia says NATO states can't enforce Ukraine peace, wants membership pledge scrapped

Russia says NATO states can't enforce Ukraine peace, wants membership pledge scrapped
Putin is serious about negotiating peace in Ukraine, Kremlin says

Putin is serious about negotiating peace in Ukraine, Kremlin says
Thin majority of Germans back role in possible Ukraine peacekeeping mission

Thin majority of Germans back role in possible Ukraine peacekeeping mission
Russian forces capture Yampolivka in eastern Ukraine
Russian forces capture Yampolivka in eastern Ukraine
Kremlin says joining the EU is Ukraine's sovereign right

Kremlin says joining the EU is Ukraine's sovereign right
EU ready to move fast on easing spending rules for defence

EU ready to move fast on easing spending rules for defence
Russia's wealth fund chief says Trump is a problem solver ahead of Riyadh talks

Russia's wealth fund chief says Trump is a problem solver ahead of Riyadh talks
UK PM Starmer says U.S. must provide security guarantee for Ukraine to deter Russia

UK PM Starmer says U.S. must provide security guarantee for Ukraine to deter Russia
US Ukraine envoy Kellogg says no one will impose peace deal on Zelenskiy

US Ukraine envoy Kellogg says no one will impose peace deal on Zelenskiy
Scholz calls for 'strong and sovereign' Europe ahead of security talks in Paris

Scholz calls for 'strong and sovereign' Europe ahead of security talks in Paris
Poland will not send troops to Ukraine, says PM Tusk

Poland will not send troops to Ukraine, says PM Tusk
Russia rules out territorial concessions on eve of talks with Trump team

Russia rules out territorial concessions on eve of talks with Trump team
Russia says it has taken Fyholivka village in Ukraine' Kharkiv region
Russia says it has taken Fyholivka village in Ukraine' Kharkiv region
Russia's wealth fund chief will meet U.S. delegation in Saudi Arabia - source in Riyadh

Russia's wealth fund chief will meet U.S. delegation in Saudi Arabia - source in Riyadh
French minister Valls: Europe must more than ever before defend Ukraine

French minister Valls: Europe must more than ever before defend Ukraine
Ukraine, Europe will be part of 'real' peace talks, says Rubio, as US weighs Putin's motives

Ukraine, Europe will be part of 'real' peace talks, says Rubio, as US weighs Putin's motives
White House envoy, national security advisor head to Saudi Arabia for Russia talks

White House envoy, national security advisor head to Saudi Arabia for Russia talks
US asks Europeans what they need for Ukraine security guarantees, document shows

US asks Europeans what they need for Ukraine security guarantees, document shows
France's Macron to host emergency European summit on Ukraine

France's Macron to host emergency European summit on Ukraine
Peace not war is the focus now for Russia and United States, Kremlin says

Peace not war is the focus now for Russia and United States, Kremlin says
Russia's Siluanov visits Saudi Arabia ahead of Russia-US talks

Russia's Siluanov visits Saudi Arabia ahead of Russia-US talks
European countries will not create one united army, says Poland's Sikorski

European countries will not create one united army, says Poland's Sikorski
Russian lawmaker: Munich fireworks show EU is out of touch and facing crisis

Russian lawmaker: Munich fireworks show EU is out of touch and facing crisis
US asks Europeans for contributions to Ukraine guarantees

US asks Europeans for contributions to Ukraine guarantees
French foreign minister: Europe faces tough decisions to tackle threats and ensure its security

French foreign minister: Europe faces tough decisions to tackle threats and ensure its security
UK tracks Russian ships carrying ammunition from Syria
UK tracks Russian ships carrying ammunition from Syria
US Defense Secretary Hegseth's Europe debut irks allies, wins Trump's nod

US Defense Secretary Hegseth's Europe debut irks allies, wins Trump's nod
Europe needs its own plan for security and Ukraine, says Poland's Tusk

Europe needs its own plan for security and Ukraine, says Poland's Tusk
German minister: comparing Germany with authoritarian regime is unacceptable

German minister: comparing Germany with authoritarian regime is unacceptable
Trump's apparent concessions on Ukraine NATO ties, territory 'a mistake', German defence minister says

Trump's apparent concessions on Ukraine NATO ties, territory 'a mistake', German defence minister says
Kremlin says G7 has lost a lot of relevance after Trump calls for Russia to be readmitted
Kremlin says G7 has lost a lot of relevance after Trump calls for Russia to be readmitted
UK committed to Ukraine's 'irreversible' path to NATO membership, Starmer says

UK committed to Ukraine's 'irreversible' path to NATO membership, Starmer says
No peace over the heads of Ukrainians and Europeans, says German foreign minister

No peace over the heads of Ukrainians and Europeans, says German foreign minister
NATO membership for Ukraine not off the table, US official says

NATO membership for Ukraine not off the table, US official says
Trump says Ukraine would be in involved in peace talks with Russia

Trump says Ukraine would be in involved in peace talks with Russia
Kremlin says a Russian citizen will be returned within days from the U.S

Kremlin says a Russian citizen will be returned within days from the U.S
Factbox-German parties' election pledges on defence

Factbox-German parties' election pledges on defence
"50% battle-ready": Germany misses military targets despite Scholz's overhaul

"50% battle-ready": Germany misses military targets despite Scholz's overhaul
Talks on Ukraine must include Kyiv, Ukrainian foreign minister says

Talks on Ukraine must include Kyiv, Ukrainian foreign minister says
Europeans warn US against Ukraine deal 'behind our backs'

Europeans warn US against Ukraine deal 'behind our backs'
Putin-Trump phone call shows 'Europe's time is over', Russia's Medvedev says

Putin-Trump phone call shows 'Europe's time is over', Russia's Medvedev says
Factbox-What do we know about the Putin-Trump relationship?

Factbox-What do we know about the Putin-Trump relationship?
NATO's Rutte says Kyiv must be involved in everything about Ukraine

NATO's Rutte says Kyiv must be involved in everything about Ukraine
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison