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French inflation at 27-month high of 2.8% in May, but below forecast

French inflation rose in May at the fastest pace in more than two years on surging energy prices, though slightly less than expected, preliminary data from statistics agency INSEE

French inflation at 27-month high of 2.8% in May, but below forecast
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French economy shrank by 0.1% in first quarter

France's economy shrank slightly in the first quarter, final data from statistics office INSEE showed on Friday, missing the preliminary reading of 0.0% for the euro zone's second-

French economy shrank by 0.1% in first quarter
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Iran war impact could 'doubly scar' euro zone consumers, ECB research finds

Euro zone consumers, already scarred by the Ukraine war, have changed their attitudes more quickly as a result of the upheaval of the Iran war, European Central Bank

Iran war impact could 'doubly scar' euro zone consumers, ECB research finds
Europe|Political|World

France to demand explanation from Russian envoy over Romania drone incident

France will ask Russia's ambassador to explain what happened when he fulfills a summons after a drone struck an apartment building in Romania, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel

France to demand explanation from Russian envoy over Romania drone incident
Crime|Europe|World

France has asked prosecutor to investigate treatment of its nationals on activist flotilla

France has asked for the public prosecutor to investigate the treatment of French nationals who were part of a recent activist flotilla heading for Gaza, French Foreign

France has asked prosecutor to investigate treatment of its nationals on activist flotilla
Economy|Europe|World

Spain's 12-month EU-harmonised inflation rises to 3.6% in May

Spain's European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation rate rose to 3.6% in May, from 3.5% in the period through April, preliminary data from the National Statistics Institute (INE)

Spain's 12-month EU-harmonised inflation rises to 3.6% in May
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Another day, another Iran deal moment

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook A weekend wait looms over markets as sources have told Reuters that the U.S. and Iran have reached an agreement to extend

Another day, another Iran deal moment
Crime|Europe|World

Russia-installed Donetsk region leader says Ukrainian drones kill three workers

A Ukrainian drone attack killed three utility workers in a Russian-controlled part of Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region on Thursday, the Kremlin-installed head of the region said.

Russia-installed Donetsk region leader says Ukrainian drones kill three workers
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Austrian who planned attack on Taylor Swift concert gets 15 years in prison

An Austrian court on Thursday sentenced a 21-year-old man who admitted planning a foiled Islamist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in

Austrian who planned attack on Taylor Swift concert gets 15 years in prison
Americas|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Russia brushes off US call not to launch 'systemic strikes' on Kyiv

The United States on Thursday leveled unusually harsh criticism against Russia and called for it to refrain from its promised "

Russia brushes off US call not to launch 'systemic strikes' on Kyiv
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK business sentiment edges up in May, Lloyds says

British business sentiment edged up in May and is now close to its level before the Iran war, according to a monthly survey by Lloyds on Friday which contrasted with most

UK business sentiment edges up in May, Lloyds says
Crime|Entertainment|Europe

Suspect in Taylor Swift Vienna concert attack plot convicted and sentenced to 15 years

An Austrian court has convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago

Suspect in Taylor Swift Vienna concert attack plot convicted and sentenced to 15 years
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Chinese online retailer Temu hit with $232 million fine over unsafe toys and electronics

European Union regulators have fined Chinese online retailer Temu for failing to protect consumers from illegal products

Chinese online retailer Temu hit with $232 million fine over unsafe toys and electronics
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is pressing the United States for more Patriot air defense missiles to counter Russian attacks

Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Italy seizes gold, luxury villas and cash tied to Sicilian Mafia drug-trafficking gains

Italian authorities have seized over $232 million in assets linked to the late mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro’s drug trafficking network

Italy seizes gold, luxury villas and cash tied to Sicilian Mafia drug-trafficking gains
Business|Economy|Europe|World

‘I made my own coffee’: BP chair hints cost-cutting push led to his ouster as he hits back at ‘lies’

‘I made my own coffee’: BP chair hints cost-cutting push led to his ouster as he hits back at ‘lies’

‘I made my own coffee’: BP chair hints cost-cutting push led to his ouster as he hits back at ‘lies’
Europe|Technology|World

Russia says Europe should show proof of claims about jamming GPS signals

Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that Europe should show some proof of its allegations that Moscow is jamming GPS signals in Europe. 

Russia says Europe should show proof of claims about jamming GPS signals
Business|Europe|Political|World

German-Dutch corps to lead NATO land forces in Estonia and Latvia

A combined German-Dutch army corps will take command of NATO land forces in Estonia and Latvia later this year to strengthen the alliance's eastern flank against a potential Russian

German-Dutch corps to lead NATO land forces in Estonia and Latvia
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No Chinese subsidies involved in Ceconomy deal, JD.com says

JD.com's acquisition of German retailer Ceconomy will not be financed by Chinese subsidies, the Chinese online retailer said on Thursday after EU antitrust regulators

No Chinese subsidies involved in Ceconomy deal, JD.com says
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France becomes first EU country to reimburse anti-obesity drugs, minister says

France will reimburse the cost of weight-loss drugs prescribed to severely obese patients from mid-June in a first for a European Union

France becomes first EU country to reimburse anti-obesity drugs, minister says
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JD.com's Ceconomy deal involves Chinese subsidies, EU regulators warn

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com's $2.5 billion bid for German electronics retailer Ceconomy may involve Chinese subsidies, European Union competition

JD.com's Ceconomy deal involves Chinese subsidies, EU regulators warn
Europe|Political|World

Russia will not choose who speaks for Europe in potential Ukraine talks, EU ministers say

Russia will not choose who represents Europe in any potential talks with Moscow over Ukraine, EU foreign ministers said on

Russia will not choose who speaks for Europe in potential Ukraine talks, EU ministers say
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

EU says jet fuel market to get tighter if Hormuz situation does not improve

The market for jet fuel in the European Union could get tighter if the situation in the Strait of Hormuz does not improve within weeks, said the European Commission on

EU says jet fuel market to get tighter if Hormuz situation does not improve
Europe|Food|Travel

‘There’s a next level’: 10 more delicious French pastries to try

‘There’s a next level’: 10 more delicious French pastries to try

‘There’s a next level’: 10 more delicious French pastries to try
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Ice hockey-Canada through to world championship semis after win over US

Canada cruised to a 4-0 win over reigning champions the United States to book their spot in the semi-finals of the International Ice Hockey Federation World

Ice hockey-Canada through to world championship semis after win over US
Europe|World

French parliament backs repeal of slavery-era edicts, dodges reparations call

French lawmakers voted on Thursday to formally repeal slavery-era laws that defined the legal status of enslaved people as "movable property" and justified

French parliament backs repeal of slavery-era edicts, dodges reparations call
Europe|Technology|World

On the ground with Ukraine's drone forces targeting Russia's battlefield rear

In a corn field in eastern Ukraine, soldiers fired drones into the sky using a slingshot, aiming at military targets

On the ground with Ukraine's drone forces targeting Russia's battlefield rear
Economy|Europe|World

Poland to finalise $27 billion in military deals under EU SAFE by end-May, PM says

Poland will sign agreements by the end of May to finance military equipment worth 100 billion zlotys ($27.41 billion) under the European Union's SAFE program worth 43.7

Poland to finalise $27 billion in military deals under EU SAFE by end-May, PM says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria aims to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, PM Radev says

Bulgaria is keen to respect its commitment to NATO and increase its defence spending to 5% of its gross domestic product, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Thursday.

Bulgaria aims to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, PM Radev says
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Russia says US missiles in Japan for drills would threaten Russia

Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that allowing U.S. missile systems to be deployed on Japanese territory as part of military drills would threaten the security of

Russia says US missiles in Japan for drills would threaten Russia
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB's hold decision in April was close call for some, accounts show

The European Central Bank's decision to keep rates unchanged in April was a close call for some policymakers as persistently high inflation made it increasingly hard to

ECB's hold decision in April was close call for some, accounts show
Africa|Arts|Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|World

Baton Rouge to Melbourne: Iran war and rising prices upend jet fuel trade

From Antwerp to the Seychelles, Baton Rouge to Melbourne, or New York to Namibia, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has upended

Baton Rouge to Melbourne: Iran war and rising prices upend jet fuel trade
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Rome Pride bars Jewish LGBT group from parade over Gaza stance

Rome Pride has barred Italy's only Jewish LGBT group from joining its annual parade, saying Keshet Italia had failed to clearly condemn Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide,

Rome Pride bars Jewish LGBT group from parade over Gaza stance
Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Sports

Naomi Osaka's latest French Open fashion ensemble includes an ivory train and gold jacket

Naomi Osaka keeps bringing the fashion in Paris

Naomi Osaka's latest French Open fashion ensemble includes an ivory train and gold jacket
Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Sinner appears to be struggling with the heat in French Open second round

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner appears to be struggling with the heat during his second-round match at the French Open against 56th-ranked Argentine opponent Juan Manuel Cerundolo

Sinner appears to be struggling with the heat in French Open second round
Europe|Sports|World

Gio Reyna and Joe Scally bring a close bond forged in Germany to US World Cup roster

How far can the power of friendship get you at the World Cup

Gio Reyna and Joe Scally bring a close bond forged in Germany to US World Cup roster
Europe|Sports|World

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner crashes out of heat-stricken Roland Garros in five-set upset

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner crashes out of heat-stricken Roland Garros in five-set upset

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner crashes out of heat-stricken Roland Garros in five-set upset
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Latvia parliament approves new government after drone dispute topples coalition

NATO and EU member Latvia's parliament on Thursday approved the formation of a new government, making centre-right opposition lawmaker

Latvia parliament approves new government after drone dispute topples coalition
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU sanctions Israeli settlers, expands sanctions to Hamas' Politburo members

The EU Council on Thursday imposed sanctions on four entities and three individuals for abuses against Palestinians in West Bank, it said in a statement.

EU sanctions Israeli settlers, expands sanctions to Hamas' Politburo members
Europe|Health|Sports|World

Tennis-Sinner struggles with illness, low energy as Cerundolo shocks French Open favourite in second round

Jannik Sinner's bid for a maiden French Open title and career Grand Slam went up in smoke on a scorching Thursday as the world number one struggled with

Tennis-Sinner struggles with illness, low energy as Cerundolo shocks French Open favourite in second round
Business|Europe|Lifestyle|Political|World

Italy court extends widow pension rights to same-sex couples married abroad

Italy's Constitutional Court said on Thursday that widow pension rights apply to same-sex couples who married abroad before civil partnerships were legalised in the country,

Italy court extends widow pension rights to same-sex couples married abroad
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

Anthropic to boost hiring in Europe after opening Milan office

Anthropic will continue expanding in Europe after opening its sixth office on the continent in Milan on Thursday, Chris Ciauri, managing director for international at the U.S

Anthropic to boost hiring in Europe after opening Milan office
Business|Economy|Europe|World

EU praises Bulgaria progress but sets August deadline for reform-linked aid

The European Commission praised Bulgaria's progress in establishing an independent anti-corruption office and said on Thursday the country had to keep up its reform

EU praises Bulgaria progress but sets August deadline for reform-linked aid
Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer defends his government against Blair criticism

Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his government on Thursday against criticism from Labour's longest-serving premier, Tony Blair, saying his ministers had adopted the

UK's Starmer defends his government against Blair criticism
Business|Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Romanian prosecutors add hate speech against women to Andrew Tate investigation

Romanian prosecutors said on Thursday they have extended a criminal investigation into internet personality Andrew Tate by adding charges of instigating hatred and

Romanian prosecutors add hate speech against women to Andrew Tate investigation
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

As the United States turns 250, Americans still can't get enough of French luxury

A new exhibit called “Hidden Treasures” shines a light on the 250 year cultural dialogue between France and the U.S. through the lens of French luxury goods

As the United States turns 250, Americans still can't get enough of French luxury
Europe|Political|World

US should send Ukraine more air defence missiles, congressmen say

The U.S. government should respond positively to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's request for more air defence missiles to shield Ukraine's capital from a threatened escalation

US should send Ukraine more air defence missiles, congressmen say
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Iceland's parliament votes to hold referendum on EU accession talks in August

Iceland's parliament on Thursday voted in favour of holding an August 29 referendum to begin European Union accession talks, supporting the government's two-step plan

Iceland's parliament votes to hold referendum on EU accession talks in August
Asia|Europe|Political|World

Japan dismisses 'ridiculous' Russian criticism of military buildup

Japan's U.N. ambassador on Thursday dismissed as "ridiculous" Russia's criticism of its military buildup at a time when Moscow was continuing its war against Ukraine in violation of

Japan dismisses 'ridiculous' Russian criticism of military buildup
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungarian PM Magyar says deal on EU funds close

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar on Thursday said a deal on releasing frozen European Union funds was "very close" as there is agreement with Brussels on many issues,

Hungarian PM Magyar says deal on EU funds close
Europe|Political|World

Russia's foreign spy chief accuses NATO of preparing for 'large-scale conflict in the east'

Sergei Naryshkin, head of Russia's SVR foreign intelligence service, on Thursday accused the NATO military alliance of making practical preparations for what he called a "

Russia's foreign spy chief accuses NATO of preparing for 'large-scale conflict in the east'
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Three tankers reportedly attacked by drones in Black Sea, shipping agency says

Drone attacks were reported on three tankers in the Black Sea on Thursday near Turkey's northern coast, shipping agency Tribeca said.

Three tankers reportedly attacked by drones in Black Sea, shipping agency says
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

European shares dip as Middle Eastern developments keep investors wary

European shares closed lower on Thursday, though they pared steeper losses after a report on news outlet Axios said the United States and Iran

European shares dip as Middle Eastern developments keep investors wary
Business|Economy|Europe

KKR to open Milan office as U.S. private equity giant deepens Italy push

KKR & Co said on Thursday it would open an office in Milan as the U.S. private equity firm looks to expand its presence in Italy after significant investments in the telecoms

KKR to open Milan office as U.S. private equity giant deepens Italy push
Europe|Political|World

France’s parliament votes to repeal slavery-era Black Code, with tears and history in the chamber

French lawmakers have voted to repeal a 17th-century law that governed enslaved people in France's colonies

France’s parliament votes to repeal slavery-era Black Code, with tears and history in the chamber
Crime|Europe|World

Man stabs 3 people at Swiss train station in what authorities call an 'act of terror'

A man has stabbed and wounded three people at the train station in the Swiss city of Winterthur before being arrested

Man stabs 3 people at Swiss train station in what authorities call an 'act of terror'
Business|Europe|Political|World

Norway to join France's nuclear deterrence initiative, leaders say

(Corrects May 27 story headline and first paragraph to make clear Norway is to join France's nuclear deterrence initiative and not France's nuclear umbrella; edits paragraphs 9-10 to explain French

Norway to join France's nuclear deterrence initiative, leaders say
Business|Europe|Finance|Political|World

German-Netherlands Corps to take NATO command role in Estonia, Latvia

NATO will strengthen the defence of its eastern flank by tasking the German-Netherlands Corps with the command of allied troops in Estonia and Latvia in

German-Netherlands Corps to take NATO command role in Estonia, Latvia
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine to buy 20 new Gripen jets, Sweden to donate older jets sooner

Ukraine will buy 20 new Gripen fighter jets and Sweden will donate 16 of an older model next year, Ukraine's President Volodymyr

Ukraine to buy 20 new Gripen jets, Sweden to donate older jets sooner
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Australia's ABC names Reuters executive Robinson as news director

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has appointed a senior Reuters executive, Simon Robinson, as its director of news and current affairs, the two news organisations

Australia's ABC names Reuters executive Robinson as news director
Europe|US|World

US says its embassy in Kyiv remains open

The U.S.

US says its embassy in Kyiv remains open
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Italy consumer confidence recovers in May but business morale slides

Morale among Italian consumers recovered against expectations in May after recent declines, but business morale fell to an 8-month low, data showed on Thursday, in mixed signs

Italy consumer confidence recovers in May but business morale slides
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine ratifies €90 billion EU loan to boost spending on defence

Ukraine's parliament ratified a loan agreement with the European Union on Thursday, paving the way for €90 billion in financing and allowing the government to

Ukraine ratifies €90 billion EU loan to boost spending on defence
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

ECB chief economist sees persistent impact on inflation from Iran war

The energy shock caused by the Middle East conflict will likely have a persistent impact on inflation even if there is a quick solution to the war, the

ECB chief economist sees persistent impact on inflation from Iran war
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UK consumer services sector sentiment falls to lowest in over a year

Sentiment among Britain's consumer-facing services businesses fell to its lowest since February 2025 this month and a recent rebound in business services morale reversed

UK consumer services sector sentiment falls to lowest in over a year
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israel's military tells residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it fights Hezbollah

The Israeli military has told residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it expands its operations there

Israel's military tells residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it fights Hezbollah
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU's von der Leyen discussed Ukraine's path to EU membership with Zelenskiy

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she had discussed Ukraine's path to EU membership with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

EU's von der Leyen discussed Ukraine's path to EU membership with Zelenskiy
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Djokovic pushed in 4-set win amid heat wave at French Open. Rybakina beaten in big day for Ukraine

Novak Djokovic was pushed by 74th-ranked Valentin Royer for more than 3½ hours before he reached the third round of the French Open with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (7), 6-3 victory

Djokovic pushed in 4-set win amid heat wave at French Open. Rybakina beaten in big day for Ukraine
Crime|Europe|Political

Trial of Northern Ireland's Donaldson for alleged sex offences begins

The prosecution began its case against former Northern Ireland politician Jeffrey Donaldson on historical sex offence charges on

Trial of Northern Ireland's Donaldson for alleged sex offences begins
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Technology

Ferrari aims to prove doubters wrong after divisive EV debut

If Ferrari wanted to grab the world's attention with the Luce, its first all-electric car, mission accomplished - even if much of the

Ferrari aims to prove doubters wrong after divisive EV debut
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

UK's ex-PM Blair calls on Labour to focus on policy, not personality

Tony Blair, who led Labour to victory in three UK elections, called on the party on Tuesday to shun the temptation to move left or reverse Brexit to shore up its fortunes,

UK's ex-PM Blair calls on Labour to focus on policy, not personality
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Zelenskiy asks Trump for air defence as Russia escalates strike threats

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged U.S.

Zelenskiy asks Trump for air defence as Russia escalates strike threats
Economy|Europe|World

US extends Temporary Protected Status for Lebanon until November

The Trump administration will extend deportation protections and work permits for thousands of Lebanese nationals in the U.S. for

US extends Temporary Protected Status for Lebanon until November
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Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone

Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone

Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone