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Under pressure over China backers, Mercedes CEO pledges to defend US business

Mercedes-Benz's CEO pledged on Tuesday to shield its U.S. business from a possible sales ban, as concerns in Washington over the German carmaker's Chinese

Under pressure over China backers, Mercedes CEO pledges to defend US business
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'No matter what you do, you can’t put it out': Spanish firefighters describe record blaze

Firefighters combating Spain's biggest wildfire on record say they have never seen a fire of such power

'No matter what you do, you can’t put it out': Spanish firefighters describe record blaze
Business|Environment|Europe

French climate lawsuit offers a window into the next round of the global legal fight

A court ruling expands the options for corporate accountability efforts against oil companies in France, and it may have repercussions in the US and elsewhere.

French climate lawsuit offers a window into the next round of the global legal fight
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

France braces for fourth major heatwave as crews tackle Bordeaux blaze

France was bracing for its fourth major heatwave of the year on Tuesday, as soaring temperatures and tinder-dry conditions across

France braces for fourth major heatwave as crews tackle Bordeaux blaze
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German economy likely showed some resilience to war in Q2, Bundesbank says

The German economy likely grew modestly in the second quarter, despite headwinds from the war in the Middle East, as its vast industrial sector remained relatively

German economy likely showed some resilience to war in Q2, Bundesbank says
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UK's Labour Party catches Reform in polls after Burnham becomes PM

Britain's governing Labour Party has caught up with, or overtaken, Nigel Farage's populist Reform UK in the polls, according to three different surveys

UK's Labour Party catches Reform in polls after Burnham becomes PM
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Poland's Tusk calls for end to hate crimes against Ukrainians

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called on Tuesday for an end to xenophobic attacks against Ukrainians in Poland, after a series of hate crimes hit the headlines in recent

Poland's Tusk calls for end to hate crimes against Ukrainians
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Cost cuts help Mercedes stabilise profit but China woes loom

Mercedes-Benz posted a higher profit in the second quarter helped by tough cost cuts, pushing its shares up on Tuesday, but intense Chinese competition

Cost cuts help Mercedes stabilise profit but China woes loom
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NATO member Romania shoots down stray drones from Ukraine war after years of incursions

Romania is taking a new approach to drones entering its airspace by shooting them down

NATO member Romania shoots down stray drones from Ukraine war after years of incursions
Australia|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

Rape and assault case against British entertainer Yung Filly heading to jury in Australia

Lawyers are making closing addresses in the Australian trial of British entertainer Yung Filly on charges that he raped and choked a fan following a music performance two years ago

Rape and assault case against British entertainer Yung Filly heading to jury in Australia
Arts|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Behind a haze of smoke, dreamlike portraits of queer Muslim life

Behind a haze of smoke, dreamlike portraits of queer Muslim life

Behind a haze of smoke, dreamlike portraits of queer Muslim life
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LVMH fails to reassure on luxury recovery, shares fall

Shares in LVMH slipped 1.5% on Tuesday after the French luxury giant's second-quarter results failed to reassure investors that a broader recovery in luxury demand was firmly

LVMH fails to reassure on luxury recovery, shares fall
Economy|Europe|World

Spain's unemployment rate falls to 9.87% in Q2, lowest in 18 years

Spain's unemployment rate fell back below 10% in the second quarter of 2026, reaching its lowest level since 2008 even as the labour force rose

Spain's unemployment rate falls to 9.87% in Q2, lowest in 18 years
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European shares rise as Unilever lifts consumer stocks

European shares rose for a third straight session on Tuesday, as strong results from Unilever helped lift consumer-focused stocks

European shares rise as Unilever lifts consumer stocks
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Google rivals line up seeking damages after record $1 billion EU fine

A decades-long crackdown on Google's business practices in Europe is entering a costly new phase, as the loss of the first case

Google rivals line up seeking damages after record $1 billion EU fine
Asia|Business|Europe|World

China hopes for constructive role by Slovakia in ties with EU, Xinhua reports

Chinese President Xi Jinping hopes Slovakia will play a constructive role in the development of European Union's relations with China, focusing on properly handling

China hopes for constructive role by Slovakia in ties with EU, Xinhua reports
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Stellantis sells car-sharing business as CEO Filosa focuses on core auto-making

Stellantis has agreed to sell its Free2move car-sharing unit to German investment company Mutares, the automaker said on Tuesday, as CEO Antonio Filosa continues efforts to

Stellantis sells car-sharing business as CEO Filosa focuses on core auto-making
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UN chief Guterres sounds out Cyprus sides on prospects for peace talks

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres launched a fresh effort on Tuesday to coax Cyprus' rival sides back into peace talks after nearly a decade of deadlock.

UN chief Guterres sounds out Cyprus sides on prospects for peace talks
Africa|Americas|Asia|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

6 refugees speak out as UN-backed treaty to help people fleeing war and persecution marks 75 years

The U.N. refugee agency is marking the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention

6 refugees speak out as UN-backed treaty to help people fleeing war and persecution marks 75 years
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Apartment building in Chekhov near Moscow damaged in drone attack, regional governor says

An apartment building in Chekhov near Russian capital Moscow has been hit in a drone attack, regional governor Andrei Vorobyov said in a Telegram post on Tuesday.

Apartment building in Chekhov near Moscow damaged in drone attack, regional governor says
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French president pledges support on visit to fire zone, vows: 'We will win this battle together'

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged fire crews to “stay strong” as they battle to bring a monster wildfire under control, warning that the fight will take time

French president pledges support on visit to fire zone, vows: 'We will win this battle together'
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Irish consumer sentiment slips in July on cost-of-living concerns

Irish consumer sentiment fell slightly in July on concerns about the cost of living, a survey showed on Tuesday.

Irish consumer sentiment slips in July on cost-of-living concerns
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UK shop prices rise by least since December, BRC says

Average prices at British retailers rose by an annual 0.9% this month, the smallest increase since December 2025, as the men's soccer world cup triggered supermarket

UK shop prices rise by least since December, BRC says
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Pentagon says it will not finish spending Ukraine funds until year Trump leaves office, source says

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Pentagon says it will not finish spending Ukraine funds until year Trump leaves office, source says
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Chobani fails to end Dannon parent Danone's cold-brew coffee lawsuit

A federal judge on Monday rejected Chobani's bid to dismiss a lawsuit by the parent of rival U.S. yogurt brand Dannon for allegedly copying the

Chobani fails to end Dannon parent Danone's cold-brew coffee lawsuit
Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Thinking of traveling to Spain or France? Here's what to know

Thinking of traveling to Spain or France? Here's what to know

Thinking of traveling to Spain or France? Here's what to know
Americas|Europe|Political|World

US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism of America's human rights record

U.S. diplomats walked out as their French counterparts spoke at the United Nations after the European ally criticized the Trump administration’s human rights record

US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism of America's human rights record
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Monte dei Paschi, Banco BPM working on deal with cash component, Bloomberg News reports

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena and Banco BPM advisers are exploring a merger that would mix cash and shares as a possible alternative to Intesa Sanpaolo's offer for Monte Paschi,

Monte dei Paschi, Banco BPM working on deal with cash component, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|World

Baker Hughes flags lower spending by oil and gas producers in 2026

Baker Hughes said on Monday it expects annual global spending by oil and gas producers to decline modestly this year, with growth in Latin

Baker Hughes flags lower spending by oil and gas producers in 2026
Europe|Political|World

US, France trade barbs in fight over UN rights chief's second term

The U.S. walked out as France addressed a United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine on Monday, accusing its longtime ally of "disingenuous grandstanding"

US, France trade barbs in fight over UN rights chief's second term
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Hong Kong democracy activist allowed to stay in UK for 6 months after immigration trouble

His lawyer says Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Wu Chi-wai has been granted permission to stay in the U

Hong Kong democracy activist allowed to stay in UK for 6 months after immigration trouble
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Travel|World

Prague’s rare 70 mm IMAX draws thousands of Europeans for Nolan’s 'The Odyssey'

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is drawing moviegoers to Prague for its rare 70 mm IMAX experience

Prague’s rare 70 mm IMAX draws thousands of Europeans for Nolan’s 'The Odyssey'
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Germany promises security overhaul after deadly Berlin Pride attack

Germany's interior minister announced a security overhaul on Monday after a deadly vehicle attack near Berlin's Pride celebration

Germany promises security overhaul after deadly Berlin Pride attack
Europe|Finance|Political|World

Austria plans to extend military service in light of Ukraine war

Austria's coalition government plans to extend military service to nine months from six to adapt to a security landscape changed by the war in Ukraine,

Austria plans to extend military service in light of Ukraine war
Asia|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Former Hong Kong opposition leader Wu granted stay in Britain, lawyer says

A former Hong Kong opposition leader has been granted permission to remain in Britain with his family for six months after the authorities withdrew an order limiting his

Former Hong Kong opposition leader Wu granted stay in Britain, lawyer says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Romania expels Russian diplomat in protest of airspace breaches

Romania's foreign ministry said on Monday it had expelled a diplomat at Russia's embassy after repeated violations of its national airspace by drones, saying it had

Romania expels Russian diplomat in protest of airspace breaches
Environment|Europe|World

France and Spain race to curb wildfires before new heatwave arrives

Firefighters sought on Monday to take advantage of more favourable weather conditions to subdue massive wildfires threatening the

France and Spain race to curb wildfires before new heatwave arrives
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LVMH sales tick up as US luxury demand offsets hit from Iran war

Sales at luxury giant LVMH edged higher in the second quarter as strong demand from affluent U.S. shoppers helped offset weaker spending in Europe, where

LVMH sales tick up as US luxury demand offsets hit from Iran war
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Armenia's Pashinyan asks Putin to help resolve Russian restrictions on Armenian exports

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan asked Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone call on Monday to help resolve a dispute over Russian restrictions on Armenian exports

Armenia's Pashinyan asks Putin to help resolve Russian restrictions on Armenian exports
Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy and Britain's new leader discuss drone projects and missile defense for Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and new U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham have discussed joint drone projects and Ukraine’s urgent need for ballistic missile interceptors during a visit to a British naval base

Zelenskyy and Britain's new leader discuss drone projects and missile defense for Kyiv
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

The Iran and Ukraine wars are colliding on the world’s biggest lake. Here’s what to know

The Iran and Ukraine wars are colliding on the world’s biggest lake. Here’s what to know

The Iran and Ukraine wars are colliding on the world’s biggest lake. Here’s what to know
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Poland asks US to hand over ex-minister over alleged fund misuse

Poland asked the U.S. on Monday to extradite fugitive former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, who faces 26 charges mainly related to the alleged misuse of money from a

Poland asks US to hand over ex-minister over alleged fund misuse
Crime|Europe|World

French police arrest man after he attacks three women with knives in Paris

French police detained a man on Monday after he attacked three women with knives before bystanders pinned him to the ground and an off-duty police officer

French police arrest man after he attacks three women with knives in Paris
Europe|Political|World

UK's Burnham welcomes Zelenskiy as first foreign visitor

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as his first international visitor on Monday, in a move that underscores

UK's Burnham welcomes Zelenskiy as first foreign visitor
Europe|Sports|World

Tadej Pogacar's cycling supremacy is such that few riders can even challenge him

Tadej Pogacar’s record-equaling fifth Tour de France title puts him among the greatest cyclists in the sport

Tadej Pogacar's cycling supremacy is such that few riders can even challenge him
Environment|Europe|Science|World

French wildfire created a monster cloud, unleashing lightning that ignited more fires

A wildfire in southwest France grew so powerful that its towering smoke column became a thunderstorm, generating lightning that struck the ground and ignited new fires beyond the original blaze, French officials said

French wildfire created a monster cloud, unleashing lightning that ignited more fires
Business|Economy|Europe|World

US firms in Europe broadly see stable transatlantic ties a year on from trade deal

A majority of U.S. companies operating in Europe now expect stable transatlantic trade and investment relations, a marked improvement from their

US firms in Europe broadly see stable transatlantic ties a year on from trade deal
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Goldman Sachs Alternatives buys control of Italian medtech firm Numantec

The private equity arm of Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire control of Italian medical equipment maker Numantec from White Bridge Investment, the companies said, betting

Goldman Sachs Alternatives buys control of Italian medtech firm Numantec
Africa|Crime|Europe|World

What we know about the Berlin Pride attacker

The 21-year-old suspect in a weekend attack on the Berlin Pride celebration in which one person was killed and more than two dozen wounded was shot dead by police on Sunday

What we know about the Berlin Pride attacker
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Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist behind the 'Body Worlds' exhibition, dies at 81

Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist who generated both fascination and revulsion around the globe with his “Body Worlds” exhibits of preserved human corpses, has died

Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist behind the 'Body Worlds' exhibition, dies at 81
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

Tesla wins bid to revive UK lawsuit for 5G patents licence

Elon Musk's Tesla on Monday won its bid to revive a London lawsuit brought against U.S. technology firm InterDigital and a patent licensing platform, seeking a patent

Tesla wins bid to revive UK lawsuit for 5G patents licence
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Technology|World

Saab wins $1 billion order for surveillance aircraft in Middle East

Saab has received an order for two GlobalEye surveillance aircraft from a country in the Middle East region worth 10.1 billion Swedish crowns ($1.04 billion), with deliveries

Saab wins $1 billion order for surveillance aircraft in Middle East
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Porsche to axe one in five jobs by 2035 as China, EV woes bite

German luxury carmaker Porsche will cut around one in five jobs by 2035, with 9,000 positions to be axed in total, as parent Volkswagen

Porsche to axe one in five jobs by 2035 as China, EV woes bite
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LVMH's Arnault dismisses reports of family rift

Bernard Arnault, the billionaire chairman of French luxury group LVMH, has dismissed media reports of a bitter succession battle among his five children,

LVMH's Arnault dismisses reports of family rift
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK retailers report smallest sales drop since January, CBI says

British retailers reported the smallest downturn in sales in six months in July but remained gloomy overall due to continued cost pressures, the Confederation of British

UK retailers report smallest sales drop since January, CBI says
Business|Environment|Europe

In a German forest, 2 brothers keep the ancient tradition of charcoal burning alive

Immo Feldmer continues the ancient tradition of charcoal burning in Germany's Harz Mountains

In a German forest, 2 brothers keep the ancient tradition of charcoal burning alive
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB's Kazimir: September rate hike likely needed even if outlook improves

The European Central Bank will need to raise interest rates at least once more to contain inflation and a deterioration in the outlook could warrant more tightening than

ECB's Kazimir: September rate hike likely needed even if outlook improves
Crime|Europe|World

Second suspect in Berlin pride attack released, prosecutors say

A second suspect detained in connection with a deadly car-ramming attack on Berlin's Pride celebrations over the weekend has been released, the German federal prosecutors'

Second suspect in Berlin pride attack released, prosecutors say
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Gdynia, Poland's interwar modernist port city, wins UNESCO heritage status

The centre of the modernist Baltic port city of Gdynia, built almost from scratch during the two decades between World War One and World War Two, was added to UNESCO's

Gdynia, Poland's interwar modernist port city, wins UNESCO heritage status
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets

European shares steady as tech weakness offsets US-Iran optimism

European shares ended little changed on Monday as losses in technology stocks, led by ASML, stifled a rally fuelled by easing U.S

European shares steady as tech weakness offsets US-Iran optimism
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German business sentiment rises more than expected in July, Ifo survey shows

German business morale grew more than expected in July as the outlook for companies improved across sectors, a survey showed on Monday, although they

German business sentiment rises more than expected in July, Ifo survey shows
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says it has seen nothing tangible on any new Ukraine peace proposals

The Kremlin said on Monday that it had not seen any specific information regarding new proposals for a peace settlement in Ukraine ahead of a meeting in Washington between

Kremlin says it has seen nothing tangible on any new Ukraine peace proposals
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine wants prototype of European missile defence system by mid-2027, official says

Ukraine wants a prototype for a European anti-ballistic system codenamed Freyja to be ready within the first half of next year, a senior official said, as Kyiv

Ukraine wants prototype of European missile defence system by mid-2027, official says
Crime|Europe|World

The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack is killed in a confrontation with police

German authorities say the suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack that killed one person and left 29 injured was shot and killed by police during a confrontation in a suburb of the city

The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack is killed in a confrontation with police
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia strikes Kyiv, other Ukraine cities; Russian-held areas also hit

The Ukrainian capital Kyiv came under ballistic missile attack from Russian forces early on Sunday, local

Russia strikes Kyiv, other Ukraine cities; Russian-held areas also hit
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Iran foreign minister says Ukraine's attack on Iranian vessel 'cannot go unanswered'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel "cannot go unanswered".

Iran foreign minister says Ukraine's attack on Iranian vessel 'cannot go unanswered'
Environment|Europe|World

Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes and creep toward wine city of Bordeaux

A raging wildfire in southwest France has forced the evacuation of 55,000 more people overnight

Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes and creep toward wine city of Bordeaux
Crime|Europe|World

Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead during operation, police say

Berlin police shot dead the suspect being sought over the Pride attack in the German capital, they said on X, after he tried to attack them with a bladed weapon at an

Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead during operation, police say
Business|Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz will propose conservative Bilger as new transport minister

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will propose that conservative parliamentary director Steffen Bilger replace Patrick Schnieder as transport minister as part of an ongoing cabinet

Germany's Merz will propose conservative Bilger as new transport minister
Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead by police

German police said a 21-year-old man with a record of Islamist extremist activity was shot dead on Sunday, a day after he

Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead by police
Environment|Europe|World

Wildfires threaten Bordeaux as France and Spain battle blazes

Wildfires advanced towards the outskirts of the historic French city of Bordeaux, at the heart of the country's winelands, on

Wildfires threaten Bordeaux as France and Spain battle blazes
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Vessel sinks a week after being struck by Russian fire, Ukrainian officials say

An international cargo vessel sank off the coast of Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa on Sunday, a week after Ukrainian officials said it had been struck by Russian forces.

Vessel sinks a week after being struck by Russian fire, Ukrainian officials say
Europe|Travel|World

Five Bosnian climbers confirmed dead on Russia's Mount Elbrus

Five Bosnian climbers died on Russia's Mount Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe, after being caught in a violent storm, but the bodies of three people have not yet

Five Bosnian climbers confirmed dead on Russia's Mount Elbrus
Americas|Business|Europe|Finance|Political|Travel|World

Exclusive: In a Ukrainian bomb shelter, Laura Loomer explains shift on Russia’s war

Laura Loomer became infamous for spreading conspiracy theories online

Exclusive: In a Ukrainian bomb shelter, Laura Loomer explains shift on Russia’s war
Environment|Europe|World

Displaced from wildfires in Spain share their stories of uncertainty and narrow escapes

Elvira Menéndez knows how lucky she is that her house is not a charred ruin like so many others in Spain and France, devastated by raging wildfires

Displaced from wildfires in Spain share their stories of uncertainty and narrow escapes
Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|World

A fatal attack on Berlin's Pride festival leaves locals wondering how their city will recover

A fatal attack on Berlin’s Pride festival has left locals wondering how their city will recover

A fatal attack on Berlin's Pride festival leaves locals wondering how their city will recover
Europe|Political|World

Romania scrambles F-16 jets and downs a suspected Russian drone, the third in 3 days

Romania has shot down a suspected Russian drone after it crossed into its airspace

Romania scrambles F-16 jets and downs a suspected Russian drone, the third in 3 days
Europe|Travel|World

Deep underground, the Nazis built a city for thousands of soldiers. Now it’s a tourist attraction

Deep underground, the Nazis built a city for thousands of soldiers. Now it’s a tourist attraction

Deep underground, the Nazis built a city for thousands of soldiers. Now it’s a tourist attraction
Europe|Sports|World

Norris ends wait for F1 win in Hungary as Antonelli stretches championship lead

Lando Norris ended an eight-month wait for a Formula 1 victory with strong pace and a dose of good fortune to win the Hungarian Grand Prix

Norris ends wait for F1 win in Hungary as Antonelli stretches championship lead
Crime|Europe|Political|World

2 dead in Ukraine from Russian attacks, 4 more in Russian-held area hit by Ukrainian drones

Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv early Sunday, igniting fires and wounding at least three civilians

2 dead in Ukraine from Russian attacks, 4 more in Russian-held area hit by Ukrainian drones
Business|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine sees highest civilian casualties since 2022

Ukraine sees highest civilian casualties since 2022

Ukraine sees highest civilian casualties since 2022
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

Concerned for her kids’ safety, she traded the hustle of Las Vegas for life on a sleepy Italian island

Concerned for her kids’ safety, she traded the hustle of Las Vegas for life on a sleepy Italian island

Concerned for her kids’ safety, she traded the hustle of Las Vegas for life on a sleepy Italian island
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Political|World

Berlin Pride attack prompts grief and solidarity with LGBTQ community

Members of Berlin's LGBTQ community and others voiced grief, anger and solidarity on Sunday after a vehicle rammed into crowds at the city's annual

Berlin Pride attack prompts grief and solidarity with LGBTQ community
Environment|Europe|World

French firefighters battle to keep blazes from Bordeaux

Firefighters battled to control wildfires threatening the French city of Bordeaux on Sunday, while authorities evacuated increasing numbers of

French firefighters battle to keep blazes from Bordeaux
Arts|Education|Environment|Europe|Health

Finnish architects' humanist take on modernism recognised by UNESCO

A sanatorium designed to foster a soothing environment to help tuberculosis patients recover was among a series of sites by Finnish architect

Finnish architects' humanist take on modernism recognised by UNESCO
Europe|Travel|World

Normandy's D-Day World War Two beaches become UNESCO heritage site

The Normandy D-Day beaches where Allied forces landed on June 6, 1944, to fight Adolf Hitler's Nazi troops and go on to liberate France have become a UNESCO protected world

Normandy's D-Day World War Two beaches become UNESCO heritage site
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Romania shoots down third Russian drone, as president calls breaches 'intolerable'

A Romanian F-16 fighter jet pilot shot down a Russian drone over the Black Sea, the defence ministry said on Sunday, the latest in a series of breaches of the NATO

Romania shoots down third Russian drone, as president calls breaches 'intolerable'
Crime|Europe|World

Vehicle mows down crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing one

One person has been killed and 17 injured, with some in life-threatening condition, after a vehicle mowed down a crowd

Vehicle mows down crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing one
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Major vehicle-ramming incidents in Germany since 2016

Germany has seen a series of vehicle-ramming incidents since a 2016 attack on Berlin's Breitscheidplatz Christmas market, prompting repeated security alerts around public

Major vehicle-ramming incidents in Germany since 2016
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Van slams into crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing 1 and injuring 16, as police identify suspect

A van has slammed into people gathered for Berlin’s famed LGBTQ+ event, killing one person, injuring at least 16 others and prompting police to call off the celebrations and a concert in the German capital hours after they had begun

Van slams into crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing 1 and injuring 16, as police identify suspect
Crime|Europe|World

Police identify Islamist as suspect in Berlin Pride attack, seeking his arrest

A suspected perpetrator of the apparent car attack on Pride celebrations in Berlin on Saturday night has been identified as a member of the city's "Islamist scene" but he

Police identify Islamist as suspect in Berlin Pride attack, seeking his arrest
Americas|Europe|Sports|US|World

Athletics-Hiltz wins US championships 1,500m title once again

Nikki Hiltz survived a three-way sprint finish to win a fourth successive outdoor U.S. national

Athletics-Hiltz wins US championships 1,500m title once again
Crime|Europe|World

Berlin Pride parade called off after car hits crowds, police say

A car drove into a crowd near Berlin's Pride celebrations on Saturday evening, injuring several people, Berlin police said.

Berlin Pride parade called off after car hits crowds, police say
Crime|Environment|Europe|World

France and Spain battle wildfires as more than 250,000 people are forced to flee homes

France is using a massive cargo aircraft to dump flame retardants on a wildfire near the wine country city of Bordeaux

France and Spain battle wildfires as more than 250,000 people are forced to flee homes
Europe|World

Iran says Ukrainian attack on vessel in Caspian Sea killed sailor

Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned on Saturday a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, saying it resulted in an explosion that killed one sailor and

Iran says Ukrainian attack on vessel in Caspian Sea killed sailor
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Russia wants to bring in 30,000 North Korean troops to conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that Russia wanted to bring in 30,000 North Korean troops to take part in its more than four-year-old conflict and was

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Russia wants to bring in 30,000 North Korean troops to conflict
Environment|Europe|Health|World

Wildfires force evacuations outside Bordeaux as Spanish blazes cause first death

Wildfires on the coast of southwestern France moved inland towards Bordeaux on Saturday, forcing the

Wildfires force evacuations outside Bordeaux as Spanish blazes cause first death
Europe|World

Latest Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill a total of 15 people, officials say

Ukrainian forces attacked holiday camps in the partly Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region, killing 12 people, including four children

Latest Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill a total of 15 people, officials say
Arts|Europe|Interview|World

After being ‘bamboozled by Russian propaganda,’ Laura Loomer says she’s all in for Ukraine

After being ‘bamboozled by Russian propaganda,’ Laura Loomer says she’s all in for Ukraine

After being ‘bamboozled by Russian propaganda,’ Laura Loomer says she’s all in for Ukraine
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Israeli troops round up Palestinians in West Bank village after shootout involving settlers

Israeli forces arrested dozens of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, after at least four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers were killed

Israeli troops round up Palestinians in West Bank village after shootout involving settlers
Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Less booze, more moves: Inside the UK’s new Gen Z social scene

Less booze, more moves: Inside the UK’s new Gen Z social scene

Less booze, more moves: Inside the UK’s new Gen Z social scene
Europe|Travel|World

The global battle for Italian citizenship rights just got a potential lifeline

The global battle for Italian citizenship rights just got a potential lifeline

The global battle for Italian citizenship rights just got a potential lifeline
Business|Economy|Europe|Food

Swiss cheesemakers try to fill hole in sales from US tariffs

The Alpine farmers who make one of Switzerland's most famous cheeses are seeking to fill the hole in

Swiss cheesemakers try to fill hole in sales from US tariffs
Environment|Europe|World

High winds could make fighting Spanish wildfires harder, officials say

Winds will pick up in Spain on Saturday, with gusts of up to 60 kph (38 mph), complicating the fight against out-of-control wildfires west of Madrid, the Interior Ministry

High winds could make fighting Spanish wildfires harder, officials say
Crime|Europe|Political|World

The ICC looks ahead after the ouster of its chief prosecutor

Supporters of the International Criminal Court are trying to chart a course forward following the removal of the global institution’s chief prosecutor over allegations of sexual misconduct

The ICC looks ahead after the ouster of its chief prosecutor
Europe|World

Italy defence minister offers ousted Ukraine counterpart Fedorov adviser role

Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said he has offered Mykhailo Fedorov, recently sacked as Ukraine's defence minister, a role as an adviser in Italy.

Italy defence minister offers ousted Ukraine counterpart Fedorov adviser role
Europe|World

Ukraine is still fortifying its border with Belarus years after Russia invaded from there

Ukraine is still fortifying its border with Belarus more than four years after Russia used the country to launch its assault on Kyiv

Ukraine is still fortifying its border with Belarus years after Russia invaded from there
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More than 200,000 people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some escaping by boat

Massive forest fires are raging out of control in southwestern France and central Spain, forcing authorities to evacuate around 200,000 people

More than 200,000 people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some escaping by boat
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NYC stabbings suspect arrested on hate crime charges in both attacks

A suspect in two stabbings on New York City streets has been arrested on attempted murder and other charges

NYC stabbings suspect arrested on hate crime charges in both attacks
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International Criminal Court members dismiss prosecutor Khan over sexual misconduct allegation

Member states of the International Criminal Court voted to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan for serious misconduct, the ICC said on Friday.

International Criminal Court members dismiss prosecutor Khan over sexual misconduct allegation
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ICC member states vote to dismiss chief prosecutor Khan

ICC member states vote to dismiss chief prosecutor Khan

ICC member states vote to dismiss chief prosecutor Khan
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UN assembly approves mandate extension for rights chief, despite US warning

The U.N. General Assembly on Friday voted overwhelmingly to extend the term of U.N.

UN assembly approves mandate extension for rights chief, despite US warning
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Russian missile strike kills 10 at Ukrainian defence event

A Russian ballistic missile strike on Friday in Ukraine's Kyiv region killed 10 people and injured close to 100 at the site of a defence industry event that President Volodymyr

Russian missile strike kills 10 at Ukrainian defence event
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Ukrainians back ousted defence minister as political crisis brews

Protesters in Kyiv on Friday announced an open-ended rally demanding that President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reappoint ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov

Ukrainians back ousted defence minister as political crisis brews
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Tens of thousands flee fires in France, blazes merge outside Madrid

Tens of thousands of people fled wildfires in southwest France by car and boat on Friday, and

Tens of thousands flee fires in France, blazes merge outside Madrid
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Who is Karim Khan, the barrister at the centre of the ICC's internal crisis?

Karim Khan became one of the best-known international prosecutors in May 2024 when he announced he was seeking arrest warrants for Israeli

Who is Karim Khan, the barrister at the centre of the ICC's internal crisis?
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ECB facing mid-sized inflation shock, will get to 2% in year or so, Lane says

The European Central Bank still considers the current inflation shock to be medium-sized, which requires some policy action but not aggressive moves, and it will get

ECB facing mid-sized inflation shock, will get to 2% in year or so, Lane says
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Residents enter shattered south Lebanon town after Israeli withdrawal

Residents began entering the southern Lebanese town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh on Friday, some inspecting damaged homes

Residents enter shattered south Lebanon town after Israeli withdrawal
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No sign of violence in death of Epstein-linked French modelling scout, prosecutors day

An autopsy found no signs of violence in the death of modelling scout Daniel Siad, who had ties to the late convicted U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, French prosecutors

No sign of violence in death of Epstein-linked French modelling scout, prosecutors day
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White House says Trump, Zelenskiy to meet in Washington next week

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are scheduled to meet in Washington on Tuesday, a White House official said on Friday.

White House says Trump, Zelenskiy to meet in Washington next week
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Estonian town wraps school windows in film to protect children from military drones

Schools in Estonia's Tartu, where children have already experienced a drone heading towards them from the Russian border, are putting protective

Estonian town wraps school windows in film to protect children from military drones
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Commerzbank chairman says bank is ready for takeover talks with UniCredit

Commerzbank Chairman Jens Weidmann on Friday invited UniCredit to open talks on the terms of a merger, as the German lender abandoned its

Commerzbank chairman says bank is ready for takeover talks with UniCredit
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Jürgen Klopp starts Germany coach job with talk of resigning

Germany has hired Jürgen Klopp to coach its national team, giving the ex-Liverpool manager a daunting task to turn around the fortunes of a squad which failed yet again at the World Cup

Jürgen Klopp starts Germany coach job with talk of resigning
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A crude summer

It's all about central banks this week and rising energy prices will likely keep rate-setters as distant as Tokyo, Washington and London on their toes even if they welcome

A crude summer