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Denmark and former Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel retiring because of shoulder injury

Denmark and Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, who was part of the Premier League-winning team with Leicester in 2016 in one of soccer’s biggest shocks, has announced his retirement from soccer because of a serious shoulder injury

Denmark and former Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel retiring because of shoulder injury
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World

Paris prosecutors probe alleged foreign smear campaigns in local elections

Paris prosecutors have opened a probe to determine whether three hard-left mayoral candidates were targeted by a foreign state seeking to meddle in

Paris prosecutors probe alleged foreign smear campaigns in local elections
Europe|Political|World

Pope Leo decries 'sharp intensification' of war in Ukraine

Pope Leo on Wednesday decried what he called a "sharp intensification" of the war in Ukraine, telling pilgrims at his weekly audience at the Vatican that he wanted to

Pope Leo decries 'sharp intensification' of war in Ukraine
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Technology

CD Projekt to launch new expansion for 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt'

Poland's largest video game developer CD Projekt will release a third story expansion for its flagship game "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" in 2027, it said on

CD Projekt to launch new expansion for 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt'
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German economic council cuts growth forecast as energy prices bite

The German Council of Economic Experts cut its growth forecast for Europe's largest economy on Wednesday, citing the impact of the Middle East conflict,

German economic council cuts growth forecast as energy prices bite
Crime|Europe|World

Police at Spain's ruling Socialists HQ as part of probe into ex party official

Police were seeking documents at the headquarters of Spain's ruling Socialist Party (PSOE) on Wednesday as part of an investigation into an

Police at Spain's ruling Socialists HQ as part of probe into ex party official
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European stocks end steady as gains in autos, chemicals offset Iran war uncertainty

European shares ended little changed on Wednesday, holding near record levels reached before the Iran war began, as gains in automobile and

European stocks end steady as gains in autos, chemicals offset Iran war uncertainty
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkish opposition party to hold congress once conditions met, chair says

The reinstated chair of Turkey's main opposition party Kemal Kilicdaroglu said on Wednesday the party will hold a congress once legal conditions are met, after a court

Turkish opposition party to hold congress once conditions met, chair says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Hungary Parliament approves law to maintain membership in International Criminal Court

Hungary's parliament on Wednesday approved legislation to maintain the country's membership in the International Criminal Court, reversing a 2025 decision made by the

Hungary Parliament approves law to maintain membership in International Criminal Court
Europe|Travel|World

The iconic Istanbul hotel which hosted spies, kings and Greta Garbo

The iconic Istanbul hotel which hosted spies, kings and Greta Garbo

The iconic Istanbul hotel which hosted spies, kings and Greta Garbo
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Australian police plan to form a heavily armed team in response to Bondi Beach massacre

An Australian government inquiry has heard that a state police force has worked to form a heavily armed rapid response team since the Bondi Beach shooting

Australian police plan to form a heavily armed team in response to Bondi Beach massacre
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Iran war fallout amplifying Europe's financial vulnerabilities, ECB warns

The Iran war and lingering trade tensions could dent euro zone economic growth, push up borrowing costs and challenge some member states' ability to sustain public

Iran war fallout amplifying Europe's financial vulnerabilities, ECB warns
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU governments clear US trade deal legislation

European Union governments cleared legislation on Wednesday to remove import duties on many U.S. goods, an EU source with knowledge of their meeting

EU governments clear US trade deal legislation
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Greece's leftist firebrand Tsipras makes comeback with new political party

Former prime minister Alexis Tsipras, the leftist firebrand who ran Greece at the height of its debt crisis in 2015, has launched a new political party, promising to fight

Greece's leftist firebrand Tsipras makes comeback with new political party
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Sevastopol governor says Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles in attack

Air defence units in the port of Sevastopol in Russian-occupied Crimea downed more than 20 Ukrainian drones early on Wednesday, with Ukraine also using Storm Shadow missiles, the

Sevastopol governor says Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles in attack
Asia|Economy|Europe|Political|World

China willing to work with Czech government to improve ties

China is willing to work with the Czech Republic to improve ties and revive a traditional friendship, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Czech counterpart Petr Macinka, state

China willing to work with Czech government to improve ties
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Errant Ukrainian drones fuel tensions on NATO's eastern flank

Ukrainian drones have strayed into Baltic countries' airspace in recent weeks, sowing confusion and

Errant Ukrainian drones fuel tensions on NATO's eastern flank
Europe|Political|World

New UK-Poland treaty to focus on defence against Russia, Tusk says

Poland wants the closest possible diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom, focusing on defence against Russia, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday

New UK-Poland treaty to focus on defence against Russia, Tusk says
Europe|Political|World

Drone incursions sow fear, chaos along NATO's Baltic and Finnish borders

Military drones straying into the airspace of Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are stoking concerns that the war in Ukraine is spilling over into NATO's northern borders with

Drone incursions sow fear, chaos along NATO's Baltic and Finnish borders
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Europe's push to break Big Tech's grip tempered by internal debate

European leaders are divided on how far to go in curbing Big Tech as they weigh momentous decisions over giving EU firms preferential access to mobile

Europe's push to break Big Tech's grip tempered by internal debate
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Markets cheer, central banks warn

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift While markets appear to be looking past the Middle East crisis and the havoc it has wreaked on energy supplies, central bankers

Markets cheer, central banks warn
Business|Environment|Europe|Finance|World

BP ousts Chair Albert Manifold citing governance and conduct issues

BP's board on Tuesday ousted Chair Albert Manifold and expressed serious concerns about his governance standards, oversight and conduct in the latest leadership

BP ousts Chair Albert Manifold citing governance and conduct issues
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Canada and Germany make liquefied natural gas deal as Carney looks to diversify from US

A person familiar with the matter says Canada has reached a deal to export liquefied natural gas to Germany from a planned Pacific Coast terminal

Canada and Germany make liquefied natural gas deal as Carney looks to diversify from US
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK, Poland to sign defence treaty to tackle Russian threats

Britain will sign a new defence and security treaty with Poland on Wednesday to combat threats, including from an increasingly aggressive Russia, part of Prime Minister Keir

UK, Poland to sign defence treaty to tackle Russian threats
Environment|Europe|Health|World

Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe

A spring heat wave is scorching parts of Western Europe, breaking temperature records and triggering government warnings

Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe
Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Coco Gauff involved in 'mini car accident' on her way to French Open match, still gets win

Coco Gauff was involved in a car accident on the way to Roland Garros for the first match of her French Open title defense

Coco Gauff involved in 'mini car accident' on her way to French Open match, still gets win
Arts|Environment|Europe|Sports|World

Sabalenka's necklaces sparkle in the sun during French Open win. Gauff, Osaka, Sinner advance

Aryna Sabalenka’s diamonds sparkled in the sunshine when she won her first-round match at the heat-soaked French Open

Sabalenka's necklaces sparkle in the sun during French Open win. Gauff, Osaka, Sinner advance
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Portugal police say operation breaks up large-scale illegal immigration network

Portuguese police said on Tuesday that the authorities have dismantled a criminal group allegedly responsible for illegally trying to regularise the status of around 4,000

Portugal police say operation breaks up large-scale illegal immigration network
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Three UK teens convicted of rape walked free. After a nationwide outcry their sentences will be reviewed

Three UK teens convicted of rape walked free. After a nationwide outcry their sentences will be reviewed

Three UK teens convicted of rape walked free. After a nationwide outcry their sentences will be reviewed
Crime|Education|Europe|World

A rare public trial opens in Paris child abuse case as parents seek a national wake-up call

Parents’ groups in France are calling for more attention to child abuse scandals as a rare public trial opens in Paris

A rare public trial opens in Paris child abuse case as parents seek a national wake-up call
Business|Crime|Education|Europe|World

Belgian train hits school minivan, killing four including pupils

A train crashed into a school minivan at a level-crossing in the Belgian town of Buggenhout on

Belgian train hits school minivan, killing four including pupils
Europe|Political|World

U.N.'s Guterres 'deeply concerned' by Moscow plan for Kyiv strikes

U.N.

U.N.'s Guterres 'deeply concerned' by Moscow plan for Kyiv strikes
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Starlink and Amazon may be able to buy into EU mobile satellite spectrum plan

Elon Musk's Starlink and Amazon's low-earth-orbit satellite business may be able to acquire some European mobile satellite spectrum next year, two people

Starlink and Amazon may be able to buy into EU mobile satellite spectrum plan
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU queries Czech PM's moves to tackle conflicts of interest

The European Commission has asked the Czech government for information on arrangements designed to prevent conflicts of interest over EU subsidies linked to companies in the

EU queries Czech PM's moves to tackle conflicts of interest
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK targets Russian crypto networks in latest sanctions

Britain on Tuesday targeted Russia-linked cryptocurrency platforms, banks and financial networks that it said were used to bypass sanctions, freezing their

UK targets Russian crypto networks in latest sanctions
Europe|Health|Travel|World

The cruise ship at center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak has to undergo extra cleaning

A cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is undergoing further cleaning before it returns to its home port

The cruise ship at center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak has to undergo extra cleaning
Europe|Political|World

EU and member states summon Russian envoys after Moscow tells foreigners to leave Kyiv

Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland and the European Union summoned Russian representatives on Tuesday after Russia threatened strikes on targets in Ukraine's capital

EU and member states summon Russian envoys after Moscow tells foreigners to leave Kyiv
Crime|Europe|World

A train collides with a minibus of children in Belgium and 4 people are dead

A train traveling at high speed hit a minibus crossing a railway in Belgium, killing four people, including two children, and injuring five other children

A train collides with a minibus of children in Belgium and 4 people are dead
Crime|Europe|World

Four killed as Belgian school bus hit by train after appearing to plow through barrier

Four killed as Belgian school bus hit by train after appearing to plow through barrier

Four killed as Belgian school bus hit by train after appearing to plow through barrier
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

US and Armenia sign partnership agreement ahead of Armenian election

U.S.

US and Armenia sign partnership agreement ahead of Armenian election
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Energy shock persistence to decide ECB's next move, Sleijpen says

The persistence of energy price shocks will be a key factor guiding the European Central Bank's next policy decision, Dutch central bank chief

Energy shock persistence to decide ECB's next move, Sleijpen says
Europe|Political|World

NATO to beef up forces assigned to defend Baltics in war, sources say

NATO will strengthen the defence of its eastern flank with a new structure that would facilitate the rapid deployment of

NATO to beef up forces assigned to defend Baltics in war, sources say
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ukraine expects NATO summit to discuss funding despite trouble securing backing, envoy says

Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey said he expects NATO to discuss financial support for Kyiv at its summit in July, suggesting each member contributes a small

Ukraine expects NATO summit to discuss funding despite trouble securing backing, envoy says
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|World

US plans to cut strategic bombers and warships available to NATO in a crisis, Spiegel reports

The U.S. intends to significantly reduce military contributions available to assist European allies in a crisis, including fighter jets, warships and mid-air refuelling aircraft,

US plans to cut strategic bombers and warships available to NATO in a crisis, Spiegel reports
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War-weary Kyiv residents defiant over Russian threat of new strikes

Kyiv residents and foreign embassies are shrugging off Moscow's threat of a wave of heavy strikes on the Ukrainian capital as nothing new after years of war

War-weary Kyiv residents defiant over Russian threat of new strikes
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Critics give Ferrari Luce EV a cool response, shares fall

Ferrari shares plunged by more than 8% on Tuesday as investors and critics reacted coolly to the Italian luxury sports

Critics give Ferrari Luce EV a cool response, shares fall
Crime|Europe|World

Czech police free Russian Orthodox cleric detained over white substance in car

A Russian Orthodox cleric has been released without charge by authorities in the Czech Republic after being detained when police found small containers of white powder in his car.

Czech police free Russian Orthodox cleric detained over white substance in car
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Iran war dims hopes for German economic recovery, surveys show

The war in Iran is choking off hopes of an economic recovery in Germany that had emerged at the beginning of the year, with businesses assessing their situation as

Iran war dims hopes for German economic recovery, surveys show
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

UK CBI retail data recovers from record low, consumer demand still weak

British retailers reported lower sales in May against a backdrop of weak demand, but not the record downturn they had reported a month earlier, according to figures released

UK CBI retail data recovers from record low, consumer demand still weak
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Ireland to ban goods from Israeli settlements in West Bank by July

Ireland aims to pass a law curbing goods trade with settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank by mid-July with Israel, some U.S. lawmakers and business groups opposing

Ireland to ban goods from Israeli settlements in West Bank by July
Europe|World

Russia maintains attacks on Ukraine, as Kyiv is warned to brace for a possible major barrage

Ukraine’s air force says Russia launched over 100 drones and two ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight

Russia maintains attacks on Ukraine, as Kyiv is warned to brace for a possible major barrage
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Euro zone may face pockets of stress from private credit, not systemic risk: ECB

The euro zone is not facing systemic risk from the recent turbulence in private credit markets but a few pockets of the financial system are exposed and some tension may

Euro zone may face pockets of stress from private credit, not systemic risk: ECB
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

ECB to revise inflation, growth forecasts, its chief economist says

The European Central Bank will likely revise its inflation and growth forecasts next month reflecting the darkening outlook from the Middle East conflict, its chief economist

ECB to revise inflation, growth forecasts, its chief economist says
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UK shop price inflation picks up, retailers ask government to help

British shop price inflation sped up in May on the back of disruption and higher energy costs caused by the Iran war, according to a retail industry group which said the

UK shop price inflation picks up, retailers ask government to help
Business|Europe|Lifestyle|Technology

Ferrari bets on generational tech shift with Luce five-seat EV

Ferrari presented its first fully electric car on Monday, marking a high-stakes shift by the luxury sports car maker as competitors including Porsche and

Ferrari bets on generational tech shift with Luce five-seat EV
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

ECB should raise rates in June, even if Iran peace deal is struck, Schnabel says

The ECB should raise interest rates in June, even if ongoing peace talks with Iran yield a deal, as the conflict has been far longer

ECB should raise rates in June, even if Iran peace deal is struck, Schnabel says
Environment|Europe|Health|Sports|World

Parts of Europe swelter in record May heat as deaths at amateur sports events spur warnings

Europe is baking under unseasonal heat that is shattering temperature records and prompting government warnings after deaths were reported at amateur sports events in France

Parts of Europe swelter in record May heat as deaths at amateur sports events spur warnings
Europe|Health|Science|World

Spanish citizen evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

Spanish citizen evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

Spanish citizen evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia threatens strikes on Kyiv defence sites, urges foreigners to leave

Russia said on Monday that it intended to launch "systematic strikes" on targets in Kyiv linked to the Ukrainian military as well as decision-making centres, and urged

Russia threatens strikes on Kyiv defence sites, urges foreigners to leave
Environment|Europe|Sports|World

Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers

Tennis players at the French Open say they haven’t experienced conditions this hot at Roland Garros since the 2024 Paris Olympics

Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers
Europe|Health|World

Spanish national evacuated from hantavirus cruise ship tests positive

A Spanish national in quarantine in a Madrid military hospital, who is among those evacuated from a cruise ship earlier this month, has tested positive of hantavirus,

Spanish national evacuated from hantavirus cruise ship tests positive
Europe|Political|World

Meloni coalition wins Venice mayoral vote, defying polls

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing coalition won the Venice mayoral election, projections showed on Monday, retaining control of the most prominent

Meloni coalition wins Venice mayoral vote, defying polls
Business|Europe|Technology|World

EU plans to fine Google high triple-digit million euro sum, Handelsblatt reports

The European Union is planning to fine Alphabet's Google a high triple-digit million euro amount as part of an antitrust investigation, Germany's Handelsblatt

EU plans to fine Google high triple-digit million euro sum, Handelsblatt reports
Europe|US|World

Lavrov tells Rubio of Russian decision to strike Kyiv sites linked to military

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov advised U.S.

Lavrov tells Rubio of Russian decision to strike Kyiv sites linked to military
Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Jodar shaping up as tennis' Next Big Thing and makes quite a debut at the French Open

Rafael Jodar has made a dominant debut at the French Open and dropped just five games

Jodar shaping up as tennis' Next Big Thing and makes quite a debut at the French Open
Europe|Political|World

Belarus opposition leader visits Ukraine as Kyiv warns of escalation

Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Kyiv on Monday following weeks of mounting warnings from Ukrainian officials about Russian

Belarus opposition leader visits Ukraine as Kyiv warns of escalation
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Zelenskiy: Little progress in talks with U.S. on missile defences

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Ukraine had made little progress in talks with the United States on expanding production of missile defences and was working with

Zelenskiy: Little progress in talks with U.S. on missile defences
Crime|Europe|Political

Estranged husband of former Scottish leader admits $540K embezzlement of party funds

The estranged husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon has pleaded guilty to embezzling over 400,000 pounds from the Scottish National Party

Estranged husband of former Scottish leader admits $540K embezzlement of party funds
Crime|Europe|World

Russian Orthodox cleric denies link to white substance found in car by Czech police

A former senior cleric in the Russian Orthodox Church said on Monday that Czech police had found small containers of a white substance in his car during a search a day

Russian Orthodox cleric denies link to white substance found in car by Czech police
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Turkey's pro-Kurdish party condemns ousting of main opposition

Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM Party condemned on Monday a court ruling that ousted the leadership of the main opposition CHP last week, calling a police

Turkey's pro-Kurdish party condemns ousting of main opposition
Education|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Teacher returns to the first grade classroom where she once learned as a student

Teacher returns to the first grade classroom where she once learned as a student

Teacher returns to the first grade classroom where she once learned as a student
Europe|Political|World

Leaders keep a wary eye on Belarus for signs it might offer Russia help in Ukraine

Belarus' exiled opposition leader visits Kyiv as the city recovers from Russia’s largest missile attack of the year

Leaders keep a wary eye on Belarus for signs it might offer Russia help in Ukraine
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Russia says magnetic mines found on tanker at Ust-Luga port

Several magnetic mines had been detected on a tanker in Russia's Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, Russia's Investigative Committee said on Monday.

Russia says magnetic mines found on tanker at Ust-Luga port
Entertainment|Europe

Cypriot social media star Fidias will keep his European Parliament job after winning Cyprus seat

Cypriot YouTuber and TikToker Fidias Panayiotou says he’ll hold onto his European Parliament seat despite winning one in Cyprus’ House of Representatives

Cypriot social media star Fidias will keep his European Parliament job after winning Cyprus seat
Business|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Latvian lawmaker moves to form new government, eyes vote as soon as this week

Latvian opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs of the United List said on Monday he aimed to form a four-party majority government after the ruling coalition collapsed this month

Latvian lawmaker moves to form new government, eyes vote as soon as this week
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Greek police arrest 20 in Crete over suspected EU farm subsidies fraud

Greek police arrested 20 people on the island of Crete on Monday, saying they had dismantled a criminal gang suspected of defrauding the European Union of agricultural

Greek police arrest 20 in Crete over suspected EU farm subsidies fraud
Business|Europe|Sports|Technology

The long road to Ferrari's first electric car

Ferrari, renowned for its roaring V8 and V12 engines, is unveiling its first fully electric model, the Luce. 

The long road to Ferrari's first electric car
Business|Environment|Europe|Technology

Ferrari's Luce leads bold leap into uncertain electric era

As its sports car rivals tap the brakes on a shift to EVs, Ferrari will take a leap into an uncertain era on Monday with the launch of its first fully-

Ferrari's Luce leads bold leap into uncertain electric era
Europe|Sports|Technology|World

Mercedes teen star Kimi Antonelli wins the Canadian GP for his 4th straight F1 victory

Italian teen star Kimi Antonelli charged to his fourth straight Formula 1 victory Sunday in a wild Canadian Grand Prix after Mercedes teammate George Russell was knocked out by an engine failure

Mercedes teen star Kimi Antonelli wins the Canadian GP for his 4th straight F1 victory
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Novak Djokovic overcomes a slow start and hostile crowd in 1st-round win at French Open

Novak Djokovic comes back from a set down for a 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 victory over home player Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round of the French Open in his record 82nd Grand Slam appearance

Novak Djokovic overcomes a slow start and hostile crowd in 1st-round win at French Open
Crime|Europe|Political

Irish governing Fine Gael, opposition Social Democrats share by-election spoils

Ireland's governing centre-right Fine Gael and the Social Democrats, one of the country's smaller centre-left parties, won two by-elections on Sunday,

Irish governing Fine Gael, opposition Social Democrats share by-election spoils
Crime|Europe|World

Forensic experts sift through ruined dormitory in Russian-held Luhansk region

- Forensic experts on Sunday sifted through the ruins of a dormitory largely

Forensic experts sift through ruined dormitory in Russian-held Luhansk region
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Uber weighs higher bid for Delivery Hero, FT reports

Uber’s board met on Saturday to discuss raising its offer for Delivery Hero after a major shareholder rebuffed Uber's bid that would value the German food delivery group at over

Uber weighs higher bid for Delivery Hero, FT reports
Europe|Sports|World

Premier League finale: West Ham relegated and Spurs stay up as Guardiola, Salah make emotional exits

West Ham has been relegated and Tottenham has survived on an emotional final day of the Premier League season when Pep Guardiola and Mohamed Salah made tearful exits after record-breaking spells in English soccer

Premier League finale: West Ham relegated and Spurs stay up as Guardiola, Salah make emotional exits
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Kroenkes enjoy 'magical' title win as Arsenal's players finally get hands on Premier League trophy

Billionaire Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke watched on as the team's players finally got their hands on the Premier League trophy

Kroenkes enjoy 'magical' title win as Arsenal's players finally get hands on Premier League trophy
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Sports|World

Tearful Kostyuk reaches French Open 2nd round and speaks of missile attack back home in Ukraine

Marta Kostyuk’s first-round win at the French Open becomes one of her toughest matches after she finds out beforehand that a missile almost hit her parents’ home in Ukraine

Tearful Kostyuk reaches French Open 2nd round and speaks of missile attack back home in Ukraine
Europe|Political|World

Far right and newcomers make gains in Cyprus election

Cyprus' far right made gains in Sunday's parliamentary election while anti-corruption newcomers and social media influencers captured seats, results

Far right and newcomers make gains in Cyprus election
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkish police storm offices of the main opposition CHP party, firing tear gas and rubber bullets

Police have stormed the offices of Turkey’s main opposition CHP party, using tear gas and rubber bullets

Turkish police storm offices of the main opposition CHP party, firing tear gas and rubber bullets
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Turkish police force ousted opposition out of headquarters as crisis deepens

Turkish riot police fired tear gas and forced their way into the main opposition party's headquarters to evict its ousted leadership on

Turkish police force ousted opposition out of headquarters as crisis deepens
Arts|Europe|Health|Sports

Gotta go: Home player Arthur Gea takes emergency bathroom break during French Open debut

Home player Arthur Gea ran off the court for an emergency bathroom break early in the first set of his French Open debut

Gotta go: Home player Arthur Gea takes emergency bathroom break during French Open debut
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Turkish riot police enter opposition headquarters to evict ousted leaders 

Turkish riot police fired tear gas and broke through the gates of the main opposition party's headquarters to evict its ousted leadership on Sunday, a Reuters witness said.

Turkish riot police enter opposition headquarters to evict ousted leaders 
Europe|Political|World

Russia says it hit Ukraine with hypersonic and ballistic missiles, state news agencies report

Russian forces hit targets in Ukraine using four types of missiles - Oreshnik, Iskander, Kinzhal and Zircon - in overnight attacks on Sunday, in retaliation for Kyiv's

Russia says it hit Ukraine with hypersonic and ballistic missiles, state news agencies report
Arts|Crime|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|World

Hoax fire call hits flat of Polish president’s family member, Tusk says

Poland is facing a series of false alarms about fires or other threats, including one on Saturday at a flat in Gdansk belonging to a member of President Karol Nawrocki's

Hoax fire call hits flat of Polish president’s family member, Tusk says
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones, shaking city center and injuring 10

Russia has launched an intense missile and drone attack on Kyiv, shaking buildings across the city center

Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones, shaking city center and injuring 10
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|World

Norway-set drama about political polarization ‘Fjord’ wins Palme d’Or at Cannes

Cristian Mungiu’s Norway-set drama about political polarization “Fjord” has won the Palme d’Or

Norway-set drama about political polarization ‘Fjord’ wins Palme d’Or at Cannes
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

Protesters clash with police after an anti-government rally in Serbia's capital

Clashes have erupted between protesters and riot police after a massive anti-government rally in Serbia's capital, Belgrade

Protesters clash with police after an anti-government rally in Serbia's capital
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Police and protesters clash in Serbia as crowds demand president's exit

Police fired tear gas and clashed with protesters in central Belgrade on Saturday, as tens of thousands gathered to demand early elections and an end to the more than

Police and protesters clash in Serbia as crowds demand president's exit
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Tens of thousands march in Madrid to demand prime minister's resignation

At least seven police were injured in clashes with protesters, officials said, as tens of thousands of people marched through Madrid on Saturday, demanding the resignation

Tens of thousands march in Madrid to demand prime minister's resignation
Crime|Europe|World

France bans Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after 'unspeakable' flotilla detainee taunts

France has banned Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing his "unspeakable" behavior toward activists from a flotilla to Gaza

France bans Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after 'unspeakable' flotilla detainee taunts
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

Russia says 18 killed in strike on student dorm that it blamed on Ukraine

The death toll from a drone strike on a student dorm in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine has risen to 18, with many of the victims young women, Russian

Russia says 18 killed in strike on student dorm that it blamed on Ukraine
Business|Election|Europe|Political|World

Denmark's Frederiksen gets new chance to form government after centre-right talks fail

Denmark's King Frederik asked caretaker Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Saturday to make a fresh attempt to form a government after centre-right talks led by Defence

Denmark's Frederiksen gets new chance to form government after centre-right talks fail
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli minister Ben-Gvir banned from French territory

France has decided to ban Israel's far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from French territory, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Saturday, adding that this

Israeli minister Ben-Gvir banned from French territory
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ousted Turkish opposition leader calls for party congress in 40 days

The ousted leader of Turkey's main opposition party called on Saturday for a new party congress to be held as soon as possible - in some 40 days - after a

Ousted Turkish opposition leader calls for party congress in 40 days
Europe|Finance|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says proposal of associate EU membership 'unfair'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a letter to EU leaders that a German proposal to grant Ukraine "associate" membership of the European Union was

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says proposal of associate EU membership 'unfair'
Crime|Environment|Europe|Health|World

Pope Leo meets families of youth lost to illegal toxic waste dumping in Italy's 'Land of Fires'

Pope Leo XIV has visited families near Naples affected by illegal toxic dumping linked to the mafia

Pope Leo meets families of youth lost to illegal toxic waste dumping in Italy's 'Land of Fires'
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EU must reform, consolidate, use joint debt to cope with spending needs, IMF says

European Union countries will face large bills for defence, energy and pensions in the next 15 years, the International Monetary Fund told EU finance

EU must reform, consolidate, use joint debt to cope with spending needs, IMF says
Environment|Europe|Health|World

Pope Leo decries 'dizzying' profits earned by companies that pollute

Pope Leo on Saturday called out companies who seek "dizzying" profits at the cost of environmental pollution, on a visit to an area

Pope Leo decries 'dizzying' profits earned by companies that pollute
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

They thought they had it all in Miami – then they moved to Italy

They thought they had it all in Miami – then they moved to Italy

They thought they had it all in Miami – then they moved to Italy
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

These unassuming wedding photos poke holes in the patriarchy

These unassuming wedding photos poke holes in the patriarchy

These unassuming wedding photos poke holes in the patriarchy
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Drone games put Ukraine's best military pilots to the test

In the sky over western Ukraine, a bullet-shaped P1-SUN interceptor drone dived towards its target as dozens of soldiers looked on.

Drone games put Ukraine's best military pilots to the test
Economy|Europe|World

‘Time is not in Russia’s favor’: Battlefield losses and economic pain pile pressure on Putin, European spy chief says

‘Time is not in Russia’s favor’: Battlefield losses and economic pain pile pressure on Putin, European spy chief says

‘Time is not in Russia’s favor’: Battlefield losses and economic pain pile pressure on Putin, European spy chief says
Crime|Europe|US

Staten Island shipyard explosion, fire leaves 1 dead, over 30 hurt

Staten Island shipyard explosion, fire leaves 1 dead, over 30 hurt

Staten Island shipyard explosion, fire leaves 1 dead, over 30 hurt
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Flotilla activists describe beatings, tasers and mistreatment by Israeli forces

Activists detained after their flotilla tried to breach Israel's naval blockade of Gaza have reported mistreatment by Israeli soldiers

Flotilla activists describe beatings, tasers and mistreatment by Israeli forces
Europe|World

Rubio aims to ease tensions with NATO allies as Trump confounds them with abrupt decisions

Secretary of State Marco Rubio already faced a difficult task in soothing NATO allies anxious about President Donald Trump's often-abrupt announcements

Rubio aims to ease tensions with NATO allies as Trump confounds them with abrupt decisions
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ECB rebuffs proposals to boost euro stablecoins as too risky

The European Central Bank warned European Union finance ministers on Friday that proposals to issue more euro stablecoins could

ECB rebuffs proposals to boost euro stablecoins as too risky
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Leaks, demands and a phone call: how Estée Lauder's Puig deal fell apart

U.S. cosmetics maker Estée Lauder and Spanish perfume group Puig had been finalising the details of a deal when talks

Leaks, demands and a phone call: how Estée Lauder's Puig deal fell apart
Arts|Europe|Health|Sports

Nadal, Gauff and Pegula pay tribute to AP Tennis Writer Howard Fendrich

Rafael Nadal, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula were among the players paying tribute to Howard Fendrich a day after the longtime AP Tennis Writer died

Nadal, Gauff and Pegula pay tribute to AP Tennis Writer Howard Fendrich
Europe|Political|World

Senators from both parties push Hegseth for action on Ukraine aid

A bipartisan group of senators is pushing back on delays by the Department of Defense in sending roughly $600 million in security aid to Ukraine and other allies in eastern Europe

Senators from both parties push Hegseth for action on Ukraine aid
Europe|Political|World

Le Pen says France should quit NATO command structure

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said on Friday she would withdraw France from NATO's integrated military command if elected

Le Pen says France should quit NATO command structure
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Slovenia approves Jansa as PM-designate, paving way for reforms

Slovenia’s parliament approved right-leaning leader Janez Jansa as prime minister-designate on Friday, paving the way for a new government that has pledged tax reliefs,

Slovenia approves Jansa as PM-designate, paving way for reforms
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Court ruling adds to crackdown on Turkey's main opposition CHP

A Turkish court ruling to effectively oust opposition leader Ozgur Ozel has inflamed a political crisis, rattled financial markets and could

Court ruling adds to crackdown on Turkey's main opposition CHP
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Logistics giants urge EU to phase in low-value package duty rules

DHL, FedEx and UPS urged European Union finance ministers to phase in new duty rules on low-value packages on Friday, warning of supply chain

Logistics giants urge EU to phase in low-value package duty rules
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says he expects US proposals on new formats for peace talks

Diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine should be reinvigorated, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday, adding that he expected new U.S. proposals on how that

Zelenskiy says he expects US proposals on new formats for peace talks
Americas|Europe|Political|World

NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about-face on US troop moves in Europe

NATO allies and defense officials have expressed bewilderment at U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would send 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland

NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about-face on US troop moves in Europe
Europe|Political|World

Denmark's centre-right coalition talks break down, prolonging political deadlock

Denmark's acting Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen's attempt to form a centre-right government broke down on Friday, he said, prolonging a post-election stalemate in

Denmark's centre-right coalition talks break down, prolonging political deadlock
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Highlights and memorable moments from the red carpet fashion at Cannes 2026

The Cannes Film Festival is wrapping up its twelve days of premieres and high fashion

Highlights and memorable moments from the red carpet fashion at Cannes 2026
Europe|Political|World

UK's RIAT airshow cancelled because of Iran war

The Royal International Air Tattoo, one of the world's largest defence shows, has been cancelled due to military operations linked to the Iran war, it said on Friday.

UK's RIAT airshow cancelled because of Iran war
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Swiss widen sanctions against Russia, Belarus in line with EU measures

Switzerland expanded its sanctions lists against Russia and Belarus on Friday, adopting parts of the European Union's latest package of measures over Moscow's war in Ukraine

Swiss widen sanctions against Russia, Belarus in line with EU measures
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

France readies UN resolution on Hormuz as vote on US text stalls

France has drafted a U.N.

France readies UN resolution on Hormuz as vote on US text stalls
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Putin accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on student dorm, orders military to prepare options

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ordered his military to prepare options to retaliate against Ukraine for what he described as a

Putin accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on student dorm, orders military to prepare options
Crime|Europe|World

Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape

Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to bring aid to Gaza were

Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Belarusian journalist falls dangerously ill in prison, relatives say, urging for him to be released

An imprisoned Belarusian journalist's relatives say he has fallen seriously ill

Belarusian journalist falls dangerously ill in prison, relatives say, urging for him to be released
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says he’s sending 5,000 troops to Poland, deepening confusion over US military deployments to Europe

Trump says he’s sending 5,000 troops to Poland, deepening confusion over US military deployments to Europe

Trump says he’s sending 5,000 troops to Poland, deepening confusion over US military deployments to Europe
Europe|World

Former premier Attal enters race for French president, sparking battle for centrist vote

Former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Friday formally launched his bid for the presidency, joining a crowded cast of centrist candidates who risk being

Former premier Attal enters race for French president, sparking battle for centrist vote
Business|Europe|Sports|World

Manchester United makes Carrick permanent coach on 2-year contract

Michael Carrick has been handed a two-year contract by Manchester United after passing his audition for the job of head coach

Manchester United makes Carrick permanent coach on 2-year contract
Europe|Political|World

Mussolini-themed ads against Meloni spark political row in Italy

Huge advertisements posted in Italian train stations linking Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with fascist leader Benito Mussolini have stoked social media

Mussolini-themed ads against Meloni spark political row in Italy
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Portugal says budget balance 'extremely difficult' after huge storm costs

Portugal will find it extremely difficult to achieve a balanced budget this year after storms in January and February cost the state €2 billion ($2.3 billion), or about 0.6%

Portugal says budget balance 'extremely difficult' after huge storm costs
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Fed's Waller's ready to axe 'easing bias,' says rate-cut talk now is 'crazy'

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, an influential voice in policymaking who until recently had advocated for lower

Fed's Waller's ready to axe 'easing bias,' says rate-cut talk now is 'crazy'
Crime|Europe|World

UN refugee agency says $1 million worth of aid lost in Russian strike in Ukraine

The United Nations refugee agency on Friday said it had lost $1 million worth of aid when a Russian missile struck one of its warehouses in Dnipro in eastern Ukraine earlier

UN refugee agency says $1 million worth of aid lost in Russian strike in Ukraine
Crime|Europe|Technology

On London's streets, facial recognition tests the balance between security and liberty

Tourists, shoppers and office workers in a busy London street on an ordinary weekday found themselves part of a digital identity check as live facial

On London's streets, facial recognition tests the balance between security and liberty
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Turkey opposition vows to resist court ruling as political crisis deepens

Turkey's opposition vowed on Friday to resist an unprecedented court ruling that ousted its leader, inflamed a political crisis and

Turkey opposition vows to resist court ruling as political crisis deepens
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Greek far-left terror group leader is released at age 82. But the decision could be reversed

The head of a far-left Greek militant group that killed four American officials and 19 others has been released from a maximum-security prison

Greek far-left terror group leader is released at age 82. But the decision could be reversed
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Spain to introduce job-matching plan for migrants granted legal status

Spain will introduce a plan to match migrants to jobs under a programme to grant legal status to around half a million undocumented workers to help drive

Spain to introduce job-matching plan for migrants granted legal status
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump pledges extra troops for Poland as Rubio cautions allies

U.S.

Trump pledges extra troops for Poland as Rubio cautions allies
Business|Economy|Europe|World

StanChart CEO apologises for 'upset caused' by AI comments

Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters apologised for the upset caused to staff by his remarks about artificial intelligence replacing "lower value" human workers, but stopped

StanChart CEO apologises for 'upset caused' by AI comments
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Germany's residential construction drops to 13-year low

Residential construction in Germany dropped to a 13-year low in 2025, hurt by higher building costs and interest rates, putting pressure on the government to step up

Germany's residential construction drops to 13-year low
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Explosion at MOL's Tiszaujvaros petrochemical plant in Hungary kills one

A pipeline explosion at Hungarian oil and gas group MOL's petrochemical plant in Tiszaujvaros that killed one person and

Explosion at MOL's Tiszaujvaros petrochemical plant in Hungary kills one
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU in stagflationary trend, must not risk fiscal crisis, ministers say

Europe's economy is in a stagflationary trend due to the surge in energy prices caused by the Iran war, but governments must be

EU in stagflationary trend, must not risk fiscal crisis, ministers say
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Mother of Greek train crash victim launches political party

Maria Karystianou, a doctor whose daughter died in Greece's worst train crash in 2023, launched a political party on Thursday as she

Mother of Greek train crash victim launches political party