LA Post: Europe

Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Most serious cyberattacks against the UK now from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief says

The head of the U.K.'s National Cyber Security Centre warns that hostile nations like Russia, Iran and China are behind the most serious cyberattacks in the U.K. In a speech Wednesday, Richard Horne said British businesses need to prepare for large-scale cyberattacks, especially if the U.K. becomes involved in international conflicts

April 22, 2026

Most serious cyberattacks against the UK now from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief says

Indefinite ceasefire, markets unbothered

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee An indefinite ceasefire in the Middle East that may or may not be agreed by all parties but is mostly expected by markets is

April 22, 2026

Indefinite ceasefire, markets unbothered

Americas|Europe|Health|Sports|World

Victor Wembanyama has a concussion after falling face-first to court in loss to Blazers

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has a concussion

April 22, 2026

Victor Wembanyama has a concussion after falling face-first to court in loss to Blazers

Business|Europe|Technology|World

Vodafone offers small businesses cybersecurity, AI capability with Google tie-up

European mobile and broadband operator Vodafone said it would offer its small business customers advanced cybersecurity and agentic AI through its $1 billion strategic tie

April 22, 2026

Vodafone offers small businesses cybersecurity, AI capability with Google tie-up

Consumer watchdog group files suit alleging Meta profited on ads for scams

The Consumer Federation of America has filed a class-action complaint against Meta Platforms alleging that the social-media giant has profited from advertising for

April 22, 2026

Consumer watchdog group files suit alleging Meta profited on ads for scams

Crime|Europe|World

Teenager pleads guilty to arson that caused smoke damage at London synagogue

A teenager has admitted arson after an attack on a synagogue in London

April 22, 2026

Teenager pleads guilty to arson that caused smoke damage at London synagogue

Americas|Europe|Interview|Sports|World

Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz named Laureus Sportsman of the Year

The 22-year-old Spaniard was honored with the prestigious award in Madrid on Monday and caught up with World Sport's Amanda Davies at the Laureus World Sports Awards

April 21, 2026

Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz named Laureus Sportsman of the Year

Fired former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as US ambassador

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Italy to confirm 2026 deficit around 2.8% of GDP despite weaker growth

Italy aims to bring its budget deficit below the European Union's 3% of GDP ceiling this year despite a weakening growth outlook due surging energy costs

April 21, 2026

Italy to confirm 2026 deficit around 2.8% of GDP despite weaker growth

Europe|Political|World

Italy summons Russian ambassador over TV host insults to PM Meloni

Italy has summoned the Russian ambassador to protest against insults directed at Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by a pro-Kremlin Russian television host, Rome's foreign

April 21, 2026

Italy summons Russian ambassador over TV host insults to PM Meloni

Britain’s royals remember Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her 100th birthday

April 21, 2026

Europe|MidEast|World

Lebanese state not seeking confrontation with Hezbollah but won't be intimidated, PM says

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Tuesday his government was not seeking confrontation with Iran-backed Hezbollah, but would

April 21, 2026

Lebanese state not seeking confrontation with Hezbollah but won't be intimidated, PM says

Crime|Europe|World

Seven arrested in London over foiled arson attack on Jewish community

April 21, 2026

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Minority rights resurface in Slovak-Hungarian relations after Magyar's win

The rights of Slovakia's ethnic Hungarian minority have resurfaced as a thorn in bilateral issues after Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar protested Slovak legislation

April 21, 2026

Minority rights resurface in Slovak-Hungarian relations after Magyar's win

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Chery plans smaller cars for Europe but timing still unclear, executive says

China's Chery Automobile is working to expand beyond its SUV-focused range to smaller cars to support its growth in Europe, but platform development has just started and

April 21, 2026

Former UK official: I was constantly chased to clear Mandelson's appointment as U.S. ambassador

Business|Economy|Europe

OPmobility reports small revenue drop as auto industry weakens

Car parts supplier OPmobility reported a 0.4% fall in first-quarter revenue, excluding currency effects, on Tuesday, as weakness in the automotive industry

April 21, 2026

OPmobility reports small revenue drop as auto industry weakens

Estee Lauder taps JP Morgan to finance Puig takeover bid, Spanish daily Expansion says

U.S. cosmetics giant Estee Lauder has commissioned J.P.

April 21, 2026

Estee Lauder taps JP Morgan to finance Puig takeover bid, Spanish daily Expansion says

Scam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz, security firm warns

Fraudulent messages promising safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for cryptocurrency have been sent to some shipping companies whose vessels are stranded

April 21, 2026

Scam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz, security firm warns

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

JPMorgan's national security initiative to expand in Europe

JPMorgan Chase said on Tuesday its $1.5 trillion initiative to finance and invest in industries critical to U.S. national security will expand across Europe.

April 21, 2026

JPMorgan's national security initiative to expand in Europe

German tax revenue rose 3.6% in March, finance ministry says

Germany's federal and state government tax revenue rose by 3.6% in March compared with the same month a year ago, the finance ministry said in its

April 21, 2026

German tax revenue rose 3.6% in March, finance ministry says

Crime|Europe|Political|World

343 days on the front line: Ukrainian officer’s long deployment underscores Kyiv’s manpower issues

April 21, 2026

Europe|Sports|Travel|World

A first for the 2027 women’s Tour de France: A team time trial through London

The 2027 women's Tour de France will feature a team time trial in London

April 21, 2026

A first for the 2027 women’s Tour de France: A team time trial through London

Economy|Europe|World

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday said he had asked the group overseeing security standards across government to examine any security concerns raised during

April 20, 2026

UK's Starmer orders review into security concerns from Mandelson's time in office

Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK PM Starmer says he shouldn’t have appointed Epstein-linked pick for US ambassador

April 20, 2026

Crime|Europe|World

April 20, 2026

Bulgaria's Kremlin-friendly ex-president wins election in landslide

Pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev has won Bulgaria's parliamentary election by a landslide, official results showed on Monday, crushing long-

April 20, 2026

Bulgaria's Kremlin-friendly ex-president wins election in landslide

Crime|Europe|World

Kyiv shooting death toll rises to seven, prosecutor general says

A man hit in a Kyiv shooting on Saturday has died in hospital, bringing to the seven the toll of those killed in the incident, Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko said on Monday.

April 20, 2026

Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse port kills one

A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse sparked a fire and killed at least one person, Russian officials said on Monday, only hours after a blaze was

April 20, 2026

Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse port kills one

Europe|Science|Technology|World

British police say they are investigating whether a series of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies

April 19, 2026

UK police investigating if arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies

Padre Guilherme hosts rave in Argentina's capital honoring late Pope Francis

A Portuguese priest, Father Guilherme Peixoto, hosted a rave in Buenos Aires to honor the late Pope Francis

April 19, 2026

Padre Guilherme hosts rave in Argentina's capital honoring late Pope Francis

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Global leftists rally in Spain hoping to spark resurgence against far right

From reforming the UN Security Council to taxing billionaires, thousands of leftists gathered in Barcelona over the weekend to

April 19, 2026

Global leftists rally in Spain hoping to spark resurgence against far right

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Bayern Munich is on the verge of clinching the Bundesliga title after another Dortmund defeat

Crime|Europe|Political|World

French soldier killed and 3 others wounded in an attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron says a French soldier was killed and three others wounded in an attack on U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon

April 18, 2026

French soldier killed and 3 others wounded in an attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon, Macron says

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK police investigate an arson attempt on a building once used by the Jewish community

British counterterrorism police are investigating an attempted arson attack in London

April 18, 2026

UK police investigate an arson attempt on a building once used by the Jewish community

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Macron: French soldier was killed in Lebanon

A French soldier who was part of international Forces stationed in southern Lebanon was killed, President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday, adding that evidence suggests

April 18, 2026

Macron: French soldier was killed in Lebanon

Europe|Political|World

Mexico mends ties with Spain in first presidential visit in eight years

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Spain's Pedro Sanchez met in Barcelona on Saturday after a summit of progressive leaders,

April 18, 2026

Mexico mends ties with Spain in first presidential visit in eight years

Turkey says US withdrawal from European security architecture could be 'destructive'

Discussions are under way on how to manage or mitigate a possible U.S. withdrawal from the "European security architecture", Turkish Foreign

April 18, 2026

Turkey says US withdrawal from European security architecture could be 'destructive'

A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise

April 18, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|World

Venezuela's Machado says Spanish PM's leftist summit reason for not meeting him

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on Saturday she declined a meeting with Spain's prime minister during her visit because he was

April 18, 2026

Venezuela's Machado says Spanish PM's leftist summit reason for not meeting him

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Swiss football club cancel Kanye West concert

Swiss football club FC Basel said on Saturday they have cancelled a Kanye West concert, becoming the latest European venue to stop or postpone the

April 18, 2026

Swiss football club cancel Kanye West concert

Mediation fails in dispute over Franco-German fighter jet, Handelsblatt says

Mediators have failed to resolve a dispute between the companies involved in the Franco-German ‌FCAS fighter jet project, though

April 18, 2026

Mediation fails in dispute over Franco-German fighter jet, Handelsblatt says

Europe|World

Brazil's Lula calls on permanent members of UN Security Council to change behaviour

The five permanent members of the United Nations' Security Council should agree to change their behaviour after failing to stop the war in Iran, Brazilian President

April 18, 2026

Brazil's Lula calls on permanent members of UN Security Council to change behaviour

Crime|Europe|Health|Travel|World

Son of 85-year-old French widow home after 16 days in US immigration custody says she needs rest

The son of an 85-year-old French widow who has returned to France after being detained in the U.S. for overstaying her visa says the family's priority is her health and rest

April 18, 2026

Son of 85-year-old French widow home after 16 days in US immigration custody says she needs rest

Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine strikes Russian refineries, Crimea oil depot, Baltic Sea port

Ukrainian drones struck a handful of Russia's oil facilities overnight, including two oil refineries in the Samara region, an oil depot in Crimea and a Baltic Sea port that

April 18, 2026

Ukraine strikes Russian refineries, Crimea oil depot, Baltic Sea port

Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns

A push by Republican leaders to promote Turning Point USA chapters in public high schools is stirring a free speech debate

April 15, 2026

Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns

Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

EU to push for jet fuel diversification as Iran war threatens supply

The European Union will urge members to cut their dependence on Middle Eastern jet fuel and look into increasing imports from the U.S., in new guidelines

April 17, 2026

EU to push for jet fuel diversification as Iran war threatens supply

Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy: Ukraine believes Russia will try again to involve Belarus in the war

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that Ukraine believed Russia was making preparations that showed that it would once again try to involve its ally Belarus in the four-

April 17, 2026

Zelenskiy: Ukraine believes Russia will try again to involve Belarus in the war

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls for joint efforts to set up Hormuz mission

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Friday for joint efforts for an effective mission to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and said Kyiv's wartime

April 18, 2026

Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls for joint efforts to set up Hormuz mission

Crime|Europe|Political|World

85-year-old widow is released from US custody, returns to France amid messy family dispute

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says the 85-year-old French widow of an American military veteran has returned home from U.S. immigration custody

April 17, 2026

85-year-old widow is released from US custody, returns to France amid messy family dispute

UK's Starmer pleads ignorance over Mandelson, resists pressure to resign

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, under renewed pressure to resign, expressed anger on Friday over not being informed

April 17, 2026

UK's Starmer pleads ignorance over Mandelson, resists pressure to resign

Business|Economy|Europe|World

Geopolitical stress not yet reflected in euro zone bank earnings, supervisor says

The balance sheet of euro zone banks does not yet reflect elevated geopolitical tensions as it could take time - possibly years - for loan quality to deteriorate,

April 17, 2026

Geopolitical stress not yet reflected in euro zone bank earnings, supervisor says

Europe|Political|Technology|World

Leaders of Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark on Friday welcomed Iran's announcement on opening the Strait of Hormuz, and said they supported diplomatic efforts to

April 17, 2026

Hungary's Magyar says documents from outgoing government being destroyed

Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar said on Friday he had reports that sensitive documents from the time of the outgoing administration were being destroyed and

April 17, 2026

Hungary's Magyar says documents from outgoing government being destroyed

Lula and Sánchez to 'work for peace' at gathering of progressive leaders in Barcelona

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has started a two-day visit to Spain on Friday when he and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez met a day before they will gather with other leaders who are concerned with the fate of the democratic order and the rise of the populist far right

April 17, 2026

Lula and Sánchez to 'work for peace' at gathering of progressive leaders in Barcelona

Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Kosovo approves troop contribution for Gaza force

The small Balkan nation of Kosovo says it wants to commit dozens of its security troops to an international force for Gaza because it appreciates what NATO-led peacekeepers have done for its own security since the 1998-99 war with Serbia

April 17, 2026

Kosovo approves troop contribution for Gaza force

Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU to restore Syria relations, strengthen trade and security ties, document shows

By Lili Bayer and Feras Dalatey BRUSSELS/DAMASCUS, April 17 - The European Union plans to deepen its engagement with Syria by relaunching formal political contacts and paving the way for closer

April 17, 2026

EU to restore Syria relations, strengthen trade and security ties, document shows

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia still tackling a blaze at Tuapse port

Firefighters continued extinguishing a blaze at Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse on Friday, more than 24 hours after Ukrainian drone attacks, local authorities said.

April 17, 2026

Russia still tackling a blaze at Tuapse port

Crime|Europe|World

Russian drones hit Ukraine's Danube port, officials say

A Russian overnight drone attack damaged port infrastructure in Ukraine's largest Danube river port Izmail and one drone strayed into Romanian territory, Ukrainian and Romanian

April 17, 2026

Russian drones hit Ukraine's Danube port, officials say

Uber's Delivery Hero stake boosted by Prosus' $318 million share sale

Dutch technology investor Prosus has agreed to sell a 4.5% stake in Delivery Hero to Uber for about 270 million euros ($318.06 million), making the ride-hailing group the fourth-

April 17, 2026

Uber's Delivery Hero stake boosted by Prosus' $318 million share sale

UK foreign ministry chief to leave after Mandelson vetting row

Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone inflation surges past ECB target on oil shock

Euro zone inflation soared past the European Central Bank's 2% target this month as surging oil and gas costs drove up headline

March 31, 2026

Euro zone inflation surges past ECB target on oil shock

Crime|Europe|World

Spanish police bust underground hashish route from Morocco

Spanish police have discovered a drug-smuggling tunnel in the North African exclave of Ceuta, complete with a rail system and underground cranes to transport hashish from

March 31, 2026

Spanish police bust underground hashish route from Morocco

Europe|Technology|World

Romanian state institutions face 10,000 cyberattacks daily, defence minister says

Romanian state institutions are facing more than 10,000 cyberattacks daily, Defence Minister Radu Miruta said on Tuesday.

March 31, 2026

Romanian state institutions face 10,000 cyberattacks daily, defence minister says

At least 25 sanctioned Russian ships pass through UK waters after boarding threat

More than two dozen ships sanctioned for being part of Russia's so-called shadow fleet have passed through UK waters since Prime Minister

March 31, 2026

At least 25 sanctioned Russian ships pass through UK waters after boarding threat

Business|Economy|Europe|World

Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Ust-Luga port again, sources say oil terminal hit

Ukrainian drones on Tuesday struck Russia's Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga for the fifth time in 10 days, and industry sources told Reuters an oil loading terminal was hit,

March 31, 2026

Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Ust-Luga port again, sources say oil terminal hit

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK PM Starmer raises migration, border security in talks with Syria's president

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed migration and closer cooperation on returns, border security and tackling people smuggling networks in a meeting with Syrian

March 31, 2026

UK PM Starmer raises migration, border security in talks with Syria's president

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Italy refuses US aircraft use of Sicily base for Middle East operations, sources say

Italy last week denied permission for U.S. military aircraft to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily before heading to the Middle East, sources said on

March 31, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Volvo leans on Chinese parent Geely to survive in tough car market

Volvo Cars' only way to survive as competition intensifies is by cooperating with Geely's other car

March 31, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Unilever, McCormick strike deal to create $65 billion food giant

Unilever will merge its food business with spice maker McCormick, it said on Tuesday, creating a company worth around $65 billion in

March 31, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Monzo to close US business to focus on UK and Europe

British mobile bank Monzo said on Tuesday it is exiting the United States, describing the move as a strategic decision to focus on expanding in the UK and Europe.

April 01, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Russia says it will expel Dutch journalist in tit-for-tat move

Russia said on Wednesday it would kick out a Dutch journalist in response to what it called the expulsion of a correspondent of Russian state news agency RIA from the

April 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone factories see jump in input costs, supply snags, survey shows

Euro zone manufacturers faced soaring input costs and supply chain disruptions in March due to the Iran war, even as underlying tepid demand threatened to undermine the

April 01, 2026

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump threatens NATO exit, scaling up tensions with allies

Tensions between the United States and NATO allies flared up as President Donald Trump said he was considering pulling the U.S.

April 01, 2026

Trump threatens NATO exit, scaling up tensions with allies

Russia says its troops have taken full control of Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine

The Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that its forces had taken full control of the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine, suggesting they had wrested control of a

April 01, 2026

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Eight Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel's new death penalty law

Eight Muslim-majority countries "strongly condemned" Israel's move to pass a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military

April 02, 2026

Eight Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel's new death penalty law

Chronology of Nancy Guthrie abduction case in Arizona

The following is a chronology of key developments in what authorities describe as the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC's "Today" show co-anchor Savannah

April 06, 2026

Chronology of Nancy Guthrie abduction case in Arizona

Europe|Political|US|World

Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic

Pope Leo last May became the first U.S. leader of the global Catholic Church, but for the initial 10 months of his tenure he mostly avoided comment

April 02, 2026

Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic

Economy|Europe

ECB yet to see big second-round inflation impacts from energy price surge, policymaker Kazaks says

The European Central Bank cannot take an April 30 interest rate hike off the table just yet, even if energy prices are not far from the baseline

April 16, 2026

ECB yet to see big second-round inflation impacts from energy price surge, policymaker Kazaks says

Stellantis, Microsoft sign five-year partnership for AI push

Stellantis and Microsoft said on Thursday they agreed to a five‑year strategic partnership to co-develop artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and engineering

April 16, 2026

Stellantis, Microsoft sign five-year partnership for AI push

Mercedes investors warn luxury focus could hamper China recovery

Investors pressed Mercedes-Benz on its recovery plans for China on Thursday, warning that a luxury-focused strategy could hurt the German

April 16, 2026

Mercedes investors warn luxury focus could hamper China recovery

European corporate earnings set for meagre growth, barring energy majors

European blue-chip companies are set to deliver meagre profit growth in the first quarter, the latest forecasts showed on Thursday, though energy majors are

April 16, 2026

European corporate earnings set for meagre growth, barring energy majors

Switch off and read, France's Macron tells teenagers

French President Emmanuel Macron urged high school pupils on Thursday to switch off their phones and read,

April 16, 2026

Switch off and read, France's Macron tells teenagers

Europe|Political|World

EU and NATO to work to strengthen relationship, von der Leyen says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday that she agreed with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to work in the coming weeks to strengthen the

April 16, 2026

EU and NATO to work to strengthen relationship, von der Leyen says

Spain calls for joint EU debt issuance to cut costs

Spanish Finance Minister Carlos Cuerpo called on Thursday for more joint EU debt issuance, arguing the lower cost of borrowing that would follow would save taxpayers'

April 16, 2026

Spain calls for joint EU debt issuance to cut costs

Crime|Education|Europe|World

Turkish school shooter used image referencing 2014 U.S. mass killer, police say

A 14-year-old student who shot dead eight fellow pupils at a school in Turkey had used an image referencing a 2014 U.S. mass killer, Elliot Rodger, on his WhatsApp profile

April 16, 2026

Turkish school shooter used image referencing 2014 U.S. mass killer, police say

Business|Economy|Europe|World

German government halves 2026 growth forecast to 0.5% amid Iran war, source says

The German government has halved its growth forecast for 2026 and has also cut its growth prediction for 2027, while raising its inflation projections, a

April 16, 2026

Business|Crime|Europe|Finance|World

Paris police tighten security after foiled bomb attack

France has increased security at sensitive sites across Paris after a foiled bomb attack on Bank of America's offices that prompted some other U.S. banks

April 02, 2026

Paris police tighten security after foiled bomb attack

Serbian president invites parties for talks as anti-government protests continue

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic will begin talks on Friday as part of what he has billed as a way to lift the country out of a political crisis but which critics have

April 02, 2026

Serbian president invites parties for talks as anti-government protests continue

Russia will ask US and Israel to cease fire while it evacuates staff from Iranian nuclear plant, RIA reports

Russia will ask the United States and Israel to ensure a ceasefire while it evacuates more Russian staff from the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, RIA news agency

April 02, 2026

Russia will ask US and Israel to cease fire while it evacuates staff from Iranian nuclear plant, RIA reports

Russian forces maintain day-long drone barrage of Ukraine's Kharkiv

Crime|Europe|World

Greek PM reshuffles cabinet as EU aid farm fraud probe widens

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reshuffled his cabinet on Friday, as he seeks to limit the fallout from a growing scandal

April 03, 2026

Greek PM reshuffles cabinet as EU aid farm fraud probe widens

Italy's Meloni picks new tourism minister in shake-up after referendum

Italy's culture undersecretary Gianmarco Mazzi was sworn in on Friday as the country's new tourism minister, the latest change in Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government

April 03, 2026

Italy's Meloni picks new tourism minister in shake-up after referendum

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis

The NATO alliance has in recent years survived existential challenges - ranging from the war

April 03, 2026

Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy urges lawmakers to act as Ukraine funding hangs in balance

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on lawmakers to pass key legislation next week to avert a funding crisis, help Ukraine fight the war against Russia, and

April 03, 2026

Zelenskiy urges lawmakers to act as Ukraine funding hangs in balance

Crime|Europe|World

Prosecutors open hate speech probe against French rolling news channel CNews

The Paris prosecutor's office said on Friday it had opened an investigation into French news channel CNews for possible hate speech after alleged racist comments about Bally

April 03, 2026

Prosecutors open hate speech probe against French rolling news channel CNews

French Open prize money up 10% to $72 million overall

French Open prize money has increased by about 10% for an overall pot of 61.7 million euros ($72.1 million)

April 16, 2026

French Open prize money up 10% to $72 million overall

Zelenskiy accuses Russia of 'Easter escalation' as massive daytime attack kills two

A large-scale daytime Russian strike killed at least two people in Ukraine on Friday, officials said, in what President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

April 03, 2026

Zelenskiy accuses Russia of 'Easter escalation' as massive daytime attack kills two

Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Russian oil terminals under attack unable to accept shipments for second week, sources say

Russia's Baltic oil export hubs at Ust-Luga and Primorsk remain unable to handle shipments after a series of Ukrainian drone attacks, prompting the country's refineries to find

April 04, 2026

Russian oil terminals under attack unable to accept shipments for second week, sources say

Arts|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Cyberattack targeted Italy's Uffizi but nothing stolen, museum says

Florence's Uffizi Galleries said on Friday they had been hit by a cyberattack earlier this year, but denied a newspaper report that the incident caused a major security

April 03, 2026

Cyberattack targeted Italy's Uffizi but nothing stolen, museum says

Pope Leo's Good Friday service offers prayer for deported children

Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Two more detained over arson attack on Czech defence factory

Authorities detained two more people in connection with the arson attack on a Czech optics and drone factory last month, Czech police and a public prosecutor's office said

April 05, 2026

Two more detained over arson attack on Czech defence factory

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian drones attacked cargo vessel that sank, killing one, Russia-installed official says

A cargo ship carrying wheat sank in the Sea of Azov after coming under attack from Ukrainian drones, a Russia-installed official said on Sunday, leaving one person dead

April 05, 2026

Ukrainian drones attacked cargo vessel that sank, killing one, Russia-installed official says

Europe|Sports|World

Mbappé's trophyless streak in the Champions League continues after move to Real Madrid

It’s been almost two years since Kylian Mbappé left Paris Saint-Germain to join Real Madrid, in part to try and win the Champions League

April 16, 2026

Mbappé's trophyless streak in the Champions League continues after move to Real Madrid

Business|Economy|Europe|World

Russian Baltic port resumes crude loading after attacks, Bloomberg News reports

Russia's key Baltic port of Ust-Luga resumed crude loading after days of disruptions amid multiple Ukrainian drone attacks in the region, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday.

April 06, 2026

Russian Baltic port resumes crude loading after attacks, Bloomberg News reports

Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Explosives found near pipeline that carries Russian gas to Hungary

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called an emergency defence council meeting on Sunday after powerful explosives were

April 05, 2026

Explosives found near pipeline that carries Russian gas to Hungary

Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

British royals gather for Easter service, with Andrew and his family absent

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the traditional Easter service at Windsor Castle on Sunday, joined by his eldest son and heir to the throne Prince William

April 05, 2026

British royals gather for Easter service, with Andrew and his family absent

Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Ships near Italy rescue 32 migrants, 71 lost at sea, charities say

Two merchant vessels near the Italian coast recovered the bodies of two migrants and rescued 32 survivors from a boat trying to cross to Europe from Libya on Easter weekend,

April 05, 2026

Ships near Italy rescue 32 migrants, 71 lost at sea, charities say

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars, renounce conquest

Pope Leo urged global leaders in his Easter message on Sunday to end the conflicts raging across the world and abandon any schemes for power,

April 05, 2026

On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars, renounce conquest

Business|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine regains control of frontline areas in southeast and east, army chief says

Ukraine has regained control of 480 sq. km (185 sq. miles) of territory in the southeastern and eastern parts of the front since late January, its army chief Oleksandr

April 06, 2026

Ukraine regains control of frontline areas in southeast and east, army chief says

Europe|Political|World

Germany works to clarify new rules on fighting-age men leaving country

Germany's armed forces are working on clarifying a provision in a recently updated military service law that requires fighting-age men to gain permission to

April 06, 2026

Germany works to clarify new rules on fighting-age men leaving country

Economy|Education|Europe|Political|World

Younger Hungarian voters spurn Orban, some say they will leave if he is re-elected

As Hungary heads towards a pivotal election, voters who came of age under Prime Minister Viktor Orban

April 06, 2026

Younger Hungarian voters spurn Orban, some say they will leave if he is re-elected

Europe|Interview|Sports|World

Marie-Louise Eta, the Bundesliga's first female coach, just wants to get on with her job

Union Berlin's Marie-Louise Eta says she understands the commotion over becoming the first female head coach in the Bundesliga

April 16, 2026

Marie-Louise Eta, the Bundesliga's first female coach, just wants to get on with her job

Crime|Europe|World

Russian drones kill mother, 2-year-old daughter in Ukraine's Odesa

Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa overnight on Monday, killing a 30-year-old mother and her two-year-old daughter, and one more

April 06, 2026

Russian drones kill mother, 2-year-old daughter in Ukraine's Odesa

Crime|Europe|Political

Greek PM urges swift action over probe into EU farm fraud scandal

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged EU prosecutors on Monday to decide swiftly whether to indict lawmakers from his centre-right New Democracy party as part of a

April 06, 2026

Greek PM urges swift action over probe into EU farm fraud scandal

Election|Europe|Political|World

Spanish PM's party gains on anti-war stance, support for far right stalls in polls

Spain's ruling Socialist Party has gained voter support amid Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's staunch opposition to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, while far-right Vox, which

April 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe

British carmakers seek clarity on 'Made in EU' rule as trade risks grow

The UK's automotive industry group SMMT said on Thursday carmakers need clarity now on whether Britain will count as 'Made in EU' in the European

April 16, 2026

British carmakers seek clarity on 'Made in EU' rule as trade risks grow

Mark Mobius, 'Indiana Jones of emerging markets,' dies at 89

Mark Mobius, widely credited as a pioneer in emerging markets investing, died on Wednesday at the age of 89, according to a statement on his

April 16, 2026

Prince Harry praises Australia's leadership on social media ban as Meghan tells of online bullying

Britain's Prince Harry on Thursday praised Australia's "epic" leadership on curbing harmful social media use for teens, as his wife Meghan, Duchess of

April 16, 2026

Prince Harry praises Australia's leadership on social media ban as Meghan tells of online bullying

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Bulgarian election fraud in spotlight on eve of vote

There are many reliable ways to meddle in a Bulgarian election.

April 16, 2026

Bulgarian election fraud in spotlight on eve of vote

Europe|Political|World

Russian strikes kill 17 across Ukraine in worst attack this year

Russia unleashed its deadliest attack so far this year on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other cities overnight, killing at least 17

April 16, 2026

Russian strikes kill 17 across Ukraine in worst attack this year

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says

The European Commission has proposed that Google allow third-party search engines to access its search data, including that of artificial intelligence chatbots with

April 16, 2026

Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says

Crime|Europe|World

President Zelenskiy accepts Roosevelt award for Ukraine's fight for freedom

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday held a moment of silence for victims of extensive overnight Russian air attacks as he

April 16, 2026

President Zelenskiy accepts Roosevelt award for Ukraine's fight for freedom

Kering CEO pledges to double profit margins and revive Gucci brand

Kering CEO Luca de Meo pledged to more than double the luxury group's operating profit margin and boost the appeal of its flagship brand Gucci

April 16, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president leads election race on anti-graft ticket

In a grassy valley in rural southern Bulgaria, farmer Nikolay Vasiliev is desperate for change.

April 16, 2026

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president leads election race on anti-graft ticket

Arts|Europe|Travel|World

The modern Pompeii buried under tons of concrete

April 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|World

Spain services sector grows but costs soar, confidence weakens amid war, PMI shows

Spain's services sector expanded faster in March but demand softened, costs rose at the fastest pace in nearly three years and confidence weakened amid the war in the

April 07, 2026

Spain services sector grows but costs soar, confidence weakens amid war, PMI shows

Business|Economy|Europe|World

Italy service sector contracts for first time in 16 months, survey shows

Italy's service sector contracted in March for the first time in 16 months, a business survey showed on Tuesday, as domestic and foreign demand declined and costs surged in

April 07, 2026

Italy service sector contracts for first time in 16 months, survey shows

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Iran war jeopardizes U.S. global leadership, warns Italian minister

The Iran war has put U.S. global leadership on the line, Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said, expressing fear about the "madness" of nuclear escalation.

April 07, 2026

Iran war jeopardizes U.S. global leadership, warns Italian minister

Euro zone growth slows to nine-month low on surging costs, PMI shows

The euro zone's private sector expansion weakened sharply in March as the Middle East war drove up energy costs and disrupted supply chains, with overall demand - a key

April 07, 2026

Euro zone growth slows to nine-month low on surging costs, PMI shows

France's services sector contracts in March as Middle East war hits demand, PMI shows

France's services sector contracted further in March as client spending weakened due to the war in the Middle East and caution among businesses in the run-up to last month's

April 07, 2026

France's services sector contracts in March as Middle East war hits demand, PMI shows

Africa|Europe|Political|World

Russia confirms deaths of 16 Cameroonians fighting in Ukraine war, Yaounde says

Cameroon said Russian authorities have confirmed the deaths of 16 Cameroonians fighting against Ukraine, the first time the Central African country has spoken about the

April 07, 2026

Russia confirms deaths of 16 Cameroonians fighting in Ukraine war, Yaounde says

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

ASML shares fall on US Congress plan to further restrict China exports

Shares of computer chip equipment maker ASML dipped on Tuesday, the first trading day after U.S. lawmakers last week proposed a law that could further restrict the

April 07, 2026

ASML shares fall on US Congress plan to further restrict China exports

Europe|World

US remarks on NATO are pushing Europe to seek alternative security options, Spain says

Recent U.S. complaints about NATO allies and threats to quit the alliance are pushing European countries to seek alternative security

April 07, 2026

US remarks on NATO are pushing Europe to seek alternative security options, Spain says

Business|Europe|Finance|Political|World

'At your service': Hungary's Orban offered help to Putin, Bloomberg reports

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban offered last year to help Russian President Vladimir Putin "in any way", such as by hosting a summit in Budapest to settle the war

April 07, 2026

'At your service': Hungary's Orban offered help to Putin, Bloomberg reports

Oil surges on US blockade of Iran

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Oil futures jumped back over $100 at the open in Asia on Monday, the dollar fell and stocks were down as U.S.-Iran talks

April 13, 2026

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian attacks kill eight in Ukraine's southeast, target buses

Russian attacks on Ukraine's southeast on Tuesday killed eight people and injured more than two dozen others, officials said, with Kyiv accusing Moscow of escalating strikes

April 07, 2026

Russian attacks kill eight in Ukraine's southeast, target buses

Heads of IEA, IMF, World Bank to meet next Monday to discuss energy crisis

The leaders of the International Energy Agency, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank will discuss the energy crisis triggered by the Iran war next Monday, IEA

April 07, 2026

Heads of IEA, IMF, World Bank to meet next Monday to discuss energy crisis

Key quotes from Vance and Orban's news conference

U.S.

April 07, 2026

Key quotes from Vance and Orban's news conference

European shares decline as markets turn wary ahead of Trump's Iran deadline

European shares retreated on Tuesday, led by declines in defence and healthcare stocks, as investors turned cautious ahead of U.S.

April 07, 2026

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine this year, killing 16

April 16, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Reform UK threatens to deny visas to citizens of countries demanding reparations

Nigel Farage's Reform UK said on Tuesday it was proposing to deny visas to people from countries seeking amends for transatlantic slavery, a move swiftly

April 08, 2026

Reform UK threatens to deny visas to citizens of countries demanding reparations

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

French nationals leave Iran after three and a half years amid softer France tone on war

Two French nationals were heading home on Tuesday after Iran allowed them to leave the country following three and a half years in detention, a surprise move

April 07, 2026

French nationals leave Iran after three and a half years amid softer France tone on war

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

French Foreign Minister Barrot hopes Trump does not go ahead with threat against Iran

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday that he hoped U.S. President Trump would not go ahead with his latest threats against Iran.

April 08, 2026

French Foreign Minister Barrot hopes Trump does not go ahead with threat against Iran

Europe|Political|Travel|World

Italy ruling that stripped millions of their right to citizenship is scrutinized by its supreme court

April 16, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy receives international prize honoring his and Ukraine's courage and resilience

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is receiving the prestigious International Four Freedoms Award

April 16, 2026

Zelenskyy receives international prize honoring his and Ukraine's courage and resilience

Business|Europe|Sports|World

Bayern Munich knocks out Real Madrid in epic to reach Champions League semifinals

Luis Díaz and Michael Olise scored late for the Bavarian powerhouse to beat Madrid 4-3 and advance to the Champions League semifinals

April 15, 2026

Bayern Munich knocks out Real Madrid in epic to reach Champions League semifinals

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Europe

Shakespeare owned a house in London. We finally know where it was

April 16, 2026

Crime|Europe|World

London police arrest two after synagogue targeted in attempted arson attack

April 16, 2026

Business|Europe|Finance|World

Russia warns drone plans for Ukraine are pulling Europe deeper into war

Russia's defence ministry warned on Wednesday that European plans to step up drone supplies to Ukraine are dragging those countries deeper into a war with Russia.

April 16, 2026

Russia warns drone plans for Ukraine are pulling Europe deeper into war

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB in 'relatively favorable' policy position, Schnabel says

The European Central Bank is in a "relatively favorable" position on monetary policy after having successfully brought down inflation to 2% before the

April 16, 2026

ECB in 'relatively favorable' policy position, Schnabel says

Europe|Political|World

Russia launches drones, missiles overnight and through the day

Russia attacked Ukraine overnight and throughout the day on Wednesday with hundreds of drones and missiles, targeting port infrastructure in the south, killing two people and

April 15, 2026

Russia launches drones, missiles overnight and through the day

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Asia shows interest in Ukraine's maritime defence expertise, Zelenskiy says

The Ukrainian military is participating in consultations on the Strait of Hormuz, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, adding that Ukraine's maritime defence

April 08, 2026

Asia shows interest in Ukraine's maritime defence expertise, Zelenskiy says

Inflation scars risk quickly lifting expectations; ECB must be ready to act: policymaker

Euro zone inflation expectations are at risk of rising more quickly than in the past and the European Central Bank must be ready to raise interest rates

April 07, 2026

Germany's February industrial orders up, albeit far below forecasts

German industrial orders climbed in February from a month earlier but fell far short of expectations, underscoring less-than-robust business conditions for the

April 08, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Hungary's Tisza party seen winning two-thirds majority in parliament, Median projection shows

Hungary's opposition party Tisza is on track to win a two-thirds parliamentary majority in Sunday's election, allowing it to amend the constitution and key laws needed to

April 08, 2026

Iran could open Strait of Hormuz in a controlled way ahead of meeting with US, senior Iranian official says

Iran could open the Strait of Hormuz in a limited and controlled way on Thursday or Friday ahead of a meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials in Pakistan, a senior

April 08, 2026

Iran could open Strait of Hormuz in a controlled way ahead of meeting with US, senior Iranian official says

Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Developing countries in Europe, Central Asia face slowdown, World Bank says

Emerging and developing economies in Europe and Central Asia face a sharp slowdown this year under a scenario of a large but temporary rise in energy prices from the

April 08, 2026

Developing countries in Europe, Central Asia face slowdown, World Bank says

Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

World Bank expects stronger exports to lift Western Balkans growth to average 3.1% in 2026-27

Economic growth for six Western Balkans countries is projected to increase to 3.1% on average in 2026 and 2027 on stronger exports and public investment after a slowdown

April 08, 2026

World Bank expects stronger exports to lift Western Balkans growth to average 3.1% in 2026-27

Europe|Sports|World

Arsenal outlasts Sporting Lisbon to set up Champions League semifinal against Atletico Madrid

It’s back-to-back Champions League semifinals for Arsenal

April 15, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Sports

Italy’s Serie A soccer league sounds out private equity for stake in overseas media unit, sources say

Italy’s Serie A soccer league has sounded out private equity investor interest for a minority stake in its international media

April 08, 2026

Italy’s Serie A soccer league sounds out private equity for stake in overseas media unit, sources say

European shares pull back as fragile US-Iran truce weighs on sentiment

European shares retreated on Thursday, after their strongest rally in over four years, as investors remained wary about a fragile U.S.-Iran

April 09, 2026

European shares pull back as fragile US-Iran truce weighs on sentiment

Education|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday it was introducing a new model of operations integrating drone warfare with infantry activity and pointed to successes announced by

April 15, 2026

Ukraine deploys new combat model, commander says Russian-held areas recaptured

Europe|Technology|World

EU age verification app ready as Europe moves to curb children's social media access

The EU's age verification app for online platforms is ready and will soon be available to use, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

April 15, 2026

EU age verification app ready as Europe moves to curb children's social media access

Recruiter Robert Walters posts smaller fee drop as hiring improves

Recruitment firm Robert Walters on Wednesday posted a narrower drop in first-quarter net fees following double-digit quarterly declines for nearly three years,

April 15, 2026

Recruiter Robert Walters posts smaller fee drop as hiring improves

Business|Economy|Europe|World

Volkswagen's China boss warns of fierce competition in slowing market

Volkswagen is bracing for even tougher competition in China, where the world's largest car

April 15, 2026

Volkswagen's China boss warns of fierce competition in slowing market

Business|Europe|Technology|World

EU warns Meta WhatsApp AI fee breaches antitrust rules, orders rollback

The European Commission said on Wednesday it intended to order Meta Platforms to reinstate rival artificial intelligence assistants on its WhatsApp

April 15, 2026

EU warns Meta WhatsApp AI fee breaches antitrust rules, orders rollback

Business|Economy|Europe|Food|World

Nutella maker Ferrero says it is undergoing EU inspections amid antitrust investigation

Nutella maker Ferrero said on Wednesday it is aware that European Commission officials are currently carrying out on-site inspections at its offices, following reports that

April 15, 2026

Nutella maker Ferrero says it is undergoing EU inspections amid antitrust investigation

Standard Life strikes $2.7 billion deal to buy Aegon's UK arm

Standard Life has agreed to buy Dutch rival Aegon's UK business for 2 billion pounds ($2.7 billion), the companies said on Wednesday,

April 15, 2026

Standard Life strikes $2.7 billion deal to buy Aegon's UK arm

Europe|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo says world needs message of peace and coexistence

Pope Leo said on Wednesday that the world needs to hear a message of peace and coexistence, in remarks hours after U.S.

April 15, 2026

Pope Leo says world needs message of peace and coexistence

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany is not taking part in the Iran war, but it is feeling its effects, Finance Minister says

Although Germany is not involved in the Iran war, the country is feeling its economic impact directly, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said

April 15, 2026

Germany is not taking part in the Iran war, but it is feeling its effects, Finance Minister says

Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Europe facing jet fuel crunch sees record inflows from US, Nigeria

Europe is seeing record inflows of jet fuel from the United States and Nigeria, data from Kpler and LSEG showed, as it seeks to shore up supplies due to

April 15, 2026

Europe facing jet fuel crunch sees record inflows from US, Nigeria

Europe|Political|World

NATO on track to fund Ukraine defence aid despite burden-sharing gaps, Rutte says

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed optimism Wednesday that the alliance would successfully fund defence aid to Ukraine through the Prioritised Ukraine

April 15, 2026

NATO on track to fund Ukraine defence aid despite burden-sharing gaps, Rutte says

UBS vows to fight for business model as Swiss capital debate heats up

UBS Chairman Colm Kelleher warned on Wednesday that proposed Swiss capital requirements threatened its business model and would do little to

April 15, 2026

UBS vows to fight for business model as Swiss capital debate heats up

Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies to defend itself against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country's top priority is securing help to buy and build more air defense systems

April 15, 2026

Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies to defend itself against Russia

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

US did not agree that ceasefire would cover Lebanon, Vance says

Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday said Tehran's negotiators thought the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreed to on Tuesday included Lebanon, but the U.S. had in fact not agreed

April 09, 2026

US did not agree that ceasefire would cover Lebanon, Vance says

UK investment industry calls for clearer risk rules to encourage everyday investors

Britain’s financial regulator must amend rules governing how investment-risk warnings are presented or retail investors will continue to

April 09, 2026

UK investment industry calls for clearer risk rules to encourage everyday investors

Greek PM says tolls for ships to cross Hormuz would be unacceptable, a risk to freedom of navigation

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday it would be unacceptable for ships to have to pay a fee to cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran has suggested, and

April 09, 2026

Greek PM says tolls for ships to cross Hormuz would be unacceptable, a risk to freedom of navigation

Europe|MidEast|US|World

Trump criticizes NATO over Iran in meeting with alliance's boss

U.S.

April 08, 2026

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

US-Iran truce should extend to Lebanon, EU's top diplomat says

The ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran should extend to Lebanon, EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said on Thursday, adding that Iran-backed Lebanese

April 09, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|World

Airbus delivers 60 aircrafts in March

Airbus delivered 60 aircrafts in March, bringing first-quarter deliveries to 114 jets, down 16% from the same point last year, the European planemaker said on Thursday.

April 09, 2026

Nine people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days

April 15, 2026

Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Key facts about Sunday's election in Hungary and possible outcomes

Hungarians vote in a landmark parliamentary election on Sunday that is being closely watched in the European Union, the United States, Russia and beyond.

April 10, 2026

Key facts about Sunday's election in Hungary and possible outcomes

Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainians and Russians doubt 32-hour Easter truce will lead to lasting peace

Ukrainian officials urged Russia on Friday to extend a ceasefire it announced for Orthodox Easter this weekend and restart talks to end the war, but people on the streets of

April 10, 2026

Ukrainians and Russians doubt 32-hour Easter truce will lead to lasting peace

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Spat over oil price relief exposes strains in Germany's coalition

Germany's economy minister on Friday proposed higher tax breaks to commuters but dismissed proposals by the government's junior

April 10, 2026

Spat over oil price relief exposes strains in Germany's coalition

Crime|Europe|World

Russian investigative journalist is placed in pre-trial detention

A Russian court on Friday ordered the detention of Oleg Roldugin, an investigative journalist for independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, following his arrest a day earlier.

April 10, 2026

Russian investigative journalist is placed in pre-trial detention

Dolce & Gabbana co-founder Stefano Gabbana resigns as chair, keeps creative role

Dolce & Gabbana said on Friday its co-founder Stefano Gabbana stepped down from his roles at the Italian fashion house and its controlling holding company with effect from

April 10, 2026

Dolce & Gabbana co-founder Stefano Gabbana resigns as chair, keeps creative role

Estonia says detaining Russia's tankers in Baltic Sea is too risky

NATO member Estonia will refrain from detaining Russia's "shadow fleet" vessels in the Baltic Sea, worried that seizing oil tankers

April 10, 2026

Estonia says detaining Russia's tankers in Baltic Sea is too risky

Crime|Europe|Travel|World

UK police arrest Sudanese man after four die in Channel boat crossing

British police have arrested a Sudanese man on suspicion of endangering life after four migrants died while attempting to cross the Channel from France to Britain on a

April 10, 2026

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

France's Macron says discussed Iran ceasefire, Ukraine with Turkey's Erdogan

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that he had discussed the Iran ceasefire https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ talks and the situation in Ukraine https://

April 11, 2026

France's Macron says discussed Iran ceasefire, Ukraine with Turkey's Erdogan

Irish police move to break blockade of oil refinery by protesters angry at fuel prices

Irish police took action to clear protesters blockading the country's only oil refinery on Saturday after a senior government minister said protests over surging fuel

April 11, 2026

Irish police move to break blockade of oil refinery by protesters angry at fuel prices

Europe|Political|World

UK pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after US opposition

Britain's government said on Saturday it had put on hold its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands - home to the U.S.-

April 11, 2026

UK pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after US opposition

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Czech, Slovak leaders back ally Orban ahead of Hungary vote

Czech and Slovak leaders backed Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Saturday on the eve of Hungary's parliamentary election, saying he was the best choice for the country's

April 11, 2026

Czech, Slovak leaders back ally Orban ahead of Hungary vote

Crime|Europe|World

Ukraine, Russia swap 175 servicemen each ahead of Easter ceasefire

Ukraine and Russia exchanged 175 prisoners of war each on Saturday in their latest swap, officials from both countries said, as they prepare to start a ceasefire to mark

April 11, 2026

Ukraine, Russia swap 175 servicemen each ahead of Easter ceasefire

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

London police arrest 523 people at protest over Palestine Action ban

Police said on Saturday they had arrested 523 people at a protest in London's Trafalgar Square opposing Britain's banning of the Palestine Action group.

April 11, 2026

London police arrest 523 people at protest over Palestine Action ban

Hungary's Magyar says new government could take power at beginning of May

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar says the country's president has assured him that his new government could take power in the first week of May

April 15, 2026

Hungary's Magyar says new government could take power at beginning of May

Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World

Hungarians 'write history' in election that Tisza will win, opposition leader says

Hungarians will write history at an election on Sunday when they choose "between East and West" and the opposition Tisza party will win the vote, party leader Peter

April 12, 2026

Hungarians 'write history' in election that Tisza will win, opposition leader says

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

China's Chery looking to expand car production in Europe, top executives say

Chery is looking to expand car production in Europe through partnerships with other automakers allowing it to use existing factories, top executives at the Chinese carmaker

April 12, 2026

China's Chery looking to expand car production in Europe, top executives say

Europe|Health|World

Gaza aid flotilla aims to break Israeli blockade

A second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza was due to set sail on Sunday from the Spanish port of Barcelona, aiming to try to break the Israeli

April 12, 2026

Gaza aid flotilla aims to break Israeli blockade

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Peter Magyar's landslide victory in Sunday's Hungarian election has handed his centre-right Tisza party a sweeping mandate that

April 13, 2026

Hungary opposition's landslide win heralds reforms, thaw in EU ties

Business|Economy|Europe|World

Spanish premier Sanchez heads for fourth China visit, risks annoying Trump

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins his fourth visit to China in as many years on Monday, underlining his determination to steer an independent course that has

April 13, 2026

Ghana says France is open to engaging on slavery reparations

Ghana said France was open to having discussions with a coalition of countries that are calling for reparations for transatlantic slavery, following a meeting

April 13, 2026

Ghana says France is open to engaging on slavery reparations

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK and France to co-host talks this week on possible defensive naval mission for Hormuz

Britain and France will this week co-host talks aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, including discussions on what President Emmanuel

April 13, 2026

UK and France to co-host talks this week on possible defensive naval mission for Hormuz

Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey concerned about any new Iran-US rules for Strait of Hormuz

Turkey's foreign minister raised concerns on Monday about Iran or the United States proposing any new regulations for transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and said he saw

April 13, 2026

Turkey concerned about any new Iran-US rules for Strait of Hormuz

Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey says NATO should reset ties with Trump at next summit, prepare for future

Turkey said on Monday that NATO allies should use their July summit in Ankara to reset ties with U.S.

April 13, 2026

Turkey says NATO should reset ties with Trump at next summit, prepare for future

Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe

Ackman's $64 billion Universal bet hinges on power broker Bollore

Bill Ackman's first call before launching his $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group nL6N40Q0JZ this week was to French billionaire Vincent Bollore,

April 10, 2026

Ackman's $64 billion Universal bet hinges on power broker Bollore

ECB rate rise will depend on effects of oil price surge, De Guindos says

Any European Central Bank rate rise will depend on how a war-fuelled surge in the cost of crude oil and some chemicals impacts other prices, ECB Vice President Luis de

April 13, 2026

ECB rate rise will depend on effects of oil price surge, De Guindos says

Ye postpones Marseille concert after French authorities say they will seek a ban

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has postponed his upcoming show in Marseille

April 15, 2026

Ye postpones Marseille concert after French authorities say they will seek a ban

Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Volkswagen's first-quarter deliveries drop 4% on weak China, US

Volkswagen reported a 4% fall in global deliveries in the first three months of 2026, as weak demand in China and the U.S. weighed on the German automaker.

April 13, 2026

Volkswagen's first-quarter deliveries drop 4% on weak China, US

Crime|Europe|Political|World

'We have been in exile': Norway government back to old quarters 15 years after Breivik bomb

Fifteen years after far-right fanatic Anders Behring Breivik detonated a bomb damaging much of Norway's government quarters, the prime minister and his

April 13, 2026

'We have been in exile': Norway government back to old quarters 15 years after Breivik bomb

Africa|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo, in Algeria, blasts 'neocolonial' conflicts after Trump criticism

Pope Leo https://www.reuters.com/world/pope/ blasted violations of international law by "neocolonial" world powers in a forceful speech on Monday during

April 13, 2026

Pope Leo, in Algeria, blasts 'neocolonial' conflicts after Trump criticism

Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Southport girls' murders should have been prevented, UK inquiry says

The murders of three young girls nL5N3OJ0WI at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event in Britain in 2024 should have been prevented, but there was a "

April 13, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

ASML lifts 2026 forecast as surging AI chip demand boosts new orders

ASML, the world's largest supplier of chipmaking tools, on Wednesday reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings and

April 15, 2026

ASML lifts 2026 forecast as surging AI chip demand boosts new orders

Hermes, Kering shares sink as Iran war knocks luxury revival

French group Hermes led a slump in luxury shares on Wednesday after weak sales showed the war in Iran was weighing on demand in the Middle East and tourism in Europe

April 15, 2026

Hermes, Kering shares sink as Iran war knocks luxury revival

Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

European equities dip as investors track Mideast updates, corporate earnings

European shares slipped on Wednesday as the evolving situation in the Middle East kept investors cautious, while they also assessed a range of

April 15, 2026

European equities dip as investors track Mideast updates, corporate earnings

Kering shares slide after Gucci sales disappoint

Kering shares plunged as much as 10% on Wednesday after first-quarter sales at its Italian flagship brand Gucci dropped more than expected, underlining the challenges

April 15, 2026

Kering shares slide after Gucci sales disappoint

Countries pledge nearly $1.8 billion to ease Sudan hunger crisis

An international conference to raise funding commitments for Sudan has produced pledges of more than 1.5 billion euros ($1.77 billion)

April 15, 2026

Countries pledge nearly $1.8 billion to ease Sudan hunger crisis

Europe|Political|World

US families contest Italian law restricting citizenship by descent in highest court

Two U.S. families have gone to Italy's highest court to challenge a law limiting citizenship claims to Italian descendants removed by more than two generations

April 14, 2026

US families contest Italian law restricting citizenship by descent in highest court

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary vote removes Ukraine's staunchest foe in EU

Ukraine welcomed with relief on Monday the defeat

April 13, 2026

Hungary vote removes Ukraine's staunchest foe in EU

Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

Euro zone bond yields rise as markets up ECB rate hike bets

Euro zone government bond yields edged up towards recent peaks on Monday after the U.S. and Iran failed to secure a deal to end the war https:/

April 13, 2026

Euro zone bond yields rise as markets up ECB rate hike bets

Europe|Political|World

Hungarian election winner Magyar outlines his party's plans, views

Hungarian election winner nL8N40W0GT Peter Magyar vowed on Monday to change the constitution in a drive to restore democratic standards, following a landslide victory

April 13, 2026

Hungarian election winner Magyar outlines his party's plans, views

European equities tick lower as failed US-Iran talks weigh on sentiment

European shares dipped on Monday as expectations of a swift resolution to the Middle East conflict dimmed following the breakdown nL6N40V09S of

April 13, 2026

European equities tick lower as failed US-Iran talks weigh on sentiment

Europe|Political|World

Russian hardliners mourn Orban's electoral loss, Kremlin reaches out to his successor

Russian hardliners cast Viktor Orban's defeat in Hungary as a serious blow that would unlock EU funds for Ukraine to fight

April 13, 2026

Russian hardliners mourn Orban's electoral loss, Kremlin reaches out to his successor

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Iranian port blockade

NATO allies said on Monday they would not get involved in U.S.

April 13, 2026

NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Iranian port blockade

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Dutch regulator to seek EU approval for Tesla's self-driving software

Dutch vehicle authority RDW has notified the European Commission of its plan to seek European Union-wide approval for Tesla's full self-driving

April 13, 2026

Luxury brands face profit squeeze as Iran conflict shrinks UAE mall sales, sources say

(Corrects 14th paragraph to make clear that damage to the Burj Al Arab hotel was caused by debris after an interception; changes headline to clarify that story is about UAE malls, not just Dubai Mall)

April 13, 2026

Luxury brands face profit squeeze as Iran conflict shrinks UAE mall sales, sources say

Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Russia-linked hackers compromised scores of Ukrainian prosecutors’ email accounts, data shows

Russia-linked hackers broke into more than 170 email accounts belonging to prosecutors and investigators across Ukraine during the last several

April 15, 2026

Russia-linked hackers compromised scores of Ukrainian prosecutors’ email accounts, data shows

Business|Economy|Europe

Nestle chairman targets volume growth

Swiss food giant Nestle must grow its sales volumes again, Chairman Pablo Isla was quoted as saying in an interview on Wednesday, referring to an adjusted product

April 15, 2026

Education|Europe|Political|World

Georgia overhauls higher education as it shifts away from the West

When anti-government protests began in Georgia in late 2024, Luka Mishveladze started sleeping on the floor at his university building to be closer

April 15, 2026

Georgia overhauls higher education as it shifts away from the West

GSK sees blockbuster potential in targeted cancer therapy after promising early data

British drugmaker GSK's experimental targeted cancer drug Mo-rez has blockbuster potential, its head of oncology research has told reporters, after early

April 12, 2026

GSK sees blockbuster potential in targeted cancer therapy after promising early data

Business|Economy|Election|Europe|World

US officials underwhelmed by French far-right's plans for economy

U.S. officials who met leaders of France's far-right National Rally were underwhelmed by their economic plans, two diplomatic sources said, in a blow

April 14, 2026

US officials underwhelmed by French far-right's plans for economy

After tackling Kering's debt problems, de Meo faces the Gucci challenge

Seven months into the job, Luca de Meo has bought himself time as CEO of Gucci owner Kering. This week he has to prove he knows how to use it.

April 14, 2026

After tackling Kering's debt problems, de Meo faces the Gucci challenge

Business|Crime|Europe|World

Senior Russian commander killed in March air crash, official says

(Corrects April 6 story, paragraph 2, to show Otroshchenko was commander of the Mixed Air Force Corps of the Northern Fleet, not commander of the 45th Army of the Northern Fleet's Air Force and Air

April 06, 2026

Senior Russian commander killed in March air crash, official says

Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov arrives in China for talks on Iran and Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in China on Tuesday for talks on the wars in Ukraine and Iran as well as bilateral ties.

April 14, 2026

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov arrives in China for talks on Iran and Ukraine

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB seeks bigger say on banks' capital requirements

The European Central Bank urged European lawmakers on Tuesday to give it a bigger say on banks' overall capital requirements, including those set by national

April 14, 2026

ECB seeks bigger say on banks' capital requirements

HSBC's Europe and Americas banking head Keefe departs

HSBC's head of banking in Europe and the Americas Gerry Keefe has resigned, becoming the latest senior banker to depart since the bank's global overhaul

April 14, 2026

HSBC's Europe and Americas banking head Keefe departs

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungarian election winner Magyar vows democratic shift with eye on EU funds

Hungarian election https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/ winner Peter Magyar nL8N40V06U promised on

April 13, 2026

Hungarian election winner Magyar vows democratic shift with eye on EU funds

Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says it is glad Hungary's Magyar seems ready for 'pragmatic dialogue' with Russia

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it was pleased that Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar seemed ready for pragmatic dialogue with Russia and would base its own

April 14, 2026

Kremlin says it is glad Hungary's Magyar seems ready for 'pragmatic dialogue' with Russia

Business|Economy|Europe|World

Italy's surprise rise in exports to US masks deep fragility to tariffs

Italy was the only major EU country whose exports to the United States grew last year despite Donald Trump's tariffs.

April 14, 2026

Italy's surprise rise in exports to US masks deep fragility to tariffs

Russian drones hit Ukrainian port, officials say

Russian drones attacked Ukraine's Izmail port in the southern Odesa region and struck two civilian foreign-flagged vessels overnight and early on Tuesday, Ukrainian officials said

April 14, 2026

Russian drones hit Ukrainian port, officials say

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hormuz mission talks to focus on sanctions, seafarer releases, shipping readiness – source

Diplomatic meetings led by France and Britain this week to discuss a potential future multinational mission will be structured around a series of working groups, ranging

April 14, 2026

Hormuz mission talks to focus on sanctions, seafarer releases, shipping readiness – source

Business|Economy|Europe|World

BMW deliveries slide in Q1 as China, US weakness outweighs Europe growth

BMW reported a 3.5% drop in global deliveries for the first three months of 2026 on Tuesday, as weak demand in China and the U.S. weighed on the German premium carmaker's sales.

April 14, 2026

European shares climb 1% to one-month highs on Middle East de-escalation hopes

European shares closed at their highest level in over a month on Tuesday, with investors welcoming signs of a resumption of Middle East peace

April 14, 2026

European shares climb 1% to one-month highs on Middle East de-escalation hopes

Europe|Technology|World

Ukraine to produce drones in Norway, Oslo says

Norway and Ukraine will strengthen their bilateral defence cooperation, including by producing Ukrainian drones in the Nordic country, the Norwegian government

April 15, 2026

Ukraine to produce drones in Norway, Oslo says

Europe|Political|Travel|World

King Charles to head to US to woo Trump and restore 'closest of friendships'

King Charles will have tea and a private meeting with President Donald Trump during his U.S. state visit later this month, as the

April 15, 2026

King Charles to head to US to woo Trump and restore 'closest of friendships'

Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Orban's defeat topples a pillar of Europe's far right, prompts scrutiny of MAGA links

Europe's far right has lost one of its biggest champions with the defeat of Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban in Sunday's election.

April 14, 2026

Volkswagen faces Q1 charge after halting EV production in Tennessee, analysts say

Volkswagen is expected to take a hit to first-quarter earnings from the decision to end production of its ID.4 electric SUV at the German carmaker's Tennessee plant,

April 15, 2026

Volkswagen faces Q1 charge after halting EV production in Tennessee, analysts say

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Italy's Meloni suspends defence cooperation deal with Israel

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday her government had suspended a defence

April 14, 2026

Italy's Meloni suspends defence cooperation deal with Israel

Economy|Education|Europe|Political|World

From chants on trams to a parliament rave, young Hungarians provided a soundtrack for Orbán’s defeat

Young Hungarians have played a crucial role in ending Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule

April 14, 2026

From chants on trams to a parliament rave, young Hungarians provided a soundtrack for Orbán’s defeat

Europe|Political|World

Vatican visitors slam Trump over attacks on the US-born pope's message of peace

Visitors to the Vatican have criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for his harsh remarks about Pope Leo XIV

April 14, 2026

Vatican visitors slam Trump over attacks on the US-born pope's message of peace

Crime|Education|Europe|US|World

Clerk says girl mouthed 'help' to him after kidnapping

April 14, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Irish government survives confidence vote over handling of fuel protests

The Irish government has survived a confidence vote over how it handled a week of disruptive fuel protests that cut off oil supplies and caused massive traffic jams

April 14, 2026

Irish government survives confidence vote over handling of fuel protests

April 14, 2026

War intensifies uncertainty for makers of the ultimate in bling, luxury watches

The annual luxury watch fair “Watches and Wonders” opens this week in Switzerland, with the Iran war casting new doubt over an industry that had hoped to rebound from tariff turmoil and a contracting market over the last two years

April 14, 2026

War intensifies uncertainty for makers of the ultimate in bling, luxury watches

Europe|Political|World

British leader’s complacency on defense puts country ‘in peril,’ former NATO chief warns

April 14, 2026

Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia

Ukraine and Germany say they are starting work on plans for the joint production of advanced drones and other battle-tested defense systems

April 14, 2026

Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia

Pope Leo responds to Trump's criticism

Pope Leo XIV responded to criticism from President Trump and defended his position of seeking peace and opposing violence amid the war in Iran.

April 13, 2026

Education|Europe|World

‘Colossal’ pressure: How Russia is targeting university students for military recruitment

April 14, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Orbán’s defeat is also a blow to his ally Netanyahu

April 14, 2026

Swalwell's exit shakes up a chaotic California governor's race

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader

April 13, 2026

Swalwell's exit shakes up a chaotic California governor's race

Election loss for Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán has ripple effects for Trump, US conservatives

The big election over the weekend was in a small European country nearly half a world away from Washington, but the defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has significant reverberations in the United States

April 13, 2026

Election loss for Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán has ripple effects for Trump, US conservatives

Europe|Sports|World

Fiorentina beats Lazio to allay relegation fears in Serie A

Fiorentina has taken a big step towards allaying its relegation fears after beating Lazio at home 1-0 in Serie A

April 14, 2026

Fiorentina beats Lazio to allay relegation fears in Serie A

Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme

President Donald Trump is refusing to apologize to Pope Leo XIV after criticizing the pontiff's opposition to the war in Iran

April 13, 2026

Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme

Europe|Sports|World

Jannik Sinner reclaims the No. 1 ranking from Carlos Alcaraz and sets sights on the French Open

Sure Jannik Sinner is pleased to have the No. 1 ranking back

April 13, 2026

Jannik Sinner reclaims the No. 1 ranking from Carlos Alcaraz and sets sights on the French Open

Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Don't miss it! Cycling's golden era delivers weekly brilliance and once-in-a-lifetime rivalries

Cycling is experiencing a golden age with champions like Tadej Pogačar, Mathieu van der Poel, and Jonas Vingegaard

April 13, 2026

Don't miss it! Cycling's golden era delivers weekly brilliance and once-in-a-lifetime rivalries

Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrates her 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo

The world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity has celebrated her 69th birthday

April 13, 2026

Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrates her 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo

Crime|Education|Europe|Health|World

UK report lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at girls' dance class

An inquiry has found that a mass killing by a British teenager in 2024 could have been prevented if his parents and state agencies had acted on his violence fixation

April 13, 2026

UK report lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at girls' dance class

Europe|Political|World

Hungarian election victor Magyar says he’d speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in Ukraine

Hungarian election winner Péter Magyar says he would talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin but won't initiate contact

April 13, 2026

Hungarian election victor Magyar says he’d speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in Ukraine

Europe|World

April 12, 2026

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefire

Europe|Food|Travel|World

20 classic French dishes everyone needs to try

April 12, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Trump’s closest ally in Europe faces toughest test yet as Hungary votes. Here’s what to know

April 12, 2026

Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports

Rory McIlroy stumbles at the Masters and now shares the lead with Cameron Young

Rory McIlroy started the third round of the Masters with a record six-shot lead through 36 holes

April 11, 2026

Rory McIlroy stumbles at the Masters and now shares the lead with Cameron Young

Entertainment|Europe|Sports|US|World

Shane Lowry makes Masters history: His second hole-in-one at Augusta National earns him crystal bowl

Shane Lowry aced the sixth hole during the third round of the Masters, making him the first player to ever record two holes-in-one during the year's first major

April 12, 2026

Shane Lowry makes Masters history: His second hole-in-one at Augusta National earns him crystal bowl

Europe|Sports|World

Arsenal falls to Bournemouth and lets Man City back into Premier League title race

Arsenal’s Premier League title bid has been hit by a stunning 2-1 home loss to Bournemouth

April 11, 2026

Arsenal falls to Bournemouth and lets Man City back into Premier League title race

Business|Economy|Europe|World

A $1.5 million roundabout from nowhere to nowhere shows the ‘Orbánist economy’

April 11, 2026

UK forced to halt Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism

April 11, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle

First it was the Champions League

April 10, 2026

Italian soccer crisis worsens with Bologna and Fiorentina losses in Europe

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Health|World

Picture this: A raffle offers a Picasso for 100 euros to fund Alzheimer’s research

A raffle in France offers the chance to win a Picasso portrait for a 100-euro ticket

April 10, 2026

Picture this: A raffle offers a Picasso for 100 euros to fund Alzheimer’s research

How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future

April 10, 2026

More Americans are moving to Central and Eastern Europe. Here’s why

April 10, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Russia’s Putin declares ceasefire with Ukraine for Orthodox Easter

April 10, 2026

Crime|Europe|Political|World

AP reporter describes intense Israeli attacks that stunned Beirut

An AP reporter describes how Israel's massive bombardment of Beirut stunned the city

April 10, 2026

AP reporter describes intense Israeli attacks that stunned Beirut

Singer Delta Goodrem follows in Celine Dion’s footsteps to Eurovision

Singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem, who is representing Australia at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, says she believes in the power of music

April 10, 2026

Singer Delta Goodrem follows in Celine Dion’s footsteps to Eurovision

Europe|MidEast|Political|Technology|World

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian military personnel shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war, describing the operations as part of a broader effort to help partners counter the same weapons used by Russia in Ukraine

April 10, 2026

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war

Environment|Europe|Science|World

Citizen 'Frog Patrol' helps amphibians survive a dangerous road journey in Poland

Hundreds of volunteers have joined a "Frog Patrol" initiative in a forest near the Polish capital of Warsaw to help amphibians survive road crossings during their spring mating rituals

April 10, 2026

Citizen 'Frog Patrol' helps amphibians survive a dangerous road journey in Poland

Europe|Sports|World

Transgender darts pro says she 'just got retired' by governing body's policy change

A transgender darts player says she’s “not done fighting” after the sport’s governing body enacted rules barring transgender women from women’s tournaments

April 10, 2026

Transgender darts pro says she 'just got retired' by governing body's policy change

Crime|Europe|World

4 dead, 38 rescued during attempted channel crossing from France to UK

French authorities say at least four people died while trying to board an inflatable boat for a dangerous sea crossing from northern France to the U.K. The prefect of the Pas-de-Calais region said Thursday that 38 others were rescued including one whose condition involved a medical emergency

April 09, 2026

4 dead, 38 rescued during attempted channel crossing from France to UK

Business|Crime|Europe|World

Polish man arrested following undercover CNN investigation into online rape networks

April 09, 2026

Crime|Europe|World

Russian court criminalizes the activities of the Nobel Prize-winning rights group Memorial

Russia’s Supreme Court has effectively criminalized the activities of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning rights group Memorial, the latest step in an unrelenting crackdown on dissent and civil society organizations

April 09, 2026

Russian court criminalizes the activities of the Nobel Prize-winning rights group Memorial

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is the rare European leader seeking President Donald Trump's approval

April 09, 2026

Trump's Iran war widens rift with European nationalists once viewed as MAGA allies

Ceasefire is threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes strait again

A ceasefire deal to pause the war in Iran appears to be hanging by a thread after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon

April 08, 2026

Ceasefire is threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes strait again

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with alliance leader Rutte

President Donald Trump repeated his complaint about NATO after a private meeting with the alliance's Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday

April 08, 2026

Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with alliance leader Rutte

Europe|Sports|World

Kvaratskhelia scores again as PSG beats Liverpool 2-0 in Champions League quarterfinal 1st leg

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia adds another solo goal to his collection as defending champion Paris Saint-Germain beats Liverpool 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal

April 08, 2026

Kvaratskhelia scores again as PSG beats Liverpool 2-0 in Champions League quarterfinal 1st leg

Former Fort Bragg employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist

April 09, 2026

Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Atletico wins 2-0 at 10-man Barcelona in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinal

Atletico Madrid scored twice after Barcelona was reduced to 10 men to earn a valuable 2-0 road win and take the advantage in their Champions League quarterfinal

April 08, 2026

Atletico wins 2-0 at 10-man Barcelona in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinal

How Trump went from threatening Iran's annihilation to agreeing to a 2-week ceasefire with Tehran

Over the course of a single day, President Donald Trump went from threatening Iran with “annihilation” to proclaiming that Iran's leadership had presented a “workable” plan that led him to agree to a two-week ceasefire

April 08, 2026

How Trump went from threatening Iran's annihilation to agreeing to a 2-week ceasefire with Tehran

Owen Ramsingh, Columbia man deported by ICE, is rewriting his story

April 09, 2026

Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle

Woman cuts through airbag, escapes sinking car with her toddler after crash into river

April 09, 2026

Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Golf has been secondary for Scottie Scheffler of late. It's hard to know what to expect at Masters

Scottie Scheffler has two kids and two Masters titles

April 08, 2026

Golf has been secondary for Scottie Scheffler of late. It's hard to know what to expect at Masters

Business|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

A piece of France’s Eiffel Tower is now up for grabs. You’ll need deep pockets

April 08, 2026

Europe|Sports|World

Harry Kane leads Bayern to 2-1 win over Real Madrid in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinals

Harry Kane delivered for Bayern Munich on his return from injury, scoring a goal and helping set up another in the team’s 2-1 win over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals

April 07, 2026

Harry Kane leads Bayern to 2-1 win over Real Madrid in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinals

Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase

April 08, 2026

Europe|Sports|World

Liverpool aims to stop slide against PSG in Champions League quarterfinals

Out of the Premier League title race

April 07, 2026

Liverpool aims to stop slide against PSG in Champions League quarterfinals

Wireless Festival canceled after UK bars rapper Ye over antisemitic remarks

The British government has blocked the rapper formerly known as Kanye West from entering the U.K. as the controversy over his antisemitic statements led to calls for planned headline performances at a major music festival to be canceled

April 07, 2026

Wireless Festival canceled after UK bars rapper Ye over antisemitic remarks

Donald Trump Jr. criticizes the European Union during a trip to Bosnia

Donald Trump Jr. has lashed out at the European Union

April 07, 2026

Donald Trump Jr. criticizes the European Union during a trip to Bosnia

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Sarkozy says he owes France 'the truth' as he challenges conviction over alleged Libya funding

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has maintained his innocence on conspiracy charges in an appeal hearing in Paris

April 07, 2026

Sarkozy says he owes France 'the truth' as he challenges conviction over alleged Libya funding

Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

On Hungary visit, Vance urges voters to support Orbán days before pivotal election

U.S. Vice President JD Vance says he is in Hungary to support Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's reelection bid

April 07, 2026

On Hungary visit, Vance urges voters to support Orbán days before pivotal election

Vance makes time to visit Hungary to support Orbán amid Iran negotiations

April 07, 2026

Zelenskyy offers an Easter pause on energy strikes as Russian drone kills 4 in bus strike

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is proposing a pause in attacks on energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday next weekend

April 07, 2026

Zelenskyy offers an Easter pause on energy strikes as Russian drone kills 4 in bus strike

Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Vinícius Júnior hails Lamine Yamal for condemning anti-Muslim chants

Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has praised Barcelona star Lamine Yamal for publicly condemning anti-Muslim chants in a recent match

April 06, 2026

Vinícius Júnior hails Lamine Yamal for condemning anti-Muslim chants

Americas|Europe|Health|Lifestyle

Neighbor rebuilding man’s dream home after fire, terminal diagnosis

April 06, 2026

Arts|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Priced out by the ‘escalating insanity’ of life in California, she moved to rural France for a tranquil new life

April 06, 2026

Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe

Kanye West was booked as a festival headliner. Brands are now pulling their sponsorship

April 06, 2026

Crime|Europe|World

Russian attacks kill 4 as Ukraine drones target oil infrastructure

Ukrainian officials say a Russian drone attack on Odesa has killed two women and a toddler

April 06, 2026

Russian attacks kill 4 as Ukraine drones target oil infrastructure

Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

April 05, 2026

English choirs seek to protect a musical tradition little changed since Queen Elizabeth I

A campaign is underway to protect England's choral music tradition, which has thrived for nearly 500 years

April 05, 2026

English choirs seek to protect a musical tradition little changed since Queen Elizabeth I

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Meloni hails arrest of top crime family suspect after raid at an Italian resort

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has praised police after the arrest of alleged organized crime boss Roberto Mazzarella

April 05, 2026

Meloni hails arrest of top crime family suspect after raid at an Italian resort

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia again claims to have taken an eastern Ukrainian region. The real picture is very different

April 05, 2026

Americas|Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Retired matador killed by bull ahead of bullfight in southern Spain

April 04, 2026

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes as Zelenskyy travels to Istanbul for talks with Erdogan

Russian drone strikes on Ukraine have killed six people and wounded over 30 more, according to Ukrainian officials, while Russia reported four deaths

April 04, 2026

Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes as Zelenskyy travels to Istanbul for talks with Erdogan

Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

2 US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member is missing

Two U.S. military planes were shot down in separate incidents on Friday, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict

April 03, 2026

2 US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member is missing

Europe|Health|Lifestyle|World

Pope Leo XIV carries cross for full Good Friday procession, the first pontiff to do so in decades

Pope Leo XIV carried a wooden cross for all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on his first Good Friday as pontiff

April 03, 2026

Pope Leo XIV carries cross for full Good Friday procession, the first pontiff to do so in decades

Mother accused of forcing unneeded medical treatments on son, warrant says

April 04, 2026

Europe|Sports|World

Gennaro Gattuso is out as Italy's coach after team failed to qualify for World Cup

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has left his role by mutual consent after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup

April 03, 2026

Gennaro Gattuso is out as Italy's coach after team failed to qualify for World Cup

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8 as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce

Russian strikes on Ukraine have killed at least eight people across the country

April 03, 2026

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8 as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce

Fast food consumption is soaring in the cradle of haute cuisine. Quelle horreur!

April 03, 2026

Exclusive: Orbán challenger Magyar says election is a 'referendum' on Hungary's place in the world

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar says an upcoming election against pro-Russian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is a “referendum” on Hungary’s future

April 03, 2026

Exclusive: Orbán challenger Magyar says election is a 'referendum' on Hungary's place in the world

Europe|World

Pope Leo XIV revives the Holy Thursday foot-washing of priests after Francis's inclusive tradition

Pope Leo XIV has restored the traditional Holy Thursday foot-washing ritual by washing the feet of 12 priests

April 02, 2026

Pope Leo XIV revives the Holy Thursday foot-washing of priests after Francis's inclusive tradition

Environment|Europe|World

Saharan dust storm turns Greek sky red as winds and flooding leave 1 person dead

A late winter rainstorm that lashed southern Greece over the last 24 hours turned the sky a surreal red, felled trees and resulted in the death of one man

April 02, 2026

Saharan dust storm turns Greek sky red as winds and flooding leave 1 person dead

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian aerial attacks kill 2 in Ukraine as Easter prisoner exchange planned

Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine have killed two people and injured at least three others, officials said

April 02, 2026

Russian aerial attacks kill 2 in Ukraine as Easter prisoner exchange planned

Europe|Political|World

Dutch authorities have recovered a priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands

April 02, 2026

A priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum is recovered

Europe didn’t want an Iran war, yet Trump is saddling it with the consequences

April 02, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political|World

A look at the UK's Royal Navy, which has faced jibe after jibe from Trump and Hegseth

U.S. President Donald Trump and his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been damning of the U.K.’s naval capabilities

April 02, 2026

A look at the UK's Royal Navy, which has faced jibe after jibe from Trump and Hegseth

DeMar DeRozan scores 28 points to pass Dominique Wilkins on career list, Kings beat Raptors 123-115

DeMar DeRozan scored 14 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Precious Achiuwa had 28 points and a season-high 19 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings beat the Toronto Raptors 123-115

April 02, 2026

DeMar DeRozan scores 28 points to pass Dominique Wilkins on career list, Kings beat Raptors 123-115

Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

US-Europe rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over Mideast war

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO, yet he failed to mention the alliance in his speech to the American public about the Iran war

April 01, 2026

US-Europe rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over Mideast war

Europe|Sports|World

US players on World Cup roster bubble have soccer's ultimate Fear Of Missing Out

American soccer players will be anxiously awaiting coach Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup roster announcement

April 02, 2026

US players on World Cup roster bubble have soccer's ultimate Fear Of Missing Out

Africa|Crime|Europe|Health|World

Italian coast guard finds 19 migrants dead and rescues 58 from dinghy off Lampedusa

The Italian coast guard has found 19 people dead and rescued 58 from a dinghy filled with migrants near Lampedusa

April 01, 2026

Italian coast guard finds 19 migrants dead and rescues 58 from dinghy off Lampedusa

Europe|Sports|World

Italy's latest World Cup failure labeled ‘3rd apocalypse.’ It's the new norm for the 4-time champion

The first time was considered a fluke

April 01, 2026

Italy's latest World Cup failure labeled ‘3rd apocalypse.’ It's the new norm for the 4-time champion

Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump suggests in new interviews he is ‘absolutely’ considering withdrawing US from ‘paper tiger’ NATO

April 01, 2026

A speech from a British monarch returns to Capitol Hill as US-UK tensions simmer

King Charles III will deliver an address to Congress during his visit to Washington in late April

April 01, 2026

A speech from a British monarch returns to Capitol Hill as US-UK tensions simmer

Europe|Sports|World

Yamal condemns anti-Muslim chants in Spain's game against Egypt as police open investigation

Spain star Lamine Yamal has condemned the anti-Muslim chants made by Spanish fans during a friendly soccer game in the latest incident to dent the nation’s sporting image

April 01, 2026

Yamal condemns anti-Muslim chants in Spain's game against Egypt as police open investigation

The 48-team field for FIFA's biggest ever World Cup is complete after a qualifying process that spanned more than two and a half years

April 01, 2026

World Cup qualifying marathon ends with Iraq securing the 48th and final spot

Amsterdam celebrates 25 years since the world's first same-sex weddings

Amsterdam is marking 25 years since the world's first gay marriages were celebrated in the Netherlands

April 01, 2026

Amsterdam celebrates 25 years since the world's first same-sex weddings

Europe|Food|Health|Lifestyle|World

Want to renew healthy eating habits? Greek monks have a spring playbook

Across Greece and in Orthodox communities around the world, a centuries-old Lenten fast offers a modern lesson in diet and discipline

April 01, 2026

Want to renew healthy eating habits? Greek monks have a spring playbook

Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Oil and gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends, the EU warns

The European Union's energy commissioner says skyrocketing oil and gas prices in Europe as a result of the ongoing Iran war won’t return to normal levels any time soon, even if peace is declared tomorrow

April 01, 2026

Oil and gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends, the EU warns

Europe|Sports|World

Italy is out again. The 4-time champion misses 3rd straight World Cup with shootout loss in Bosnia

One of soccer’s historic powers has reached a once-unfathomable low

March 31, 2026

Italy is out again. The 4-time champion misses 3rd straight World Cup with shootout loss in Bosnia

Trump criticizes European allies for not helping fix the damage his war against Iran has caused

President Donald Trump entered his war of choice against Iran without consulting global allies

April 01, 2026

Trump criticizes European allies for not helping fix the damage his war against Iran has caused

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump lashes out at Europe as growing number of allies reject US calls for help

April 01, 2026

Europe|Political|World

European Union official says reports of violence during Serbia vote unacceptable

A European Union official says that violent incidents and irregularities that have been reported during local elections in Serbia were “unacceptable.”

March 31, 2026

European Union official says reports of violence during Serbia vote unacceptable

Arts|Crime|Europe|Sports|World

De Zerbi hired to coach relegation-threatened Tottenham, already facing opposition from fans' groups

Roberto De Zerbi has been hired as Tottenham’s third coach of the season in a last-ditch bid by one of England’s top clubs to avoid costly relegation from the Premier League

March 31, 2026

De Zerbi hired to coach relegation-threatened Tottenham, already facing opposition from fans' groups

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

European ministers in Ukraine for Bucha atrocities anniversary as drones hammer Russian oil ports

Top European diplomats are visiting Ukraine to mark the anniversary of atrocities committed in a town near Kyiv by Russia’s invading forces four years ago

March 31, 2026

European ministers in Ukraine for Bucha atrocities anniversary as drones hammer Russian oil ports

Environment|Europe|Science|World

Humpback whale stranded again as its odyssey off the Baltic Sea coast stretches on

A humpback whale that has become stranded repeatedly off Germany’s Baltic Sea coast in recent days has got stuck again, less than a day after swimming free

March 31, 2026

Humpback whale stranded again as its odyssey off the Baltic Sea coast stretches on

Mansion once belonging to Karl Lagerfeld is up for sale — and it’s cheaper than you might expect

March 31, 2026

Americas|Arts|Education|Europe|Technology

A college instructor turns to typewriters to curb AI-written work and teach life lessons

Once a semester, a Cornell University instructor requires her students to complete an in-class assignment using typewriters — an exercise to help them understand what writing, thinking and classrooms were like before everything turned digital

March 31, 2026

A college instructor turns to typewriters to curb AI-written work and teach life lessons

Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

Inflation increases to 2.5% in Europe as Iran war boosts energy prices

Europe’s inflation rate rose to 2.5% in March, according to official figures released Tuesday, as the Iran war sent energy prices sharply higher

March 31, 2026

Inflation increases to 2.5% in Europe as Iran war boosts energy prices

Anti-war protests in Italy and Spain as high-stakes referendum on Italian judges looms

Thousands of people have protested in Italy against wars in the Middle East and proposed judicial reforms by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

March 15, 2026

Anti-war protests in Italy and Spain as high-stakes referendum on Italian judges looms

Europe|Sports|World

Arsenal strengthens grip on title race as Dowman becomes youngest ever Premier League scorer

Arsenal has strengthened its grip on the Premier League title race on the day its 16-year-old wonderkid, Max Dowman, scored a brilliant solo goal to become the competition’s youngest ever scorer

March 14, 2026

Arsenal strengthens grip on title race as Dowman becomes youngest ever Premier League scorer

Education|Europe|World

Jürgen Habermas, influential German philosopher, dies at 96

German philosopher Jürgen Habermas has died at age 96

March 14, 2026

Jürgen Habermas, influential German philosopher, dies at 96

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4 people and wounds 15 as peace talks are stalled

A Russian missile and drone strike has hit the Kyiv region in Ukraine and killed at least four people

March 14, 2026

Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4 people and wounds 15 as peace talks are stalled

Crime|Europe|World

Explosion rocks Amsterdam Jewish school in what mayor says is ‘targeted attack’ against Jewish community

March 14, 2026

Out of the frying pan? Noma’s Rene Redzepi resigns, and fine dining confronts 'brigade' culture

The downfall of the world's top chef has raised questions about whether time is up for the storied bullying and abuse of fine dining kitchens

March 14, 2026

Out of the frying pan? Noma’s Rene Redzepi resigns, and fine dining confronts 'brigade' culture

Europe|Sports|World

Parma scores two own goals in two minutes and falls at Torino

Parma has scored two own goals in two minutes on its way to a 4-1 defeat at Torino in Serie A

March 14, 2026

Parma scores two own goals in two minutes and falls at Torino

Inclusion of Russia in 2026 Venice Biennale art fair sparks outcry

The inclusion of Russia in the line-up of the 2026 Venice Biennale art fair has sparked international outcry

March 14, 2026

Inclusion of Russia in 2026 Venice Biennale art fair sparks outcry

Europe|Health|Sports|World

Friday the 13th: Paralympics snowboarder suffers string of errors and bad luck

It was one of those days for Para snowboarding veteran Cécile Hernandez — one of those Friday the 13th kind of days

March 13, 2026

Friday the 13th: Paralympics snowboarder suffers string of errors and bad luck

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

German museum celebrates famed Japanese artist Kusama in vast new exhibit

The renowned Museum Ludwig in Germany is celebrating its 50th anniversary by opening a nearly five-month exhibit with more than 300 works of the famed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama

March 13, 2026

German museum celebrates famed Japanese artist Kusama in vast new exhibit

Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Zelenskyy says US 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is 'not the right decision'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions amid the Iran war is “not the right decision” and won’t help bring a stop to Russia’s more than 4-year-old invasion of Ukraine

March 13, 2026

Zelenskyy says US 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is 'not the right decision'

Environment|Europe|Science|World

All but 2 of Austria's 96 glaciers have retreated over last 2 years

Alpine monitors are reporting that all but two of Austria’s 96 glaciers have retreated over the last two years and say such a “dramatic development” highlights the impact of climate change

March 13, 2026

All but 2 of Austria's 96 glaciers have retreated over last 2 years

Crime|Europe|US|World

Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into Detroit-area synagogue, sheriff says

March 13, 2026

Celebrity chef René Redzepi resigns from iconic Danish restaurant Noma after abuse allegations

René Redzepi has stepped down from his post at the iconic Danish restaurant Noma following allegations of abuse and assault at the Copenhagen landmark

March 12, 2026

Celebrity chef René Redzepi resigns from iconic Danish restaurant Noma after abuse allegations

FC Barcelona's 100,000-plus members vote for president with club buried under a mountain of debt

FC Barcelona loves to say it is “more than a club."

March 12, 2026

FC Barcelona's 100,000-plus members vote for president with club buried under a mountain of debt

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep

British rock star Morrissey won’t perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night’s rest

March 12, 2026

Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep

Outdated intel likely led US to carry out deadly strike on Iranian elementary school, AP sources say

Outdated intelligence has likely led to the United States carrying out a deadly missile strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed over 165 people, many of them children, in the opening hours of the conflict, according to a U.S. official and a second person briefed on findings of a preliminary U

March 12, 2026

Outdated intel likely led US to carry out deadly strike on Iranian elementary school, AP sources say

Business|Europe|Sports|World

Milan Cortina leaders defend actions after Ukraine's pressure allegations at Paralympics

Local organizers at the Milan Cortina Paralympics have defended their actions after Ukraine’s Paralympic committee accused them and the International Paralympic Committee of subjecting Ukraine athletes and coaches to “systematic pressure.”

March 12, 2026

Milan Cortina leaders defend actions after Ukraine's pressure allegations at Paralympics

Arts|Crime|Europe|World

Russian court convicts 19 people over deadly 2024 Moscow concert hall attack

A Moscow court has convicted 19 people of involvement in the 2024 shootings that killed 149 and injured more than 600 at a concert hall in Moscow

March 12, 2026

Russian court convicts 19 people over deadly 2024 Moscow concert hall attack

Sarah Ferguson publicly criticized Epstein. In private, she apologized to her ‘supreme friend’

March 12, 2026

Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Wealthy nations pledge record release of emergency oil reserves in a bid to calm surging prices

The International Energy Agency has agreed to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East

March 11, 2026

Wealthy nations pledge record release of emergency oil reserves in a bid to calm surging prices

Europe|Sports|World

Ukraine accuses IPC and local Paralympic organizers of 'systematic pressure' at Milan Cortina Games

Ukraine’s Paralympic committee has accused the International Paralympic Committee and Milan Cortina organizers of subjecting Ukraine’s athletes and coaches to “systematic pressure.”

March 12, 2026

Ukraine accuses IPC and local Paralympic organizers of 'systematic pressure' at Milan Cortina Games

Europe|Sports|World

Champions League’s Cinderella club Bodø/Glimt shines again by beating Sporting Lisbon 3-0

The Champions League’s Cinderella club Bodø/Glimt is writing another chapter in its fairytale run

March 12, 2026

Champions League’s Cinderella club Bodø/Glimt shines again by beating Sporting Lisbon 3-0

Crime|Europe|World

CNN Investigates: Video appears to contradict Trump's claim that deadly strike on girls' school was 'done by Iran'

A CNN investigation finds new video appearing to confirm a US tomahawk missile hit a base near a school in Iran killing at least 168 children and 14 teachers. Isobel Yeong reports on OutFront.

March 12, 2026

CNN Investigates: Video appears to contradict Trump's claim that deadly strike on girls' school was 'done by Iran'

Crime|Europe|Political|World

British PM was warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s ties to Epstein, files show

March 11, 2026

Crime|Europe|World

Suspect in fatal Swiss bus fire had no terror links, police say

A man who doused himself in a flammable substance and set his body on fire killing himself and five others aboard a bus in Switzerland had previously been reported missing by his family and didn't appear to have any terror-related motive

March 11, 2026

Suspect in fatal Swiss bus fire had no terror links, police say

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Lords a-leaving: Britain is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years

Britain is ending the centuries-old tradition of hereditary aristocrats sitting in Parliament’s House of Lords

March 11, 2026

Lords a-leaving: Britain is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years

Crime|Europe|World

Fire engulfs a bus in Switzerland, killing 6 people and severely injuring 3 others

A bus caught fire in a Swiss town and police say at least six people were killed

March 11, 2026

Fire engulfs a bus in Switzerland, killing 6 people and severely injuring 3 others

Ronda Rousey says her double-comeback bout with Gina Carano is the biggest fight in MMA right now

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano say their meeting on May 16 is the biggest fight that can be made in mixed martial arts, and they’re both thrilled to end their lengthy retirements for the long-awaited showdown

March 11, 2026

Ronda Rousey says her double-comeback bout with Gina Carano is the biggest fight in MMA right now

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu close Paris Fashion Week with competing visions of nature

Louis Vuitton’s Nicolas Ghesquière built a fake mountain range inside the Louvre and sent models climbing through it

March 11, 2026

Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu close Paris Fashion Week with competing visions of nature

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi grounded in Qatar amid intensifying Iran war

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been left stranded in Qatar amid the war in the Middle East

March 11, 2026

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi grounded in Qatar amid intensifying Iran war

Russia and Ukraine both claim front-line progress with US-brokered talks on hold

Russia and Ukraine have made competing claims about who is gaining ground, as Russian strikes keep hitting Ukrainian cities and U.S.-backed talks in Turkey were postponed

March 10, 2026

Russia and Ukraine both claim front-line progress with US-brokered talks on hold

Arts|Business|Europe

Italy buys Caravaggio painting for about $35 million, one of its largest payouts for a single work

Italy's Culture Ministry says the government has bought a rare portrait by baroque painter Caravaggio for 30 million euros, one of the largest investments ever for a single artwork

March 10, 2026

Italy buys Caravaggio painting for about $35 million, one of its largest payouts for a single work

Americas|Environment|Europe|Science

Mad River ice jam still stuck

March 10, 2026

Europe|Health|Sports|World

Oksana Masters roars to Paralympic redemption at Milan Cortina with 11th gold medal

Oksana Masters has won her 11th Paralympic gold medal and she calls it redemption after missing the top spot four years ago

March 10, 2026

Oksana Masters roars to Paralympic redemption at Milan Cortina with 11th gold medal

Seniors keep stickball alive, feeling like kids again, a thousand miles from home

March 10, 2026

Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Traditional reindeer racing is delighting spectators in frigid Finland

Traditional reindeer racing has drawn an international crowd to the town of Salla in northern Finland

March 10, 2026

Traditional reindeer racing is delighting spectators in frigid Finland

Europe|Sports|World

Marušić goal in stoppage time gives Lazio win over Sassuolo

Lazio has beaten Sassuolo 2-1 thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Adam Marušić

March 10, 2026

Marušić goal in stoppage time gives Lazio win over Sassuolo

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

A court complaint says two men who brought explosives to a protest outside New York City’s mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group

March 09, 2026

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

Crime|Europe|US|World

Pennsylvania state police trooper shot and killed in a traffic stop, authorities say

Authorities say a Pennsylvania State Police trooper is dead after he was shot and killed by a man he had pulled over in a traffic stop

March 09, 2026

Pennsylvania state police trooper shot and killed in a traffic stop, authorities say

Europe|Science|Technology|Travel

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is facing a major corruption trial that critics say targets Turkey’s opposition and threatens democracy

March 09, 2026

Jailed Istanbul mayor goes on trial in huge corruption case slammed by supporters as political

Glasgow building fire closes Scotland's busiest train station and disrupts rail services

A fire next to Glasgow Central Station has disrupted rail services across Scotland

March 09, 2026

Glasgow building fire closes Scotland's busiest train station and disrupts rail services

Para alpine skiers Varvara Voronchikhina and Aleksei Bugaev have won Russia’s first Paralympic medals since 2014 by taking bronze in the women’s downhill standing competition and the men's standing event

March 07, 2026

Para alpine skiers Voronchikhina and Bugaev give Russia its first Paralympic medals in 12 years

Ukraine’s counter-drone expertise has been hard won. War in the Middle East may reveal its silver lining

March 07, 2026

Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope names veteran Vatican diplomat as ambassador to the US to manage relations with Trump

Pope Leo XIV named a veteran Vatican diplomat as his new ambassador to the United States

March 07, 2026

Pope names veteran Vatican diplomat as ambassador to the US to manage relations with Trump

Noem's firing is little comfort to Minneapolis residents struggling to recover from crackdown

A Latino grocery owner in Minnesota says Kristi Noem’s ousting does not undo the damage from the federal immigration crackdown

March 07, 2026

Rory McIlroy says the European deal for LIV Golf players is generous and it's a shame Jon Rahm doesn't feel the same way

March 05, 2026

Rory McIlroy says it's a shame Jon Rahm has rejected a 'generous' European peace offering

Stella McCartney lets horses steal the show — and makes her point in Paris without saying a word

Ten horses — five black, five white — entered the sand ring first

March 05, 2026

Stella McCartney lets horses steal the show — and makes her point in Paris without saying a word

Europe|Sports|World

Man United player suspended for making homophobic insult

Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher has been suspended for six games for making a homophobic insult about an opponent

March 05, 2026

Man United player suspended for making homophobic insult

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin hosts Hungary's foreign minister for energy supply talks as war in Mideast causes disruptions

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó for talks in Moscow

March 05, 2026

Putin hosts Hungary's foreign minister for energy supply talks as war in Mideast causes disruptions

Women in Construction Week highlights growing opportunities in the trades

March 05, 2026

Americas|Business|Europe|Sports

Rahm says European tour is 'extorting' LIV players by making them play more events to rejoin tour

Jon Rahm is claiming the European tour is extorting players from LIV Golf by making them play extra tournaments if they want to regain membership

March 04, 2026

Rahm says European tour is 'extorting' LIV players by making them play more events to rejoin tour

Business|Environment|Europe|World

Russia blames Ukrainian sea drones after tanker explodes and sinks in the Mediterranean

Libyan authorities say a Russian-flagged tanker carrying liquefied natural gas exploded and erupted in flames before sinking in the Mediterranean Sea off the North African country's coast

March 04, 2026

Russia blames Ukrainian sea drones after tanker explodes and sinks in the Mediterranean

Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Rapper Ghetts sentenced to 12 years for hit-and-run that killed Nepali student

British rapper Ghetts has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for killing a 20-year-old Nepali student in a hit-and-run in London last year

March 04, 2026

Rapper Ghetts sentenced to 12 years for hit-and-run that killed Nepali student

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

‘No Winston Churchill’: Trump opens new rift with Europe as leaders try to avoid being sucked into Iran war

March 04, 2026

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Cyprus becomes embroiled in another Middle Eastern maelstrom with UK military bases on its soil

If the adage “geography is destiny” holds true, then Cyprus should be a prime candidate as its poster child

March 04, 2026

Cyprus becomes embroiled in another Middle Eastern maelstrom with UK military bases on its soil

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Dior's Jonathan Anderson finds his stride with a garden of earthly delights at Paris Fashion Week

Jonathan Anderson fall-winter 2026 collection for Dior at the Paris Fashion Week has invoked an Impressionist painting, steeped in flowers, water and the art of being seen

March 04, 2026

Dior's Jonathan Anderson finds his stride with a garden of earthly delights at Paris Fashion Week

Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain after it disallowed US use of joint bases in Iran war

President Donald Trump is threatening to cut off trade with Spain

March 04, 2026

Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain after it disallowed US use of joint bases in Iran war

Coffee shop serving second chances through partnership with nonprofit

March 04, 2026

CIA agents successfully executed a plan for regime change in Iran in 1953 – but Trump hasn’t revealed any signs of a plan

A covert US campaign in the mid-20th century helped steer Iran toward the intense anti-American sentiment that has distinguished its government policy for decades.

March 04, 2026

CIA agents successfully executed a plan for regime change in Iran in 1953 – but Trump hasn’t revealed any signs of a plan

Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

War with Iran strains the US-UK relationship as Starmer and Trump disagree

The U.S.-Israel war on Iran has fueled a disagreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer

March 03, 2026

War with Iran strains the US-UK relationship as Starmer and Trump disagree

Iran war casts a pall over UK economic update as stocks tank and oil and gas prices surge

Britain’s Treasury chief Rachel Reeves has sought to present a rosy picture of the state of the U.K. economy, even as oil and gas prices soared in the wake of the fast-evolving Iran war that has cast a pall over the global economic outlook

March 03, 2026

Iran war casts a pall over UK economic update as stocks tank and oil and gas prices surge

Americas|Crime|Education|Europe|Lifestyle

Europe is gradually being pulled into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, even as it avoids direct combat

March 02, 2026

Europe defends military bases and struggles to evacuate citizens as it is drawn into the war on Iran

Dutch museum makes 'needle in a haystack' confirmation of Rembrandt painting

The Rijksmuseum says a painting once dismissed as “not a Rembrandt” is now confirmed as a work by the Dutch Golden Age master

March 02, 2026

Dutch museum makes 'needle in a haystack' confirmation of Rembrandt painting

Trump’s Iran war message marked by exaggerated threats and shifting, contradictory goals

March 03, 2026

Education|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Melania Trump presides at UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict as US attacks Iran

U.S. first lady Melania Trump is presiding over a U.N. Security Council meeting that will focus on children in conflict, one of her signature issues

March 03, 2026

Melania Trump presides at UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict as US attacks Iran

Europe|Political|Science|World

Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies

French President Emmanuel Macron says France will allow the temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries as part of its new nuclear strategy

March 02, 2026

Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes, death of Iran Ali Khamenei

World leaders have been responding cautiously amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, reports of its supreme leader's death and fears of a wider war

February 28, 2026

World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes, death of Iran Ali Khamenei

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Britain says it’s not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in Cyprus

Britain says it is not at war, despite an Iranian-made drone strike on a U.K. base in Cyprus and a decision to let the U.S. use British bases during its conflict with Iran

March 02, 2026

Britain says it’s not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in Cyprus

Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi this week may change venue, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine expected later this week may take place in Switzerland or Turkey if a planned meeting in Abu Dhabi is not possible due to the war in the Middle East

March 02, 2026

Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi this week may change venue, Zelenskyy says

Europe|Sports|World

Infantino suggests players could be sent off for covering their mouths in confrontation

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has raised the prospect of red cards being shown to players who cover their mouths when confronting opponents

March 02, 2026

Infantino suggests players could be sent off for covering their mouths in confrontation

Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Calls for peace and flashes of anger after US and Israeli attacks kill Iran's Khamenei

Three close allies of the United States say they are ready to join forces to defend their interests in the Middle East and stop Iran’s retaliatory strikes following the killing of its supreme leader

March 01, 2026

Calls for peace and flashes of anger after US and Israeli attacks kill Iran's Khamenei

Europe|Sports|World

Arsenal passes latest test to go 5 points clear at top of Premier League. Man United rises to third

Arsenal passed the latest test of its Premier League title credentials with a crucial 2-1 win against Chelsea

March 02, 2026

Arsenal passes latest test to go 5 points clear at top of Premier League. Man United rises to third

Double duty: Masters and select group of Paralympians compete in both Summer and Winter Games

Oksana Masters is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian and is part of a select group of multi-sport athletes who have been competing in both the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games, having to master different skills to succeed in entirely different disciplines every two years

March 01, 2026

Double duty: Masters and select group of Paralympians compete in both Summer and Winter Games

Europe|Sports|World

Italian skier Sofia Goggia wins super-G to regain commanding lead in World Cup discipline standings

Sofia Goggia has won her second super-G of the season and regained a commanding lead in the race to the World Cup discipline title

March 01, 2026

Italian skier Sofia Goggia wins super-G to regain commanding lead in World Cup discipline standings

3 dozen swords, 50 arrowheads dating back 4,000 years seized in Philadelphia

March 01, 2026

Europe|Sports|World

Haaland missing for Man City at Leeds because of 'little injury,' Guardiola says

Man City manager Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland was left out of the squad for the Premier League match at Leeds after sustaining a “little injury” in training

March 01, 2026

Haaland missing for Man City at Leeds because of 'little injury,' Guardiola says

Europe|Sports|World

German skier Emma Aicher wins super-G as fight for World Cup discipline title heats up

Emma Aicher has dominated the first women’s super-G since the Olympics to earn her fifth career World Cup win as the fight for the season discipline title got fresh impetus

February 28, 2026

February 27, 2026

Oregon jury orders PacifiCorp to pay $305M to wildfire victims in latest class-action verdict

An Oregon jury has ordered PacifiCorp to pay $305 million to 16 victims of the state's devastating 2020 wildfires

February 27, 2026

Oregon jury orders PacifiCorp to pay $305M to wildfire victims in latest class-action verdict

Stowaway Svetlana Dali successfully sneaks on plane to Europe again, sources say

February 27, 2026

Americas|Crime|Europe|Travel|World

Convicted stowaway arrested again after a new alleged ticketless flight from US to Italy

A woman on probation for stowing away on an international flight has been arrested again after sneaking onto a flight from Newark, New Jersey, to Milan, Italy, A law enforcement official familiar with the matter said Thursday that Svetlana Dali was taken into custody Thursday at Milan’s Malpensa Airport

February 27, 2026

Convicted stowaway arrested again after a new alleged ticketless flight from US to Italy

Education|Europe|World

'I was tearing up:' Students react as Ukrainian soldiers read messages of support

February 27, 2026

Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Romanian court rejects Wiz Khalifa's appeal against 9-month jail sentence for drug possession

A Romanian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by American rapper Wiz Khalifa to annul his nine-month jail sentence handed down for drug possession

February 27, 2026

Romanian court rejects Wiz Khalifa's appeal against 9-month jail sentence for drug possession

Business|Europe|Finance|Sports|World

Spanish soccer league wants to try again in the US and resurrect overseas game

The Spanish soccer league wants to resurrect plans to stage a regular-season game in the United States

February 27, 2026

Spanish soccer league wants to try again in the US and resurrect overseas game

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine says Russia launched a major aerial attack before Kyiv's talks with US

Russia launched a barrage of 420 drones and 39 missiles at Ukraine overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said

February 26, 2026

Ukraine says Russia launched a major aerial attack before Kyiv's talks with US

Europe|Health|World

EU expands funds for abortion access in response to a citizens' campaign

The European Union has agreed to expand funding for citizens needing to leave their home countries to access safe abortions elsewhere in the 27-nation bloc

February 27, 2026

EU expands funds for abortion access in response to a citizens' campaign

India's Modi pledges to stand by Israel in fighting 'terrorism' as the two countries boost ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to stand with Israel “shoulder-to-shoulder, opposing terrorism and its supporters.”

February 26, 2026

India's Modi pledges to stand by Israel in fighting 'terrorism' as the two countries boost ties

Europe|Health|Political|World

Jersey votes to approve assisted dying, as a similar UK bill stalls in House of Lords

The island of Jersey has voted to legalize assisted dying for some terminally ill adults, as a similar bill stalls in the U.K. Parliament

February 26, 2026

Jersey votes to approve assisted dying, as a similar UK bill stalls in House of Lords

UN World Food Program head Cindy McCain says she will step down for health reasons

U.N. World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain has announced she will step down as the head of the humanitarian organization in three months to focus on her health

February 26, 2026

UN World Food Program head Cindy McCain says she will step down for health reasons

World Economic Forum head Børge Brende steps down following pressure over Epstein links

World Economic Forum head Børge Brende says that he is stepping down after he faced pressure over contacts with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

February 26, 2026

World Economic Forum head Børge Brende steps down following pressure over Epstein links

Europe|Political|World

Danish prime minister calls a parliamentary election on March 24

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced that the Scandinavian country will hold a parliamentary election on March 24

February 26, 2026

Danish prime minister calls a parliamentary election on March 24

Business|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

The former Prince Andrew went from helicopter pilot to trade envoy to royal pariah

The former Prince Andrew is the first senior British royal in modern history to be arrested by police

February 19, 2026

The former Prince Andrew went from helicopter pilot to trade envoy to royal pariah

Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian officials to meet Trump envoys in Geneva over more Russia talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a Ukrainian delegation is set to meet on Thursday with U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys ahead of another round of trilateral talks with Russia

February 25, 2026

Ukrainian officials to meet Trump envoys in Geneva over more Russia talks

Cyprus plans mass livestock vaccination to halt spread of foot-and-mouth disease

Cyprus will vaccinate thousands of goats, sheep, hogs and cows to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease

February 25, 2026

Cyprus plans mass livestock vaccination to halt spread of foot-and-mouth disease

Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK parliamentary speaker says he tipped off police over possible Mandelson flight risk

The Speaker of the U.K.’s House of Commons has told lawmakers that he tipped off police that Peter Mandelson, the former ambassador to the U.S. who is facing accusations of leaking information to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was a possible flight risk

February 25, 2026

UK parliamentary speaker says he tipped off police over possible Mandelson flight risk

Crime|Europe|Political

Former UK ambassador to US Peter Mandelson released after arrest amid Epstein probe

February 23, 2026

UK leader Starmer faces an electoral test after Epstein fallout shakes his grip on power

Keir Starmer faces a key test as a special election threatens to deepen the UK Labour Party’s crisis and his own leadership troubles

February 25, 2026

UK leader Starmer faces an electoral test after Epstein fallout shakes his grip on power

Economy|Europe|World

Despite differences, China's Xi and Germany's Merz seek to deepen ties in turbulent times

China and Germany have pledged to deepen ties despite differences over Russia’s war in Ukraine

February 25, 2026

Despite differences, China's Xi and Germany's Merz seek to deepen ties in turbulent times

Africa|Europe|Travel|World

Pope Leo will visit 4 African countries as part of his packed 2026 travel plan

The Vatican has announced a packed early-2026 travel schedule for Pope Leo XIV, with trips to Monaco, Spain, and four African countries

February 25, 2026

Pope Leo will visit 4 African countries as part of his packed 2026 travel plan

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|World

The home of the 'Mona Lisa' has a new boss to steer the Louvre out of crisis after jewel heist

The Louvre Museum, home of the ‘Mona Lisa,’ has a new director

February 25, 2026

The home of the 'Mona Lisa' has a new boss to steer the Louvre out of crisis after jewel heist

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's Orbán stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine message

Facing tough odds in an upcoming election, Hungary’s pro-Russian prime minister is trying to convince voters that the greatest threat to the country is not economic stagnation, but neighboring Ukraine

February 25, 2026

Hungary's Orbán stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine message

At London Fashion Week, brands cater to their unique type of freak and geek

February 25, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian envoy says US raised concerns about strikes aimed at Russia that impacted US oil interests

The State Department has expressed its displeasure over Ukraine's recent attacks on the Russian port of Novorossiysk that have impacted U.S. oil interests in Kazakhstan

February 24, 2026

Ukrainian envoy says US raised concerns about strikes aimed at Russia that impacted US oil interests

Arts|Crime|Europe|World

Louvre museum director resigns in wake of ‘heist of the century’

February 24, 2026

US warned Ukraine’s ambassador over strikes on Black Sea oil target

February 24, 2026

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Protest held on Greek island against docked US aircraft carrier as Iran tension builds

Protesters have gathered on the Greek island of Crete following the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier that is part of a major buildup of American forces in the Middle East

February 24, 2026

Protest held on Greek island against docked US aircraft carrier as Iran tension builds

Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Louvre Museum director resigns in the wake of October's brazen French crown jewels heist

French President Emmanuel Macron has accepted the resignation of the Louvre Museum’s president

February 24, 2026

Louvre Museum director resigns in the wake of October's brazen French crown jewels heist

Zelenskyy says Putin has 'not broken' Ukrainians as he marks 4 years since Russia's all-out invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russia has not “broken Ukrainians” nor triumphed in its war

February 24, 2026

Zelenskyy says Putin has 'not broken' Ukrainians as he marks 4 years since Russia's all-out invasion

The Latest: Northeast US digs out from brutal snowfall as second storm may near

Neighbors, government workers and a powerful railroad snow-clearing machine nicknamed “Darth Vader” have been digging out from a brutal storm that forecasters are calling the strongest in a decade

February 24, 2026

The Latest: Northeast US digs out from brutal snowfall as second storm may near

What to know about UK politician Peter Mandelson's ties to his 'best pal,' the late Jeffrey Epstein

Influential British politician Peter Mandelson is under investigation for alleged misconduct in public office linked to his relationship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

February 24, 2026

What to know about UK politician Peter Mandelson's ties to his 'best pal,' the late Jeffrey Epstein

Portuguese soccer federation monitoring situation in Mexico ahead of friendly in March

The Portuguese soccer federation says it is monitoring the situation in Mexico amid a surge in violence ahead of its friendly against the Mexican national team in March

February 24, 2026

Portuguese soccer federation monitoring situation in Mexico ahead of friendly in March

Europe|Political|World

The Latest: Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia's full-scale invasion

It's been four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine as the country keeps fighting and Europe shows support but struggles to stay united

February 24, 2026

The Latest: Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia's full-scale invasion

Crime|Europe|World

UK lawmakers approve release of confidential documents on former Prince Andrew

Britain’s House of Commons has approved the release of confidential papers related to former Prince Andrew’s appointment as a trade envoy

February 24, 2026

UK lawmakers approve release of confidential documents on former Prince Andrew

US ambassador to France defuses diplomatic squabble with Paris over killing of student

The U.S. ambassador to France has reached out to defuse a new diplomatic spat after skipping a French summons over U.S. comments on French politics

February 24, 2026

US ambassador to France defuses diplomatic squabble with Paris over killing of student

Queen Camilla meets Gisèle Pelicot, a symbol of the fight against sexual violence

Queen Camilla told French rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot on Monday that she was left “speechless” by Pelicot’s memoir

February 24, 2026

Queen Camilla meets Gisèle Pelicot, a symbol of the fight against sexual violence

Crime|Europe|Political|World

France bans US ambassador Charles Kushner from meeting French ministers

February 22, 2026

Britain’s privacy watchdog fines Reddit nearly $20 million for unlawfully collecting and using children’s personal data

February 24, 2026

Reddit hit with $20 million UK data privacy fine over child safety failings

From Expo to the Olympics, Milan bets on big events to fuel its transformation to a global city

Milan is using the Milan Cortina Olympics to strengthen its image as a global city and to leave a lasting local legacy

February 24, 2026

From Expo to the Olympics, Milan bets on big events to fuel its transformation to a global city

Former UK ambassador Mandelson released on bail after arrest in Epstein probe

Police in Britain say Peter Mandelson, the former U.K. ambassador to the United States, has been released on bail after he was arrested in an Epstein files misconduct probe

February 23, 2026

Former UK ambassador Mandelson released on bail after arrest in Epstein probe

Crime|Europe|World

An attacker detonates an explosive device in Moscow, killing a police officer and himself

Russian officials say an unidentified assailant has detonated an explosive device next to a patrol vehicle in Moscow, killing himself and a police officer and leaving two other officers injured

February 24, 2026

An attacker detonates an explosive device in Moscow, killing a police officer and himself

Oscar run is bittersweet for brother and friend who made film after death of journalist Brent Renaud

It's a bittersweet Academy Awards season for documentarians Craig Renaud and Juan Arredondo

February 23, 2026

Oscar run is bittersweet for brother and friend who made film after death of journalist Brent Renaud

Arts|Europe|Travel|World

'Flour war' erupts in Greek seaside town as revelers celebrate the start of Lent

The Greek seaside town of Galaxidi has exploded into a messy “flour war” as many of its 1,700 residents and many visitors pelted each other with bags of dyed flour

February 23, 2026

'Flour war' erupts in Greek seaside town as revelers celebrate the start of Lent

Crime|Europe|Political|World

February 23, 2026

Arts|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

She had a vision of herself living in Paris. Now this American woman calls it home

February 23, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Travel

He is known as the French Banksy. Now artist JR plans to turn a Paris bridge into a massive cave

French artist JR, popular for his large-scale projects from photographs to graffiti and street art, wants Parisians to do something unusual: stop for an immersive experience on the city’s oldest bridge, Pont Neuf

February 23, 2026

He is known as the French Banksy. Now artist JR plans to turn a Paris bridge into a massive cave

Prince William and Kate put on a united (and color-coordinated) front at the BAFTAs

February 23, 2026

Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Twin Milan and Cortina Olympic cauldrons are extinguished, signaling the end of Winter Games

The twin Olympic cauldrons in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo have been extinguished, signaling the end of the most spread-out Winter Games

February 22, 2026

Twin Milan and Cortina Olympic cauldrons are extinguished, signaling the end of Winter Games

Crime|Europe|Sports

4 players targeted with racist abuse online after Premier League games

Four Premier League players have been targeted with racist abuse online after their weekend games

February 22, 2026

4 players targeted with racist abuse online after Premier League games

Europe|Health|Political|World

Thanks but no thanks: Trump’s hospital ship plan provokes defense of Greenland health care system

U.S. President Donald Trump says he is sending a U.S. Navy hospital ship to Greenland because people there are sick and lack care

February 22, 2026

Thanks but no thanks: Trump’s hospital ship plan provokes defense of Greenland health care system

Crime|Europe|Political|World

France will summon Ambassador Charles Kushner over US comments on activist’s death

France is summoning U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner to protest American comments about the killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque

February 22, 2026

France will summon Ambassador Charles Kushner over US comments on activist’s death

Crime|Europe|World

Canada’s controversial men’s team will have the curling power’s last chance at Olympic gold at the Milan Cortina Games

February 20, 2026

Top-ranked Canada heartbroken after upset loss to Sweden in women's curling at the Olympics

Crime|Europe|World

UK government considers removing Andrew from line of succession. Here’s what other consequences he could face

February 20, 2026

Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Nathan MacKinnon scores late as Canada beats Finland to reach the Olympic gold-medal game

Nathan MacKinnon scored the go-ahead goal with 35.2 seconds left to help Canada survive another scare at the Olympics, rallying to beat Finland 3-2 in the semifinals and advance to the men’s gold-medal game

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia church has reached its maximum height with the placement of a cross on its central Tower of Jesus Christ

February 20, 2026

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia reaches its maximum height after more than a century

Europe|Sports|World

Norway wins its 17th gold medal, breaking record for most golds won in a single Winter Olympics

Johannes Dale-Skjevdal of Norway was the only biathlete to hit all 20 of his targets in the 15-kilometer mass start race Friday and skied his way to gold Norway’s 17th gold medal of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics — breaking the record for the most gold medals won by a nation at a single Winter Olympics

February 20, 2026

Norway wins its 17th gold medal, breaking record for most golds won in a single Winter Olympics

Europe|Sports|World

'A huge mistake.' Kompany hits out at Mourinho for Vinícius Júnior comments

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has criticized José Mourinho for attacking the character of Vinícius Júnior after the Real Madrid star accused an opponent of racially insulting him during a Champions League match

February 20, 2026

'A huge mistake.' Kompany hits out at Mourinho for Vinícius Júnior comments

Europe|Political|Technology|World

5 European nations pledge millions to use Ukrainian know-how to make cheap drone defenses

Five big European military powers have launched a joint effort to build cheap drone defenses and autonomous drones, using Ukraine’s battlefield expertise

February 20, 2026

5 European nations pledge millions to use Ukrainian know-how to make cheap drone defenses

German leader to make his 1st visit to China next week as country seeks 'right balance' in ties

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will make his first visit to China next week since taking the helm of Europe’s biggest economy

February 20, 2026

German leader to make his 1st visit to China next week as country seeks 'right balance' in ties

Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Life is harsh and dangerous in Russian-run parts of Ukraine, activists and former residents say

Four years into its full-scale invasion, Russia controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory, where an estimated 3 million to 5 million people live

February 20, 2026

Life is harsh and dangerous in Russian-run parts of Ukraine, activists and former residents say

Climber found guilty of manslaughter after leaving girlfriend to die on Austria’s tallest mountain

February 19, 2026

Europe|Science|World

Ancient bone may be first physical evidence of Hannibal’s ‘war machine’ elephants in Western Europe

February 20, 2026

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Britain blocking use of air bases Trump says would be needed for strikes on Iran, UK media reports

February 20, 2026

A traditional sausage in the shape of a horseshoe is 'ironed' for dryness in southeastern Serbia

A traditionally crafted spicy sausage in the town of Pirot in southeastern Serbia is said to lift both a person’s energy and spirits, especially during the long winter months

February 20, 2026

A traditional sausage in the shape of a horseshoe is 'ironed' for dryness in southeastern Serbia

Business|Crime|Europe|World

Former Prince Andrew arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct over ties to Epstein

The former Prince Andrew was arrested and held for hours by British police on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein

February 19, 2026

Former Prince Andrew arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct over ties to Epstein

Crime|Europe|World

Why was Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested? Here’s what to know about ‘misconduct in public office’

February 19, 2026

Crime|Europe|World

King Charles distances himself from Andrew, but Britain’s royals face biggest crisis since death of Diana

February 19, 2026

King Charles makes surprise front-row appearance at London Fashion Week

February 19, 2026

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Award-winning singer José van Dam dies at age 85

José van Dam, the celebrated Belgian bass-baritone opera singer who created the title role in Messiaen’s “Saint François d’Assise,” has died at 85

Verona hosts the Milan Cortina Winter Games closing ceremony in its ancient Arena di Verona on Sunday

February 19, 2026

Verona prepares its ancient arena for the Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday

Skating backwards in an all-white suit: Meet the accidental star of this year’s Winter Olympics

February 19, 2026

Europe|Sports|World

Biathlon’s military legacy lives on as Olympic athletes combine sport and service

The sport of biathlon, which combines cross-country skiing with

February 19, 2026

Biathlon’s military legacy lives on as Olympic athletes combine sport and service

Crime|Europe|World

Climber accused of leaving girlfriend to die on Austria’s tallest mountain goes on trial

February 19, 2026

The travertine quarries that built ancient Rome are carving rock for a new generation of temples

The same travertine quarries near Rome that built St. Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum are still being dug out today, providing the distinctive pock-marked rock to build a new generation of churches, temples and mosques worldwide

February 19, 2026

The travertine quarries that built ancient Rome are carving rock for a new generation of temples

Norman C. Francis, civil rights champion and recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom, dies at 94

Norman C

February 18, 2026

Entertainment|Europe|Sports|US|World

Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin takes slalom gold, Canada and US advance with OT wins in hockey

American superstar Mikaela Shiffrin has put in two dominant runs to win the women’s slalom by a massive 1.50 seconds

February 18, 2026

Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin takes slalom gold, Canada and US advance with OT wins in hockey

Europe|Political|World

Pope laments 'ashes of international law' left by today's conflicts in Ash Wednesday liturgy

Pope Leo XIV has opened the church’s penitential Lenten season by presiding over Ash Wednesday

February 18, 2026

Pope laments 'ashes of international law' left by today's conflicts in Ash Wednesday liturgy

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

In Olympic host village Cortina, wearing fur never went out of style

Fur coats are plentiful on the streets of Cortina, especially during these Winter Games

February 18, 2026

In Olympic host village Cortina, wearing fur never went out of style

Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

US senators visit key Ukrainian port city as they push for fresh sanctions on Russia

A delegation of U.S. senators is returning from a trip to Ukraine

February 18, 2026

US senators visit key Ukrainian port city as they push for fresh sanctions on Russia

Crime|Europe|Political|World

February 18, 2026

Europe|World

Envoys signal no breakthrough on bridging Russia and Ukraine's political and military differences

The latest U.S.-brokered talks between envoys from Moscow and Kyiv over Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine have ended with no sign of a breakthrough

February 18, 2026

Envoys signal no breakthrough on bridging Russia and Ukraine's political and military differences

Europe|Sports|World

Benfica's Prestianni denies racially insulting Real Madrid's Vinícius in Champions League game

Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni has denied racially insulting Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior during a Champions League match when he covered his mouth with his jersey

February 18, 2026

Benfica's Prestianni denies racially insulting Real Madrid's Vinícius in Champions League game

Louvre official says fraud ‘inevitable’ at large museums as France probes multimillion euro scheme

The Louvre’s No. 2 has described a more than 10 million euros ticket fraud scheme as something that was likely inevitable

February 18, 2026

Louvre official says fraud ‘inevitable’ at large museums as France probes multimillion euro scheme

Asia|Europe|Food|Lifestyle|Travel

The hole-in-the-wall chicken shop Chinese tourists are traveling thousands of miles to visit

February 18, 2026

UK interest rate cut expected in March after inflation drop

Inflation in the U.K. has fallen to a 10-month low largely on the back of lower food and gas prices

February 18, 2026

UK interest rate cut expected in March after inflation drop

Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Tremors from the Epstein files rattle the age-old foundations of Britain's House of Lords

Britain’s House of Lords is facing scrutiny as an indirect result of the Jeffrey Epstein files

February 18, 2026

Tremors from the Epstein files rattle the age-old foundations of Britain's House of Lords

Quirky curling has turned into a betting magnet at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Curling, which piques viewers’ curiosity every four years at the Winter Olympics, is expanding its audience even more at the Milan Cortina Games

February 18, 2026

Madonna sends good luck message to American figure skater Amber Glenn before Olympic short program

Madonna has surprised U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn with a good luck video before Glenn skates to “Like a Prayer” at the Milan Cortina Olympics

February 17, 2026

Madonna sends good luck message to American figure skater Amber Glenn before Olympic short program

Europe|Sports|World

Balogun scores two early goals but Monaco loses 3-2 to PSG in Champions League

American forward Folarin Balogun took less than one minute to give Monaco the lead against Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League playoff

February 17, 2026

Balogun scores two early goals but Monaco loses 3-2 to PSG in Champions League

Europe|Sports|World

Champions League: Vinicius Junior says he was racially insulted in Real Madrid win, Doue rescues PSG

The Champions League playoffs were overshadowed by claims of racism towards Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior in angry scenes after the Brazilian scored a brilliant winning goal against Benfica

February 17, 2026

Champions League: Vinicius Junior says he was racially insulted in Real Madrid win, Doue rescues PSG

Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin looks for more Champions League magic against Real Madrid

February 17, 2026

Americas|Crime|Europe|World

Fire in a storage room in northeastern Spain kills five children

Officials in northeastern Spain say a fire that broke out in a top-floor storage room at an apartment building in northeastern Spain has killed five children who were trapped inside the room

February 17, 2026

Fire in a storage room in northeastern Spain kills five children

Americas|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Witnesses describe confusion, fear in deadly hockey rink shooting

February 17, 2026

EU privacy investigation targets Musk's Grok chatbot over sexualized deepfake images

X faces a new EU privacy investigation after its Grok chatbot generated nonconsensual deepfake images on the platform

February 17, 2026

EU privacy investigation targets Musk's Grok chatbot over sexualized deepfake images

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Hillary Clinton accuses Trump administration of a ‘cover-up’ over its handling of Epstein documents

February 17, 2026

Shein faces EU investigation over illegal products and addictive design features

EU regulators are investigating Shein over illegal products and an allegedly addictive app design under the bloc’s Digital Services Act

February 17, 2026

Shein faces EU investigation over illegal products and addictive design features

Why the Adidas ‘Chinese New Year’ jacket has gone viral

February 17, 2026

Europe’s privacy watchdog launches ‘large-scale’ probe into Elon Musk’s X

February 17, 2026

Australia refuses to repatriate ISIS-linked citizens in Syria as escape attempt fails

February 17, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Expectations are low for the latest US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine

A Ukrainian delegation is heading to Geneva for another round of U.S.-brokered talks with Russian officials, days before next week’s fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor

February 16, 2026

Expectations are low for the latest US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine

February 16, 2026

Environment|Europe|Health|World

Injured seabird desperately pecks at hospital door for help

An injured seabird sought help by pecking on a German hospital’s emergency room door

February 16, 2026

Injured seabird desperately pecks at hospital door for help

Amazon delivery van gets stuck after following GPS onto ‘dangerous’ mudflats

February 16, 2026

Europe|Health|Political|World

Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with dart frog toxin, European nations say

Five European countries say Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with a rare toxin linked to poison dart frogs

February 14, 2026

Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with dart frog toxin, European nations say

94-year-old Korean War veteran finally receives Purple Heart after nearly 70 years

February 16, 2026

Producer of hit Israeli TV series 'Tehran' dies suddenly in Greece

Israeli producer Dana Eden, best known for co-creating the Emmy-winning drama “Tehran,” has died suddenly in Greece

February 16, 2026

Producer of hit Israeli TV series 'Tehran' dies suddenly in Greece

Europe|Sports|World

Sweden has arguably the toughest path to men's hockey gold at the Olympics

Sweden has an incredibly difficult path through the Olympic men's hockey tournament

February 16, 2026

Sweden has arguably the toughest path to men's hockey gold at the Olympics

Europe|Health|Sports|Technology|World

A look at the Olympic sport of biathlon by the numbers

The sport of biathlon, which combines cross-country skiing and precision target shooting, requires hundreds of hours of training and the ability to push your body to the maximum effort to have a chance of success at the Milan Cortina Olympics

February 16, 2026

A look at the Olympic sport of biathlon by the numbers

Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

By buying Russia’s oil, Hungary is fueling the Kremlin’s war machine – and enriching foundations linked to Orbán

February 16, 2026

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian opposition figure Navalny killed by toxin found in poison dart frogs, Europeans say

February 14, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Two fans who raised a flag of Greenland as the United States played Denmark in men’s hockey at the Winter Olympics say they did so as a gesture of European support for the island and for Denmark

February 14, 2026

Fans who raised Greenland's flag at US-Denmark Olympic hockey game say it was a pro-European gesture

There’s a real life ‘Heated Rivalry’ at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

February 14, 2026

Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Rubio reassures Europe’s leaders of US backing — but only if they change course

February 14, 2026

Europe|World

Zelenskyy says questions remain for allies over security guarantees for Ukraine

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked his international allies for their support but suggested there was still questions remaining over the future security guarantees for his country

February 14, 2026

Zelenskyy says questions remain for allies over security guarantees for Ukraine

Europe|Political|World

Rubio's speech to European allies takes a softer tone but sticks to Trump's firm stance

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has offered a reassuring message to America’s allies

February 14, 2026

Rubio's speech to European allies takes a softer tone but sticks to Trump's firm stance

Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis

February 14, 2026

Tatreez explained: Why Palestinian women are preserving this embroidery

February 14, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

These Americans made big investments in Italian property. Here are the rewards and pitfalls

February 14, 2026

Europe|Sports|World

CNN interviews Ukrainian athlete disqualified from Olympics after breaking IOC rules on helmet

CNN's Amanda Davies spoke to Ukrainian skeleton slider Vladyslav Heraskevych after he was disqualified for "refusing to adhere to" IOC guidelines banning his helmet featuring images of athletes killed during the war in Ukraine. He has appealed the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

February 13, 2026

Europe hopes to repair trans-Atlantic trust as Rubio attends key security conference

Americas|Crime|Europe|US|World

Au pair who plotted elaborate double murder with Brendan Banfield sentenced to maximum 10 years in prison

February 13, 2026

Americas|Crime|Europe|Political

Brendan Banfield found guilty of double murder in au pair affair trial

A Virginia jury convicted Brendan Banfield of aggravated murder for the killings of his wife and another man on Monday. Banfield is expected to be sentenced to life in prison.

February 13, 2026

Brendan Banfield found guilty of double murder in au pair affair trial

Europe|Sports|World

Mikhail Shaidorov earns gold in men's figure skating after collapse by 'Quad God' Ilia Malinin

Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan pulled off a stunner in men's figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics

February 13, 2026

Mikhail Shaidorov earns gold in men's figure skating after collapse by 'Quad God' Ilia Malinin

Europe|Sports|World

Norwegian biathlete wins another Olympic bronze medal, 3 days after confessing his infidelity

Norwegian biathlete Strula Holm Laegreid won his second bronze medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics — three days after making an unexpected personal confession during a post-race interview

February 13, 2026

Norwegian biathlete wins another Olympic bronze medal, 3 days after confessing his infidelity

Europe|Political|World

A new round of US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine is set for Geneva next week

Envoys from Russia and Ukraine are to meet for a new round of U.S.-brokered talks in Geneva next week as both sides keep fighting and trading long-range strikes

February 13, 2026

A new round of US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine is set for Geneva next week

Crime|Europe|World

UK High Court rules Palestine Action terror ban is unlawful, marking blow to government

February 13, 2026

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Britain's High Court says government acted illegally in outlawing protest group Palestine Action

Britain’s High Court has ruled that the government’s decision to outlawed the protest group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization was unlawful

February 13, 2026

Britain's High Court says government acted illegally in outlawing protest group Palestine Action

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Former Norway leader charged with corruption after probe into alleged Epstein ties, lawyers say

February 13, 2026

Asia|Crime|Europe|World

New Zealand restricts the spread of a reviled killer’s views by hampering his attempts to gain fame

New Zealand's Court of Appeal has finished hearing an appeal from the Christchurch mosque gunman, in proceedings that were quiet and tightly controlled

February 13, 2026

New Zealand restricts the spread of a reviled killer’s views by hampering his attempts to gain fame

Canadian and UK finance groups pause new ventures with DP World over CEO's emails with Epstein

Financial groups in Canada and the UK have paused new projects with DP World after emails show its CEO had a long friendship with Jeffrey Epstein

February 13, 2026

Canadian and UK finance groups pause new ventures with DP World over CEO's emails with Epstein

A timeline of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota

The Trump administration is ending Operation Metro Surge, a sweeping immigration crackdown in Minnesota that sparked weeks of protests and left two U.S. citizens dead

February 12, 2026

A timeline of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota

Europe|Sports|World

Winter Olympics recap: Ukrainian athlete excluded, Kim falls short and Brignone completes comeback

It was a day marked by a comeback and controversy at the Milan Cortina Olympics

February 12, 2026

Winter Olympics recap: Ukrainian athlete excluded, Kim falls short and Brignone completes comeback

Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU leaders ready countermeasures to pressure from Russia, China and Trump

European Union leaders reached a broad agreement Thursday in a Belgian castle to restructure the 27-nation bloc’s economy as they face antagonism from Trump, strong-China and Russia

February 12, 2026

Swiss to vote in referendum on right-wing party’s proposal to limit population to 10 million

February 12, 2026

Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Nottingham Forest has fired Sean Dyche and the Premier League team is looking for its fourth head coach of the season

February 12, 2026

Premier League's Nottingham Forest fires head coach Sean Dyche

Billionaire Manchester United co-owner sparks outrage by claiming UK ‘colonized by immigrants’

February 12, 2026

Crime|Europe|Sports|World

February 12, 2026

Business|Europe|World

US allies at NATO focus on Europe as the Trump administration steps back

European allies at NATO are brushing aside concerns that the United States has stepped back from its leadership role at the alliance

February 12, 2026

US allies at NATO focus on Europe as the Trump administration steps back

Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

WhatsApp says Russia has tried to fully block the messaging app

Russia has attempted to fully block WhatsApp as it tightens control of online communication and pushes people toward a state-backed alternative

February 12, 2026

WhatsApp says Russia has tried to fully block the messaging app

Europe warily awaits Rubio at Munich Security Conference as Trump roils transatlantic ties

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a large U.S. delegation to the Munich Security Conference this week

February 12, 2026

Europe warily awaits Rubio at Munich Security Conference as Trump roils transatlantic ties

Gisèle Pelicot’s first televised interview: 5 takeaways from the woman who launched a rallying cry against sex abuse

February 12, 2026

Olympic pin mania has collectors running between landmarks and swarming a trading center

Olympic pin collectors in Milan turn each morning into a sprint for a small prize

February 11, 2026

Olympic pin mania has collectors running between landmarks and swarming a trading center

The Latest: Bondi deflected questions on Epstein files across 5-hour hearing

Attorney General Pam Bondi took heated questions from lawmakers in a combative congressional hearing over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts

February 11, 2026

The Latest: Bondi deflected questions on Epstein files across 5-hour hearing

Europe|Sports|World

Winter Olympics recap: Franjo von Allmen wins his 3rd gold, Chloe Kim and NHL stars get rolling

Franjo von Allmen of Switzerland looks like a breakout star of the Milan Cortina Olympics after winning his third gold medal

February 11, 2026

Winter Olympics recap: Franjo von Allmen wins his 3rd gold, Chloe Kim and NHL stars get rolling

Arts|Entertainment|Europe

Publisher: Dutch novelist and journalist Cees Nooteboom dies at 92

Dutch writer Cees Nooteboom has died at 92

February 11, 2026

Publisher: Dutch novelist and journalist Cees Nooteboom dies at 92

Environment|Europe|Political|World

NATO launches Arctic Sentry military effort in seeking to move on from Greenland dispute

NATO has launched a new military effort called Arctic Sentry to boost security in the High North

February 11, 2026

NATO launches Arctic Sentry military effort in seeking to move on from Greenland dispute

Africa|Arts|Entertainment|Europe|World

In 'My Father's Shadow,' family memory and Nigerian history are resurrected

The British Nigerian director Akinola Davies Jr. and his brother Wale were both toddlers when their father died

February 11, 2026

In 'My Father's Shadow,' family memory and Nigerian history are resurrected

Norwegian Olympic medal winner says he regrets going public with affair

February 10, 2026

Crime|Europe|Political|World

February 11, 2026

Russian drone attack kills a father and 3 children in Ukraine while pregnant mother survives

A Russian drone has struck a home in Ukraine's Kharkiv region in an attack that killed a father and his three small children

February 11, 2026

Russian drone attack kills a father and 3 children in Ukraine while pregnant mother survives

Europe|Technology|World

Russia is restricting access to Telegram, one of its most popular social media apps. Here’s what we know

February 11, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Spanish skater says it's 'amazing' to bring Minions to Olympic ice after music dispute

Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate has brought the Minions to the ice in Milan

February 10, 2026

Spanish skater says it's 'amazing' to bring Minions to Olympic ice after music dispute

Europe|Sports|World

Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin out of the medals again, Klaebo wins another gold

Olympic redemption will have to wait for Mikaela Shiffrin

February 10, 2026

Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin out of the medals again, Klaebo wins another gold

Mikaela Shiffrin’s disappointing start to 2026 Winter Games heightens the pressure on one of the greatest skiers of all time

February 10, 2026

Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Mikaela Shiffrin's fourth Olympics begin with a sluggish slalom and a fourth-place finish

Mikaela Shiffrin extended her Olympic slump with a fourth-place finish in the new team combined event after partner Breezy Johnson led the opening downhill leg

February 10, 2026

Mikaela Shiffrin's fourth Olympics begin with a sluggish slalom and a fourth-place finish

Crime|Europe|World

French prosecutor searches for victims after a man is accused of abusing 89 minors over 55 years

French authorities have revealed the identity of a 79-year-old man accused of raping and sexually assaulting 89 minors over five decades

February 10, 2026

French prosecutor searches for victims after a man is accused of abusing 89 minors over 55 years

Irish man detained by ICE in Texas for five months says he fears for his life

February 10, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Vance’s X account deletes post recognizing Armenian genocide

February 10, 2026

Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Take a ride across frozen sea on Estonia's ice road

Temperatures in northern Europe have been so low that Estonians can now drive across a 12 1/2-mile stretch of frozen sea

February 10, 2026

Take a ride across frozen sea on Estonia's ice road

Education|Entertainment|Europe|Travel|World

Student helps World War 2 Veteran achieve goal of revisiting Germany

February 10, 2026

Crime|Europe

Two arrested in Italy after armed highway robbery on security truck

February 10, 2026

Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Mother and daughter captives rescued by passerby in France’s latest crypto-linked kidnapping

February 10, 2026

Russia can’t attack NATO this year but plans to boost its own forces, an intelligence chief says

A senior European intelligence chief says Russia cannot launch an attack on NATO this year or next but is planning to increase its forces significantly along the alliance’s eastern flank, depending on the outcome of the war in Ukraine

February 10, 2026

Russia can’t attack NATO this year but plans to boost its own forces, an intelligence chief says

Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

These Americans are clinging to hope for Italian citizenship

February 10, 2026

Europe|Sports|World

Arne Slot has lowered his sights for Liverpool this season

Liverpool’s season has been far from perfect

February 10, 2026

Arne Slot has lowered his sights for Liverpool this season

Russia targets another critical part of Ukraine’s infrastructure: Its railways

February 10, 2026

Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Who is Jutta Leerdam, the Dutch skating superstar who can now call herself Olympic champion?

February 10, 2026

The exacting vintage stores offering the cure to your fashion fatigue

February 10, 2026

Crime|Europe|World

The Epstein files are threatening to split Norway’s royal family in two

February 07, 2026

Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump the ‘demolition’ man of world order, European security experts warn

February 10, 2026

Europe|Science|Technology|World

An emotional countdown to the maiden launch of the Ariane 64, Europe's most powerful rocket

Engineers are preparing the Ariane 64 rocket for its first launch

February 10, 2026

An emotional countdown to the maiden launch of the Ariane 64, Europe's most powerful rocket

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Prince William and Kate ‘deeply concerned’ by Epstein revelations

February 09, 2026

Europe|Health|Sports|World

Lindsey Vonn says she has no regrets after breaking leg in serious crash while competing in Winter Olympics

February 09, 2026

Europe|Health|Sports|World

Lindsey Vonn says she has complex tibia fracture requiring multiple surgeries after Olympic crash

Lindsey Vonn says she sustained a "complex tibia fracture that is currently stable but will require multiple surgeries to fix properly” after her devastating crash in the Olympic downhill

February 09, 2026

$Lindsey Vonn says she has complex tibia fracture requiring multiple surgeries after Olympic crash$

Crime|Europe|Political|World

King Charles ‘ready to support’ police as they assess claim his brother, Andrew, shared confidential material with Epstein

February 09, 2026

Europe|Political|World

British PM Starmer vows to fight for his job after furor about former ambassador's Epstein ties

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to fight for his job as revelations about the relationship between the former U.K. ambassador to Washington and Jeffrey Epstein spiral into a full-blown crisis for his 19-month-old government

February 09, 2026

British PM Starmer vows to fight for his job after furor about former ambassador's Epstein ties

Palace says King Charles III will support police assessing former Prince Andrew's Epstein links

Buckingham Palace says King Charles III will “support’’ UK police assessing reports that the former Prince Andrew gave confidential information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

February 09, 2026

Palace says King Charles III will support police assessing former Prince Andrew's Epstein links

Jake Paul cheers from the second row as his fiancée, Jutta Leerdam, wins Olympic speedskating gold

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul was in the stands for speedskating at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics to watch his fiancée, Jutta Leerdam of the Netherlands, win the gold medal in the women's 1,000 meters

February 09, 2026

Jake Paul cheers from the second row as his fiancée, Jutta Leerdam, wins Olympic speedskating gold

Mathilde Gremaud successfully defended her Olympic freeski slopestyle title and denied Eileen Gu a gold medal for a second straight Winter Games

February 09, 2026

Eileen Gu finishes second but her Olympic slopestyle loss to Mathilde Gremaud is hardly a 'disaster'

China critic and former media tycoon Jimmy Lai is sentenced to 20 years in a Hong Kong security case

Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of Beijing, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in one of the most prominent cases prosecuted under a China-imposed national security law

February 08, 2026

Europe|Political|Sports|World

US Olympians speaking up about politics at home face online backlash — including from Trump

U.S. Olympians are beginning to face backlash for speaking out about domestic politics at the Milan Cortina Games

February 08, 2026

US Olympians speaking up about politics at home face online backlash — including from Trump

GOP lawmaker behind Congress’ Epstein push says Commerce Secretary Lutnick should resign over links

February 08, 2026

Europe|Sports|World

Haaland seals dramatic 2-1 win for Man City at Liverpool to boost Premier League title challenge

Erling Haaland’s penalty in second-half stoppage time kept Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge alive on Sunday with a 2-1 win at Liverpool

February 08, 2026

Haaland seals dramatic 2-1 win for Man City at Liverpool to boost Premier League title challenge

Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in downhill crash at Winter Olympics, in stable condition at hospital

Lindsey Vonn's pursuit of a second Olympic downhill gold medal is over

February 08, 2026

Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in downhill crash at Winter Olympics, in stable condition at hospital

Business|Europe|Sports|World

Reed wins Qatar Masters. He completes torrid Middle East swing with highest world ranking since 2021

Patrick Reed returns home with a major career change and two European tour victories

February 08, 2026

Reed wins Qatar Masters. He completes torrid Middle East swing with highest world ranking since 2021

Europe|Sports|World

Before Vonn's crash, Iranian coach called the skier her 'superhero' — and hoped to get her pin

Athletes at the Winter Olympics in Italy are proudly wearing pins from other teams, and some are showing them off on social media

February 08, 2026

Before Vonn's crash, Iranian coach called the skier her 'superhero' — and hoped to get her pin

Europe|Sports|World

Ledecka's quest for Olympic three-peat comes to a shocking halt but a Czech gets the gold anyway

Ester Ledecka’s quest to become the first snowboarder to win gold medals in three straight Olympics came to a surprisingly early end

February 08, 2026

Ledecka's quest for Olympic three-peat comes to a shocking halt but a Czech gets the gold anyway

Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK leader's chief of staff quits over appointment of Mandelson as ambassador despite Epstein ties

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff has resigned over the controversy surrounding Peter Mandelson's appointment as the U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Morgan McSweeney said he advised Starmer to appoint Mandelson, despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein

February 08, 2026

UK leader's chief of staff quits over appointment of Mandelson as ambassador despite Epstein ties

Crime|Europe

UK PM’s chief of staff resigns over Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador despite Epstein links

February 08, 2026

FBI concluded Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t running a sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files show

The FBI pored over Jeffrey Epstein’s bank records and emails

February 08, 2026

FBI concluded Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t running a sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files show

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Russian skater Petr Gumennik becomes latest Olympian to change music due to copyright issues

Russian figure skater Petr Gumennik has been forced to change his short program music just two days before the men's competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics

February 08, 2026

Russian skater Petr Gumennik becomes latest Olympian to change music due to copyright issues

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Epstein revelations have toppled top figures in Europe while US fallout is more muted

The Jeffrey Epstein files have rocked Europe's elite, revealing ties to a prince, an ambassador, and top politicians

February 07, 2026

Epstein revelations have toppled top figures in Europe while US fallout is more muted

Arts|Europe|Sports|World

The Milan Cortina Olympics officially open with a multi-site ceremony for a spread-out Winter Games

The unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Milan Cortina Winter Games have officially been declared open at the conclusion of a ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture

February 05, 2026

The Milan Cortina Olympics officially open with a multi-site ceremony for a spread-out Winter Games

Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Verona and Pisa remain on the bottom of Serie A after dismal draw

Verona and Pisa remain on the bottom of Serie A after a dismal 0-0 draw

February 06, 2026

Verona and Pisa remain on the bottom of Serie A after dismal draw

Americas|Europe|Political|World

France and Canada open consulates in Greenland amid Trump threats

February 06, 2026

Milan Cortina is going for Olympic fashion gold. Take a look at some eye-popping outfits

Fashion is its own competitor in any Olympics, from team uniforms at the opening and closing ceremonies to individual looks in the stadiums and, during the Winter Games, on the slopes

February 06, 2026

Milan Cortina is going for Olympic fashion gold. Take a look at some eye-popping outfits

Europe|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Vance attends Olympic skating, then meets with Italian Prime Minister Meloni

Vice President JD Vance met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Milan on Friday, part of his trip to the Olympics

February 06, 2026

Vance attends Olympic skating, then meets with Italian Prime Minister Meloni

Europe|Health|Sports|World

Skiing's regulatory body rejects 'wild rumor' ski jumpers are enhancing anatomy to gain distance

The regulatory body for skiing has dismissed as “wild rumor” reports that ski jumpers are enhancing their groin area to gain distance in Winter Olympics contests

February 06, 2026

Skiing's regulatory body rejects 'wild rumor' ski jumpers are enhancing anatomy to gain distance

Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK police searching two properties linked to Peter Mandelson over Epstein investigation

February 06, 2026

Europe|Health|Sports|World

Lindsey Vonn completes downhill training without issue ahead of Sunday’s medal event

February 06, 2026

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Norwegian crown princess apologizes to royals and all 'disappointed' by her Epstein contacts

Norway’s crown princess has apologized for the situation she has put the royal family in as she faces scrutiny over her contacts with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

February 06, 2026

Norwegian crown princess apologizes to royals and all 'disappointed' by her Epstein contacts

Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Tiny Michelangelo sketch of a foot sells for more than $27 million, an auction record

February 06, 2026

EU accuses TikTok of 'addictive design' that harms children, seeks changes to protect users

The European Union accuses TikTok of breaching digital rules with features like autoplay and infinite scroll

February 06, 2026

EU accuses TikTok of 'addictive design' that harms children, seeks changes to protect users

Crime|Europe|Political|World

A deputy chief of Russia's military intelligence service is shot and wounded in Moscow

Russian authorities say a deputy chief of its military intelligence agency has been shot and wounded

February 06, 2026

A deputy chief of Russia's military intelligence service is shot and wounded in Moscow

Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

US and Russia agree to reestablish military dialogue after Ukraine talks

The U.S. and Russia have agreed to reestablish high-level, military-to-military dialogue for the first time in more than four years

February 05, 2026

US and Russia agree to reestablish military dialogue after Ukraine talks

Environment|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Canada and France open consulates in Greenland following tensions over US push for control

Canada and France were opening diplomatic consulates in the capital of Greenland

February 06, 2026

Canada and France open consulates in Greenland following tensions over US push for control

Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

The sisters who got stuck in a Scottish castle

February 06, 2026

Arts|Crime|Europe|World

Mangled and bent, the Louvre heist’s surviving treasure is undergoing ‘complete restoration’

February 06, 2026

Trump’s pressure on Havana stirs hope among Cuban diaspora in Spain

February 05, 2026

Arts|Crime|Europe|US

CNN’s analysts answer key questions about the search for Nancy Guthrie

February 05, 2026

Americas|Europe|Political|World

Queen Máxima starts training to become a Dutch army reservist

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has started training to become a reserve member of the Dutch army

February 05, 2026

Queen Máxima starts training to become a Dutch army reservist

Education|Europe|World

High school student launches letter writing campaign to lift spirits of Ukrainian troops

February 05, 2026

Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer didn't know Jeffrey Epstein. But the prime minister's job is under threat

Keir Starmer never met Jeffrey Epstein

February 05, 2026

UK's Starmer didn't know Jeffrey Epstein. But the prime minister's job is under threat

Europe|MidEast|Sports|World

Patrick Reed continues torrid pace in the Middle East. He shoots 65 to share lead in Qatar Masters

Patrick Reed is atop the leaderboard again on the European Tour

February 05, 2026

Patrick Reed continues torrid pace in the Middle East. He shoots 65 to share lead in Qatar Masters

Europe's central bank maintains interest rate with economic growth resilient

The European Central Bank is leaving interest rates unchanged as the economy in the 21 countries that use the euro chugs past the disruption from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs with modest but resilient growth

February 05, 2026

Europe's central bank maintains interest rate with economic growth resilient

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Bank of England stands pat on interest rates, but cuts expected ahead

The Bank of England is keeping its main interest rate unchanged at 3.75% with U.K. inflation remaining above target and economic growth is showing signs of picking up

February 05, 2026

Bank of England stands pat on interest rates, but cuts expected ahead

Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Email appears to confirm photo of former Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre is real

February 05, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Sports

This year’s Olympic medals are worth more than ever

February 05, 2026

UN human rights chief warns of impunity for perpetrators as he seeks extra funds

The U.N. human rights chief says his office is in "survival mode" as he appeals for $400 million to meet this year's needs

February 05, 2026

UN human rights chief warns of impunity for perpetrators as he seeks extra funds

Minions hit Olympic ice: Spanish skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate close to music approval

Spanish skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate says he has received approval for most of the music needed for his Minions-themed Olympic program

February 05, 2026

Minions hit Olympic ice: Spanish skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate close to music approval

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Veteran Olympics broadcaster Mary Carillo to replace Savannah Guthrie as co-host

NBC says that veteran Olympics broadcaster Mary Carillo will replace Savannah Guthrie as co-host of opening ceremonies for the Winter Games in Italy

February 04, 2026

Veteran Olympics broadcaster Mary Carillo to replace Savannah Guthrie as co-host

Celebrity|Europe|Health|World

‘Please know you are not alone’: Princess of Wales’ message on World Cancer Day

February 04, 2026

Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

February 04, 2026

The former Prince Andrew moves to King Charles III's private estate after Epstein document uproar

The former Prince Andrew has moved out of his longtime home on crown-owned land near Windsor Castle earlier than expected, after the latest release of documents from the U.S. investigation of Jeffrey Epstein revived questions about his friendship with the convicted sex offender

February 04, 2026

The former Prince Andrew moves to King Charles III's private estate after Epstein document uproar

Celebrity|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Former Prince Andrew moves out of Windsor’s Royal Lodge, CNN understands

February 04, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

An angel resembling Italy's Meloni is painted over after an outcry from church and state

The Angel Meloni is no more

February 04, 2026

An angel resembling Italy's Meloni is painted over after an outcry from church and state

Business|Environment|Europe|Sports|World

IOC open to earlier dates for future Winter Olympics and Paralympics because of warmer temperatures

Staging future Winter Games as early as January and the Paralympic Winter Games in February is a possibility because of warmer temperatures, the International Olympic Committee says

February 04, 2026

IOC open to earlier dates for future Winter Olympics and Paralympics because of warmer temperatures

What is curling? Everything you need to know about this winter sport

February 04, 2026

Europe|Sports|World

Do you know what skimo is? Could Vonn and Shiffrin team up? Here's what's new at the Olympics

International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry has touted the Milan Cortina Winter Games as the most gender-balanced in history

February 03, 2026

Do you know what skimo is? Could Vonn and Shiffrin team up? Here's what's new at the Olympics

Arts|Europe|Travel|World

Italy gets creative as it works to make art accessible for blind people

Italy is making its artistic treasures more accessible to people with disabilities

February 04, 2026

Italy gets creative as it works to make art accessible for blind people

Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Collision between migrant speedboat, Greek coast guard vessel leaves at least 15 dead

A collision between a speedboat carrying migrants and a Greek coast guard patrol vessel off the eastern Aegean island of Chios late Tuesday has left at least 15 migrants dead, while a search and rescue operation involving patrol boats, a helicopter and divers was underway in the area, the coast guard says

February 03, 2026

Collision between migrant speedboat, Greek coast guard vessel leaves at least 15 dead

Europe|Health|Political|Sports|World

Guardiola speaks out on 'hurt' he feels about humanitarian tragedies around the world

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has turned a soccer news conference into a passionate address on the “hurt” he is feeling at seeing humanitarian tragedies around the world

February 03, 2026

Guardiola speaks out on 'hurt' he feels about humanitarian tragedies around the world

UK police open criminal investigation into politician Peter Mandelson over alleged leaks to Epstein

British police have opened a criminal investigation into politician Peter Mandelson over alleged misconduct in public office related to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein

February 03, 2026

UK police open criminal investigation into politician Peter Mandelson over alleged leaks to Epstein

Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World

British politician Peter Mandelson faces pressure to quit House of Lords over Jeffrey Epstein ties

Friendship with Jeffrey Epstein has already cost Peter Mandelson the post of Britain’s ambassador to Washington

February 02, 2026

British politician Peter Mandelson faces pressure to quit House of Lords over Jeffrey Epstein ties

Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

French offices of Elon Musk’s X platform raided by Paris cybercrime unit

February 03, 2026

Maine plane crash victims worked for luxury travel startup led by Texas lawyer

The six people killed when a private jet crashed in Maine were going to see a property for a luxury travel business led by a Houston lawyer

February 03, 2026

Maine plane crash victims worked for luxury travel startup led by Texas lawyer

Crime|Europe|Political|US

Jill Biden’s ex-husband charged with murder in death of his current wife

February 03, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Tobias Kratzer unveils his world premiere production of “Monster's Paradise,” a satirical opera lampooning U.S. President Donald Trump

February 03, 2026

Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

February 03, 2026

Europe|Sports|US|World

Speedskater Erin Jackson, bobsledder Frank Del Duca picked as US flag bearers for Winter Olympics

Speedskater Erin Jackson and bobsledder Frank Del Duca have been chosen as the U.S. flag bearers for the Milan Cortina Olympics opening ceremony on Friday

February 03, 2026

Speedskater Erin Jackson, bobsledder Frank Del Duca picked as US flag bearers for Winter Olympics

He had a successful career in America. Now 80, he’s ‘living out of a suitcase’ in Italy

February 03, 2026

Americas|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Defense lawyers in the Vatican’s “trial of the century” have argued that Pope Francis violated the fundamental rights of their clients by issuing four secret decrees that gave prosecutors “surreal carte blanche” to investigate

February 03, 2026

Pope Francis' problematic secret decrees in spotlight in Vatican's 'trial of the century'

The NFL will play its first regular-season game ever in France next season with the New Orleans Saints set to play a game in Paris in 2026

February 02, 2026

NFL to play first regular-season game in France with Saints in 2026

Arts|Europe|Travel|World

Now there’s a $2 charge to toss coins in the Trevi Fountain — and tourists are still ignoring the rules

February 02, 2026

Business|Europe|Health|Technology|World

Pornhub shuts off access to new UK users, citing age verification constraints

February 02, 2026

"Stories of Survival: Object, Image, Memory" showcases items brought to America by survivors of Holocaust, other genocides

February 01, 2026

Crime|Europe|World

Russian drone strike on bus in Ukraine kills 12 miners

February 01, 2026

Russian drones kill at least 12 in Dnipro as Zelenskyy says more Russia-Ukraine talks next week

A Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed at least 12 people, according to Ukrainian emergency services

February 01, 2026

Russian drones kill at least 12 in Dnipro as Zelenskyy says more Russia-Ukraine talks next week

Europe|Political|World

Gaza’s Rafah crossing partially reopens after nearly 2 years of closure

February 01, 2026

Europe|MidEast|Sports|World

Patrick Reed loses in a playoff as Freddy Schott wins Bahrain Championship

Patrick Reed’s bid for back-to-back victories on the European tour has come up just short after he was beaten in a playoff won by Freddy Schott for his first title

February 01, 2026

Patrick Reed loses in a playoff as Freddy Schott wins Bahrain Championship

Crime|Europe|World

Former Prince Andrew can't escape Epstein's shadow as new documents reveal details about friendship

Britain’s royal family is facing a fresh round of embarrassment after the latest release of documents from the U.S. investigation into Jeffrey Epstein revealed unsavory details about the relationship between the convicted sex offender and a correspondent who appears to be the man formerly known as Prince Andrew

January 31, 2026

Former Prince Andrew can't escape Epstein's shadow as new documents reveal details about friendship

Europe|Technology|World

These nets used to catch fish. Now they’re catching Russian drones

February 01, 2026

Crime|Europe|Political|World

January 31, 2026

Business|Europe|Sports|World

Olympic program review opens path to relax Winter Games mandate for only sports on snow and ice

Olympic winter sports currently must be played on snow and ice

January 31, 2026

Olympic program review opens path to relax Winter Games mandate for only sports on snow and ice

Jewelry, art and toy train top list of priciest foreign gifts to Biden and other officials in 2024

Foreign leaders and governments presented to former President Joe Biden, his wife, U.S. Cabinet members and other senior officials tens of thousands of dollars in gifts in the last year of the Biden administration

January 29, 2026

Jewelry, art and toy train top list of priciest foreign gifts to Biden and other officials in 2024

Europe|Political|World

Iran warns of ‘hazardous consequences’ after EU designates Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization

January 29, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Russia says it agreed to pause strikes on Kyiv until Sunday at Trump’s request

January 30, 2026

Europe|Health|Sports

Devils' Jack Hughes leaves game with injury 2 weeks before US opens play at the Olympics

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes left the team's game against Nashville in the first period and did not return

January 30, 2026

Devils' Jack Hughes leaves game with injury 2 weeks before US opens play at the Olympics

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

A breath of fresh fantasy at Paris Couture Week

January 30, 2026

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on air force base in Niger's capital

The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for an attack on an air force base in Niger's capital

January 30, 2026

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on air force base in Niger's capital

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Europe sees modest growth, but the weaker US dollar looms as a threat

The European economy recorded modest growth at the end of last year, overcoming higher U.S. tariffs

January 30, 2026

Europe sees modest growth, but the weaker US dollar looms as a threat

Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

New US sanctions against Iran target interior minister over crackdown on protesters

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions against Iran’s interior minister, accusing Eskandar Momeni of repressing nationwide protests that have challenged Tehran’s theocratic government

January 30, 2026

New US sanctions against Iran target interior minister over crackdown on protesters

Europe|Sports|World

Champions League draw: Real Madrid faces Benfica again, PSG vs. Monaco and Bodø/Glimt vs. Inter

Real Madrid faces an immediate rematch with Benfica after the teams were drawn together in the Champions League playoffs

January 30, 2026

Champions League draw: Real Madrid faces Benfica again, PSG vs. Monaco and Bodø/Glimt vs. Inter

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports

Netflix films Chock and Bates for a docuseries as US skaters prepare for Milan Cortina Olympics

American ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates are featured in a new Netflix documentary about their journey to the Milan Cortina Olympics

January 30, 2026

Netflix films Chock and Bates for a docuseries as US skaters prepare for Milan Cortina Olympics

United Nations faces 'imminent financial collapse' without urgent action, UN chief says

The United Nations chief is warning that the world body faces “imminent financial collapse” unless its financial rules are overhauled or all 193 member nations pay their dues in full and on time

January 30, 2026

United Nations faces 'imminent financial collapse' without urgent action, UN chief says

Arts|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Italians furious over deployment of ICE agents to bolster US security at Winter Olympics

January 27, 2026

Neil Young's gift to Greenland: Free access to his entire music catalog

Neil Young is offering free access to his entire music catalog to residents of Greenland

January 27, 2026

Neil Young's gift to Greenland: Free access to his entire music catalog

Arts|Entertainment|Europe

Ralph Fiennes, star of stage and screen, makes opera debut in Paris directing `Eugene Onegin'

Ralph Fiennes made his opera directing debut with Tchaikovsky's “Eugene Onegin” at the Paris Opera

January 27, 2026

Ralph Fiennes, star of stage and screen, makes opera debut in Paris directing `Eugene Onegin'

Chanel couture gets a breath of fresh air and stars. Armani revamps

Fashion powerhouse Chanel stacked the Paris front row like a movie premiere Tuesday, with stars from Nicole Kidman to Dua Lipa to Penélope Cruz, then handed the spotlight to its new designer, Matthieu Blazy, for his much-anticipated couture debut

January 27, 2026

Chanel couture gets a breath of fresh air and stars. Armani revamps

Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World

How government killings and kidnappings in Argentina drove mothers to resist and revolt − and eventually win

After the regime ‘disappeared’ their children, Argentina’s Madres de la Plaza de Maya relentlessly demanded justice – and exposed the atrocities of a dictatorship.

January 27, 2026

How government killings and kidnappings in Argentina drove mothers to resist and revolt − and eventually win

January 28, 2026

Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Analysis: Trump’s team almost never backs down from its false claims. This past week has been different

January 28, 2026

Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Traoré joins West Ham and says movie taught him about passion of the club's fans

Spain winger Adama Traoré has joined West Ham from Fulham and says a movie about his new team taught him about the passion of its fans

January 28, 2026

Traoré joins West Ham and says movie taught him about passion of the club's fans

Crime|Europe|Political|World

January 28, 2026

UK proposes forcing Google to let publishers opt out of AI summaries

Britain's competition watchdog says Google should let news sites and content creators opt out of having their content scraped for AI overviews

January 28, 2026

UK proposes forcing Google to let publishers opt out of AI summaries

Americas|Environment|Europe|World

Dutch government is ordered to protect residents on Caribbean island of Bonaire from climate change

A court has ordered the Dutch government to draw up a plan to protect residents of the Caribbean island of Bonaire from the devastating effects of climate change

January 28, 2026

Dutch government is ordered to protect residents on Caribbean island of Bonaire from climate change

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Germany trims this year's growth forecast to 1% as its economy is slow to gather pace

The German government has trimmed its 2026 forecast for the country’s economy, Europe’s biggest, as growth picks up more slowly than previously hoped

January 28, 2026

Germany trims this year's growth forecast to 1% as its economy is slow to gather pace

Gay ice hockey drama 'Heated Rivalry' becomes a surprise hit in Russia despite anti-LGBTQ+ laws

The TV drama "Heated Rivalry" has become a global sensation, captivating audiences with its portrayal of a secret gay relationship between Canadian and Russian hockey players

January 28, 2026

Gay ice hockey drama 'Heated Rivalry' becomes a surprise hit in Russia despite anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Business|Europe|Sports

Spanish soccer league offers reward of 50 euros for tips to ID bars illegally broadcasting games

The Spanish league says it is stepping up its fight against audio-visual fraud by offering 50 euros for each verified tip on the establishments broadcasting games without proper permission

January 28, 2026

Spanish soccer league offers reward of 50 euros for tips to ID bars illegally broadcasting games

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Travel|World

Sergi López on 'Sirāt': A journey that makes you look inward

The movie “Sirāt” follows Luis as he treks through the North African desert with his son and dog to find his missing daughter

January 28, 2026

Sergi López on 'Sirāt': A journey that makes you look inward

Business|Europe|Sports|World

Black Knight becomes sole shareholder of Ligue 1 Lorient as part of multi-club ownership strategy

The French Ligue 1 club Lorient says the Black Knight Football Club group has become its sole shareholder

January 28, 2026

Black Knight becomes sole shareholder of Ligue 1 Lorient as part of multi-club ownership strategy

Layoffs are piling up, heightening worker anxiety. Here are some of the biggest recent job cuts

As layoffs pile up, workers are feeling increasingly anxious about the job market

January 28, 2026

Layoffs are piling up, heightening worker anxiety. Here are some of the biggest recent job cuts

Valentino opens post-Garavani couture with somber note, then high drama

Valentino’s first couture show since founder Valentino Garavani’s funeral in Rome opened under a somber shadow — then snapped it off with a jolt of pure theater

January 28, 2026

Valentino opens post-Garavani couture with somber note, then high drama

January 28, 2026

Investigation into Maine plane crash that killed 6 held back by snow and winter weather

The director of Bangor International Airport says the federal investigation into the crash of a private jet that killed six people Sunday night has been hampered by extreme weather, including deep snow that has blanketed the scene and covered the burned wreckage

January 28, 2026

Investigation into Maine plane crash that killed 6 held back by snow and winter weather

Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations

The leaders of Britain and China have called for a “comprehensive strategic partnership” to deepen ties at a time of global uncertainty

January 29, 2026

Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations

King Charles III's documentary sets out his philosophy for saving the planet

King Charles III is clearly thinking about his legacy

January 28, 2026

King Charles III's documentary sets out his philosophy for saving the planet

Business|Economy|Europe|World

As Trump upends alliances, Britain says it needs a ‘more sophisticated’ relationship with China

January 29, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political|World

German leader hails Europe as an 'alternative to imperialism and autocracy'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the European Union can be an “alternative to imperialism and autocracy” and can forge deals with like-minded partners in a world of increasing great power rivalry

January 29, 2026

German leader hails Europe as an 'alternative to imperialism and autocracy'

The biggest surprise at Paris couture? It got wearable

Paris couture has taken a lighter, more down-to-earth approach this season, focusing on restraint with impact

January 29, 2026

The biggest surprise at Paris couture? It got wearable

Europe|Health|US|World

Program helps Holocaust survivors confront trauma and loneliness

January 29, 2026

Protesters want slavery exhibit restored after removal: "The stories should be told"

January 29, 2026

Europe|Sports|World

Germany midfielder Goretzka says Trump makes 'us feel not only German but also European'

Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka says in an interview with Die Zeit newspaper that U_S_ President Donald Trump “has managed to make us feel not only German, but also European.”

January 29, 2026

Germany midfielder Goretzka says Trump makes 'us feel not only German but also European'

Trump eyes basing his new Board of Peace at a Washington building in legal limbo

The Trump administration is looking at basing the new Board of Peace in the Washington building that formerly housed the U.S. Institute of Peace

January 29, 2026

Trump eyes basing his new Board of Peace at a Washington building in legal limbo

Asia|Europe|MidEast|Sports

Patrick Reed opens with 71 to trail by 6 in Bahrain. He adds Qatar to his European tour schedule

Patrick Reed is going to spend a full month in the Middle East on the European tour

January 29, 2026

Patrick Reed opens with 71 to trail by 6 in Bahrain. He adds Qatar to his European tour schedule

Europe|Sports|World

Dispute over the Olympic medal stripped from US gymnast Jordan Chiles goes back to Swiss court

A gymnastics medal disputed by the United States and Romania at the 2024 Paris Olympics is heading for a fresh legal review in a Swiss court

January 29, 2026

Dispute over the Olympic medal stripped from US gymnast Jordan Chiles goes back to Swiss court

Arts|Environment|Europe|Science|World

King Charles reveals his philosophy for protecting the planet in new film

January 29, 2026

Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell

President Donald Trump says he asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to target the Ukrainian capital and other towns for one week as the region experiences frigid temperatures and Putin agreed, but Russia hasn't confirmed that

January 29, 2026

Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell

Business|Economy|Europe|World

India and the European Union reach a free trade deal representing a third of global trade

India and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement that covers up to 2 billion people after nearly two decades of negotiations

January 27, 2026

India and the European Union reach a free trade deal representing a third of global trade

Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

‘One Battle After Another’ leads the pack in nominations for UK’s BAFTA film awards

Paul Thomas Anderson’s politically charged action thriller “One Battle After Another” leads the race for the British Academy Film Awards, with 14 nominations including acting nods for five of its cast

January 27, 2026

‘One Battle After Another’ leads the pack in nominations for UK’s BAFTA film awards

Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Spain is granting legal status to immigrants lacking authorization — potentially 500,000 people

Spain will grant legal status to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants living and working in the country without authorization

January 27, 2026

Spain is granting legal status to immigrants lacking authorization — potentially 500,000 people

Education|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Ilana Kantorowicz Shalem was born in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in March 1945, and is one of the youngest Holocaust survivors

January 27, 2026

A Holocaust survivor born in a concentration camp shares her story

Couture and Lauren Sánchez are everywhere in Paris as Dior and Schiaparelli mix wonder and wit

Dior has transformed the Musée Rodin into a star-studded venue for Jonathan Anderson’s first haute couture show

January 26, 2026

Couture and Lauren Sánchez are everywhere in Paris as Dior and Schiaparelli mix wonder and wit

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

The last hostage recovered from Gaza, Ran Gvili, died fighting to save a kibbutz

Israelis expressed relief as the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage taken into Gaza, were recovered Monday

January 26, 2026

The last hostage recovered from Gaza, Ran Gvili, died fighting to save a kibbutz

Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

European Union opens investigation into Musk's AI chatbot Grok over sexual deepfakes

European Union regulators have opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X after its AI chatbot Grok started producing nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images

January 26, 2026

European Union opens investigation into Musk's AI chatbot Grok over sexual deepfakes

Economy|Europe|World

NATO chief says Europe should ‘keep on dreaming’ if it thinks it can defend itself without the US

January 26, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political|World

NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without US help

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte insists Europe cannot defend itself without U.S. military support

January 26, 2026

NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without US help

Business|Europe|Sports|Technology|World

F1's secretive 'Barcelona Shakedown' test kicks off with new cars and no fans

F1 has started a new era with the public and the media excluded from its private testing session in Barcelona

January 26, 2026

F1's secretive 'Barcelona Shakedown' test kicks off with new cars and no fans

Negotiations to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine are showing signs of progress, but major challenges remain, according to a senior Kremlin official

January 26, 2026

Talks with US and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi were constructive but major challenges remain, Kremlin says

What can’t a man wear? Designers break convention at Paris Men’s Fashion Week

January 26, 2026

Britain's Conservative Party loses another high-profile lawmaker to hard-right Reform

Former British Home Secretary Suella Braverman has defected to the hard-right Reform UK party

January 26, 2026

Europe|Technology|World

Europe opens major probe into Elon Musk’s X after outcry over sexualized images

January 26, 2026

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Here’s the latest on the first trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and US as negotiators set plans for future meeting

January 26, 2026

'A Team' of real estate brokers faces sex crimes trial in New York

Three brothers, including two once dubbed “The A Team” for their skill at selling high-end real estate, face opening statements at a New York trial where they are charged with drugging and raping numerous women

January 26, 2026

'A Team' of real estate brokers faces sex crimes trial in New York

10 years, 3,000 creatives: the uphill battle for Black talent in Italian fashion

Michelle Francine Ngonmo, a Cameroonian-Italian, has dedicated her career to promoting Africans and people of color in Italian fashion

January 26, 2026

10 years, 3,000 creatives: the uphill battle for Black talent in Italian fashion

Europe|Political|US|World

US security agreement for Ukraine is '100% ready' to be signed, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a security agreement with the United States is “100% ready.”

January 25, 2026

US security agreement for Ukraine is '100% ready' to be signed, Zelenskyy says

Paris men’s fashion week in 5 trends: rebuilt tailoring, quiet craft and clothes built to last

Paris men’s Fashion Week ended Sunday with two messages that kept coming up on runways: dress sharply, and build clothes to last

January 25, 2026

Paris men’s fashion week in 5 trends: rebuilt tailoring, quiet craft and clothes built to last

France detains captain of suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker seized in Mediterranean

The captain of an oil tanker intercepted by the French navy in the Mediterranean Sea is in custody for questioning

January 25, 2026

France detains captain of suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker seized in Mediterranean

Election|Europe|World

Row erupts within UK's governing Labour Party after popular mayor blocked from upcoming election

A row has erupted within Britain's Labour Party after Manchester's mayor, Andy Burnham, was blocked from running in a special election

January 25, 2026

Row erupts within UK's governing Labour Party after popular mayor blocked from upcoming election

Education|Europe|Health|Technology

‘Our children’s brains are not for sale’: Macron says France to fast-track social media ban for under-15s

January 25, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Getting to 'no': Europe's leaders find a way to speak with one voice against Trump

European leaders are finding a way to speak with one voice against President Donald Trump and they're increasingly willing to say “no” to his demands

January 25, 2026

Getting to 'no': Europe's leaders find a way to speak with one voice against Trump

Europe|Political|World

Europe|Political|World

Danish troops who fought alongside US forces feel betrayed, as Trump threatens Greenland and denigrates NATO

January 24, 2026

Trump administration's defense strategy tells allies to handle their own security

The Pentagon has released a National Defense Strategy that chastises U.S. allies to take control of their own security and reasserts the Trump administration’s focus on dominance in the Western Hemisphere over a longtime goal of countering China

January 24, 2026

Trump administration's defense strategy tells allies to handle their own security

Crime|Europe|Political

Collins, Mills take different tacks on ICE's sweeping enforcement action in Maine

Maine’s leading Republican and Democratic officials are taking different approaches to Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s sweeping ongoing action in the state

January 23, 2026

Collins, Mills take different tacks on ICE's sweeping enforcement action in Maine

Europe|Sports|World

Inter bounce back from two down to demolish Pisa and extend lead at the top of Serie A

Inter has extended its lead at the top of Serie A with six different players getting their names on the scoresheet in a 6-2 hammering of Pisa

January 23, 2026

Inter bounce back from two down to demolish Pisa and extend lead at the top of Serie A

Spanish prosecutors drop sexual assault complaint against Julio Iglesias

Spanish state prosecutors have shelved an investigation into sexual assault accusations against Julio Iglesias

January 23, 2026

Spanish prosecutors drop sexual assault complaint against Julio Iglesias

Canada's Carney fires back at Trump after Davos speech

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's comment that “Canada lives because of the United States” by saying Canada thrives because of Canadian values

January 22, 2026

Canada's Carney fires back at Trump after Davos speech

Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan Cortina Games

The start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy is days away

January 22, 2026

Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan Cortina Games

Americas|Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer slams Trump remarks on non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan as 'insulting' and 'appalling'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signaled that U.S. President Donald Trump to apologize for his false assertion that troops from NATO countries — other than Americans — stayed away from the front line during the war in Afghanistan

January 23, 2026

UK's Starmer slams Trump remarks on non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan as 'insulting' and 'appalling'

Europe|Political|Sports|World

German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump

A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump

January 23, 2026

German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine, Russia, US discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the future of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region is a key focus as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States meet in Abu Dhabi

January 23, 2026

Ukraine, Russia, US discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi

Europe|Political|World

Trump angers allies with claim NATO troops ‘stayed a little back’ from front lines in Afghanistan

January 23, 2026

Crime|Europe|World

January 23, 2026

Business|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Outcry after France’s famed TGV rail service bans children from new premium-class carriage

January 23, 2026

Stars and the public say a final goodbye to fashion icon Valentino at a Rome funeral

Global fashion celebrities have joined the public in Rome to say a final goodbye to iconic designer Valentino

January 23, 2026

Stars and the public say a final goodbye to fashion icon Valentino at a Rome funeral

Crime|Europe|Political|World

What is the Donbas, the piece of Ukrainian land that Putin wants so badly?

January 23, 2026

Economic leaders at Davos say global growth is resilient despite Trump disruption

Leading global economic policymakers at the World Economic Forum in Davos urged countries and businesses to filter out the turmoil from a week of clashes with the Trump administration and focus on boosting growth and fighting inequality in a world where trade will continue to flow and international cooperation is still badly needed

January 23, 2026

Economic leaders at Davos say global growth is resilient despite Trump disruption

Environment|Europe|Sports|Technology|World

Italian expert's manufactured snow will play big role at the Milan Cortina Games

Davide Cerato will play a major role in skiing and snowboarding events at the upcoming Olympics, but he won’t be competing

January 22, 2026

Italian expert's manufactured snow will play big role at the Milan Cortina Games

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Barron Trump may have saved woman’s life by calling British police during an alleged assault, court hears

January 22, 2026

Americas|Business|Europe|Political|World

US, Ukraine and Russia in first trilateral talks of the war

January 23, 2026

Valentino funeral: Hollywood and the fashion industry come out to say goodbye to ‘The Last Emperor’ of fashion

January 23, 2026

Europe|Opinion|Political|World

The rise of Reza Pahlavi: Iranian opposition leader or opportunist?

A scholar of modern Iran looks at Reza Pahlavi, son of the last shah of Iran, and examines what he believes and why his profile has been elevated during the recent anti-government protests.

January 23, 2026

The rise of Reza Pahlavi: Iranian opposition leader or opportunist?

Europe|Interview|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

The man who saved two strangers’ lives on a mountain

January 23, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU Commission indicates it's ready to implement Mercosur trade deal despite parliament vote to delay

The European Union is ready to implement a free trade agreement with the Mercosur group of South American countries on a provisional basis

January 23, 2026

EU Commission indicates it's ready to implement Mercosur trade deal despite parliament vote to delay

Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Olympic flame glides on traditional Venetian boats down the Grand Canal

The Olympic flame has crossed through the lagoon city of Venice, gliding on boats down the Grand Canal and across St. Mark’s Basin

January 22, 2026

Olympic flame glides on traditional Venetian boats down the Grand Canal

Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Wary EU leaders seek to preserve transatlantic ties after a week of Trump threats

European Union leaders have welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to drop his tariff threats over Greenland, but they are wary about his Board of Peace project

January 22, 2026

Wary EU leaders seek to preserve transatlantic ties after a week of Trump threats

Maine governor questions ‘secret arrests,' sheriff says ICE targeted one of his recruits

Maine Gov. Janet Mills challenged federal immigration officials to provide arrest warrants, real-time numbers and information about detainees amid a sweeping enforcement operation, saying the state has been left in the dark as fear spreads in immigrant communities

January 22, 2026

Maine governor questions ‘secret arrests,' sheriff says ICE targeted one of his recruits

Europe|Political|World

Who is 'Trump whisperer' NATO chief Mark Rutte?

President Donald Trump seemed more optimistic about a future Greenland deal after meeting with a familiar friend, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. CNN looks at his relationship with Trump.

January 22, 2026

Who is 'Trump whisperer' NATO chief Mark Rutte?

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says his repeated warnings to Europe feel like 'Groundhog Day'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is criticizing European allies for their slow and fragmented response to Russia's invasion

January 22, 2026

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says his repeated warnings to Europe feel like 'Groundhog Day'

What is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and who is joining? Here’s what to know.

January 22, 2026

Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Recovery of missing dog Boro brings hope after Spain's train crashes

After back-to-back fatal train crashes in Spain, Thursday brought the good news that Boro the missing dog was found

January 22, 2026

Recovery of missing dog Boro brings hope after Spain's train crashes

Elizabeth Hurley describes 'monstrous' privacy invasion by Daily Mail in British media hacking case

Elizabeth Hurley has accused the Daily Mail's publisher of tapping her phones and stealing her medical records

January 22, 2026

Elizabeth Hurley describes 'monstrous' privacy invasion by Daily Mail in British media hacking case

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Sports

'Heated Rivalry' stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie to be torchbearers for Winter Olympics

The actors co-starring in the hit hockey romance TV series “Heated Rivalry” are set to be among the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame on the way to the Opening Ceremony for the Milan Cortina Games

January 22, 2026

'Heated Rivalry' stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie to be torchbearers for Winter Olympics

Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Denmark and Greenland say sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump's reversal on tariffs

Leader of Denmark and its semiautonomous territory Greenland are insisting that the island's sovereignty is non-negotiable after U.S. President Donald Trump said he agreed to a framework on Arctic security with the head of NATO

January 22, 2026

Denmark and Greenland say sovereignty is not negotiable after Trump's reversal on tariffs

Harry Styles announces 2026 global tour: See the dates

Harry Styles is getting back out on the road

January 22, 2026

Harry Styles announces 2026 global tour: See the dates

Rhode Island may ditch Mr. Potato Head license plates after Hasbro moves to Boston

Rhode Islanders have long been able to choose Mr. Potato Head for their specialty license plates

January 22, 2026

Rhode Island may ditch Mr. Potato Head license plates after Hasbro moves to Boston

Europe|World

Trump’s posturing over Greenland has changed the transatlantic alliance forever, European officials say

January 22, 2026

Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

The Latest: Davos closes as Trump's diplomacy shifts to fresh Ukraine talks

U.S. President Donald Trump used the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to unveil a proposed "Board of Peace" for Gaza

January 22, 2026

The Latest: Davos closes as Trump's diplomacy shifts to fresh Ukraine talks

Business|Economy|Europe|World

January 22, 2026

Trump's Board of Peace poses latest in a series of US challenges to the United Nations

President Donald Trump’s ambitions for the “Board of Peace” to play a role in global conflicts beyond Gaza appear to be the latest U.S. attempt to sidestep the U.N. Security Council

January 22, 2026

Trump's Board of Peace poses latest in a series of US challenges to the United Nations

Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russia watches US-European tensions over Greenland with glee, gloating and wariness

Russian officials and media are reacting to President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland with a mix of glee and caution

January 21, 2026

Russia watches US-European tensions over Greenland with glee, gloating and wariness

Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Five takeaways from Trump’s antagonistic speech in Davos

January 21, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump backs down on Greenland and cancels tariff threat after NATO agrees to future Arctic deal

President Donald Trump says he has scrapped the tariffs that he threatened to impose on eight European nations to press for U.S. control over Greenland

January 21, 2026

Trump backs down on Greenland and cancels tariff threat after NATO agrees to future Arctic deal

Trump to meet with Zelenskyy as Ukraine endures a bitter winter after Russian attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says about 4,000 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating, and nearly 60% of the city is without power following days of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid

January 21, 2026

Trump to meet with Zelenskyy as Ukraine endures a bitter winter after Russian attacks

Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

The Latest: Trump says a Greenland deal 'framework' is reached and cancels tariff threat

U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to drop his threat of imposing tariffs on several European countries

January 21, 2026

The Latest: Trump says a Greenland deal 'framework' is reached and cancels tariff threat

Business|Europe|Technology

Ryanair CEO dismisses Elon Musk's idea of buying the airline as verbal feud escalates

Ryanair's CEO Michael O'Leary is dismissing Elon Musk's idea of buying the airline and shrugging off his insults

January 21, 2026

Ryanair CEO dismisses Elon Musk's idea of buying the airline as verbal feud escalates

Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

What the EU's 'trade bazooka' is and how it works

Europeans are rattled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats over Greenland, and are preparing countermeasures against the United States

January 21, 2026

What the EU's 'trade bazooka' is and how it works

'Dior is back:' Menswear turns a corner in Paris as Jonathan Anderson hones his vision

Dior’s menswear show arrived with a stripped-back set and a loud signal of intent: spiky neon-yellow wigs that read like a flag planted in the Paris runway

January 21, 2026

'Dior is back:' Menswear turns a corner in Paris as Jonathan Anderson hones his vision

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Fact check: Trump’s barrage of false claims in Davos about Greenland and NATO

January 21, 2026

Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Why does Trump want Greenland and why is it so important?

January 06, 2026

Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Prince Harry visibly emotional as he says Daily Mail made wife Meghan’s life a misery

January 21, 2026

Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

An emotional Prince Harry tells court how publisher made Meghan's life 'a misery'

An emotional Prince Harry struck a defensive tone at the start of his testimony against the Daily Mail's publisher

January 21, 2026

An emotional Prince Harry tells court how publisher made Meghan's life 'a misery'

Business|Crime|Europe|World

Second fatal train crash shocks Spain as death toll in the first collision rises to 43

Commuter rail service in Catalonia, Spain, was suspended Wednesday after a Barcelona train crash killed one person and injured 37 others

January 21, 2026

Second fatal train crash shocks Spain as death toll in the first collision rises to 43

Rome pays last respects to fashion 'emperor' Valentino in a two-day public viewing

Rome is paying its last respects to legendary designer Valentino, whose high-glamour gowns and trademark shade of red became an iconic symbol of Italian elegance

January 21, 2026

Rome pays last respects to fashion 'emperor' Valentino in a two-day public viewing

Treasury Secretary Bessent says Denmark and its investment in the US are ‘irrelevant’

January 21, 2026

Business|Europe|Technology|Travel

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary welcomes public feud with Elon Musk

January 21, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Danish veterans of US wars feel betrayed by Trump's threats against Greenland

Danish veterans feel betrayed as the U.S. escalates threats to seize Greenland, a territory of Denmark

January 21, 2026

Danish veterans of US wars feel betrayed by Trump's threats against Greenland

Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU lawmakers vote to hold up Mercosur trade agreement over legal concerns

European Union lawmakers have voted to hold up a major free trade agreement with the Mercosur group of South American countries over concerns about the legality of the deal

January 21, 2026

EU lawmakers vote to hold up Mercosur trade agreement over legal concerns

Crime|Europe|Health|World

'Miracle' 6-year-old girl is the only member of her family to survive Spanish train wreck

A 6-year-old girl has survived Sunday's deadly train crash in southern Spain

January 20, 2026

'Miracle' 6-year-old girl is the only member of her family to survive Spanish train wreck

Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

The Latest: Trump meanders through foreign policy ahead of Davos speech to global leaders

President Donald Trump meandered through a list of his administration’s accomplishments while speaking at a White House press briefing Tuesday

January 20, 2026

The Latest: Trump meanders through foreign policy ahead of Davos speech to global leaders

Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Second rail tragedy rocks Spain, as passenger train derails days after dozens killed in high-speed collision

January 21, 2026

Business|Crime|Europe|World

Barcelona commuter train crashes, killing 1, days after deadly train collision in Spain

A Barcelona commuter train has crashed after a retaining wall fell onto the tracks, killing one person and injuring 15 others

January 20, 2026

Barcelona commuter train crashes, killing 1, days after deadly train collision in Spain

Paris mourns Valentino, the last titan of couture’s golden age

Valentino Garavani’s death has cast a shadow over Paris Fashion Week

January 20, 2026

Paris mourns Valentino, the last titan of couture’s golden age

Trump recaps his first year back in office with winding remarks, paper tossing and impressions

President Donald Trump wanted to recap his first year back in office

January 21, 2026

Trump recaps his first year back in office with winding remarks, paper tossing and impressions

Trump puts next steps on Gaza ceasefire plan at risk by antagonizing Europe over Greenland

President Donald Trump closed out 2025 with his plan to end the Israel-Hamas war in fine fettle

January 20, 2026

Trump puts next steps on Gaza ceasefire plan at risk by antagonizing Europe over Greenland

Americas|Europe|Sports

Vinícius wins over fans with 3 assists and a goal in Real Madrid's 6-1 rout of Monaco

With three assists and a goal, Vinícius Júnior quieted the fans who had booed him again at the start of Real Madrid’s 6-1 rout over Monaco in the Champions League

January 20, 2026

Vinícius wins over fans with 3 assists and a goal in Real Madrid's 6-1 rout of Monaco

Crime|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Trains fatally derail in Spain

The derailment of two high-speed trains killed more than 20 people in southern Spain’s Adamuz municipality, according to the Andalusian Emergency Agency.

January 18, 2026

Americas|Europe|Political|World

Despite Greenland, France's Macron and NATO's head make nice with Trump behind the scenes

President Donald Trump has shared private messages from world leaders about Greenland, revealing softer tones behind public criticism

January 20, 2026

Despite Greenland, France's Macron and NATO's head make nice with Trump behind the scenes

Europe|Political|World

Fact check: The false claims in Trump’s extraordinary message to Norway

January 20, 2026

Europe|Science|Technology|World

Russia batters Ukraine's power grid again as officials seek momentum in US-led peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russia has launched more than 300 drones and missiles in a nighttime attack on Ukraine's power grid

January 20, 2026

Russia batters Ukraine's power grid again as officials seek momentum in US-led peace talks

Britain approves ‘mega’ Chinese embassy in London despite national security fears

January 20, 2026

Crime|Europe|World

What we know about the deadly train crash in Spain as prime minister vows to ‘get to the truth’

January 18, 2026

Europe|Sports|World

Kostoulas's late overhead kick rescues point for Brighton in 1-1 draw with Bournemouth

Teenage substitute Charalampos Kostoulas scored with an audacious overhead kick in a stoppage-time to give Brighton a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth

January 19, 2026

Kostoulas's late overhead kick rescues point for Brighton in 1-1 draw with Bournemouth

Europe|Sports

Nico Paz scores twice despite missed penalty as Como cruises past Lazio 3-0 in Serie A

Nico Paz has scored a brace but missed a penalty as Como comfortably beat Lazio 3-0 in Serie A to record a third consecutive away win by the same scoreline

January 19, 2026

Nico Paz scores twice despite missed penalty as Como cruises past Lazio 3-0 in Serie A

Italian fashion designer Valentino dies at 93

January 19, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Inequality and unease are rising as elite Davos event opens with pro-business Trump set to attend

The Swiss town of Davos hosts the annual meeting of elites from business, government and culture this week

January 19, 2026

Inequality and unease are rising as elite Davos event opens with pro-business Trump set to attend

Europe|Political|World

Bulgaria’s left-leaning president Rumen Radev says he is stepping down

Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev says he is stepping down from the mostly ceremonial job

January 19, 2026

Prince Harry says Daily Mail scoops made him 'paranoid beyond belief'

Prince Harry vs. the Daily Mail: Royal takes on tabloid publisher over unlawful information gathering

January 19, 2026

Europe|Travel|World

The Italian paradise island with no roads, no phone signal — and almost no tourists

January 19, 2026

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Czech town hall shooting leaves 1 dead and 6 wounded

A shooting at a town hall in northern Czech Republic on Monday has left one person dead and six others wounded

January 19, 2026

Czech town hall shooting leaves 1 dead and 6 wounded

At age 41 Lindsey Vonn’s ability to consistently finish on the World Cup speed circuit’s podium is unparalleled

January 18, 2026

Lindsey Vonn's consistency is unparalleled in the Olympic ski season with 7 podiums in 8 races

Europe|Political|World

January 17, 2026

Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Why leaving the US for Europe changed these Americans’ outlook on life

January 17, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump considering new tariffs on countries that oppose his annexation plans for Greenland

January 16, 2026

Rightwingers of the world unite to endorse Orbán ahead of Hungary’s election

January 16, 2026

Environment|Europe|Political|World

In their words: Greenlanders talk about Trump's desire to own their Arctic island

U.S. President Donald Trump has turned Greenland into a geopolitical hotspot with his demands to own it

January 16, 2026

In their words: Greenlanders talk about Trump's desire to own their Arctic island

Americas|Europe|Political|World

European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over island's future

Troops from European countries, including France and Germany, are arriving in Greenland to boost security

January 15, 2026

European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over island's future

Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Adam Silver: NBA, FIBA pushing forward with plans for new league in Europe. But things take time

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has reaffirmed plans to launch a new league in Europe in partnership with FIBA

January 15, 2026

Adam Silver: NBA, FIBA pushing forward with plans for new league in Europe. But things take time

FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter, seizes phone and two computers

Last month, Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson penned a first-person piece about her long year as “the federal government whisperer,” receiving tips from hundreds of federal workers impacted by President Donald Trump’s transformation of the government. On Wednesday morning, FBI agents arrived at Natanson’s home and executed a search warrant. CNN's Katelyn Polantz reports.

January 15, 2026

FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter, seizes phone and two computers

International media flock to Greenland as Trump turns the Arctic island into a geopolitical hot spot

International journalists have been flocking to Greenland's capital, Nuuk during the geopolitical crisis triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's desire to control the island

January 15, 2026

International media flock to Greenland as Trump turns the Arctic island into a geopolitical hot spot

Crime|Europe|World

Explosion damages homes and injures at least 4 in the Netherlands

An explosion in a residential street in Utrecht, Netherlands, has caused a blaze and widespread damage

January 15, 2026

Explosion damages homes and injures at least 4 in the Netherlands

Crime|Europe|World

Pope meets families of young Italian victims of the Swiss Alps bar fire

Pope Leo XIV has met with families of Italian teenagers killed or injured in a fire that engulfed a Swiss ski resort bar during a party on New Year's Eve

January 15, 2026

Pope meets families of young Italian victims of the Swiss Alps bar fire

Americas|Europe|Political|US|World

Moscow agrees with Trump that Ukraine is holding up a peace deal, the Kremlin says

A Kremlin official says that Moscow agrees with U.S. President Donald Trump that Ukraine is holding up a peace deal

January 15, 2026

Moscow agrees with Trump that Ukraine is holding up a peace deal, the Kremlin says

Press freedom advocates worry that raid on Washington Post journalist's home will chill reporting

Press freedom advocates are concerned this week's raid on a Washington Post journalist's home will deter reporting on government actions and silence whistleblowers

January 15, 2026

Press freedom advocates worry that raid on Washington Post journalist's home will chill reporting

McIlroy leads by one stroke after first round at Dubai Invitational

Rory McIlroy has posted a 5-under 66 to lead by one stroke after the first round of the Dubai Invitational

January 15, 2026

McIlroy leads by one stroke after first round at Dubai Invitational

Europe|Political|World

European nations send additional troops to Greenland as US annexation threats escalate

January 15, 2026

What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration

U.S., Danish and Greenlandic officials have met face to face to discuss President Donald Trump’s ambitions to take control of Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of Denmark

January 15, 2026

What's next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration

Business|Economy|Europe|World

Germany's troubled economy shows modest growth after two years of shrinkage

Germany's economy returned to modest growth last year after two years of decline

January 15, 2026

Germany's troubled economy shows modest growth after two years of shrinkage

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Palestine Action-linked protesters end their weeks-long UK hunger strike

January 15, 2026

Economy|Europe|Political|World

75% of Americans oppose US attempting to take control of Greenland, CNN poll finds

January 15, 2026

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia expels British diplomat from Moscow embassy over spying claims

Russian authorities have ordered a British diplomat to leave the country, accusing the official of spying

January 15, 2026

Russia expels British diplomat from Moscow embassy over spying claims

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israel to honor Charlie Kirk with award for fighting antisemitism

Israel plans to honor the late Charlie Kirk for his efforts against antisemitism

January 15, 2026

Israel to honor Charlie Kirk with award for fighting antisemitism

Ukrainians endure freezing temperatures at home as crews rush to restore power

Officials say emergency repair crews are working tirelessly to restore power in the Kyiv region of Ukraine

January 14, 2026

Ukrainians endure freezing temperatures at home as crews rush to restore power

In his own words: Stephen Miller's arguments for White House actions in US cities and abroad

Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has argued for years that the Venezuelan government has intentionally orchestrated mass migration into the United States

January 15, 2026

In his own words: Stephen Miller's arguments for White House actions in US cities and abroad

FIFA says it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup

FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for this year's World Cup

January 14, 2026

FIFA says it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup

Europe|Political|World

Trump says ‘anything less’ than US control of Greenland is ‘unacceptable’

January 14, 2026

January 14, 2026

Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni cleared of aggravated fraud charges in Pandorogate trial

Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni has been cleared of aggravated fraud charges in the Pandorogate trial

January 14, 2026

Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni cleared of aggravated fraud charges in Pandorogate trial

Business|Europe|Sports|World

Manchester City lands US midfielder Sam Coffey to bolster WSL title bid

United States midfielder Sam Coffey has joined Manchester City from the Portland Thorns

January 14, 2026

Manchester City lands US midfielder Sam Coffey to bolster WSL title bid

This fashion photographer captured America’s forgotten workforce. 40 years on, the portraits are on view again

January 14, 2026

From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for space

The US, China, India, Europe and Japan all have exciting missions on the horizon in 2026. Many of them are collaborative feats.

January 14, 2026

From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for space

Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU targets Ukraine's military needs with massive new loan program plus billions in budget support

The European Union plans to allocate most of a new loan program to Ukraine's military needs over the next two years

January 14, 2026

EU targets Ukraine's military needs with massive new loan program plus billions in budget support

Europe|Interview|Lifestyle|Travel

She moved from California to Sweden in search of a new adventure — she wasn’t prepared for the quiet

January 14, 2026

Europe|Political|World

The UK is watering down plans for mandatory digital ID cards after a backlash

The British government has scaled back plans for mandatory digital ID cards, initially proposed as a way of helping control immigration

January 14, 2026

The UK is watering down plans for mandatory digital ID cards after a backlash

Crime|Europe

Attorneys give dueling narratives to open 'au pair affair' double murder trial in Virginia

Prosecutors say a Virginia man, having an affair with his family’s Brazilian au pair, used an elaborate scheme to lure an unsuspecting man to the house as part of a plan to kill his wife

January 13, 2026

Attorneys give dueling narratives to open 'au pair affair' double murder trial in Virginia

Europe|Health|Sports|World

Chloe Kim says she's 'good to go' for Olympics despite labrum tear in shoulder

Snowboarder Chloe Kim says she’s “good to go” for the Milan Cortina Olympics despite tearing the labrum in her shoulder during a training run last week in Switzerland

January 13, 2026

Chloe Kim says she's 'good to go' for Olympics despite labrum tear in shoulder

Denmark, Greenland leaders stand united against Trump's Greenland takeover call ahead of key meeting

The leaders of Denmark and the country’s territory of Greenland on Tuesday offered a united front against President Donald Trump’s calls for the United States to take over the strategic Arctic island

January 13, 2026

Denmark, Greenland leaders stand united against Trump's Greenland takeover call ahead of key meeting

Business|Europe|Sports|World

Manchester United hires former player Michael Carrick as head coach until end of the season

Manchester United has turned to former player Michael Carrick to salvage its imploding season

January 13, 2026

Manchester United hires former player Michael Carrick as head coach until end of the season

Europe|Sports|World

Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn's US teammates are also making an impact in the Olympic season

Mikaela Shiffrin and American teammate Paula Moltzan finished 1-2 in a World Cup slalom night race

January 13, 2026

Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn's US teammates are also making an impact in the Olympic season

Europe|Sports|World

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to return to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, next week

January 13, 2026

Trump set to lead largest-ever US delegation to World Economic Forum in Davos next week

The BBC says it will ask for dismissal of Trump’s lawsuit

January 13, 2026

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Former British ambassador to US Peter Mandelson issues apology over friendship with Jeffrey Epstein

January 13, 2026

The BBC seeks to dismiss Trump's $10B defamation lawsuit in a Florida court

The BBC will ask a judge to dismiss U.S. President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the broadcaster

January 13, 2026

The BBC seeks to dismiss Trump's $10B defamation lawsuit in a Florida court

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Timothée Chalamet has surprising wish for a perfect 2026 following Golden Globe win

Timothée Chalamet has won his first Golden Globe, calling it a good start to the year

January 13, 2026

Timothée Chalamet has surprising wish for a perfect 2026 following Golden Globe win

Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Machado seeks Pope Leo’s support for Venezuela's transition during Vatican meeting

Pope Leo XIV has met with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the Vatican

January 12, 2026

Machado seeks Pope Leo’s support for Venezuela's transition during Vatican meeting

Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia killed more than 2,500 Ukrainian civilians in 2025, many of them far from the front lines

January 12, 2026

Beshear: Focusing on everyday concerns is key for Democrats vying for governorships

Democrats are looking to expand their hold on the nation's governorships in the midterm elections in November

January 12, 2026

Beshear: Focusing on everyday concerns is key for Democrats vying for governorships

Europe|World

How NATO works at a time when Trump is threatening to seize Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats to take control of Greenland are straining relations with NATO allies

January 12, 2026

How NATO works at a time when Trump is threatening to seize Greenland

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Cyprus president's top aide quits after online video alleging government corruption

A top aide to Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has resigned after an online video was posted recently in which it was suggested that he and others were using their close ties to the leader to earn favors for would-be investors in exchange for cash

January 12, 2026

Cyprus president's top aide quits after online video alleging government corruption

Crime|Europe|Political|World

London’s homicide rate is at a record low as mayor says it disproves Trump's 'dystopian' claims

London's murder rate fell in 2025 to its lowest level in decades, officials said Monday

January 12, 2026

London’s homicide rate is at a record low as mayor says it disproves Trump's 'dystopian' claims

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Milan prison hosts concert with instruments made by inmates from migrant smugglers’ boats

In Milan, a special performance at the Opera prison has featured instruments made from smugglers' boats that brought migrants to Italy

January 12, 2026

Milan prison hosts concert with instruments made by inmates from migrant smugglers’ boats

Man allegedly stole 7 puppies then sold them outside a Maryland mall

January 12, 2026

Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Swiss court orders 3 months of pretrial detention for bar manager over fatal fire

A Swiss court has ordered three months of pretrial detention for a manager of a bar that burst into flames during a New Year’s Eve celebration

January 12, 2026

Swiss court orders 3 months of pretrial detention for bar manager over fatal fire

10 displaced after car crashes into homes in rollover crash, driver cited

January 12, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

100-year-old WWII veteran reunited with dog tags lost for more than 80 years

January 12, 2026

Europe|Sports|World

US bobsledder Kris Horn survives solo ride in St. Moritz, after teammates fail to get into sled

U.S. bobsledder Kris Horn survives a frightening solo ride in St. Moritz, Switzerland

January 11, 2026

US bobsledder Kris Horn survives solo ride in St. Moritz, after teammates fail to get into sled

Britain is in talks with NATO to counter Russia and China in the Arctic

Britain is discussing with NATO allies how to enhance Arctic security against Russia and China

January 11, 2026

Britain is in talks with NATO to counter Russia and China in the Arctic

Europe|Sports|World

Man United crashes out of FA Cup as club weighs up candidates for interim coach

Managerless Manchester United crashes out of the FA Cup with a 2-1 defeat to Brighton in the third round

January 11, 2026

Man United crashes out of FA Cup as club weighs up candidates for interim coach

Europe|Sports|World

US international Josh Sargent refused to play in FA Cup game, says Norwich coach

Norwich head coach Philippe Clement says U.S. international Josh Sargent refused to play in Sunday's FA Cup match against Walsall

January 11, 2026

US international Josh Sargent refused to play in FA Cup game, says Norwich coach

Europe|Sports|World

Guard at Winter Olympic construction site dies in nighttime subfreezing temperatures

Authorities have confirmed the death of a guard at construction site near a 2026 Winter Olympic venue in the mountain resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo

January 11, 2026

Guard at Winter Olympic construction site dies in nighttime subfreezing temperatures

Europe|Sports|World

IOC happy as new Milan Cortina hockey arena almost ready to welcome NHL players

The International Olympic Committee says it's impressed with the new hockey arena for the Milan Cortina Games

January 11, 2026

IOC happy as new Milan Cortina hockey arena almost ready to welcome NHL players

‘We hope they will give us heat’: Bitter winter cold bites for Kyiv’s residents as Russia steps up attacks

January 11, 2026

Europe|Health|Sports|US|World

US international Ricardo Pepi out 2 months with broken arm but should recover in time for World Cup

United States international Ricardo Pepi was to be operated on after breaking his right arm during a game with PSV Eindhoven and is expected to be out for two months

January 11, 2026

US international Ricardo Pepi out 2 months with broken arm but should recover in time for World Cup

Erich von Däniken, Swiss writer who spawned alien archaeology, dies at 90

Erich von Däniken, the Swiss author whose books on the extraterrestrial origins of ancient civilizations brought him both fame and scorn, has died at age 90

January 11, 2026

Erich von Däniken, Swiss writer who spawned alien archaeology, dies at 90

Europe|Sports|World

Paco Rassat races to 2nd World Cup slalom win in breakout season ahead of Olympics

The big surprise of the World Cup slalom season scored his second win Sunday adding to his fast-rising reputation before the Winter Olympics

January 11, 2026

Paco Rassat races to 2nd World Cup slalom win in breakout season ahead of Olympics

Pope Leo baptizes 20 infants in a tradition marking the end of the Christmas season

Pope Leo XIV has baptized 20 babies in the Sistine Chapel, continuing an annual tradition marking the end of the Christmas holiday at the Vatican

January 11, 2026

Pope Leo baptizes 20 infants in a tradition marking the end of the Christmas season

Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian drone attack in Russia kills 1 following Moscow's intense bombardment

A Ukrainian drone strike has killed one person and wounded three others in the Russian city of Voronezh

January 11, 2026

Ukrainian drone attack in Russia kills 1 following Moscow's intense bombardment

Europe|Health|Political|World

Germany sharply rejects RFK Jr.'s claims that it prosecutes doctors for vaccine exemptions

The German government has sharply rejected claims by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that it sidelined patient autonomy during COVID-19

January 11, 2026

Germany sharply rejects RFK Jr.'s claims that it prosecutes doctors for vaccine exemptions

Education|Europe|Sports|World

Milan’s Catholic archdiocese brings Olympic values into parish life

As Milan prepares to host the 2026 Winter Olympics, the city’s Catholic archdiocese launched a multi-year program that uses sport to promote values such as inclusion and solidarity among children and adolescents

January 09, 2026

Milan’s Catholic archdiocese brings Olympic values into parish life

Europe|Sports|World

Lindsey Vonn's World Cup race canceled because of snowfall, wind gusts in Austria

Lindsey Vonn has lost the chance for another World Cup race win on Sunday when a super-G was canceled because of the weather conditions

January 11, 2026

Europe|Political|World

US will take Greenland the ‘hard way’ if it can’t do it the ‘easy way,’ Trump says

January 10, 2026

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia uses its new ballistic missile in a major attack on Ukraine and a warning to West

Russia has launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine, using hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles

January 09, 2026

Russia uses its new ballistic missile in a major attack on Ukraine and a warning to West

Business|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Wrexham knocks out Nottingham Forest on penalties to move into FA Cup fourth round

Wrexham is into the next round of the FA Cup after a thrilling 4-3 win on penalties over the Premier League's Nottingham Forest

January 09, 2026

Wrexham knocks out Nottingham Forest on penalties to move into FA Cup fourth round

Musk's Grok chatbot restricts image generation after global backlash to sexualized deepfakes

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is now restricting image generation and editing to paying users

Denmark and Greenland’s envoys to Washington have begun a vigorous effort to urge U.S. lawmakers as well as key Trump administration officials to step back from President Donald Trump’s call for a “takeover” of the strategic Arctic island

January 08, 2026

Denmark, Greenland envoys met with White House officials over Trump's call for a 'takeover'

Environment|Europe|Political|World

Russian drone strikes cause major blackouts in two regions of Ukraine

Russian drone strikes have knocked out power in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region and left over 600,000 households in Dnipropetrovsk without electricity

January 08, 2026

Russian drone strikes cause major blackouts in two regions of Ukraine

Spanish soccer league battles Cloudflare over piracy, says US company ignores illegal content

When a game kicks off in the Spanish league about 50 analysts start looking for signs of online piracy

January 08, 2026

Spanish soccer league battles Cloudflare over piracy, says US company ignores illegal content

Crime|Europe|World

Russia frees French political scholar in a prisoner swap for a basketball player

France's president says a political scholar from the country who was serving a three-year sentence in Russia and facing new charges of espionage has been freed in a prisoner swap with France

January 08, 2026

Russia frees French political scholar in a prisoner swap for a basketball player

Americas|Europe|Political|World

Britain says tanker seizure is a win for trans-Atlantic security but tensions loom over Greenland

The U.S. has seized a Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic, backed by British support

January 08, 2026

Britain says tanker seizure is a win for trans-Atlantic security but tensions loom over Greenland

Europe|Political|World

Russia says any foreign forces in Ukraine would be ‘legitimate targets’, after UK and France pledge troops

January 08, 2026

Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Europe’s most active volcano is erupting, and tour guides are told to stay away

Guides who take tourists to enjoy the striking views of Sicily’s Mount Etna are up in arms over tougher restrictions imposed by local authorities after a round of eruptions at the giant volcano in recent weeks

January 08, 2026

Europe’s most active volcano is erupting, and tour guides are told to stay away

Farmers drive tractors through Paris and block highways in Greece to protest free trade deal

Dozens of angry farmers have demonstrated in France and Greece, halting traffic and blocking roads with tractors to protest European Union plans to move forward with a free trade deal with five South American nations

January 08, 2026

Farmers drive tractors through Paris and block highways in Greece to protest free trade deal

Business|Economy|Europe|World

Farmers block highways across Greece in protest over rising costs and EU trade deal

Farmers in Greece have escalated nationwide protests by launching a 48-hour blockade of major highways and toll stations

January 08, 2026

Farmers block highways across Greece in protest over rising costs and EU trade deal

Americas|Crime|Europe|Science|Technology

Elon Musk’s xAI under fire for failing to rein in ‘digital undressing’

January 08, 2026

What we know about the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker

January 08, 2026

Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Figure skater Alisa Efimova's Olympic dream hinges on last-minute US citizenship approval

Alisa Efimova hopes to represent the United States at the Milan Cortina Olympics, but she needs to become a citizen first

January 08, 2026

Figure skater Alisa Efimova's Olympic dream hinges on last-minute US citizenship approval

Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Snow and ice ground flights and choke highways in parts of Europe

Snow and ice are hampering travel in parts of Europe as flights have been grounded and roads clogged

January 07, 2026

Snow and ice ground flights and choke highways in parts of Europe

Trump threats against Greenland pose new, potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO

U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threats against Greenland pose a new and potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO, perhaps even an existential one

January 07, 2026

Trump threats against Greenland pose new, potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO

Environment|Europe|Political|World

The Latest: Trump exits 66 international organizations in latest retreat from global cooperation

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order suspending U.S. support for 66 organizations, agencies and commissions

January 07, 2026

The Latest: Trump exits 66 international organizations in latest retreat from global cooperation

Europe|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Common food preservatives linked to cancer and type 2 diabetes

January 07, 2026

Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'

President Donald Trump is proposing setting U_S_ military spending at $1_5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.”

January 07, 2026

Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'

Americas|Europe|Political|World

Rubio plans to meet with Danish officials next week to talk about US interest in Greenland

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he plans to meet with Danish officials next week after the Trump administration reiterated its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island

January 07, 2026

Rubio plans to meet with Danish officials next week to talk about US interest in Greenland

Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU pushes forward long-discussed free trade deal with South America

The European Union is renewing negotiations for a free trade agreement with five South American nations neighboring Venezuela

January 07, 2026

EU pushes forward long-discussed free trade deal with South America

Business|Crime|Environment|Europe|World

Thousands of Berliners lost power for days after climate activists struck. Here’s what happened

January 07, 2026

Saint-Tropez bids adieu to Brigitte Bardot with a funeral and public homage

Brigitte Bardot's funeral was being held with a private service and a public homage in Saint-Tropez, the French Riviera resort where she lived after retiring from movie stardom

January 07, 2026

Saint-Tropez bids adieu to Brigitte Bardot with a funeral and public homage

US military action in Venezuela is seen as both a blessing and a curse for Russia's Putin

The U.S. military operation in Venezuela can be seen as both a benefit and a burden for Russian President Vladimir Putin

January 07, 2026

US military action in Venezuela is seen as both a blessing and a curse for Russia's Putin

Convicted serial killer Richard Cottingham confesses to 1965 cold case murder, police say

January 07, 2026

Europe|Food|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Tourists are discovering a fascinating destination on the edge of Europe — but it’s on a US warning list

January 07, 2026

Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

The US has tried to acquire Greenland before – and failed

January 07, 2026

Crime|Education|Europe

Shooter who killed Brown students and MIT professor planned attack for years, DOJ says

The U.S. Department of Justice has revealed that the shooter who killed two Brown University students and an MIT professor planned the attack for years

January 06, 2026

Shooter who killed Brown students and MIT professor planned attack for years, DOJ says

Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Snow and ice wreak havoc across Europe, causing deadly accidents and travel chaos

Snow, ice and freezing temperatures have hit parts of Europe, causing chaos

January 06, 2026

Snow and ice wreak havoc across Europe, causing deadly accidents and travel chaos

Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price

President Donald Trump says Venezuela will be providing 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S., and he pledges to use proceeds from the sale of this oil “to benefit the people” of both countries

January 06, 2026

Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price

Europe|Political|World

White House discussing ‘options’ to acquire Greenland, says military use isn’t off the table

January 06, 2026

Europe|Political|World

White House says military 'always an option' in Greenland as European leaders reject US takeover

The White House says the U.S. military is “always an option” for acquiring Greenland, despite European leaders rejecting President Donald Trump's comments about taking over the island

January 06, 2026

White House says military 'always an option' in Greenland as European leaders reject US takeover

Musk's AI chatbot faces global backlash over sexualized images of women and children

Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, is facing global criticism for generating sexualized deepfakes

January 06, 2026

Musk's AI chatbot faces global backlash over sexualized images of women and children

Europe|Political|World

January 06, 2026

Business|Europe|Sports|World

Chelsea gives new manager Liam Rosenior a six-year contract

Chelsea has confirmed hiring Liam Rosenior as the new manager

January 06, 2026

Chelsea gives new manager Liam Rosenior a six-year contract

Europe|Sports|US|World

Jordan Stolz focused on the Olympics at US speedskating trials. Everyone will focus on him in Milan

Now star speedskater Jordan Stolz can really turn all of his attention to being fully prepared to pursue four gold medals at the Milan Cortina Olympics

January 06, 2026

Jordan Stolz focused on the Olympics at US speedskating trials. Everyone will focus on him in Milan

Americas|Europe|Political|US|World

Danish prime minister says a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says an American takeover of Greenland would amount to the end of the NATO military alliance

January 05, 2026

Danish prime minister says a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO

Trump administration's capture of Maduro raises unease about the international legal framework

The capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces has sparked global controversy

January 06, 2026

Trump administration's capture of Maduro raises unease about the international legal framework

Crime|Europe|Political

Paris court to rule in case involving alleged cyberbullying of Brigitte Macron

A Paris court is set to rule in a case involving 10 people accused of cyberbullying French first lady Brigitte Macron

January 05, 2026

Paris court to rule in case involving alleged cyberbullying of Brigitte Macron

Europe|Sports|World

Liverpool and Man City stunned by late goals. Amorim raises questions over his role at Man United

Liverpool and Manchester City have been stunned by late goals to drop points in the Premier League

January 04, 2026

Liverpool and Man City stunned by late goals. Amorim raises questions over his role at Man United

Crime|Europe|Health|World

Hundreds march in silence to honor victims of Swiss bar fire that left 40 dead

Hundreds marched in silence to honor victims of the New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland

January 04, 2026

Hundreds march in silence to honor victims of Swiss bar fire that left 40 dead

Crime|Europe|World

January 03, 2026

Europe|Sports|World

Rice double helps Arsenal rally for win at Bournemouth and take six-point lead in Premier League

Declan Rice proved why he’s a leading candidate to be the Premier League’s player of the season by inspiring Arsenal to a come-from behind victory at Bournemouth that opened up a six-point lead

January 03, 2026

Rice double helps Arsenal rally for win at Bournemouth and take six-point lead in Premier League

Europe|Sports|World

Finally! Wolves claims its first Premier League win of the season at the 20th attempt

It has taken 20 games but Wolverhampton Wanderers finally have their first win in the Premier League

January 03, 2026

Finally! Wolves claims its first Premier League win of the season at the 20th attempt

Crime|Europe|World

'There is no question of any kind of terror attack at this stage,' prosecutor says of ski resort fire

Swiss authorities said in a press conference there is no evidence of a terror attack so far, confirming an investigation has been opened to establish the cause of the fire.

January 01, 2026

'There is no question of any kind of terror attack at this stage,' prosecutor says of ski resort fire

Security advisers discuss peace proposals in Ukraine ahead of leaders' summit

National security advisers from Europe and other allies have discussed security guarantees in Kyiv as the U.S.-led push to end the war in Ukraine intensifies

January 03, 2026

Security advisers discuss peace proposals in Ukraine ahead of leaders' summit

Investigation is opened into managers of Swiss bar where fire killed 40

Swiss authorities say they have opened an investigation into the managers of the bar where a fire at a New Year’s party left 40 people dead

January 03, 2026

Investigation is opened into managers of Swiss bar where fire killed 40

Europe|Sports|World

Swiss skier Rast dedicates her 1st World Cup GS win to victims of Crans-Montana bar fire

Swiss skier Camille Rast earned her first career win in a World Cup giant slalom and dedicated her victory to the victims of the fire at a Crans-Montana bar

January 03, 2026

Swiss skier Rast dedicates her 1st World Cup GS win to victims of Crans-Montana bar fire

Europe|Sports|US|World

Utah speedskater Casey Dawson enjoys a 'villain arc' as he earns an Olympic spot at 5,000 meters

Casey Dawson has secured a spot in the men’s 5,000 meters in long track speedskating at the Milan Cortina Winter Games by winning that event at the U.S. Olympic trials

January 03, 2026

Utah speedskater Casey Dawson enjoys a 'villain arc' as he earns an Olympic spot at 5,000 meters

Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire

Investigators say they believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a bar crowded with New Year’s Eve revelers

January 02, 2026

Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire

Europe|Sports|World

Leão strike takes AC Milan to the top of Serie A

Rafael Leão has returned from injury to score the goal that took AC Milan back to the top of Serie A

January 02, 2026

Leão strike takes AC Milan to the top of Serie A

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy names Ukraine's head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed the head of the country’s military intelligence as his new chief of staff

January 02, 2026

Zelenskyy names Ukraine's head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff

Arts|Crime|Europe|World

Champagne sparklers and a fast-spreading inferno: How a deadly Swiss bar tragedy unfolded

January 02, 2026

Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot

A federal magistrate judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with planting two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national parties on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021

January 02, 2026

Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot

Europe|Health|World

How one Swiss hospital coped with the injured from the Alpine bar fire

The hospital that initially took in the majority of injured victims from a fire at a Swiss bar is no stranger to emergencies: In the heart of the Alps, it is used to treating winter sports enthusiasts who have accidents on the slopes

January 02, 2026

How one Swiss hospital coped with the injured from the Alpine bar fire

Crime|Europe|World

A New Year’s party in an upscale Swiss ski resort turned deadly. Here’s what we know

January 01, 2026

Europe|Sports|World

Chelsea's interim coach says players 'really focused' on Man City after Maresca exit

Calum McFarlane says he’s had a “whirlwind” 24 hours at Chelsea since being elevated from under-21s coach to interim manager and then tasked with facte Pep Guardiola and Manchester City on Sunday

January 02, 2026

Chelsea's interim coach says players 'really focused' on Man City after Maresca exit

Education|Europe|World

Greece cuts student population at universities by half after long study breaks are abolished

Greek authorities have removed more than 300,000 inactive university students from public university records

January 02, 2026

Greece cuts student population at universities by half after long study breaks are abolished

British Chinese food is all over TikTok. Americans have questions

January 02, 2026

Europe|Political|World

STORY REMOVED: EU--Russia-Ukraine-War

Please disregard EU-Russia-Ukraine-War-5th Ld-Writethru, initially published on Jan. 1, 2026

January 01, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Russia doubles down on claim of Ukrainian attack on Putin residence, but offers no concrete proof

December 29, 2025

December 31, 2025

Business|Europe|Sports|Technology

DAZN to continue Belgian league broadcasts after arbitration ruling

DAZN says it will continue broadcasting Belgian league matches until the end of the season

December 31, 2025

DAZN to continue Belgian league broadcasts after arbitration ruling

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Why ‘Auld Lang Syne’ still unites the world at midnight

December 31, 2025

Arts|Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Queen Camilla speaks publicly for first time about train attack as teenager

December 31, 2025

Europe|Technology|Travel|World

Channel Tunnel power malfunction fixed, but rail delays linger

Trains through the Channel Tunnel between Europe and the UK are running again after power malfunctions caused travel chaos

December 31, 2025

Channel Tunnel power malfunction fixed, but rail delays linger

Europe|Sports|World

Arsenal will end the year top of the Premier League after 4-1 statement win over Villa

Arsenal ensures it will end the year top of the Premier League after beating Aston Villa 4-1 at home in a powerful statement win with all goals scored in the second half

December 30, 2025

Arsenal will end the year top of the Premier League after 4-1 statement win over Villa

Europe|Travel|World

Channel Tunnel disruption affects Eurostar and vehicle shuttle between France and England

Power problems and a stuck train have interrupted rail traffic through the Channel Tunnel connecting the U.K. and continental Europe

December 30, 2025

Channel Tunnel disruption affects Eurostar and vehicle shuttle between France and England

Europe|World

European and Canadian leaders discuss US-led peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war

Leaders from Europe and Canada have held talks on U.S.-led peace efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine

December 30, 2025

European and Canadian leaders discuss US-led peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war

France grants citizenship to George and Amal Clooney and their twins Ella and Alexander

George and Amal Clooney, along with their twins, have been awarded French citizenship

December 30, 2025

France grants citizenship to George and Amal Clooney and their twins Ella and Alexander

Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles have entered active service, Moscow says

Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system has entered active service, Russia’s Ministry of Defense says, as negotiators continue to search for a breakthrough in peace talks to end Moscow’s war in Ukraine

December 30, 2025

Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles have entered active service, Moscow says

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World

Brigitte Bardot's funeral will be held next week in French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez

Local authorities in France say Brigitte Bardot’s funeral is set for next week in the French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez which she helped make famous

December 30, 2025

Brigitte Bardot's funeral will be held next week in French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez

George and Amal Clooney granted French citizenship after concerns of raising children in Hollywood

December 30, 2025

Americas|Europe|Political|World

US offers Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says

The United States is offering Ukraine security guarantees for 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan

December 29, 2025

US offers Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says

Arts|Crime|Europe|World

Russia opens rebuilt Mariupol theater more than 3 years after Moscow airstrike killed hundreds there

A historic theater in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol has opened its doors more than three years after it was pummeled in a Russian airstrike that killed hundreds of civilians sheltering inside

December 29, 2025

Russia opens rebuilt Mariupol theater more than 3 years after Moscow airstrike killed hundreds there

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

A political prisoner’s return to the UK was lauded by the government. Now ‘shocking’ tweets have sparked calls to deport him

December 29, 2025

Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Three Turkish police officers killed by ISIS militants as authorities step up raids over winter holidays

December 29, 2025

Luxury goods were once built to last. Now, some fall apart as easily as fast fashion

December 29, 2025

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Preliminary results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won Kosovo snap vote convincingly

Preliminary results of a snap parliamentary election in Kosovo shows that the party of Prime Minister Albin Kurti has won by a clear margin

December 28, 2025

Preliminary results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won Kosovo snap vote convincingly

Environment|Europe|Science|World

Hungary's 'water guardian' farmers fight back against desertification

Southern Hungary landowner Oszkár Nagyapáti has been battling severe drought on his land

December 29, 2025

Hungary's 'water guardian' farmers fight back against desertification

Americas|Europe|Political|World

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

President Donald Trump says Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever before” to a peace deal, but he acknowledges that negotiations could still break down and leave the war dragging on for years

December 28, 2025

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

Europe|Political|World

Takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Zelensky in Florida

December 29, 2025

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Brigitte Bardot, French film star who gave up movies for animal rights, dies at 91

December 28, 2025

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

A muse for musicians: 11 songs inspired by Brigitte Bardot

The 1960s French sex symbol, actor, singer and animal welfare activist Brigitte Bardot has died

December 28, 2025

A muse for musicians: 11 songs inspired by Brigitte Bardot

December 26, 2025

Education|Europe|Political|World

UK unveils paid armed forces ‘gap year’ for young people

December 28, 2025

Europe|Political|World

Russia strikes Ukraine's capital and kills at least 1 person a day before Zelenskyy-Trump meeting

Russia struck Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones in an attack that killed at least one person

December 27, 2025

Russia strikes Ukraine's capital and kills at least 1 person a day before Zelenskyy-Trump meeting

Hundreds of thousands of ‘Epstein files’ have been released — and there’s a lot more to come

December 27, 2025

Americas|Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Soprano Asmik Grigorian to lead 'Carmen' and sing mezzo-soprano role this summer

Soprano Asmik Grigorian is to sing the title role in Georges Bizet's “Carmen,” a mezzo-soprano touchstone, for the first time at the Salzburg Festival this summer

December 26, 2025

Soprano Asmik Grigorian to lead 'Carmen' and sing mezzo-soprano role this summer

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that he will meet on Sunday with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida

December 26, 2025

Trump-Zelenskyy talks will address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Key issues unresolved in US-Ukraine talks on ending Russia's war, according to Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says several key issues remain unresolved in negotiations with the United States over a framework to end Russia’s war

December 26, 2025

Key issues unresolved in US-Ukraine talks on ending Russia's war, according to Zelenskyy

Arts|Education|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

How a 475-year-old book market in the center of Paris is surviving in a digital world

December 26, 2025

Business|Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Turkey detains 115 ISIS suspects in nationwide raids ahead of Christmas, New Year

December 25, 2025

Crime|Europe|Political|World

The Kremlin says Moscow made an offer to France regarding a French citizen imprisoned in Russia

The Kremlin is in talks with French authorities about French scholar Laurent Vinatier, who is serving a three-year sentence in Russia and reportedly faces new espionage charges

December 25, 2025

The Kremlin says Moscow made an offer to France regarding a French citizen imprisoned in Russia

Jimmy Kimmel jokes about fascism in an 'alternative Christmas message' for Britain

Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel takes aim at U.S. President Donald Trump in a message to U.K. viewers

December 25, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel jokes about fascism in an 'alternative Christmas message' for Britain

Europe|World

Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering

Pope Leo XIV, during his first Christmas Day message, has urged the faithful to shed indifference toward those who are suffering

December 25, 2025

Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering

Arts|Europe|Political|World

King Charles urges courage and reconciliation in Christmas message

December 25, 2025

Arts|Europe|Sports|World

John Robertson, two-time European Cup winner with Nottingham Forest, dies at 72

John Robertson, a former Scotland winger who won the European Cup twice with Nottingham Forest and scored the only goal in the 1980 final, has died

December 25, 2025

John Robertson, two-time European Cup winner with Nottingham Forest, dies at 72

In first Christmas message, Pope Leo decries Palestinians in Gaza being forced to shelter in tents from ‘rain, wind and cold’

December 25, 2025

Europe|World

The shadow Russia casts over Europe has forced it to face the truth: the risk of war is once again real

December 25, 2025

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israel’s approval of new West Bank settlements condemned by 12 European countries, Canada and Japan

December 25, 2025

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Princess Charlotte perform piano duet for Christmas carol service

December 24, 2025

Gold is set for its best year since Jimmy Carter was president

December 24, 2025

Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he would be willing to withdraw troops from the country’s eastern industrial heartland as part of a plan to end Russia’s war, if Moscow also pulls back and the area becomes a demilitarized zone monitored by international forces

December 24, 2025

Zelenskyy says he's open to creating demilitarized zone in Ukraine's industrial heartland

Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Fenerbahce president detained in Istanbul drug investigation after positive narcotics test

The president of Turkish sports club Fenerbahce has been taken into custody in Istanbul as part of a drug investigation involving entertainment and media figures

December 24, 2025

Fenerbahce president detained in Istanbul drug investigation after positive narcotics test

Business|Europe|Technology|World

EU warns of possible action after the US bars 5 Europeans accused of censorship

France, Germany, the European Union and the United Kingdom are hitting out at a U.S. decision to impose travel bans on five Europeans the Trump administration accuses of pressuring tech firms to censor or suppress American views

December 24, 2025

EU warns of possible action after the US bars 5 Europeans accused of censorship

Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowers

A federal judge is halting the enforcement of a March presidential memorandum that revoked the security clearance of a prominent Washington attorney

December 24, 2025

Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowers

Crime|Europe|Health|Interview|US

Exclusive interview: Maine woman who pleaded guilty to abuse of friend's corpse tells new version of story

December 24, 2025

Word of the Week: ‘Wassail’ away your winter blues

December 24, 2025

Europe|Sports|World

US defender Chris Richards optimistic about quick Palace return after foot injury

United States defender Chris Richards says it “won’t be long” until he’s back for Crystal Palace

December 24, 2025

US defender Chris Richards optimistic about quick Palace return after foot injury

US bars five Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online

The State Department is barring five Europeans it accuses of leading efforts to pressure U.S. tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints

December 23, 2025

US bars five Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online

‘There isn’t much we miss:’ The Americans moving to the English Cotswolds

December 24, 2025

Crime|Europe|World

December 23, 2025

Europe|Political|Technology|US|World

December 23, 2025

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Email from ‘A’ at British royal family’s residence asked Ghislaine Maxwell for ‘inappropriate friends’

December 23, 2025

Crime|Entertainment|Europe

UK authorities bring new charges of rape and sexual assault against Russell Brand

British authorities have brought new charges of rape and sexual assault against comedian Russell Brand

December 23, 2025

Crime|Europe|Political|World

‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine kills 4-year-old child, as Zelensky is briefed on peace talks

December 23, 2025

France's parliament approves emergency bill to prevent US-style government shutdown

France's parliament has approved an emergency bill to prevent a government shutdown next week

December 23, 2025

France's parliament approves emergency bill to prevent US-style government shutdown

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 people and cuts power

Officials say Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a large-scale attack that began during the night and stretched into daylight hours Tuesday

December 23, 2025

Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 3 people and cuts power

Crime|Europe|Political|World

The UK wants to scrap jury trials for many crimes. Opponents fear the loss of an ancient right

December 23, 2025

Crime|Education|Europe|US|World

Neighbors in Lisbon recall Brown University attack suspect as quiet, reclusive student

December 23, 2025

Europe|Travel|World

Denmark ‘deeply upset’ by Trump’s appointment of Greenland envoy who wants island to be part of US

December 22, 2025

Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is 'quite solid'

U.S. proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia meet many of Kyiv's demands, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

December 22, 2025

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is 'quite solid'

Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|World

December 22, 2025

Crime|Europe|World

Russian general killed by Moscow car bomb, in latest attack on top military officers

December 22, 2025

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Ukraine is leveraging its powerful – and cheap – new drone killers for air defense

Ukraine is rapidly deploying low-cost interceptor drones to counter Russia’s evolving aerial attacks on cities and power infrastructure

December 22, 2025

Ukraine is leveraging its powerful – and cheap – new drone killers for air defense

Trump announces he's appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as US special envoy to Greenland

President Donald Trump has announced he is appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as the U.S. special envoy to Greenland, the vast, semi-autonomous territory of Denmark that Trump has said the U.S. needs to take over

December 22, 2025

Trump announces he's appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as US special envoy to Greenland

Europe|Sports|World

Aston Villa beats Man United 2-1 to seal 10th straight win

Morgan Rogers has scored two brilliant solo goals to down Manchester United 2-1 and keep Aston Villa in the hunt for the Premier League title

December 21, 2025

Aston Villa beats Man United 2-1 to seal 10th straight win

Economy|Europe|Political|World

US says talks with Ukraine, Europe on ending war with Russia 'constructive'

A White House envoy says he held “productive and constructive” talks in Florida with Ukrainian and European representatives to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine

December 21, 2025

US says talks with Ukraine, Europe on ending war with Russia 'constructive'

Thousands cheer as the sun rises on winter solstice at Stonehenge

Thousands of people have gathered at Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice

December 21, 2025

Thousands cheer as the sun rises on winter solstice at Stonehenge

Europe|Sports|World

Humphries Armbruster gets 1st World Cup bobsled win since becoming a mom, ends 20-race German streak

Kaillie Humphries Armbruster has achieved a significant milestone by winning a World Cup two-woman bobsled race in Sigulda, Latvia

December 21, 2025

Humphries Armbruster gets 1st World Cup bobsled win since becoming a mom, ends 20-race German streak

Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Prince William and son George continue Diana’s legacy with Christmas trip to homeless shelter

December 21, 2025

Prince William brings his son to the same homeless shelter he first visited with Princess Diana

Prince William and his son, Prince George, have helped make Christmas lunch at a homeless shelter

December 21, 2025

Prince William brings his son to the same homeless shelter he first visited with Princess Diana

Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack

Thousands of mourners have gathered at Sydney’s Bondi Beach to mark a week since two gunmen targeted a Jewish festival, killing 15 people

December 21, 2025

Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack

Europe|World

Russian strike on Odesa kills 8 as US hosts a Kremlin envoy for talks on peace plan

A Russian missile strike on port infrastructure in Odesa has killed eight people and wounded 27, according to Ukraine’s emergency service

December 20, 2025

Russian strike on Odesa kills 8 as US hosts a Kremlin envoy for talks on peace plan

Brazil's Lula hopes EU-Mercosur trade deal will be signed in January

Brazil's President Lula da Silva hopes the Mercosur-EU free-trade deal will be signed in January, after it was delayed on Friday

December 20, 2025

Brazil's Lula hopes EU-Mercosur trade deal will be signed in January

Australian state plans tougher laws against displaying extremist flags after Bondi shooting

The Australian state of New South Wales is proposing a ban on public displays of Islamic State group flags and extremist symbols

December 20, 2025

Australian state plans tougher laws against displaying extremist flags after Bondi shooting

Crime|Education|Europe|US|World

As officials uncover more information about the Brown and MIT professor shooting suspect, key questions remain

December 20, 2025

Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday

Originally a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus, Christmas has evolved into a global cultural event

December 20, 2025

Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday

Children's author David Walliams denies inappropriate behavior after publisher drops him

British children's author and comedian David Walliams has denied allegations of inappropriate behavior after HarperCollins decided not to publish his future books

December 20, 2025

Children's author David Walliams denies inappropriate behavior after publisher drops him

Crime|Europe|World

December 19, 2025

Three-time major winner Stan Wawrinka announces 2026 as his final year on tour

Three-time major winner Stan Wawrinka says 2026 will be his last year on tour

December 19, 2025

Three-time major winner Stan Wawrinka announces 2026 as his final year on tour

Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

At Putin’s annual news conference, a Russian journalist pops the question — to his girlfriend

Russian President Vladimir Putin fielded many questions at his annual news conference

December 19, 2025

Europe|World

Pope names new archbishop of Westminster as part of generational shift in English-speaking hierarchy

Pope Leo XIV has made another high-profile appointment that signals a generational shift in the English-speaking Catholic hierarchy

December 19, 2025

Pope names new archbishop of Westminster as part of generational shift in English-speaking hierarchy

Crime|Europe|World

German man found guilty of drugging, raping and filming his wife for years

December 19, 2025

Denmark blames Russia for cyberattacks on water utility that left houses without water

Danish authorities say Russia carried out cyberattacks against Denmark's infrastructure and websites in 2024 and 2025

December 19, 2025

Denmark blames Russia for cyberattacks on water utility that left houses without water

Crime|Education|Europe|US

How investigators zeroed in on the Brown University shooting suspect and linked him to the killing of an MIT professor

December 19, 2025

Economy|Europe|World

EU leaders agree on 90 billion-euro loan to Ukraine after a plan to use Russian assets unravels

European Union leaders have agreed to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years

December 19, 2025

EU leaders agree on 90 billion-euro loan to Ukraine after a plan to use Russian assets unravels

How 1 anonymous tipster cracked the Brown University shooting case

Law enforcement officials say an anonymous tipster known only as “John” helped crack the case of two Brown University students' deaths and the wounding of nine others

December 19, 2025

How 1 anonymous tipster cracked the Brown University shooting case

Crime|Education|Europe|US|World

Brown University shooting suspect found dead, officials say

December 19, 2025

Arts|Europe|Sports|World

Sliders from Ukraine and Russia will start consecutively at World Cup luge race at Lake Placid

Ukrainian and Russian athletes are set to compete side by side in a World Cup men's luge race on Saturday

December 19, 2025

Sliders from Ukraine and Russia will start consecutively at World Cup luge race at Lake Placid

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Mamdani appointee resigns after her decade-old antisemitic social media posts resurface

One of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s appointees has resigned over social media posts she made more than a decade ago that featured antisemitic tropes

December 18, 2025

Mamdani appointee resigns after her decade-old antisemitic social media posts resurface

Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU talks stall on massive loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets

European Union leaders have stalled in talks about providing a massive loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets

December 18, 2025

EU talks stall on massive loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets

Crime|Entertainment|Europe

Romanian court sentences US rapper Wiz Khalifa to 9 months for drug possession

A court in Romania has sentenced American rapper Wiz Khalifa to nine months in jail on drug possession charges

December 18, 2025

Romanian court sentences US rapper Wiz Khalifa to 9 months for drug possession

Americas|Crime|Education|Europe|Lifestyle

"Hug them a little tighter," grandfather of Maine bus victim speaks out

December 18, 2025

Europe|World

Bulgarians protest widespread graft and call for a fair election

Tens of thousands of people have filled the streets of the capital and other major cities in Bulgaria calling for fair elections and an independent judiciary able to effectively fight widespread corruption

December 18, 2025

Bulgarians protest widespread graft and call for a fair election

Crime|Europe|US

Small plane crashes into residential complex in Nashua, New Hampshire

December 18, 2025

Kremlin envoy set to visit Miami for talks on US peace plan for Ukraine

A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine

December 18, 2025

Kremlin envoy set to visit Miami for talks on US peace plan for Ukraine

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Rubio hits 2 more International Criminal Court judges with sanctions over Israel prosecutions

President Donald Trump's administration has imposed sanctions on two more International Criminal Court judges over their role in investigating Israeli officials for possible war crimes

December 18, 2025

Rubio hits 2 more International Criminal Court judges with sanctions over Israel prosecutions

A photo of Miss Finland sparks racist accusations and furor across Asia

Finland's government is facing a backlash after its representative for the 2025 Miss Universe pageant, Sarah Dzafce, was seen pulling the corners of her eyes in a viral photo

December 18, 2025

A photo of Miss Finland sparks racist accusations and furor across Asia

Europe|Sports|World

Swiss ski star Odermatt's 50th World Cup win ties him with Tomba for 4th on men's all-time list

Marco Odermatt found moments of clarity on a foggy day in the Italian Dolomites to race to victory in a World Cup downhill at Val Gardena

December 18, 2025

Swiss ski star Odermatt's 50th World Cup win ties him with Tomba for 4th on men's all-time list

Israel launches intense airstrikes in Lebanon as deadline looms to disarm Hezbollah

Israel has carried out airstrikes on southern and northeastern Lebanon

December 18, 2025

Israel launches intense airstrikes in Lebanon as deadline looms to disarm Hezbollah

European Central Bank leaves rates unchanged with economy showing signs of modest growth

The European Central Bank is leaving interest rates unchanged for the fourth meeting in a row as the economy in the 20 countries that use the euro increasingly looks strong enough to get by without the stimulus of lower borrowing costs for businesses and consumers

December 18, 2025

European Central Bank leaves rates unchanged with economy showing signs of modest growth

An uninhabited Scottish isle is home to the golden granite used in Olympic curling stones

Ailsa Craig is an uninhabited isle off the coast of southwest Scotland and the source of the super-dense granite used to make curling stones for the Winter Olympics

December 18, 2025

An uninhabited Scottish isle is home to the golden granite used in Olympic curling stones

Economy|Europe|World

Europe is facing a huge decision on an unprecedented plan to use Russia’s frozen assets to help Ukraine

December 17, 2025

Crime|Education|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports

Neighborhood cameras capture potential shooter's route around Brown University

Security footage released by the FBI shows a route taken by a person police are seeking in connection with the Brown University shooting

December 18, 2025

Neighborhood cameras capture potential shooter's route around Brown University

Virginia Roberts Giuffre's memoir sells 1M copies worldwide

Virginia Roberts Giuffre's posthumous memoir “Nobody's Girl” has sold 1 million copies worldwide just two months after its release

December 16, 2025

Virginia Roberts Giuffre's memoir sells 1M copies worldwide

Europe|Sports|World

Mbappé scores twice in Real Madrid's narrow Copa del Rey win over 3rd-tier Talavera

Kylian Mbappé has scored twice and Real Madrid defeated third-division club Talavera 3-2 in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey

December 17, 2025

Mbappé scores twice in Real Madrid's narrow Copa del Rey win over 3rd-tier Talavera

Crime|Education|Europe|Science|Technology

Shooting of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro has police searching for a suspect

Police have intensified their search for a suspect in the killing of Massachusetts Institute of Technology physics professor Nuno F

December 17, 2025

Shooting of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro has police searching for a suspect

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration policies limiting lawmakers' access to ICE facilities

A federal judge in the nation’s capital has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing policies limiting Congress members’ access to immigration detention facilities

December 17, 2025

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration policies limiting lawmakers' access to ICE facilities

Americas|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Unclaimed packages booth brings surprise shopping to Philly's Christmas Village

December 17, 2025

Europe|Political|World

December 17, 2025

Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Spanish police evict hundreds of migrants from squat deemed unsafe

Spanish police have evicted orders to clear an abandoned school building where around 400 migrants were living in a squat north of Barcelona

December 17, 2025

Spanish police evict hundreds of migrants from squat deemed unsafe

UK gives Abramovich last chance to give Chelsea sale proceeds to victims of Russia's war in Ukraine

The British government says it has given Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich a final chance to hand over 2.5 billion pounds or $3.25 billion to the victims of Russia's war in Ukraine

December 17, 2025

UK gives Abramovich last chance to give Chelsea sale proceeds to victims of Russia's war in Ukraine

Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

EU leaders prepare to take unprecedented steps to help Ukraine at a high-stakes summit

European Union leaders are about to attempt something unprecedented

December 17, 2025

EU leaders prepare to take unprecedented steps to help Ukraine at a high-stakes summit

Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Louvre workers vote to extend a strike as the museum partially reopens

Employees at the Louvre Museum have voted to extend a strike that has disrupted operations at the world’s most visited museum

December 17, 2025

Louvre workers vote to extend a strike as the museum partially reopens

Crime|Europe|World

Ukraine says it struck Russian submarine at a port with underwater drones

Ukraine's domestic security service, the SBU, said it struck a Russian submarine in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, Russia, disabling it, in a first attack of its kind. Russia acknowledged the attack but said no ships or submarines were damaged.

December 15, 2025

Ukraine says it struck Russian submarine at a port with underwater drones

Arts|Europe|Finance|Travel|World

Church altar featuring homeless man goes on display a stone's throw from his grave at the Vatican

In 2018, German artist Michael Triegel asked a homeless man in Rome to pose for a drawing, thinking that he would make an ideal model for St. Peter if he ever needed to paint the first pope

December 17, 2025

Church altar featuring homeless man goes on display a stone's throw from his grave at the Vatican

Americas|Crime|Education|Europe

What to know about the search for the Brown University shooting suspect

With the Brown University shooter still on the loose, authorities released a video timeline of a suspect and police fanned out to Providence schools to reassure parents, kids and teachers as investigators push for new evidence that might help them crack the case

December 15, 2025

What to know about the search for the Brown University shooting suspect

Europe|Sports|World

Christensen and Rashford give Barcelona win over 3rd-tier club Guadalajara in Copa del Rey

Barcelona needed late goals by Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford to defeat third-division club Guadalajara 2-0 in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey in a game delayed because of problems with the stadium’s temporary grandstand

December 16, 2025

Christensen and Rashford give Barcelona win over 3rd-tier club Guadalajara in Copa del Rey

Europe|Sports|World

Trio of Russian athletes barred from luge World Cup in Lake Placid amid neutrality concerns

The International Luge Federation has withdrawn the eligibility of three Russian athletes who intended to compete in Lake Placid, New York, this weekend

December 16, 2025

Trio of Russian athletes barred from luge World Cup in Lake Placid amid neutrality concerns

Crime|Europe|Sports|World

Driver who rammed through crowd at Liverpool soccer parade sentenced to over 21 years

A driver who injured more than 130 people when he plowed his car into a crowd of soccer fans celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League championship has been sentenced to over 21 years in prison

December 16, 2025

Driver who rammed through crowd at Liverpool soccer parade sentenced to over 21 years

Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump will go to Delaware for the dignified transfer of the 2 National Guard members killed in Syria

President Donald Trump will go to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Wednesday for a dignified transfer for the two Iowa National Guard members killed in an attack in the Syrian desert

December 16, 2025

Trump will go to Delaware for the dignified transfer of the 2 National Guard members killed in Syria

Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World

A photographer finds thousands of dinosaur footprints near Italian Winter Olympic venue

A wildlife photographer has discovered one of the oldest and largest collections of dinosaur footprints in an Italian national park

December 16, 2025

A photographer finds thousands of dinosaur footprints near Italian Winter Olympic venue

Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Europe backtracks on ban of new combustion engine cars, in setback to tackling climate change

December 16, 2025

Europe|Political|US|World

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says peace proposals for U.S. officials to present to Russia could be finalized within days

December 16, 2025

Zelenskyy says proposals to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days

Brigitte Macron defends 'clumsy' sexist slur against feminist protesters

France's first lady has defended her use of a sexist slur against feminist protesters

December 16, 2025

Brigitte Macron defends 'clumsy' sexist slur against feminist protesters

Ukraine and 34 other countries approve compensation body for damages from Russia's invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and 34 other countries have formally approved plans to create a compensation body for damages caused by Russia's invasion

December 16, 2025

Ukraine and 34 other countries approve compensation body for damages from Russia's invasion

Economy|Europe|Political|World

After a year of Trump, EU leaders begrudgingly learn to live with the reality of an unreliable ally

European Union leaders are gathering this week at the end of political year dominated by U.S. President Donald Trump

December 16, 2025

After a year of Trump, EU leaders begrudgingly learn to live with the reality of an unreliable ally

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

'General Hospital' star Anthony Geary of Luke and Laura fame dies at 78

Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on the longrunning soap opera "General Hospital," has died

December 15, 2025

'General Hospital' star Anthony Geary of Luke and Laura fame dies at 78

Europe|Sports|World

Man United and Bournemouth draw 4-4 in Premier League thriller

Manchester United has drawn with visiting Bournemouth 4-4 in one of the best Premier League games of the season

December 15, 2025

Man United and Bournemouth draw 4-4 in Premier League thriller

Europe|Sports|World

Roma beats Como to tighten Serie A title race

Roma has moved to within three points of Serie A leader Inter Milan after beating visiting Como 1-0

December 15, 2025

Roma beats Como to tighten Serie A title race

Crime|Europe|Political|World

In a first, Ukraine says it struck Russian submarine in Black Sea port with underwater drones

December 15, 2025

Europe|Technology|World

Britain’s MI6 spy chief says Putin is dragging out peace talks and wants to subjugate Ukraine

The head of Britain’s MI6 spy agency says Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling efforts to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, and is testing the West with tactics that fall “just below the threshold of war.”

December 15, 2025

Britain’s MI6 spy chief says Putin is dragging out peace talks and wants to subjugate Ukraine

Americas|Europe|Political|World

US officials say Washington has agreed to give Ukraine security guarantees in peace talks

U.S. officials say Washington has agreed to provide unspecified security guarantees to Ukraine as part of a peace deal to end Russia’s nearly four-year war, and more talks are likely this weekend

An Austrian appeals court has rejected a request to extradite Ukrainian businessman Dmytro Firtash to the United States

December 15, 2025

Austrian court rules against extradition of Ukrainian businessman to US over alleged bribery

Serbia organized crime prosecutors charge minister, others in connection with Kushner-linked project

Serbia’s prosecutor for organized crime has charged a government minister and three others with abuse of position and falsifying of documents related to a luxury real estate project linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner

December 15, 2025

Serbia organized crime prosecutors charge minister, others in connection with Kushner-linked project

Arts|Business|Crime|Europe|World

Louvre workers vote to strike in another blow to the Paris museum

Workers at the Louvre Museum have voted to strike over working conditions and other complaints

December 15, 2025

Louvre workers vote to strike in another blow to the Paris museum

35 countries will compete in next year's Eurovision Song Contest after 5 countries announce boycott

Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest have announced a final list of 35 countries that will take part in the glitzy pop-music gala next year

December 15, 2025

35 countries will compete in next year's Eurovision Song Contest after 5 countries announce boycott

Crime|Europe|Technology|World

UK’s new spy chief warns the ‘front line is everywhere’ amid growing threat from Russia

December 15, 2025

Liverpool manager Arne Slot insists there are no outstanding issues between him and Mohamed Salah after recalling the club great to the team for the 2-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League

December 13, 2025

Slot says 'no issue' with Salah after Egypt star recalled for Liverpool win

Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

More than a million without power in Ukraine regions after intense Russian strikes

December 13, 2025

Entertainment|Europe|Food|Travel

There’s a festive fee at Juliet’s balcony as the Verona attraction is overrun by crowds

December 13, 2025

Europe|Sports|World

Štulić scores first Serie A goal to give Lecce a vital win over Pisa

Serbian striker Nikola Štulić has scored his first Serie A goal, giving Lecce a vital 1-0 home win against Pisa

December 12, 2025

Štulić scores first Serie A goal to give Lecce a vital win over Pisa

Europe|Health|World

King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening

King Charles III says that early diagnosis and treatment will allow doctors to reduce his cancer treatment in the new year

December 12, 2025

King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening

Europe|Health|World

King Charles shares cancer recovery milestone in TV message

December 12, 2025

Economy|Europe|World

EU indefinitely freezes Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can't veto their use for Ukraine

The European Union has indefinitely frozen Russia’s assets in Europe to ensure that Hungary and Slovakia, both with Moscow-friendly governments, can’t prevent the billions of euros from being used to support Ukraine

December 12, 2025

Suspects in separate Charlotte, North Carolina, train stabbings face federal counts

A man accused of killing a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina train has appeared in federal court

December 11, 2025

Suspects in separate Charlotte, North Carolina, train stabbings face federal counts

Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

US proposes ‘free economic zone’ in parts of Donbas after Ukrainian pullback, Zelensky says

December 11, 2025

Eurovision champion Nemo returns the winner's trophy to protest Israel's inclusion

Swiss singer Nemo, who won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, has decided to return the winners' trophy

December 11, 2025

Eurovision champion Nemo returns the winner's trophy to protest Israel's inclusion

Rare Dom Pérignon champagne from Charles and Diana's wedding fails to sell during Denmark auction

A rare magnum of Dom Pérignon Vintage 1961 champagne that was specially produced for the 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana has failed to sell during an auction

December 11, 2025

Rare Dom Pérignon champagne from Charles and Diana's wedding fails to sell during Denmark auction

Arts|Europe|World

UNESCO gives a shout-out to Switzerland's yodeling by adding it to list of cultural heritage

The U.N.'s cultural agency has listed Switzerland’s long-celebrated yodeling among 67 traditions honored its list of intangible cultural heritage

December 11, 2025

UNESCO gives a shout-out to Switzerland's yodeling by adding it to list of cultural heritage

Americas|Europe|Political|Travel|World

December 11, 2025

Arts|Europe|Food|World

Italian cooking and its rituals get UN designation as world heritage

Italian food is known and loved around the world for its fresh ingredients and palate-pleasing tastes, but the U.N.’s cultural agency is giving foodies another reason to celebrate their pizza, pasta and tiramisu by listing Italian cooking as part of the world’s “intangible” cultural heritage

December 10, 2025

Italian cooking and its rituals get UN designation as world heritage

Arts|Europe|Science|World

Researchers uncover clues to mysterious origin of famous Hjortspring boat

December 11, 2025

One of the world's most-visited museums plans an extension in an industrial Dutch city

Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum plans to open a new branch in Eindhoven

December 11, 2025

One of the world's most-visited museums plans an extension in an industrial Dutch city

Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU pushes Ukraine membership bid forward despite Hungary's objections

The European Union has handed Ukraine a list of reforms needed to join the bloc

December 11, 2025

EU pushes Ukraine membership bid forward despite Hungary's objections

Arts|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Videos of sexually suggestive, AI-generated children are racking up millions of likes on TikTok, study finds

December 11, 2025

Arts|Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Verona's ancient Roman Arena gets a modern facelift for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games

Verona's ancient Roman Arena is getting a modern facelift for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games

December 11, 2025

Verona's ancient Roman Arena gets a modern facelift for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games

‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee

December 11, 2025

Europe|Political|World

After months in hiding, Venezuelan opposition leader Machado reappears as a Nobel laureate

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has appeared in public for the first time in 11 months

December 10, 2025

After months in hiding, Venezuelan opposition leader Machado reappears as a Nobel laureate

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners

U.S. President Donald Trump says he and European leaders have discussed proposals to end the war in Ukraine, adding that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “has to be realistic” about his country’s position on a peace plan

December 10, 2025

Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners

Americas|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine presents response to US peace plan as Trump says European leaders want a meeting

December 10, 2025

Europe|Sports|World

Barcelona and Lyon top Women's Champions League standings, Chelsea routs Roma

Ewa Pajor put Barcelona on course for a 3-1 win against Benfica in the Champions League and moved within sight of Sam Kerr’s scoring record

December 10, 2025

Barcelona and Lyon top Women's Champions League standings, Chelsea routs Roma

Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Lindsey Vonn added 12 pounds of muscle to her frame and is ready for her Olympic season at age 41

Twelve more pounds of muscle

December 10, 2025

Lindsey Vonn added 12 pounds of muscle to her frame and is ready for her Olympic season at age 41

Could Ukraine really hold elections in the next 90 days?

December 10, 2025

Europe|Political|World

European nations agree to consider weakening protections for migrants dating to WWII

European nations have agreed to consider changes that rights advocates say would weaken migrant protections that have underpinned European law since World War II

December 10, 2025

European nations agree to consider weakening protections for migrants dating to WWII

Europe|Political|World

Denmark sees US as potential security concern

December 10, 2025

Crime|Europe|Political|World

The hardest bed he ever felt: Former French president recounts his 20 days behind bars

December 10, 2025

Europe|Science|World

Archaeologists find earliest known fire made by humans

December 10, 2025

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|World

Iceland becomes 5th country to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation

Iceland's national broadcaster has announced it will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest due to discord over Israel's participation

December 10, 2025

Iceland becomes 5th country to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation

Europe|Health|Science|World

At least 197 children were fathered by sperm donor with cancer-causing gene. Some have already died

December 10, 2025

Crime|Entertainment|Europe

Brigitte Macron’s use of sexist slur sparks outrage in France

December 10, 2025

December 10, 2025

Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope criticizes US bid to 'break apart' US-Europe alliance, insists on Europe role in Ukraine peace

Pope Leo XIV is insisting that Europe must have a role in any Ukraine peace deal

December 09, 2025

Pope criticizes US bid to 'break apart' US-Europe alliance, insists on Europe role in Ukraine peace

Education|Europe|Political|US|World

Rod Paige, first Black to serve as US secretary of education, dies at 92

Rod Paige, the first African American to serve as U.S. secretary of education, has died at 92

December 10, 2025

Rod Paige, first Black to serve as US secretary of education, dies at 92

Appearance by Venezuelan Nobel Peace laureate María Corina Machado canceled on eve of prize ceremony

A planned news conference by Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado has been canceled after a several-hour delay, a day before Wednesday's award ceremony in Oslo

December 09, 2025

Appearance by Venezuelan Nobel Peace laureate María Corina Machado canceled on eve of prize ceremony

Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

Vermont rescue team sees increase of calls as social media lures skiers into danger

Stowe Mountain Rescue in Vermont has noticed a troubling trend among skiers

December 09, 2025

Vermont rescue team sees increase of calls as social media lures skiers into danger

Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Ukraine is ready to hold elections in next 90 days if allies can guarantee security, Zelensky says

December 09, 2025

Europe|Political|US|World

As Trump states Ukraine is losing the war with Russia, officials say the battlefield situation hasn’t changed significantly

December 09, 2025

Europe|Sports|World

Liverpool without Salah beats Inter in Champions League. Barcelona and Bayern win

Liverpool picked up a much-needed win over Inter Milan in the Champions League without Mohamed Salah while Barcelona and Bayern Munich celebrated comeback wins and Chelsea lost

December 09, 2025

Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

No words this time, just a photo from Mohamed Salah as his Liverpool future hangs in doubt

With uncertainty hanging over his Liverpool career, Mohamed Salah sent out another message

December 09, 2025

No words this time, just a photo from Mohamed Salah as his Liverpool future hangs in doubt

Business|Europe|Sports|World

How one extraordinary interview caused Liverpool great Mohamed Salah to fall out with the club

December 09, 2025

Europe|Sports|World

AC Milan back on top of Serie A thanks to Christian Pulisic double

AC Milan has returned to the top of Serie A

December 08, 2025

AC Milan back on top of Serie A thanks to Christian Pulisic double

Europe|World

Lithuania declares national emergency over security risks posed by balloons from Belarus

Lithuania's government has declared a national emergency over security risks from meteorological balloons sent from Russia-allied Belarus in recent weeks

December 09, 2025