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Catherine, Princess of Wales, said she is making "good progress" in her recovery from cancer, and she made her first public appearance in months Saturday at the Trooping the Colour event.
US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a new security agreement Thursday as world leaders gathered for the G7 summit in Italy.
Results will soon start rolling in after the European elections, one of the world's largest democratic exercises. Follow for live updates.
President Joe Biden apologized to Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday for aid delays from the US, telling the Ukrainian leader "we're not going to walk away from you."
World leaders visited the beaches of Normandy on Thursday to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
It was just after dawn on June 6, 1944.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, emboldened by the survival of his wartime economy and Russia's advances in Ukraine.
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is expected to survive after being shot five times in what officials described as a politically motivated assassination attempt.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $2 billion in military financing for Ukraine as Russia is pushing into northeastern part of the country.
Antony Blinken met with Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv earlier Tuesday, where the Ukrainian president told the US secretary of state that Ukraine urgently needs more air defenses.
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Four suspects in the Crocus City Hall attack that left at least 139 people dead in Moscow have been charged with committing a terrorist act. They are facing possible life imprisonment.
Four suspects in the Crocus City Hall attack that left at least 137 people dead in Moscow have been identified and detained.
More than 130 people were killed after armed attackers stormed a popular concert venue complex near Moscow and opened fire.
"This fire has burned 4,000 years and never stopped," says Aliyeva Rahila. "Even the rain coming here, snow, wind -- it never stops burning."
Ah, holiday travel. Between huge crowds and weather delays, flying during this time of year is hectic. Now close your eyes and imagine the entire scenario with one additional annoyance: Loud talkers yammering into their cell phones at 35,000 feet.
Debuting its first flights in January 2020, Taiwanese start-up STARLUX Airlines could be the first new player in 30 years to upend the island's duopoly aviation market.
In Copenhagen, traffic is usually caused by the two-wheel variety of transportation: the bicycle.
There are a number of destinations around the world famed for the longevity of their residents.
From traditional souks, mosques and UNESCO World Heritage sites, to futuristic skyscrapers, Baku, capital of Azerbaijan, offers an eclectic mix of old and new.
The defeat of the Christian Democrats is a poor sign for Friedrich Merz
Higher oil prices are poor compensation for showing Russia’s weakness
Lithuania’s citizen-soldiers are part of growing volunteer forces in the Baltics
Baden-Württemberg’s election is overshadowed by worries over deindustrialisation
The prime minister is trying to become an icon of resistance to Donald Trump
Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen calls an election to take on the hard right again
Launching its own satellite network is not realistic
In praise of the dreaded European working group
Emmanuel Macron will build more warheads and include allies
We are tracking the polls for Hungary’s election in April
It has changed Yakutia, but not its core
Italy’s referendum will do nothing to speed up its sluggish judiciary
Machines that kill are the next frontier
How to trade cachet for dollars and yuan
Quentin Deranque’s death forces the left to confront its extremists
The world’s most car-intensive economy draws plenty of investment, for now
Donald Trump is exhausting goodwill in Europe’s most pro-American country
Chinese industry is beating Germany at its own game. Cue panic
President Aleksandar Vucic is trying to outlast fury over corruption
Donald Trump’s America makes Gaullism respectable again
The border guards who faced Russia’s tanks were changed for ever, like their country
Oliver Carroll, our foreign correspondent, analyses the prospects—and pitfalls—of ending the war in Ukraine
Marco Rubio praises NATO allies in Munich, but most remain wary
Defence spending may kickstart economic recovery, but it will take a while
A new model of European integration, without the tears
Germans and Spaniards say France’s Dassault has made collaboration impossible
The sex offender corresponded with diplomats, politicians and royals
He urges the EU to move fast or be swept aside
Hacks against Polish energy plants suggest the FSB is involved
Shashank Joshi, our defence editor, examines the targeting of Vladimir Alexeyev
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei could prove to be even more radical than his father and predecessor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed by the U.S. and Israel at the start of the war.
The fireball from space was spotted by a network of sky-watching cameras in Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Germany.
Many in Iran feel helpless in the face of their entrenched system, and some are becoming increasingly embittered by the fierce American and Israeli bombardment.
Prosecutors accuse the former Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu of leading a criminal scheme. His supporters say Turkey’s president is trying to eliminate a political foe.
As the war in Iran spreads, Kyiv is eagerly offering its hard-won expertise and advanced technology to counter Iranian drones.
Finance ministers for the seven industrialized countries met on Monday and said they would consider releasing oil from reserves but were not ready to do so now.
Officials described the blast, which caused no injuries, as an antisemitic act, but the exact circumstances were still under investigation.
A motive for the explosion was unclear as of Monday morning, but the police were investigating what they called a “targeted attack.”
The fire started in a commercial building on Sunday afternoon, and firefighters worked through the night to contain it. Train service was disrupted on Monday.
Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrats in Britain, said President Trump does not deserve the “diplomatic coup” of hosting the king for a state visit.
Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, traveled east to visit frontline troops trying to stave off Russian attacks, and invited reporters for The New York Times to go with him.
The many similarities between the White House’s justification for war in Iran and Russia’s messaging on Ukraine underscore the risks of a vaguely defined, open-ended war.
With political activism off-limits, residents of St. Petersburg are finding purpose and community in the “politics of small deeds,” repairing and cleaning architectural treasures.
At least 10 people were killed when a Russian missile hit a five-story apartment building in the city of Kharkiv, and Kyiv and several other regions also came under attack.
The 2002 deaths of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, and the manhunt that led to a local school caretaker, shook the U.K.
From London to Rome and beyond, leaders are facing diplomatic headwinds and criticism at home as they take part in a conflict they did not seek.
President Vladimir V. Putin threatened to cut off remaining gas supplies to Europe as the Iran war drives a surge in energy costs.
Russia’s flag was paraded at the opening ceremony of the Paralympics for the first time since 2014 prompting a boycott by several nations led by Ukraine.
For decades, enthusiasts rode the cresting Eisbach creek in the southern German city, some 200 miles from the nearest coast. But the wave has vanished, prompting arguments about how to restore it.
The information has included satellite imagery showing the locations of military personnel. But some officials played down the significance of the partnership.
Training will cover everything from traditional skills through to drone control and cyberwarfare techniques and countermeasures.
The explosion took place around 04:00 in front of the synagogue and caused no injuries, police say.
Norwegian police say their investigation so far shows Sunday's blast was caused by an improvised device.
The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.
Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.
A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor in a German second division match as the referee went to the pitchside screen to check a penalty award.
More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show.
The UK's Wife Carrying Race in Surrey is "certainly chaotic", says its director.
“British Bases Out” is the slogan of Cypriot protesters after a drone strike targeted the RAF Akrotiri airbase.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says other people - including children - are injured as rescuers continue to search through rubble.
Ukraine has embarked on a programme to deploy armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces.
Athletes from Russia and Belarus parade behind their nations' flags at the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics as the 50th anniversary edition of the Games officially gets under way.
Kyiv has reacted furiously after officials in Budapest accused staff transporting cash to Ukraine of money laundering.
The attacks, which involved self-igniting packages, targeted couriers in Poland, Germany and at a DHL depot in the UK in 2024.
President Ilham Aliyev says drone strikes are an "act of terror" as he places the armed forces on high alert.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian crude as a "stop gap measure".
The government says the nation's defence environment has "significantly changed" since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences.
Video released by the Italian fire brigade shows the wolf being rescued from under a bridge.
European nations say they want to work better together but have differing priorities
Training will cover everything from traditional skills through to drone control and cyberwarfare techniques and countermeasures.
The explosion took place around 04:00 in front of the synagogue and caused no injuries, police say.
Norwegian police say their investigation so far shows Sunday's blast was caused by an improvised device.
The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.
Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.
A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor in a German second division match as the referee went to the pitchside screen to check a penalty award.
More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show.
The UK's Wife Carrying Race in Surrey is "certainly chaotic", says its director.
“British Bases Out” is the slogan of Cypriot protesters after a drone strike targeted the RAF Akrotiri airbase.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says other people - including children - are injured as rescuers continue to search through rubble.
Ukraine has embarked on a programme to deploy armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces.
Athletes from Russia and Belarus parade behind their nations' flags at the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics as the 50th anniversary edition of the Games officially gets under way.
Kyiv has reacted furiously after officials in Budapest accused staff transporting cash to Ukraine of money laundering.
The attacks, which involved self-igniting packages, targeted couriers in Poland, Germany and at a DHL depot in the UK in 2024.
President Ilham Aliyev says drone strikes are an "act of terror" as he places the armed forces on high alert.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian crude as a "stop gap measure".
The government says the nation's defence environment has "significantly changed" since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences.
Video released by the Italian fire brigade shows the wolf being rescued from under a bridge.
European nations say they want to work better together but have differing priorities
French president says attack on island is ‘an attack on Europe’ as EU states send military supportMiddle East crisis – live updatesEmmanuel Macron has vowed that Europe will do whatever it takes to stand by Cyprus, the continent’s first […]
Social media company tells MPs of continual fight against state-backed efforts, with Russia being most prolificElon Musk’s X said it had suspended 800m accounts over a 12-month period as it fights the “massive” scale of attempts to manipulate […]
Interceptor drones and operators deployed to Middle East after ‘requests for help from 11 countries neighbouring Iran’Middle East crisis – live updatesUkraine’s president has said he dispatched interceptor drones and operators to protect US […]
European Commission head says rules-based system can no longer be relied upon to protect the continent’s interestsEurope can “no longer be a custodian for the old-world order” and needs “a more realistic and interest-driven foreign […]
Russian oligarch says money is his to allocate despite international sanctions imposed on his assetsThe Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has stepped up his row with the British government over the £2.5bn proceeds of his sale of Chelsea FC, […]
Private equity group EQT to take 42% stake as supplier faces scrutiny over environmental record and CEO’s payBusiness live – latest updatesA leading European investor will pump fresh funding into Yorkshire Water including helping to cover a […]
Cem Özdemir gains 30.2% of vote in Baden-Württemberg, ahead of CDU, with far-right AfD in thirdFriedrich Merz’s Christian Democrats (CDU) have stumbled into a busy election year with a defeat to the Greens in a key state poll, as his embattled […]
Ukraine criticises organisers’ decision to allow Russia to take part in prestigious art exhibition as ‘incomprehensible’ Ukraine has urged organisers of the Venice Biennale to reconsider Russia’s participation in the prestigious art […]
Jessika Roswall cites Poland and Finland, which have made border areas near Russia or its allies ‘more hostile’ to crossCountries should look to rewild their land borders as a deterrence to invasion and build up other geographical defences to […]
Claes Bang plays the Danish designer of Paris’s Grande Arche in a meticulous drama about artistic purity colliding with bureaucratic ego and national vanityAt first glance, Stéphane Demoustier’s new drama about the construction of Paris’s […]
As the US waives its ban on India buying Putin’s oil for 30 days, Europe must bolster its own measures, such as stopping the flow of luxury carsDonald Trump handed Vladimir Putin a financial lifeline last week when he waived a ban on India buying […]
The Spanish PM’s defiant foreign policy line may seem outspoken. The truth is that he is a sound strategist at home and abroadSpain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, called his 2019 political memoir A Manual for Resistance: a fitting title for a […]
Crisis in the Middle East, Ramadan in Gaza, a blackout in Havana and Stella McCartney at Paris fashion week – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalistsWarning: this gallery contains images some readers may find […]
The European media giant Axel Springer has scuppered the Daily Mail owner. But why did it not bid sooner? And what will Brexit-backing readers think?After three years, a series of failed bids stretching from the US to Abu Dhabi, internal rebellions […]
With elections next year, Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders are trying to secure institutions against the National Rally threatEuropean governments have quietly begun adapting their policies for the hitherto unthinkable prospect that […]
Ukraine is facing an acute shortage of costly PAC-3 interceptor missiles supplied by US
Big questions remain about the Iran war as it barrels into week two
It comes as multiple countries tighten their security due to the US-Israel war on Iran
The fire that tore through Le Constellation bar on Jan. 1 was one of the worst disasters in modern Swiss history
Activists say an independent journalist in Belarus has been convicted of treason and sentenced to nine years in prison
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of March 15-21 include rapper-actor Queen Latifah, actor-director Eva Longoria and TV personality Rob Kardashian
As the war in the Middle East spreads and intensifies, the one in Ukraine continues, Stefan Wolff writes
The drills, named Cold Response, focus on defending the alliance in the European Arctic
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