Europe News Turkish FM demands role in new European defence strategy Ankara is warning that it must be included in future European defence plans, citing its strategic location and military strength, despite challenging relations with both Russia and Europe. 27/02/2025
Europe News US and Russian diplomats meet in Istanbul for second round of talks US and Russian diplomats meet in Istanbul to discuss embassy operations, with Ukraine off the agenda. This is a second round following talks in Saudi Arabia that signalled a shift in US policy under Trump. 27/02/2025
Europe News Euronews reports on intensifying war in Ukraine As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, fighting is intensifying near the city of Pokrovsk in the region of Donetsk. Euronews reports on the human impact of the conflict. 25/02/2025
Europe News Europe says it is ready to back EU membership for Ukraine European Council President Antonio Costa says EU accession is key for Ukraine's future, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says it could happen earlier than 2030. 24/02/2025
Europe News Top candidates cast their votes on German federal election day Incumbent Chancellor Scholz and CDU leader Merz cast their votes in Germany's critical election on Sunday, expected to lead to difficult coalition negotiations. 23/02/2025
Europe News Pope Francis shows improvement in pneumonia recovery, the Vatican says Pope Francis is recovering from pneumonia, eating breakfast out of bed after a peaceful night, the Holy See spokesperson said Thursday. 20/02/2025
Europe News Ukraine and Russia release drone footage as US envoy arrives in Kyiv The US' special representative charged with addressing the Ukraine conflict has arrived for talks with Ukrainian officials just after Donald Trump blamed the Zelenskyy government for Russia's invasion. 19/02/2025
USA Trump claims Musk has no conflicts of interest as DOGE guts agencies The X owner and Tesla CEO said he has never asked for personal favours from the president, and both men claimed he would avoid conflicts of interest. 19/02/2025
North Korea Kim Jong-un celebrates construction project with enormous explosion The ceremony, which coincided with the birthday of the leader's father, took place in Pyongyang’s Hwasong district on Sunday. 17/02/2025
USA Recovery efforts continue after deadly midair collision in Washington 67 killed in midair collision between American Airlines jet and Army Black Hawk over Potomac River. 41 bodies recovered; wreckage search ongoing. NTSB investigates helicopter deviation, air traffic control staffing. Both black boxes found; preliminary report due in 30 days. 01/02/2025
Europe News At least five dead as Ukrainian cities hit by heavy Russian shelling At least five people died overnight as Russian drone and missile strikes pounded Ukraine’s towns and cities, local officials said on Saturday. 01/02/2025
West Bank IDF kills six in West Bank strike as Gazans return to destroyed homes In the days after the fragile Gaza ceasefire, violence has surged in the West Bank, with an Israeli military strike on the Jenin refugee camp killing six. Meanwhile, Gaza residents return to destroyed homes in the territory. 21/01/2025
World News Israelis relieved but uneasy after ceasefire takes hold Tel Aviv residents expressed mixed emotions after a ceasefire was declared in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The release of hostages has brought hope, but some remain in captivity. 20/01/2025
USA Undocumented migrants in the US prepare for worst-case scenario Immigrants in cities such as Chicago are bracing for potential mass deportations under Donald Trump's incoming administration. 20/01/2025
Europe News Russia jails three Navalny lawyers for 'extremism' Three lawyers who represented late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny were sentenced to up to 5,5 years in prison. A verdict that reflects escalating Kremlin repression. 17/01/2025
Europe News More than 1,000 attend Jean-Marie Le Pen's memorial service in Paris Held at Notre-Dame du Val-de-Grâce, the service brought together the far-right leader's family and National Rally officials — all protected by tight security. 16/01/2025
Europe News NATO Chief Mark Rutte calls for 'shift to a wartime mindset' NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized that NATO currently isn't ready to meet security challenges and called for increased defence spending. 15/01/2025
Iran Tehran adds 1,000 drones to arsenal amid tensions with US and Israel The drones are said to have stealth and anti-fortification capabilities. 13/01/2025
USA Los Angeles wildfires claim 24 lives and leave thousands homeless Firefighters are battling wildfires in Los Angeles that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people. Officials warn the death toll may rise. 13/01/2025
Venezuela Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González is in Panama Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González is mobilizing regional backing, asserting he won July’s election over President Nicolás Maduro. 09/01/2025