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Business

Germany lowers 2025 economic growth forecast to 0.3%

The uncertainty about US trade policy in the wake of Donald Trump's presidency is partly to blame, economy minister Robert Habeck said on Wednesday.

Poland

UK and Poland to sign new security and defence treaty

British prime minister Keir Starmer visited Poland on Friday to discuss border issues and military support for Warsaw.

Europe News

Thousands evacuated in Dresden after discovery of World War II bomb

The city of Dresden was the site of some of the most devastating bombing campaigns of the Second World War.

Lebanon

Greek PM in Lebanon: 'Syria needs to be inclusive'

Kyriakos Mitsotakis became the first European leader to visit Lebanon following the ceasefire with Israel.

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Markets

European Central Bank warns of effects of shift in US trade policies

Christine Lagarde also said that the ECB will continue to cut interest rates, but that worries persisted about economic growth.

Syria

Israel strikes Syrian military sites and seizes border buffer zone

Israel has said its strikes aim to prevent military equipment from falling into the hands of extremists, while it denies its troops are advancing towards Damascus.

Europe News

Poland says it will maintain strict asylum policy during EU presidency

Over the last three years, Poland has faced a surge of attempted border crossings from Belarus, prompting stronger security measures and ongoing discussions over migration policies.

Europe News

Thousands of public sector workers take to streets in Italy

Unions stated that salary raises for public servants included in the budget law are not enough to bridge the gap with high inflation rates in the past three years.

North Korea

Russian defence minister visits North Korea to expand cooperation

In recent months, North Korea has prioritised relations with Russia, aiming to break out of isolation and strengthen its global standing while embracing the idea of a “new Cold War”.

Gaza

One meal a day: UN warns of 'severe hunger' in Gaza

Israel denies placing restrictions on aid entering Gaza and instead blames UN agencies for failing to retrieve it, while its own figures show a significant drop in the number of daily truck deliveries.

World News

Russia gifts North Korea over 70 zoo animals

A statement released by the Kremlin on Wednesday confirmed the transfer of the animals, in a display of the two countries' growing ties.

USA

US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire

The resolution that was put to a vote demanded "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire to be respected by all parties."

World News

Rafael Nadal bids bittersweet farewell to tennis

The 38-year-old Spaniard played on tour for more than two decades and collected 22 Grand Slam titles.

World News

Georgian police break up anti-government protests

Demonstrators accuse Moscow of interfering in October's parliamentary elections, in which the ruling Georgian Dream party won 54% of the vote.

Europe News

Dozens more dead as Russia continues attacks on Odesa and Sumy

At least 19 people have died with many more injured across Ukraine in drone and missile strikes this Monday morning.

Europe News

1,000 days of war: Kyiv square filled with flags for Ukraine's fallen

Kyiv's Maidan or Independence Square has been the heart of Ukraine’s revolutions, and for many, it is the only place where their loved ones can truly be honoured.

Europe News

NATO completes first large-scale military exercise in Latvia

Operation "Resolute Warrior" involved thousands of troops from 13 different countries.

Europe News

Zelenskyy stops in Ireland on way back from NATO summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris at Shannon airport in the west of Ireland on Saturday. About President Biden's slip of the tongue at the NATO summit he said: "We can forget mistakes".

United Kingdom

Starmer: UK will 'reset' relations with the EU

The UK's new prime minister says the UK has been too "inward looking" on the world stage.

Europe News

Heavy rain traps 16 tourists in Slovakia

At least two people have been reported dead so far. Scientists attribute the latest extreme weather events in Europe to climate change.

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