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Austria

What we know about the gunman who killed 10 in Austria school shooting

Ten people, including high school students, were killed in the country's worst mass shooting in its post-World War II history. The perpetrator also died in an apparent suicide, police said.

USA

Rubio criticises UK over Gaza-related sanctions on Israeli ministers

The UK and four allies announced they would sanction Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir over their remarks about Gaza.

USA

Musk says he regrets some of his social media posts about Trump

The pair engaged in a spectacular spat social media last week after a feud over US President Donald Trump's flagship budget policy escalated.

USA

At least 27 arrested as LA protests against immigration raids escalate

Thousands have taken to the streets in California to protest against US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and the deployment of National Guard troops.

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USA

Elon Musk calls Trump's flagship budget bill 'disgusting abomination'

The tech billionaire blasted Trump’s signature bill to cut taxes and boost defence spending — a sharp break from his previously steadfast loyalty to the president.

United Kingdom

UK pressures France to crack down on small boat crossings

Opposition politicians in Britain say that smugglers are exploiting a French law that bars police from acting once migrants are in the water.

Germany

Germany's former Foreign Minister Baerbock appointed to top UN job

The former German foreign minister will be the president of the United Nation's General Assembly for a period of one year — despite backlash in Berlin.

Australia

Australian whistleblower David McBride loses appeal to reduce sentence

Ex-military officer was jailed for leaking classified documents about allegations of Australian war crimes in Afghanistan to the media.

Gaza

US-backed aid group starts Gaza deliveries amid UN concerns

The organisation said it begun its first distribution of aid after a nearly three-month Israeli blockade on the enclave.

Germany

German police call for further measures after spate of knife attacks

Two of Germany's largest police trade unions call for enhanced video surveillance and more staff after a woman at Hamburg Central Station injured 18 people in another knife attack on Friday.

Greece

Don't panic but be aware, experts urge after Greece earthquakes

Two earthquakes struck near Crete and islands across the Aegean sea over the last two weeks. Experts are warning tourists to familiarise themselves with emergency guidance.

Culture news

Eurovision winner JJ wants Israel to be excluded from song contest

The Austrian winner of the 2025 song competition says he would hope to see Israel excluded from next year's contest in Vienna.

World News

Poland acts after Russian 'shadow fleet' ship seen near undersea cable

A Russian "shadow fleet" ship performed suspicious manoeuvres near the cable connecting Poland and Sweden, Poland's PM Donald Tusk said.

Germany

Russia is playing for time in Ukraine peace negotiations, Germany says

Europe needs to increase pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine through more targeted sanctions, said German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.

Europe News

Hungary approves bill to withdraw from International Criminal Court

Hungary's parliament approved a bill to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, following Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's criticisms of the court's impartiality.

Israel

UK, France and Canada condemn Israel over 'egregious' Gaza campaign

Several of Israel's key allies promised to take concrete action should Israel not halt its offensive and allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.

USA

Menendez brothers now eligible for parole after judge reduces sentence

Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, had their sentences reduced to 50 years to life and are now eligible for parole.

Germany

Germany: Bundestag elects CDU's Merz as new chancellor in repeat vote

The CDU party leader was confirmed as Germany's chancellor on Tuesday in a second vote after a tumultuous first round saw him fall six votes short.

Germany

Germany's AfD files lawsuit over 'right-wing extremist' designation

The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution last week designated the AfD as a right-wing extremist organisation, meaning authorities can step up their surveillance of the party.

Germany

Germany's new government vows tougher border controls

The incoming German government of Friedrich Merz said it will tighten and expand border controls in an effort to combat irregular immigration.

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