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Ukraine

Ukrainian forces withdrew from several villages in Zaporizhzhia region

Ukrainian units have withdrawn from a few villages in the key southeastern region of Zaporizhzhia, where Russian troops continue their assault. However, Kyiv has said their advance has been halted.

Belgium

UN calls for recommitment to Women, Peace and Security agenda

On the 25th anniversary of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, a photo exhibition by UN Women and EEAS in Brussels celebrates women at the heart of peace processes.

Belgium

Drones spotted over Belgian military base for third night in a row

For a third consecutive night, drones were seen flying over a Belgian military base. This weekend, drone sightings were also reported above two other military bases and near two of the country's airports.

Culture news

Two decades in the making: The Grand Egyptian Museum officially opens

The Grand Egyptian Museum, a $1 billion (€862 million) project, is a monumental museum dedicated to its ancient civilisation.

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Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa: Cleanup efforts under way as death toll rises

Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful ever recorded, tore through the Caribbean, with scientists pointing to climate change as a key factor behind the storm’s intensity.

Economy

US-China trade deal closing in ahead of high-stakes meeting

Beijing decided to implement tighter restrictions on rare earths exports that are needed for advanced technologies. In response, Trump threatened additional tariffs on Chinese imports.

World News

Hamas expands search for hostage bodies in Gaza as Egypt joins effort

The widespread destruction across the Gaza Strip has made it difficult for Hamas to locate and recover the bodies of the remaining Israeli hostages, who may be buried beneath the rubble.

Culture news

The Louvre transfers part of jewellery collection to underground vault

Last week, eight crown jewels were stolen from the world-famous museum in Paris, which sparked public outrage and raised questions over museum security.

Ireland

Leftwing Catherine Connolly wins Ireland presidential election

Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys conceded defeat after early tallies showed Connolly was on the course to be elected the country's next president.

Europe News

EU seeks to end dependency on China for rare earths

Through the RESourceEU plan, the European Union seeks to end its reliance on China for its critical raw materials, which are essential for Europe's automotive, defence, Greentech and digital sectors.

Culture news

French Culture Minister denies security failure over Louvre heist

Dominique Buffin, the head of security at the Louvre, the world's most visited museum, is facing calls to resign as the hunt continues for the gang of four thieves who carried out what's been dubbed the 'heist of the decade'.

Tech News

Course in Lithuania teaches children how to build and fly drones

Through the course, Lithuania is aiming to prepare society for any future Russian threats and comes after a surge in drone incursions, allegedly Russian, reported in European airspace.

Egypt

Egypt's president says Trump's Gaza plan is 'last chance' for peace

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and US President Donald Trump co-chaired a peace summit in Egypt's Sharm el Sheikh on Monday on Gaza's future and the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

Poland

Polish prosecutors charge two Russian citizens with spying for Moscow

The couple was charged with spying for Russian intelligence, and one of them was additionally charged for plotting to send a parcel bomb via courier.

Netherlands

Dozens arrested after anti-immigration protest in Amsterdam escalates

The protest comes weeks after a similar anti-immigration protest turned violent in The Hague, with rioters and police clashing. Later this month, the Netherlands is expected to hold a snap election.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy and Trump discuss bolstering Ukraine's defence in phone call

Zelenskyy called Trump for a second consecutive day to discuss defence and Ukraine's energy sector. It comes as Russia further intensifies its attacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure ahead of its harsh winter.

Gaza

Aid delivery into Gaza scaled up ahead of summit for peace in Egypt

Dozens of trucks crossed the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing on Sunday, as tens of thousands of Palestinians return to their destroyed neighbourhoods. Meanwhile, world leaders are expected to gather to finalise the peace deal in Egypt on Monday.

World News

Europe-wide protests erupt after Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla

Widespread protests, which erupted late on Wednesday after the news broke out of Israel's interception of the Gaza aid flotilla, continued into Thursday.

Germany

Munich Airport reopens after drone sightings halt flights

The incident is the latest in a string of drone sightings across Europe in the last week. The airport, which closed late on Thursday night, reopened early on Friday morning.

Russia

Putin warns supplies of Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv could hurt ties

Putin hailed Trump for his efforts to help negotiate peace in Ukraine but warned that supplying long-range missiles to Kyiv would damage relations between Washington and Moscow.

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