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North Korea

North Korea confirms sending troops to fight for Russia

Moscow and Pyongyang until now had responded vaguely to the South Korean and Western claims of the troop deployment.

Iran

Massive explosion at Iran port kills 40 and injures 1,000 others

A large blast shook the Shahid Rajaee port near Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, causing extensive material damage and injuring roughly 1,000 people. The cause of the explosion is currently unknown.

Europe News

Pope holds brief meeting with JD Vance on Easter Sunday

The Vice President of the United States, who converted to Catholicism a few years ago, met the Pope at the Vatican. The pontiff had repeatedly criticised the US' tough anti-immigration policies.

Europe News

Nationwide strike in Belgium disrupts public services and transport

Strikes are becoming increasingly more common across the country as Belgians express discontent with new coalition government.

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Europe News

NGOs slam Polish asylum law amid 'dire' conditions at Belarus border

Poland's suspension of asylum rights for migrants at the Belarus border has drawn criticism from human rights groups, who fear worsening humanitarian conditions.

Culture news

Drive for diversity: Hundreds celebrate Iftar in Molenbeek church

The Iftar comes as part of Molenbeek's bid to become the 2030 European Capital of Culture, in which the district hopes to "flip the script" on its infamous narrative.

Europe News

Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners of war

Zelenskyy said releasing all prisoners of war and captured civilians would be an important step toward peace.

Turkey

Thousands protest against arrest of Istanbul mayor

Authorities closed off roads and implemented a four-day demonstration ban in an effort to prevent protests following Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest.

World News

Baltics and Poland announce planned withdrawal from landmine treaty

The Ottawa Convention prohibits the production, possession, and transfer of anti-personnel mines.

Gaza

More than 400 Palestinians killed in fresh Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

Israel said it carried out the strikes after Hamas refused to release hostages held in Gaza and rejected a truce deal proposed by US special envoy Steve Witkoff.

Europe News

St Patrick's Day festivities: how people celebrated worldwide

Crowds coloured the streets green worldwide to celebrate St Patrick's Day.

Europe News

Unique images revealed of Mars' mysterious moon

Space probe Hera passed Mars while on its way to the Didymos asteroid system as part of planetary defence mission.

France

Macron welcomes Uzbek counterpart to boost French-Uzbek relations

The two leaders are exploring the strengthening of relations, with an emphasis on trade and economy.

Europe News

Surprise strike at Hamburg airport a day earlier than expected

A German trade union had called for strikes at 13 major German airports to take place on Monday - but then staged the strike at Hamburg airport on Sunday.

Europe News

Swedes launch boycott of US goods in response to recent policy shifts

Group members hope the boycott can effectively pressure the US administration, and use the platform to share alternative buying options.

World News

Merz calls Trump-Zelenskyy spat at White House 'manufactured escalation'

The CDU leader said Europe must be prepared to act independently.

USA

Trump slams Zelenskyy for saying end of Russia's war 'very far away’

The Ukrainian president said he remained hopeful that his country would receive continued support from the US.

Europe News

Eight injured after Russia launches dozens of drones at Ukraine

'Those who seek negotiations do not deliberately strike civilians with ballistic missiles,' said Zelenskyy, who has repeatedly demanded effective security guarantees.

World News

Press Review: European media reacts to White House spat

Zelenskyy left the White House without signing a deal after President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance berated the Ukrainian leader for being "disrespectful," the internationally televised spat drew widespread reactions.

USA

Trump vows to slap 25% tariffs on the European Union

Trump said the EU was formed to 'screw the US,' that Kyiv could forget about NATO accession, and praised tech mogul Elon Musk for his DOGE efforts during his first cabinet meeting of his second term.

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