Europe News Macron signs 'tangible roadmap' AI and tech deal during Singapore trip Emmanuel Macron's visit to Singapore has led to a new partnership focusing on AI, tech and defence, with both nations promoting multilateralism and cooperation. 30/05/2025
Gaza At least two killed after crowd rushes UN warehouse in Gaza It comes a day after Israeli forces opened fire near thousands of Palestinians after the crowd overwhelmed an aid centre. 29/05/2025
Gaza Media reports Israeli army wants to occupy 75% of Gaza within months Israel Defence Forces told local media it's shifted its focus from fighting Hamas to capturing territory and controlling food distribution. 26/05/2025
USA Trump says Putin has gone 'crazy' after latest strike on Ukraine "He's killing a lot of people. And I don't know what the hell happened to Putin," the US president told reporters before boarding Air Force One on Sunday, adding that he would "absolutely" consider imposing new sanctions against Russia. 26/05/2025
Spain Spain hosts nations to discuss Israel-Palestine two-state solution European and Arab countries gathered in Madrid and pressured Israel to halt its Gaza offensive and break humanitarian aid blockade. 26/05/2025
Ukraine Russia and Ukraine each release hundreds in large-scale prisoner swap Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds more prisoners on Sunday on the third day of a prisoner swap, making it the largest in more than three years of war. 25/05/2025
Gaza IDF deploys all standing army infantry, armored brigade to Gaza It comes as Israel intensifies its renewed offensive in Gaza, which killed dozens, including nine out of a doctor's 10 children. 25/05/2025
Belgium Lack of funding threatens women-led peace initiatives, UN warns Policymakers, civil society leaders, and international organisations met in the Belgian capital on Wednesday to reflect on the progress made by the Women, Peace, and Security agenda since its implementation 25 years ago and which challenges still need to be overcome. 23/05/2025
Culture news Eurovision 2025: Who's through to the final after second semifinal? Eleven of the 37 acts who traveled to Basel have now been sent home, leaving 26 finalists. 16/05/2025
Europe News Russia may use military force to protect shadow fleet, Estonia warns Moscow is using ageing vessels in an effort to dodge international sanctions on its oil exports. 15/05/2025
Gaza At least 54 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza, hospital says The second consecutive night of heavy bombing coincided with US President Trump's Middle East tour, aiming for regional talks. 15/05/2025
Europe News Russia attacks Ukraine after Germany issues ceasefire ultimatum Ten drones launched by Russia overnight were shot down by air defence units, Ukraine's air force reported. 13/05/2025
Oman Iran and US conclude fourth round of nuclear talks Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the talks were productive but said uranium enrichment will continue and is non-negotiable. 12/05/2025
Vatican World leaders praise Pope Leo XIV's first calls for peace Pope Leo XIV's pontificate appears to be one of peace and hope, as he called for a 'disarming and disarmed peace' in his opening address. 09/05/2025
Russia Putin welcomes China's Xi in Moscow ahead of Victory Day The Russian president applauded China and Russia's partnership and called "the combat brotherhood" of the two nations a key pillar to its strategic cooperation, as Moscow's all-out war in Ukraine continues. 08/05/2025
Europe News Italy plays Fantapapa, fantasy football-like game to pick the new pope Like a football team, users must choose 11 cardinals whom they believe have the best chance of becoming the next pontiff, as well as a "captain" — or their top favourite. 02/05/2025
Ukraine At least two dead and 15 injured in Russian drone attack on Odesa The missile and drone attack on five regions of Ukraine came right after Kyiv and Washington signed a deal on rare earth minerals. 01/05/2025
Europe News Hundreds gather in Paris to honour victim of fatal mosque attack French authorities on Monday said the main suspect in the murder surrendered to law enforcement officials in Italy the night before. 28/04/2025
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. 28/04/2025
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. 27/04/2025