As Trump rebuffs India, the EU nudges closer
Kieran Guilbert
Poland and Baltic states to exit landmine treaty over Russia threat
The defence ministers of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland have recommended leaving the 1997 Ottawa Treaty due to Russia's aggression.
Telegram's CEO Durov returns to Dubai amid French criminal probe
Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of the messaging app Telegram, has been temporarily allowed to leave France despite being under investigation.
Canada's new PM says he'll talk trade with Trump if there is 'respect'
Mark Carney made the comments after Canada this week announced retaliatory tariffs worth 29.8 billion Canadian dollars (€19.1bn) on US imports.
Haiti police vow to ramp up fight against gangs after fresh attacks
More than 1 million people have been displaced by the violence, with gangs in control 85% of Port-au-Prince, according to a UN human rights expert.
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UK expels Russian diplomat and spouse in tit-for-tat move
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has revoked accreditation for a Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse in retaliation for expulsions announced in Moscow this week.
Dozens killed in clashes between Syrian forces and al-Assad loyalists
The violence overnight is the deadliest in Syria since Bashar al-Assad was ousted in a lightning offensive in December by Islamist-led rebels.
Ex-Olympian added to FBI's most wanted list over deadly drug ring
US authorities have issued a $10 million (€9.2m) reward for information leading to the arrest of Canadian ex-Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding.
Five jailed in Germany for far-right plot to overthrow the government
The defendants had planned to use bombs to cause nationwide blackouts and kidnap former Health Minister Karl Lauterbach, prosecutors said.
North Korea suspends foreign tour groups just weeks after reopening
Tour group operators say the North Korean city of Rason has been closed to foreign visitors, following a recent trip there by 13 international tourists.
Clashes erupt in Greece after new protests over fatal 2023 train crash
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' centre-right government faces a no-confidence vote this week over the railway disaster that killed 57 people.
Drought-hit Morocco urges people not to buy sheep for Eid al-Adha
With the nation's herd reduced by drought and prices rising due to inflation, King Mohammed VI has asked the public to refrain from slaughtering sheep.
Israeli army inquiry reveals failures over 7 October attack by Hamas
The probe, which found Israel's military had misjudged Hamas' intentions, is likely to put further pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Mass protests and strikes rock Greece on anniversary of train disaster
A 24-hour general strike has halted trains and ferries, grounded flights and disrupted public services, while massive rallies are being held nationwide.
Mexico sends 29 drug cartel members to the US amid Trump tariff threat
Drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero has been wanted by US authorities for the brutal 1985 killing of a US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent.
US judge refuses to overturn Trump's AP White House ban
A federal judge, appointed by US President Donald Trump, denied the request by the news agency after it was barred from presidential events.
Morocco thwarts terror plot by cell linked to IS in the Sahel
Authorities in the north African nation said they had dismantled a 12-member cell that was planning attacks on behalf of the jihadist group's regional franchise.
British couple arrested by Taliban to be freed 'as soon as possible'
Peter and Barbie Reynolds, who run education and training programmes in central Afghanistan, were detained by the Taliban earlier this month.
Tens of thousands sign petition to revoke Musk's Canadian citizenship
The parliamentary petition argues that tech billionaire Elon Musk's alliance with US President Donald Trump is a threat to Canada's sovereignty.
Sudan's army breaks paramilitary siege of el-Obeid in latest advance
The city of el-Obeid, a commercial and transportation hub, had been under siege for nearly two years by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Trump names right-wing podcast host Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director
Bongino's appointment means two staunch allies of the US president will lead the country's principal federal law enforcement agency.
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