Europe News Trump says immigration is 'killing Europe' during Scotland visit Upon his arrival in Scotland for a five-day visit, the US president will tour golf courses owned by his family during his stay, as well as meet with the European Commission president and the British prime minister. 25/07/2025
Europe News Von der Leyen to meet Trump in Scotland on Sunday EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said she will meet US President Donald Trump on Sunday in Scotland to "discuss transatlantic trade relations." 25/07/2025
Europe News Macron announces that France will recognise Palestine as a state In a statement published on Thursday night, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will recognise Palestine as a state, a move that is to be formalised at the UN General Assembly this coming September. 24/07/2025
India Air India crash death toll reaches 270 as search for bodies continues At least 270 people died when the London-bound Air India flight crashed minutes after takeoff on Thursday. 241 of those killed were passengers and cabin crew, while 29 were on the ground. 14/06/2025
Europe News Russian strike on warehouse destroys 100 tonnes of humanitarian aid A warehouse in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia was struck by Russian drones in the early hours of Saturday, rendering some 100 tonnes of humanitarian aid unusable. 14/06/2025
USA US prepares for nationwide protests on day of Trump military parade Anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests are planned across the US on Saturday, while Trump is set to attend a military parade in Washington to mark the army's 250th anniversary. 14/06/2025
Cyprus Turkish Cypriot leader rules out prospect of tripartite meeting Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has also referred to the Republic of Cyprus' arrests of individuals suspected of selling Greek Cypriot-owned property in the Turkish-occupied north of the island as "terrorism". 26/05/2025
USA Trump to speak by phone with Putin on Monday to discuss war in Ukraine US President Donald Trump said in a social media post that he will speak with Putin regarding the war in Ukraine on Monday, after which he plans to do the same with Ukraine's Zelenskyy. 17/05/2025
Iraq Arab leaders reiterate push for Gaza ceasefire at Baghdad summit Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and UN General-Secretary António Guterres attended the annual Arab League Summit, as leaders from Arab nations reiterated their push for a Gaza ceasefire and promised to contribute to the territory's reconstruction. 17/05/2025
Gaza Israel announces new Gaza offensive amid heavy airstrikes Israel has launched another major new offensive in Gaza, following a wave of airstrikes that local health authorities say killed 108 people on Friday and at least 58 on Saturday. 17/05/2025
World Russian drone strike on passenger bus kills nine in Ukraine A Russian drone struck a passenger bus in Ukraine's northeastern region of Sumy early on Saturday, killing nine people and injuring four. Ukrainian and Russian officials had held direct peace talks just hours earlier. 17/05/2025
Turkey Kurdish militant group PKK announces disbandment The Kurdish militant group PKK, whose leader Abdullah Öcalan has been imprisoned since 1999, made the decision to disband in a move towards ending its conflict with Turkey. 12/05/2025
Europe News Turkish Cypriots protest against Islam in education system Several thousand demonstrators gathered in the northern half of the ethnically divided capital of Nicosia to protest against what they say is an attempt by Turkey to erode their secular roots and strengthen the hold of political Islam over their society. 03/05/2025
Australia Australian PM Anthony Albanese re-elected for a second three-year term Albanese claimed victory as the first Australian prime minister to clinch a second consecutive term in 21 years 03/05/2025
Europe News Russia detains suspect in car blast killing of its top general The suspect, Ignat Kuzin, pleaded guilty to terrorism charges and said he was paid by the Ukrainian Security Service, according to Russian authorities. 27/04/2025
USA Hegseth shared airstrike details in second Signal chat, media report Citing sources close to the matter, multiple media have reported US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth created a Signal group chat where he shared details of a March military airstrike on Houthi militants in Yemen with individuals including his wife and brother. 21/04/2025
Europe News Pope makes surprise appearance during Mass in St. Peter's Square The pontiff made a surprise appearance at a special Jubilee Mass for the sick and health care workers, his first at the Vatican since being released from hospital two weeks ago. 06/04/2025
Iran Iran rejects direct negotiations with US in response to Trump letter Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke in response to a letter sent to the country's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei by US President Donald Trump earlier this month. 30/03/2025
Myanmar Myanmar resistance declares partial ceasefire to allow relief efforts The death toll from the earthquake that hit Myanmar on Friday has claimed the lives of at least 1,644 people and injured 2,376, according to the country's ruling military junta. 30/03/2025
USA Supreme Court rejects Trump admin's push to $2bn in foreign aid frozen By a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's attempt to rebuke a federal judge who had imposed a deadline for the release of $2 billion in foreign aid. 05/03/2025