EU distances itself from Ribera’s claims of Israeli genocide in Gaza
Malek Fouda
Trump confronts South Africa's Ramaphosa in White House meeting
Trump accused South Africa’s government, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa of not addressing what his administration believe is a genocide on white minorities in a tense meeting in the Oval Office.
Belgium requests lifting of MEP immunity in alleged corruption case
Belgian authorities have requested the European Parliament to revoke the immunity of five MEPs in a corruption probe linked to Huawei, involving alleged money laundering and active corruption.
UN says aid hasn't reached Palestinians yet despite entering Gaza
The UN have described the new Israeli security process to get aid cleared into warehouses for distribution as ‘long, complex, complicated and dangerous’.
German, UK defence ministers discuss support for Ukraine in Berlin
The European Union military chief announced that the bloc plans to double its heavy calibre ammunition delivery to Ukraine this year to better equip Kyiv in its fight against Moscow.
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Two people killed in wildfire in central Canadian province of Manitoba
The central province of Manitoba has declared a state of emergency in its eastern regions to intensify firefighting, evacuation and relief efforts to all affected people and areas.
Trump mocks France's WWII victory celebrations in Qatar army speech
Trump lamented the US's lack of WWII victory celebrations, praised its role in the war, and asked Qatar for help with Iran during his Middle East visit.
Car ploughs into a crowd of people outside Barcelona v Espanyol game
Catalan police called the incident an accident, adding that none of the victims sustained serious injuries.
Merz vows to keep US support for Ukraine as he addresses parliament
The new German chancellor has pledged to recover Berlin from years of economic stagnation, deliver on “much needed” military development and fulfil NATO defence spending targets.
Cannes opening ceremony: Robert De Niro awarded honorary Palme d'Or
The Cannes Film Festival opened on Tuesday for its 78th edition drawing in much of the cinema world, from Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio to renowned filmmaker Quentin Tarantino.
Costa calls for reforms in Bosnia to ensure EU membership progress
The European Council president said the EU is committed to the European future of Bosnia, as he visited Sarajevo on Tuesday to meet with members of the tripartite presidency as part of his tour of the Balkans.
Trial of music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs begins in New York
Prosecutors called two witnesses to the stand to testify in the first day of the trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York. The hip hop star is facing a five count indictment that could land him at least 15 years and up to life in prison if convicted on all charges.
Serbian students participating in ultramarathon arrive in Brussels
A group of 21 students who started an almost 2,000 kilometre ultramarathon from Novi Sad in Serbia on Friday have arrived at their final destination – Brussels.
Slovak protesters condemn PM Robert Fico's Moscow visit to meet Putin
Thousands of protesters gathered in Freedom Square in the capital, Bratislava, to voice their objection to PM Fico and oppose his anti-Europe, pro-Russian policies.
Pakistan says India fired ballistic missiles at three of its air bases
Pakistani state-run media say retaliatory strikes are underway as officials condemn the escalation they called a grave “provocation”.
US Ambassador to Israel says Gaza aid set to resume 'very soon'
Ambassador Huckabee says US President Donald Trump made clear to all parties involved in the new initiative that the priority is to ensure aid arrives to those in need “as expeditiously as possible”.
German government denies rumoured plans to declare state of emergency
A government spokesperson denied claims of Chancellor Friedrich Merz invoking a special clause in EU law to tighten border control.
Merz vows to crackdown on illegal migration as he meets Tusk in Warsaw
The newly elected German chancellor vowed to tackle illegal migration as he made his first trip abroad since assuming office on Tuesday.
India fires missiles into Pakistan killing at least eight people
India launches 'Operation Sindoor' striking several areas across Pakistan in retaliation to last month's attack on Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Canada 'won't be for sale ever' Carney tells Trump in White House
A meeting between the leaders of Canada and the United States is not usually considered a high-stakes showdown, but there was little ordinary about this encounter after Trump spent months musing about annexing Canada and turning it into the 51st state.
Friedrich Merz sworn in as Germany's next chancellor
Merz must secure 316 votes in the 630-seat strong lower chamber of German parliament in order to become chancellor.
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