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Yemen

Around 68 killed in US strike on prison holding migrants, Houthis say

The strike in Yemen's Saada governorate, a Houthi stronghold, is the latest incident in the country's decade-long war against African migrants who risk crossing Yemen for a chance to work in Saudi Arabia.

28/04/2025

Canada

Canadians head to the polls in election dominated by Trump's trade war

Liberal leader Mark Carney has made the threat posed by the US president a core part of his campaign.

28/04/2025

USA

Trump claims Zelenskyy could be ready to give up Crimea to Russia

The US president blames his Democratic predecessors for Russia's illegal occupation of the Ukrainian territory, which he dismisses as a "giveaway".

28/04/2025

The Big Question

The Big Question: Can Europe survive without America’s money?

“There is way too much at stake in this relationship to let that be damaged,” pleads the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU.

28/04/2025

Europe News

Greenland’s PM Nielsen says the US has 'not been respectful'

Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said that Greenland can never be bought like a piece of property. Nielsen made the remarks in defiance of US President Donald Trump's stated interest in taking control of the strategic territory.

27/04/2025

Economy

Why are American investors flocking to this Swiss Alps ski village?

Swiss ski village Andermatt has been seeing a boom in property demand from US buyers keen to flee Trump’s policy and tariff changes.

27/04/2025

World News

Trump sceptical Putin is willing to end war after Zelenskyy meeting

As the US president departed the pope's funeral in Rome on Saturday, he expressed fresh scepticism that a peace deal can be reached soon.

26/04/2025

Europe News

Meloni receives Zelensky, PM: 'Russia shows willingness for peace'

The Prime Minister received the Ukrainian president at Palazzo Chigi. Zelensky had previously met Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer. Talks are also planned with von der Leyen

26/04/2025

Vatican

Five historic moments from Pope Francis' funeral

From the suggestive Trump-Zelenskyy summit to the second-ever encounter between the US president and Ursula von der Leyen: The funeral ceremony for Pope Francis offered several significant developments.

26/04/2025

Vatican

Trump and Zelenskyy speak at Pope Francis' funeral in 'good meeting'

The US president has previously urged Ukraine and Russia to strike an immediate deal to end Moscow's ongoing war, but has said Putin was "just tapping me along" in the aftermath of the Vatican sit-down with the Ukrainian leader.

26/04/2025

Europe News

Estonia to raise defence spending to 5.4% of GDP

Estonia’s government approved the multi-billion Euro plans that will see the Baltic country boost its defence investments to over 5% of GDP, in line with Trump’s demands for NATO members.

26/04/2025

Europe News

Trump says 'Crimea will stay with Russia' in latest interview

Senior US officials have warned that the administration could soon give up attempts to stop Russia's war in Ukraine if Moscow and Kyiv do not come to an agreement.

25/04/2025

Europe News

Trump moves to start deep-sea mining in international waters

In his latest move to secure supplies of critical raw materials, the US president has instructed federal officials to expedite the opening up of America’s continental shelf to mining companies, and in a potentially explosive move, wants to allow US firms to mine in international waters.

25/04/2025

Economy

Could Trump's tariffs end up cooling European inflation?

Trump's tariff push may cool down rather than heat up inflation in Europe. Falling energy prices, a stronger euro and excess goods supply from China are disinflationary forces, likely prompting the ECB to consider deeper rate cuts down the road.

25/04/2025

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Mural in Rome questions funeral guests for Pope Francis

A new mural by street artist Laika has appeared near the Vatican, drawing attention for its satirical take on world leaders expected to attend the upcoming funeral of Pope Francis.

25/04/2025

Business

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders surge as tariff price hike fears loom

Although demand for the Nintendo Switch 2 is strong at the moment, market experts have warned that US president Donald Trump's tariffs could cause price hikes for a number of consumer goods, including electronics.

25/04/2025

Mobility

How the US is relaxing regulations to lead the self-driving car race

The Trump administration is loosening regulations to help US carmakers like Elon Musk’s Tesla develop self-driving cars and compete with Chinese rivals.

25/04/2025

Business

Trump claims China meeting despite Beijing denying trade talks

Trump insisted that a meeting with China had taken place regarding tariff negotiations, despite Beijing denying any such talks. Investors, however, saw signs of a de-escalation in the trade war, as global stock markets recovered most of the losses in April.

25/04/2025

Economy

Foreign jobseekers ditch UK market — with one surprising exception

Foreign interest in UK jobs declined in early 2025. However, interest from the US saw the biggest rise. Experts link this trend to policies under Donald Trump.

25/04/2025

Europe News

Trump says Russia made 'big concession' by not seizing all of Ukraine

Trump says he believes both Russia and Ukraine want peace, adding that he has his own deadline for ending the war, but warning that Washington’s attitude could drastically change if an agreement fails to materialise by then.

25/04/2025