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BAE records sales boost and beats estimates as military spending rises

The defence group recorded a 14% year-on-year jump in sales and predicted a further increase as Europe bolsters its military capabilities.

USA

Trump says Ukraine 'never should have started' war with Russia

Top US and Russian officials met for four hours Tuesday before US President Donald Trump suggested that Kyiv was to blame for the conflict.

Europe News

US trade relations shouldn't impact probes on Big Tech, lawmaker says

Washington's looming tariffs threats against the EU should not influence the bloc's antitrust investigations against US Big Tech that are set to come to an end next month, MEP Bernd Lang has told Euronews.

Economy

Irish exports hit record high with pharmaceuticals showing major boost

The value of Irish goods exports in 2024 was up by 14%, a significant milestone as a potential US trade war looms.

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Saudi Arabia

US-Russia talks will 'yield no results,' says Zelenskyy

The Ukrainian president has repeatedly said that peace negotiations will not succeed without his country's involvement.

Europe News

Marco Rubio says Ukraine and Europe will be part of 'real' peace talks

Ukraine and Europe worry about being sidelined as Trump remains persistent to go ahead with direct talks with Moscow to discuss an end to Russia's war in Ukraine.

Israel

Marco Rubio backs Trump's Gaza proposal during first Israel visit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem as he kicked off his first tour of the Middle East.

Europe News

Munich Security Conference: Here are the 7 quotes you need to remember

The annual three-day gathering in the Bavarian city saw a whole host of leaders offer, at times, competing visions of the world.

Europe News

European leaders to convene for emergency Ukraine summit in Paris

France is discussing holding an informal emergency Ukraine summit in Paris with European countries on Monday.

Europe News

US senator: Minerals' deal 'a game-changer' for US support for Kyiv

US President Donald Trump implied earlier this week that the deal was a must for Ukraine to secure continued military support from Washington.

Europe News

Stubb: US gave Europe 'questionnaire' on Ukraine security guarantees

The Finnish President called for calm among European leaders over the US announcement that peace talks between Washington and Moscow would start "immediately".

Europe News

Zelenskyy says 'security guarantees' are needed before any Putin talks

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will only agree to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin after a common plan is reached with US President Donald Trump.

Europe News

The EU says its major foe is Russia, but US Vice President disagrees

"What I worry about is the threat from within: the retreat of Europe from some of its most fundamental values, values shared with the USA,” JD Vance said.

Europe News

Exclusive: France, Germany divided over how to retaliate to US tariffs

Despite EU countries fronting an outward show of unity over the Trump White House's tariff threats, dividing lines are emerging: some favour swift retaliatory action, others would prefer ongoing dialogue with the US. At stake is whether Europe can continue negotiating en bloc or will see a splinter.

Europe News

EU Commission promises 'firm, immediate' reaction to new US tariffs

Defending a rules-based trading system based on low tariffs, the EU executive said reciprocal tariffs were unjustified and that it will react swiftly.

USA

US judge orders Trump to restore funding for foreign aid programmes

A US federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift a funding freeze that has shut down US aid and development work globally.

Europe News

US Vice President Vance to speak with Zelenskyy at Munich Conference

JD Vance and Marco Rubio are set to speak with Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the Munich Security conference. They are expected to discuss Donald Trump’s push for Ukraine and Russia to begin negotiations

Health news

Who is RFK Jr, the incoming US health secretary?

Kennedy is a notable environmental lawyer, anti-vaccine activist, and former presidential candidate turned Donald Trump ally.

Culture news

Disney+ to soften its content warnings on old movies like 'Dumbo'

As part of a broader political shift within America's cultural landscape, Disney+ is changing its autoplay warnings about racial stereotypes on 'Dumbo' and 'Peter Pan'.

USA

Elon Musk calls for US government to 'delete entire agencies'

Musk described his actions against US bureaucracy as 'warfare' and warned that artificial intelligence could fire men from government jobs if programmed to focus on diversity.