Energy fuels geopolitical tensions, but leaders lack the resolve to tackle challenges

The IEA warns of fragile grids, chokepoint minerals and a nuclear revival — while political will is the scarcest fuel.

There is a paradox at the heart of the cur...

Order of the Hyphen: Former Prince Andrew's new name settled by Buckingham Palace

The new moniker combines the royal family's name, Windsor, chosen by King George V in 1917, with Mountbatten, the surname of Andrew's late father, Prince Philip. ...

France's National Assembly overwhelmingly votes to suspend controversial pension reform

Some of France's European partners have been watching the political turmoil closely as the country struggles to rein in a budget deficit which has become the larg...

Ukraine's FM Andriy Sybiha presses G7 for support as Russia targets energy grid

Canada announced more sanctions against Russia on Wednesday and a day earlier, the United Kingdom pledged €14 million in funding for Ukraine's energy infrastructu...

EU and Indian navies take over ship used by Somali pirates to seize Malta-flagged tanker

Somali piracy in the region cost the world’s economy €6 billion in 2011, with €138 million paid out in ransoms, according to the Oceans Beyond Piracy monitoring g...

White House slams emails suggesting Trump knew about Epstein's conduct
as 'fake narrative'

The White House criticised the email release as an attempt by Democrats to push a "fake narrative" to distract from Trump's achievements as president.

The White ...

Thousands march through Bucharest in protest against austerity measures

The rally was organised by the National Trade Union Bloc, made up of dozens of professional federations and comes as Romania’s government pursues measures to redu...

France puts former Congolese rebel leader on trial over alleged wartime atrocities

The landmark trial is only possible because of a French law which allows its courts to try suspected crimes against humanity that took place overseas.

The former...

Ukrainian forces withdrew from several villages in southeastern Zaporizhzhia region

Ukrainian units have withdrawn from a few villages in the key southeastern region of Zaporizhzhia, where Russian troops continue their assault. However, Kyiv has ...

Italy's Fico under fire for mooring his boat at a military facility near Naples

The former Italian Chamber speaker, Roberto Fico, is under scrutiny for mooring his boat at a reduced rate at an air force academy club, which could dent his chan...

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting denies plotting to oust embattled PM Keir Starmer

Since taking office, Starmer has struggled to deliver his flagship promise of economic growth, with figures released on Tuesday showing that unemployment had rise...

Ukraine's justice minister suspended amid major corruption investigation

Herman Halushchenko, Ukraine’s former energy minister and currently the country’s justice minister, has been suspended amid the investigation into an alleged corr...

Venezuela carries out military exercises amid fears of US strikes

The regime of Nicolás Maduro has said it is preparing its armed forces in case of an attack by the US.

Venezuela says it has begun large-scale military exercises...

Venezuela carries out military exercises amid fears of US strikes

The regime of Nicolás Maduro has said it is preparing its armed forces in case of an attack by the US.

Venezuela says it has begun large-scale military exercises...

Germany inches close to agreement on contentious military service bill but questions remain

In ten years, Germany wants to increase the number of service members in the Bundeswehr; the question of how to do this is another, with the SPD and CDU/CSU divid...

With US nuclear weapons in Germany, how effective is Europe's nuclear deterrence?

Around 20 US nuclear weapons are stored in Germany, modernised and ready for use. But experts warn that the nuclear deterrent is no guarantee. Could the weapons s...

G7 foreign ministers meet in Canada for talks on trade, Ukraine, and Trump's ceasefire plan in Gaza

Tensions have risen between the US and traditional allies like Canada over defence spending, trade and uncertainty over President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan in...

Colombia to suspend intelligence cooperation with US over strikes on drug vessels

Colombia's president Gustavo Petro said Colombia's military must end communications with US security agencies until the US ceases its attacks on speedboats suspec...

At least 12 killed in suicide bombing outside court in Islamabad, interior minister says

Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a breakaway faction of the Pakistani Taliban, claimed the attack through its leader, Omar Mukkaram Khurasani.

At least 12 people have been kille...

Prosecutor seeks 2,352-year jail term for Istanbul's mayor over alleged corruption

İmamoğlu, a prominent opposition figure seen as a rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, was arrested in March accused of running a criminal organisation, accep...

Macron and Abbas announce panel to draft new Palestine constitution after Paris talks

The announcement comes after France joined Belgium, the UK, Portugal, Canada and Australia in formally recognising a Palestinian state in September.

President Em...