Crimea is Russia’s training ground for colonisation, Kyiv envoy says

There is one topic on which Kyiv and Moscow will never agree, and yet, for both sides, this point is of the utmost importance — Crimea. Olha Kuryshko, the Ukraini...

Trump wraps up Gulf tour with €179 billion deals with the UAE, centring on AI

US President Donald Trump secured €179 billion ($200 billion) worth of deals with the United Arab Emirates, including plans for the world’s largest artificial int...

Police say two people were killed in massive 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...

At least 12 people injured after car rams into crowd of people outside Barcelona v Espanyol game

Catalan police called the incident an accident, adding that none of the victims sustained serious injuries.

Police in Barcelona said that several people were hur...

European property market: Where have housing costs soared the most?

Between 2015 and 2024, house prices in the EU increased by 53%, with the cost tripling in some countries.

Higher building costs and mortgage rates, limited suppl...

Friedrich Merz makes big promises from Ukraine to economy in first government statement to Bundestag

The new German chancellor has pledged to recover Berlin from years of economic stagnation, deliver on “much needed” military development and fulfil NATO defence s...

'We'll break something': Tennis fan Pope Leo XIV meets Jannik Sinner at the Vatican

The pontiff received Jannik Sinner in a private audience, who gave him his racket. The Pope's passion for tennis is well known.

"Shall we play?" the world tennis...

Boeing secures landmark deal with Qatar Airways as Trump deepens Gulf ties

Boeing’s shares surged to the highest level in nearly 13 months after the US aerospace manufacturer secured a record-breaking $96 billion (€85.8 bn) order with Qa...

'Lost' gecko species thought to be extinct rediscovered in South Africa after more than 30 years

Since it was identified in 1991, mystery surrounded this elusive little lizard for more than three decades.

Researchers who were dropped off by helicopter in a l...

EU must lead on climate in light of US 'stupidity', says former UN rights chief | Radio Schuman

Robinson urged the EU to step up on climate and criticised the US's "stupid" climate approach. This comes as the EU scales back its climate ambitions.

Mary Robin...

Romania grapples with disinformation ahead of tense presidential run-off

Analysts say disinformation actors continue to sow division and distrust ahead of a consequential presidential second round on Sunday.

Romanians continue to grap...

Antonio Costa urges Kosovo to fulfil EU commitments during Western Balkans tour

During his visit to Kosovo on Wednesday, the European Council president reiterated the crucial importance of the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue for EU integration.

Europ...

Bruce Springsteen slams Trump in three powerful speeches at EU tour kick-off in Manchester

Bruce Springsteen kicked off his EU tour last night and did not spare his thoughts regarding Donald Trump: “In my country they’re taking sadistic pleasure in the ...

Faulty brakes: Ford recalls nearly 274,000 Navigator and Expedition SUVs

The US carmaker is recalling two models manufactured between 2022 and 2024, after they received dozens of warranty reports pointing to a potential risk of the bra...

US overdose deaths fell 27% last year, but remain far above EU levels

An estimated 80,000 people in the US died from drug overdoses in 2024.

The US had 30,000 fewer drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before – the largest on...

Harvard Law School's Magna Carta 'copy' bought for $27.50 now believed to be priceless genuine

A manuscript once considered an unofficial copy of Magna Carta is now believed to be a genuine version and ''one of the world's most valuable documents'', accordi...

TikTok’s ad database breaches EU platform rules, says Commission

If the Commission's preliminary views are confirmed, the company could be fined up to 6% of the total worldwide annual turnover.

TikTok’s advertising repository ...

How Ukraine's medevac programme helped save a boy severely burned in a missile strike

Coordinated by Ukraine's Ministry of Health with the support of the WHO and EU states, the programme has helped over 5,000 patients since its launch.

A Ukrainian...

'The audience will have an insight into my soul': Austria's JJ reveals Eurovision dream

Johannes Pietsch - aka: JJ - seems comfortable carrying the hopes of a nation on his shoulders. The 24 year old Austrian-Filippino is one of the big favourites to...

Eurozone grows 0.3% at the start of the year, industrial output soars

Eurozone GDP grew 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, with strong gains in Ireland and Spain. Employment rose 0.3%, beating forecasts. March industrial output surg...

‘Where conflict, poverty and climate collide’: Number of internally displaced people tops 80 million

With climate change displacing more people within the countries they live, here’s what experts say is needed to support them.

Cyclones, floods and other disaster...