UN lifts sanctions against Syria's al-Sharaa before historic White House visit

The sanctions relief fulfils the Trump administration's pledges following the US leader's May meeting with al-Sharaa in Riyadh, during which he promised to lift o...

What we know about China's first domestically made aircraft carrier, the Fujian

Beijing commissioned its first home-built aircraft carrier, the Fujian, highlighting Beijing's push to modernise its military and contest US influence in the Indo...

Latest US strike on alleged narco-boat in Caribbean kills three

The latest US strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean killed three people, bringing the total death toll to 69 amid ongoing tensions with t...

UN calls for recommitment to Women, Peace and Security agenda 25 years on

On the 25th anniversary of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, a photo exhibition by UN Women and EEAS in Brussels celebrates women at the heart of peace proces...

Israeli military says it struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon towns

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun criticised the latest Israeli strikes, saying that “every time Lebanon expresses its openness to peaceful negotiations... Israel in...

Billions at stake: Chancellor Merz backs European patriotism for steel

If German steel production moves abroad, researchers warn this could result in a loss of up to €50 billion per year in value added.

Germany’s steel industry is f...

Europe’s first autonomous military convoy unveiled in Spain

A fully autonomous military convoy underwent its last round of testing in Spain, according to reports.

Europe’s first autonomous military convoy recently finishe...

Belgium to strengthen airspace security following multiple drones incursions

The country's defence minister said the National Airspace Security Centre aims to be made operational from 1 January 2026.

Belgium convened a session of its Nati...

Elon Musk could become history’s first trillionaire as Tesla shareholders approve giant pay package

The vote came after weeks of intense debate about his managerial record at the electric car manufacturer and whether anyone should receive such extraordinary pay....

Trump hosts Central Asian leaders as US seeks to deepen critical mineral ties

The White House visits came after Trump managed to at least temporarily ease tensions between the US and China over the export of rare earth metals, a major sourc...

Thousands protest against Latvia's potential withdrawal from Istanbul Convention

Signed by 45 countries and the European Union as of 2019, the Council of Europe treaty is meant to standardise support for women who are victims of violence, incl...

Poland is launching a new military training programme. How will citizens respond to it?

Poland is betting on strengthening defence preparedness. At the same time, surveys show differing attitudes among Poles towards involvement in defence.

Poland ha...

Mistakenly released UK prisoner turns himself in as search continues for second convict

According to government figures, 262 prisoners were released in error in the year ending March 2025, a 128% increase on the previous 12-month period.

One of two ...

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor no longer a prince after king formally removes title

The monarch announced on 31 October that he was removing his brother’s titles and evicting him from his royal residence over his relationship with the convicted s...

Ukrainians ‘live with danger every day, but refuse to give in’, Angelina Jolie says in Kherson visit

Angelina Jolie visited Mykolaiv and Kherson — some of Ukraine’s most dangerous southern frontline regions, where civilians describe daily Russian drone attacks as...

Seven healthcare staff on trial again for negligence in Diego Maradona's death

Seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in Diego Maradona's death will face a new trial in March after a mistrial for failing to provide adequate car...

Austria's intelligence service finds weapons cache linked to Hamas

The weapons cache, which is thought to be part of unspecified foreign operations linked to Hamas, was discovered in a suitcase in a rented storage room in Vienna ...

Habsburg family's Florentine diamond found in bank vault after a century

The legendary "Florentine" diamond, a 137-carat yellow jewel of the Habsburg family, has resurfaced after 100 years hidden in Canada, ending decades of speculatio...

Lawmakers accuse AfD of spying on German army on behalf of Russia

German MPs claim the far-right AfD acts as a "sleeper cell loyal to Russia," following numerous parliamentary enquiries into military and critical infrastructure....

Pope Leo XIV and Palestinian leader Abbas meet to address Gaza situation

The two met in person for the first time, in what the Holy See described as a "cordial" encounter.

Pope Leo XIV met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for the f...

Police investigate after swastikas painted on 50 cars with human blood in Germany

The swastika is illegal in Germany and is considered a symbol of hate that evokes the horrors of Nazi Germany and the trauma of the Holocaust.

Police in Germany ...