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UniCredit closes in on Commerzbank as battle enters endgame

One of Europe's most cantankerous banking battles in decades is becoming more a question of how and when, not if, UniCredit secures its

UniCredit closes in on Commerzbank as battle enters endgame
Europe|Political|World

NATO's Rutte says alliance reunited at Ankara summit after Trump 'quarrel'

Disputes between U.S.

NATO's Rutte says alliance reunited at Ankara summit after Trump 'quarrel'
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Ukraine's Kostyuk extends Wimbledon run as attacks hit Kyiv. She slams IOC decision on Russia

As Marta Kostyuk played her first Wimbledon quarterfinal on Centre Court, her compatriots back home in Ukraine were dealing with another deadly attack by Russia on Kyiv

Ukraine's Kostyuk extends Wimbledon run as attacks hit Kyiv. She slams IOC decision on Russia
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Takeaways: Trump leaves NATO summit declaring 'a lot of love' with allies after a rocky start

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the message from a summit in Ankara, Turkey, is that “NATO delivers.”

Takeaways: Trump leaves NATO summit declaring 'a lot of love' with allies after a rocky start
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump orders halt to US trade with Spain over NATO spending, Iran

U.S.

Trump orders halt to US trade with Spain over NATO spending, Iran
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Airbus deliveries rise 15% to 351 in first half

Airbus delivered 351 airplanes in the first half of the year, up around 15% from 306 in the same period of 2025, after handing over 89 jets in June, the European planemaker said on

Airbus deliveries rise 15% to 351 in first half
Business|Crime|Environment|Europe

Dutch prosecutors launch criminal case against Tata Steel unit

Dutch prosecutors said on Wednesday they have launched a criminal case against the Dutch arm of Tata Steel for "intentionally" polluting the environment.

Dutch prosecutors launch criminal case against Tata Steel unit
Europe|Political|World

NATO upgrades Baltic Air Policing mission to air defence

NATO has agreed to upgrade its decades-old Baltic air policing mission into air defence, giving pilots a wider mandate, including destroying "objects that

NATO upgrades Baltic Air Policing mission to air defence
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says 'a lot of unity' at NATO summit after lashing out at allies

President Donald Trump threw a summit of NATO leaders into disarray on Wednesday as he demanded the United States cut

Trump says 'a lot of unity' at NATO summit after lashing out at allies
Europe|Political|World

Macron says Europe has stepped up in NATO ahead of Ukraine coalition summit

France's President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday he would use a summit of Ukraine's allies next week to unveil new defence initiatives and joint military

Macron says Europe has stepped up in NATO ahead of Ukraine coalition summit
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

The last woman executed in Britain is given a conditional pardon

Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in Britain, has been posthumously granted conditional pardon, according to Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy

The last woman executed in Britain is given a conditional pardon
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World

With Le Pen sentencing, France's presidential election veers into the extraordinary

France's upcoming election has taken a striking turn after far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s decision to run for the presidency for a fourth time

With Le Pen sentencing, France's presidential election veers into the extraordinary
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

World Cup quarterfinals: It's Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that's not unusual

The World Cup has narrowed to eight teams, with six from Europe

World Cup quarterfinals: It's Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that's not unusual
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World

Cheers and boos for Le Pen's French campaign launch after guilty verdict

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was greeted by cheers and boos on Wednesday as she launched her presidential campaign in

Cheers and boos for Le Pen's French campaign launch after guilty verdict
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia attacks Kyiv for third time in a week, kills three

Russia fired ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight and sent jet-powered drones over the city throughout Wednesday, killing at least three

Russia attacks Kyiv for third time in a week, kills three
Environment|Europe|Political|World

Greenland is not for sale, prime minister says after Trump demand

Greenland is not for sale, the island's head of government Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Wednesday after United States President Donald Trump renewed his demand to control the

Greenland is not for sale, prime minister says after Trump demand
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Farage and Le Pen make the same defiant pitch: Only the people can judge us

Farage and Le Pen make the same defiant pitch: Only the people can judge us

Farage and Le Pen make the same defiant pitch: Only the people can judge us
Crime|Europe|World

Russian attacks kill 4 across Ukraine, striking Kyiv for second straight day

Officials say Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine have killed four people, including two in Kyiv, as Moscow kept up its pressure on the capital in the latest phase of the war, now in its fifth year

Russian attacks kill 4 across Ukraine, striking Kyiv for second straight day
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|US

Weekend storms impact commuters at Cromwell Light Rail station amid continued power outages

Weekend storms impact commuters at Cromwell Light Rail station amid continued power outages

Weekend storms impact commuters at Cromwell Light Rail station amid continued power outages
Election|Europe|Political|World

UK Farage's election gamble could see him face one challenger... Count Binface

A gamble by Nigel Farage, leader of Britain's populist Reform UK, to trigger an election for his own parliamentary seat could mean the only

UK Farage's election gamble could see him face one challenger... Count Binface
Crime|Europe|Political|World

France's highest court may rule on Le Pen's appeal by April, before presidential election

France's highest court, the Cour de Cassation, said on Wednesday that it could rule on an appeal lodged by far-right leader Marine Le Pen by early April 2027 at the latest,

France's highest court may rule on Le Pen's appeal by April, before presidential election
Crime|Europe|World

British neo-Nazi jailed for 13-and-a-half years, police say

A British neo-Nazi who tried to buy a pistol and ammunition from undercover officers for a planned terrorist attack was jailed for 13-and-a-half years, police said on

British neo-Nazi jailed for 13-and-a-half years, police say
Europe|Political|World

Italy's Meloni says no regrets over trying to woo Trump

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Wednesday she did not regret her efforts to forge close ties with U.S.

Italy's Meloni says no regrets over trying to woo Trump
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Queen Camilla visits Wimbledon and is joined by actor who played her husband

Britain’s Queen Camilla is making her customary visit to Wimbledon and was joined in the Royal Box by an actor who once portrayed her husband

Queen Camilla visits Wimbledon and is joined by actor who played her husband
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

European shares post worst day since March; Trump threat rattles Spanish stocks

European shares posted their steepest one-day drop since mid-March on Wednesday after U.S.

European shares post worst day since March; Trump threat rattles Spanish stocks
Business|Europe|Technology|World

French antitrust watchdog orders Meta to resume talks with media groups over publishing fees

France's competition authority on Wednesday ordered Meta Platforms to put forward a payment plan

French antitrust watchdog orders Meta to resume talks with media groups over publishing fees
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

Airbus trims jet industry demand forecast after Iran war, tariffs

Airbus on Wednesday revised down its 20-year industry-wide forecast for passenger aircraft demand by 1% after the Iran war and trade

Airbus trims jet industry demand forecast after Iran war, tariffs
Economy|Europe|Opinion

Le Pen can run, but can’t hide her policy flaws

(The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.)

Le Pen can run, but can’t hide her policy flaws
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump told NATO leaders he wants to keep US in alliance, source says

President Donald Trump told NATO allies he wanted to keep the United States in the alliance at a leaders' meeting in Ankara on Wednesday, a source familiar

Trump told NATO leaders he wants to keep US in alliance, source says
Europe|Political|World

Denmark ready to defend 'every inch of NATO', including Danish kingdom, PM says

Denmark is ready to defend every inch of NATO, including the kingdom of Denmark, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said in Ankara on Wednesday, a day after U.S

Denmark ready to defend 'every inch of NATO', including Danish kingdom, PM says
Europe|Sports|World

Zlatko Dalić steps down as Croatia's coach after World Cup exit

Zlatko Dalić is out as Croatia’s coach after a spell that included leading the team to two consecutive top-three finishes at World Cups

Zlatko Dalić steps down as Croatia's coach after World Cup exit
Entertainment|Europe|Food|Travel

Inside the 228-year-old London restaurant that time forgot

Inside the 228-year-old London restaurant that time forgot

Inside the 228-year-old London restaurant that time forgot
Europe|Sports|World

Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after World Cup match

France star Kylian Mbappé condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she posted on social media after France defeated Paraguay in the round of 16 of the World Cup

Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after World Cup match
Business|Europe|Technology|World

NATO touts $50 billion in arms deals as leaders meet in Ankara

Defence companies from NATO member states gathered in Ankara this week for an industry forum held alongside the alliance's annual summit, where officials touted more than $50

NATO touts $50 billion in arms deals as leaders meet in Ankara
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Erdogan urges NATO allies to lift defence industry restrictions at summit

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that NATO allies must lift defence-industry restrictions among them, pressing the case for Ankara to break into some

Erdogan urges NATO allies to lift defence industry restrictions at summit
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Kremlin hails 'important step' as IOC eases Olympic restrictions on Russia

The Kremlin has welcomed as an “important step” the International Olympic Committee’s decision to remove many of its restrictions on Russia, a big step closer to letting it field a full team when Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Games

Kremlin hails 'important step' as IOC eases Olympic restrictions on Russia
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World

Italian PM Meloni's party proposes swift deportation of foreign offenders

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing party presented a draft bill on Wednesday to promote the repatriation of convicted foreign offenders and make it easier to

Italian PM Meloni's party proposes swift deportation of foreign offenders
Africa|Crime|Europe|World

Spanish Cardinal suspends himself after sexual assault allegations

Spanish Cardinal Cristobal Lopez Romero, who is also the Archbishop of Rabat, Morocco, has suspended himself after being accused of molesting women, the Vatican said

Spanish Cardinal suspends himself after sexual assault allegations
Crime|Europe|Political|World

French lawmakers back police shootings law dubbed 'licence to kill' by critics

French lawmakers have approved a proposed law that would give police officers involved in shootings the benefit of the doubt, which critics have dubbed a "

French lawmakers back police shootings law dubbed 'licence to kill' by critics
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says

The new attacks by the U.S. on Iran were "absolutely necessary," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday.

New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says
Crime|Europe|Finance|World

Ukraine says its drones hit three refineries, tankers, in night of major strikes

Ukrainian drones struck three Russian oil refineries, Russian tankers on the Sea of Azov, and pipeline pumping stations, Ukrainian and Russian officials said on Wednesday,

Ukraine says its drones hit three refineries, tankers, in night of major strikes
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Apple loses challenges against EU rules to curb Big Tech

Apple lost its challenge on Wednesday against landmark EU rules that designate its app stores and operating system iOS as gatekeepers subject to

Apple loses challenges against EU rules to curb Big Tech
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Hegseth cancels meeting with Netanyahu over possible sale of F-35s to Turkey, source tells Reuters

U.S.

Hegseth cancels meeting with Netanyahu over possible sale of F-35s to Turkey, source tells Reuters
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets

Coty exits Gucci license early to raise cash for turnaround

Coty said on Tuesday it had agreed to return the Gucci Beauty license to Kering for about $400 million, ending the agreement about a year early as the U.S. cosmetics group raises

Coty exits Gucci license early to raise cash for turnaround
Europe|Technology|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy signs 'drone deals' with three countries

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Ukraine had signed three more "drone deals" with Denmark, Estonia and the Netherlands, making available its expertise gained from

Ukraine's Zelenskiy signs 'drone deals' with three countries
Americas|Europe|Political|World

The Latest: US strikes Iran as Trump meets with NATO leaders in Turkey

The U.S. military has launched a series of strikes against Iranian targets after three merchant ships were struck in the waters off Oman

The Latest: US strikes Iran as Trump meets with NATO leaders in Turkey
Europe|Political|World

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen to run for presidency despite losing court appeal

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen to run for presidency despite losing court appeal

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen to run for presidency despite losing court appeal
Europe|Sports|World

IOC eases path toward Russia returning with full team at 2028 LA Olympics

Russia has moved closer toward having a full team with its national flag and anthem at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

IOC eases path toward Russia returning with full team at 2028 LA Olympics
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Kremlin says Russia will follow NATO summit closely

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russia would closely monitor the outcome of the NATO summit in Turkey, adding that a series of "confrontational" statements about Russia had

Kremlin says Russia will follow NATO summit closely
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Lockheed Martin, Rheinmetall to jointly produce ATACMS missiles in Germany

U.S. defence company Lockheed Martin and Germany's Rheinmetall signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday to jointly produce ATACMS missiles in Germany, a move that

Lockheed Martin, Rheinmetall to jointly produce ATACMS missiles in Germany
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB's Panetta says economic outlook remains fragile

The outlook for the euro zone economy remains fragile, a senior European Central Bank policymaker said on Tuesday, calling for monetary policy decisions to be

ECB's Panetta says economic outlook remains fragile
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

NATO to launch strategic airlift fleet of A400M, Rutte says

NATO will launch a strategic airlift fleet of Airbus A400M transport planes and add one aircraft to its existing fleet of A330 MRTT tanker planes,

NATO to launch strategic airlift fleet of A400M, Rutte says
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Canada wants more backers for global defence bank, foreign minister says

Canada wants more countries to back its global defence bank initiative before it announces a roster of founding nations, foreign minister Anita Anand said

Canada wants more backers for global defence bank, foreign minister says
Crime|Europe|World

Reform UK’s Farage says he’ll quit as lawmaker and seek reelection amid donation allegations

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he’ll quit his Parliament seat and seek reelection in an attempt to clear his name over financial allegations

Reform UK’s Farage says he’ll quit as lawmaker and seek reelection amid donation allegations
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

France's 2026 deficit target at risk as growth outlook cut, minister says

France is at risk of missing its deficit-reduction target this year as the growth outlook deteriorates and may need to take additional savings measures, Finance Minister

France's 2026 deficit target at risk as growth outlook cut, minister says
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

NATO picks Swedish Saab early-warning planes over US rival

NATO announced a roughly $4.5 billion plan on Tuesday to buy up to 10 Saab GlobalEye surveillance planes to replace ageing AWACS early warning aircraft,

NATO picks Swedish Saab early-warning planes over US rival
Crime|Election|Europe|World

French court shortens Le Pen's ban from office but orders electronic tag

A French appeals court on Tuesday upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened her ban on running for elected office, potentially re-opening a path

French court shortens Le Pen's ban from office but orders electronic tag
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Moldova's Sandu names Osmochescu acting prime minister

President Maia Sandu on Tuesday named Deputy Prime Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu, a

Moldova's Sandu names Osmochescu acting prime minister
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ex-NATO chief says UK may get 'frosty' Ankara welcome in absence of 3.5% plan

Former NATO chief and co-author of Britain's defence plan, George Robertson, criticised the government on Tuesday for not plotting a route to spending 3.5% on core defence

Ex-NATO chief says UK may get 'frosty' Ankara welcome in absence of 3.5% plan
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Suspect in Monaco bombing found dead in Ukraine, shot in the head

A woman suspected of carrying out a bomb attack in Monaco last week that seriously injured a Ukrainian-born businessman has been found dead in Ukraine, and a military intelligence

Suspect in Monaco bombing found dead in Ukraine, shot in the head
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump says he will lift Turkey sanctions, decide on selling F-35s

U.S.

Trump says he will lift Turkey sanctions, decide on selling F-35s
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Norway wealth fund enters strategic partnership with Asana Partners in the US

Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, said on Tuesday it signed a deal with retail real estate investment firm Asana Partners for a strategic partnership

Norway wealth fund enters strategic partnership with Asana Partners in the US
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Sleepless Ukrainians wonder when Russia will strike next

Kyiv resident Diana Bobrovska was so nervous about a new Russian air attack on her neighbourhood after a devastating strike on Monday that she spent a second

Sleepless Ukrainians wonder when Russia will strike next
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump calls Italy's Meloni a 'nice person' but blames her for not helping with Iran

U.S.

Trump calls Italy's Meloni a 'nice person' but blames her for not helping with Iran
Economy|Europe|Political

Burnham ally O'Neill says UK's next leader to be "bolder" on investment borrowing

Economist Jim O'Neill urged Britain's next leader to be bolder on investment borrowing, saying fiscal credibility cannot be judged by a single rulebook.

Burnham ally O'Neill says UK's next leader to be "bolder" on investment borrowing
Crime|Europe|World

Bomb attack rocks Damascus during Macron visit

Two bombs exploded on Tuesday near a hotel in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron spent the night, wounding

Bomb attack rocks Damascus during Macron visit
Crime|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Reactions to French court ruling on Marine Le Pen

A Paris appeals court on Tuesday upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds while shortening her ban on running for elected office, potentially allowing the National

Reactions to French court ruling on Marine Le Pen
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology

Greek wiretapping victims sue spyware firm Intellexa for damages

Eight victims of a Greek wiretapping scandal have sued the Athens-based surveillance firm Intellexa SA and individuals believed to be linked to it, seeking €1 million ($1.1

Greek wiretapping victims sue spyware firm Intellexa for damages
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Five NATO members seen to spend over 3.5% of GDP on core defence this year, alliance estimates show

Five NATO members are projected to meet the alliance's goal of spending 3.5% of gross domestic product on core defence already in 2026, according to updated NATO data

Five NATO members seen to spend over 3.5% of GDP on core defence this year, alliance estimates show
Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Ukraine strikes Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers supplying Crimea

Ukrainian drones have attacked a dozen tankers from Russia's "shadow fleet" over the past two days that were delivering fuel to Crimea, Kyiv's military said

Ukraine strikes Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers supplying Crimea
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump reiterates at NATO summit that Greenland should be controlled by US, not Denmark

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Greenland should be controlled by the United States, not Denmark, reaffirming a stance that has caused tensions among NATO

Trump reiterates at NATO summit that Greenland should be controlled by US, not Denmark
Entertainment|Europe|World

Prince Harry's war with UK press is over, and he's lost

Some eight years after Prince Harry went into open legal conflict against the British tabloid press, winning a number of high-profile court battles against

Prince Harry's war with UK press is over, and he's lost
Europe|Political|World

EU candidate countries should not expect membership soon, Serbia's Vucic says

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic expressed scepticism on Tuesday about a swift expansion of the European Union, saying he is not optimistic that aspiring new members,

EU candidate countries should not expect membership soon, Serbia's Vucic says
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO showcases big arms deals as Trump feels let down

NATO leaders unveiled arms deals worth tens of billions of dollars in Turkey on Tuesday, driving home the message that

NATO showcases big arms deals as Trump feels let down
Europe|Political|World

UK populist leader Farage to quit parliament, seek re-election after gift allegations

Nigel Farage, leader of the populist Reform UK party, said on Tuesday he was standing down to fight again for his place

UK populist leader Farage to quit parliament, seek re-election after gift allegations
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Armenian opposition leader charged with fraud to be held for two months

The leader of a pro-Russian Armenian opposition party was placed in pre-trial detention for two months on Tuesday after being detained on suspicion of large-scale fraud and money

Armenian opposition leader charged with fraud to be held for two months
Business|Europe|Political|World

UK and the Netherlands sign new $3.2 billion maritime partnership

British and Dutch forces will be equipped with new amphibious transport ships under a £2.4 billion ($3.2 billion) maritime partnership signed on Tuesday, the British

UK and the Netherlands sign new $3.2 billion maritime partnership
Europe|Political|World

Nigel Farage takes his 'fight with the establishment' to the voters

Nigel Farage, the self-described troublemaker of British politics, added another twist to his turbulent career on Tuesday by announcing he was resigning

Nigel Farage takes his 'fight with the establishment' to the voters
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK summons senior Iranian diplomat over stabbing of Iranian journalist in London

Britain on Tuesday summoned Iran's Chargé d’Affaires, Tehran's most senior diplomat in London, after two Romanian nationals were given lengthy jail sentences over the

UK summons senior Iranian diplomat over stabbing of Iranian journalist in London
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Judge dismisses Prince Harry's privacy invasion lawsuit against publisher of Daily Mail

Prince Harry's final lawsuit against the British tabloids has ended in defeat

Judge dismisses Prince Harry's privacy invasion lawsuit against publisher of Daily Mail
Europe|Political|US|World

See Trump’s shifting blame game on the Russia-Ukraine war

See Trump’s shifting blame game on the Russia-Ukraine war

See Trump’s shifting blame game on the Russia-Ukraine war
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Le Pen says she'll run for French presidency next year despite court-ordered monitor

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she’ll run for the French presidency next year despite being sentenced to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement

Le Pen says she'll run for French presidency next year despite court-ordered monitor
Crime|Europe|World

Woman suspected of Monaco bombing is found dead in Ukraine, authorities say

The woman suspected of trying to kill a Ukrainian business tycoon in a bombing attack in Monaco last week was found dead in Ukraine with gunshot wounds to the head

Woman suspected of Monaco bombing is found dead in Ukraine, authorities say
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands Greenland

President Donald Trump insists the United States should control Greenland instead of Denmark, renewing tensions in Europe at a NATO summit

NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands Greenland
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Chanel turns the Grand Palais into a dark fairy tale for Matthieu Blazy’s 2nd couture show

Inside the Grand Palais in Paris, the Chanel salon had been swallowed by a garden gone wrong: giant beanstalks climbing to the ceiling and huge flowers blooming a little too brightly to be safe

Chanel turns the Grand Palais into a dark fairy tale for Matthieu Blazy’s 2nd couture show
Business|Crime|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Explosions rock Syria's capital as French President Macron visits

Explosions have rocked Syria’s capital as France’s president is visiting, and the Interior Ministry says at least 18 people were wounded

Explosions rock Syria's capital as French President Macron visits
Business|Election|Europe|Finance|World

Nigel Farage quits UK parliament amid financial donations controversy and will seek re-election

Nigel Farage quits UK parliament amid financial donations controversy and will seek re-election

Nigel Farage quits UK parliament amid financial donations controversy and will seek re-election
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Prince Harry loses privacy case against UK tabloid publisher

Prince Harry loses privacy case against UK tabloid publisher

Prince Harry loses privacy case against UK tabloid publisher
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Naomi Osaka overpowers Aryna Sabalenka to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals

Naomi Osaka outslugged top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 (2) to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the first time

Naomi Osaka overpowers Aryna Sabalenka to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Explosion near Macron’s Damascus hotel as French president meets Syrian counterpart

Explosion near Macron’s Damascus hotel as French president meets Syrian counterpart

Explosion near Macron’s Damascus hotel as French president meets Syrian counterpart
Arts|Europe|Travel|World

Secrets of the sultan’s palace where concubines and eunuchs lived

Secrets of the sultan’s palace where concubines and eunuchs lived

Secrets of the sultan’s palace where concubines and eunuchs lived
Education|Environment|Europe|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Too ugly, too noisy, too… American? France’s great air con debate

Too ugly, too noisy, too… American? France’s great air con debate

Too ugly, too noisy, too… American? France’s great air con debate
Europe|Political|World

Trump mused about cutting troops in Europe by a third to send a message to NATO

Trump mused about cutting troops in Europe by a third to send a message to NATO

Trump mused about cutting troops in Europe by a third to send a message to NATO
Europe|Health|Political|Science|World

UK sanctions Russians it says developed chemical weapons used to kill Navalny

Britain on Monday imposed sanctions on two Russian research institutes and senior staff it said were linked to Moscow's chemical weapons programme and involved in developing

UK sanctions Russians it says developed chemical weapons used to kill Navalny
Business|Economy|Europe|Stock Markets|Technology

European shares slip as global tech retreat weighs

European shares slipped on Tuesday, weighed down by a global selloff in tech stocks, while investors monitored the NATO

European shares slip as global tech retreat weighs
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Deadly Russian strikes hammer Kyiv on eve of Trump trip to critical NATO summit

Deadly Russian strikes hammer Kyiv on eve of Trump trip to critical NATO summit

Deadly Russian strikes hammer Kyiv on eve of Trump trip to critical NATO summit
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

The world’s most livable city for 2026 has been revealed

The world’s most livable city for 2026 has been revealed

The world’s most livable city for 2026 has been revealed
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

France's Marine Le Pen says she will run for president in 2027, appeal her conviction

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen announced on Tuesday that she will run for president in 2027,  after an

France's Marine Le Pen says she will run for president in 2027, appeal her conviction
Arts|Europe|Political|Sports|World

US crashes out of World Cup as storm over Trump interference overshadows tournament

The United States tumbled out of the World Cup on Monday, beaten emphatically by Belgium in a match overshadowed by allegations of political interference

US crashes out of World Cup as storm over Trump interference overshadows tournament
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says a resolution to Ukraine war is 'getting closer' after talks with Putin and Zelenskiy

U.S.

Trump says a resolution to Ukraine war is 'getting closer' after talks with Putin and Zelenskiy
Europe|Sports|World

A stoic Cristiano Ronaldo exits last World Cup with 'clear conscience' after Portugal loses to Spain

Cristiano Ronaldo heard the cheers while walking off the pitch after his final World Cup match for Portugal

A stoic Cristiano Ronaldo exits last World Cup with 'clear conscience' after Portugal loses to Spain
Crime|Europe|Sports|World

Soccer-Mbappe fires back at Paraguayan senator's racist attack after France victory

France striker Kylian Mbappe hit back at a Paraguayan senator, describing her as a "despicable woman" on Monday after she launched a racist attack on him

Soccer-Mbappe fires back at Paraguayan senator's racist attack after France victory
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension

With the integrity of FIFA and the World Cup under attack from European soccer leaders, FIFA President Gianni Infantino acknowledged taking a call from President Donald Trump before U.S. forward Folarin Balogun was cleared to play against Belgium later Monday

Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension
Europe|Political|World

Norway urges China to help bring Russia to Ukraine peace talks

Norway wants China to use its ties to the Russian leadership to help bring about a negotiated settlement to the war in Ukraine and improve Beijing's relations with Europe,

Norway urges China to help bring Russia to Ukraine peace talks
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Spain scores late to eliminate Portugal and potentially end Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career

Spain scores late to eliminate Portugal and potentially end Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career

Spain scores late to eliminate Portugal and potentially end Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career
Celebrity|Europe|Travel|World

Prince Harry's UK trip sparks media buzz over whether Meghan and kids will join him

King Charles III’s estranged son is traveling to the land of his birth for a series of charity engagements that begin Tuesday

Prince Harry's UK trip sparks media buzz over whether Meghan and kids will join him
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Britain, Netherlands, Finland, Poland say they are making progress on defence plan

Britain, the Netherlands, Finland and Poland are making "significant progress" on the Multilateral Defence Mechanism planned by the four nations and aim to establish it by

Britain, Netherlands, Finland, Poland say they are making progress on defence plan
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Europe's central banks may come under political pressure, Panetta says

Central banks in Europe could come under growing pressure from governments facing rising demands for pension spending and industrial support, European Central Bank

Europe's central banks may come under political pressure, Panetta says
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ECB's Schnabel says Iran shock is not over

The euro zone's economy is not back to its state before the Iran war despite a drop in oil prices, as core inflation remains strong and price pressures continue, European

ECB's Schnabel says Iran shock is not over
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Russian strikes kill 28 in Kyiv area, exposing Ukraine air-defence shortages

Russia hammered Kyiv and the surrounding region with missiles and drones early on Monday, killing at least 28 people and exposing

Russian strikes kill 28 in Kyiv area, exposing Ukraine air-defence shortages
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Cobolli performs Ronaldo celebration as Paolini wins before Federer on Italy's big day at Wimbledon

Flavio Cobolli and Jasmine Paolini both reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals on a big day for Italy at the grass-court Grand Slam

Cobolli performs Ronaldo celebration as Paolini wins before Federer on Italy's big day at Wimbledon
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Jonathan Anderson shifts Dior buzz from Taylor Swift’s hidden wedding gown to sculptural couture

Jonathan Anderson arrived at Paris couture week with the fashion world still waiting to see the Dior wedding dress he made for Taylor Swift

Jonathan Anderson shifts Dior buzz from Taylor Swift’s hidden wedding gown to sculptural couture
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NATO’s Rutte stresses democratic rights after Turkey’s pre‑summit crackdown

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the right to hold demonstrations and media freedom were essential in democracies, when asked about Turkey’s recent crackdown on

NATO’s Rutte stresses democratic rights after Turkey’s pre‑summit crackdown
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Dutch to announce over €3 billion in defence deals at NATO forum, minister says

The Netherlands will announce defence deals and plans worth more than €3 billion ($3.43 billion) at a NATO forum in Ankara on Tuesday that precedes a summit

Dutch to announce over €3 billion in defence deals at NATO forum, minister says
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France's Macron visits Syria, in first trip by an EU head of state since Assad toppled

French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Syria on Monday, in the first visit to Damascus by a European Union head of state since rebels

France's Macron visits Syria, in first trip by an EU head of state since Assad toppled
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy: It is 'absurd' that production of missile defence arms cannot meet demand

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy lamented a shortage of arms to defend Ukraine against Russian ballistic missiles on Monday and said it was "absurd" that production could not meet

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: It is 'absurd' that production of missile defence arms cannot meet demand
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Kremlin says Putin and Trump agreed during weekend call to talk again in 'near future'

The Kremlin said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S.

Kremlin says Putin and Trump agreed during weekend call to talk again in 'near future'
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Russian drivers' patience is tested as fuel shortages drag on ​

With a nearly empty tank, Daria's car kept stalling as it inched forward in a long line at a filling station in Russia's Leningrad region which surrounds St Petersburg.

Russian drivers' patience is tested as fuel shortages drag on ​
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French government survives no-confidence vote over heatwave handling

The French government survived a vote of no-confidence in parliament on Monday over its handling of a severe heatwave in late June.

French government survives no-confidence vote over heatwave handling
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Ukrainian drones hit Russia's largest refinery, in one of deepest strikes yet

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's largest oil refinery in Omsk, deep in Siberia, on Monday in what would be one of Ukraine's longest-range attacks of the war, Kyiv's military said on

Ukrainian drones hit Russia's largest refinery, in one of deepest strikes yet
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Wildfire in southern France forces 10,000 people from their homes

A wildfire burning out of control in southern France has forced the evacuation of over 10,000 people from two dozen small towns and villages

Wildfire in southern France forces 10,000 people from their homes
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German cabinet approves 2027 draft budget, hikes defence, investment spending

Germany's cabinet approved the first draft of the 2027 budget on Monday, ramping up investment and defence spending to shield its sluggish economy from war

German cabinet approves 2027 draft budget, hikes defence, investment spending
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Belgian federation to challenge FIFA's decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match

The Belgian soccer federation is demanding an explanation from FIFA about a decision to let U

Belgian federation to challenge FIFA's decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match
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NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has demanded that member states present clear plans to meet defense spending targets at their annual summit

NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets
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War threatens Russian banking crisis, European intelligence report says

Russia risks an "explosive" banking crisis because lenders are shouldering much of the burden of the country's war economy, a European state intelligence report seen

War threatens Russian banking crisis, European intelligence report says
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Renault making higher profits on compact electric models than Megane, says CEO

Renault Group is achieving better margins on its compact electric R5 than larger models like the Megane or Scenic, CEO Francois Provost told French business daily Les Echos

Renault making higher profits on compact electric models than Megane, says CEO
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Armenia hopes it can resolve 'problematic issues' with Russia, PM Pashinyan says

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Monday that he hoped the South Caucasus country could mend its relationship with Russia and resolve certain "problematic

Armenia hopes it can resolve 'problematic issues' with Russia, PM Pashinyan says
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EasyJet shares reveal deal risk as $7.3 billion takeover advances

Shares in easyJet hit four-year highs on Monday after the British budget airline agreed in principle to a £5.5 billion

EasyJet shares reveal deal risk as $7.3 billion takeover advances
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Azerbaijan summons Russian envoy over attack on SOCAR fuel station in Ukraine

Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry said on Monday it had summoned Russia's ambassador to protest against what it said was a Russian drone strike on a fuel station belonging to

Azerbaijan summons Russian envoy over attack on SOCAR fuel station in Ukraine
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Trump to meet leaders of Ukraine, Syria alongside NATO summit

U.S.

Trump to meet leaders of Ukraine, Syria alongside NATO summit
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George Clooney to get the lifetime achievement prize from Venice Film Festival

George Clooney is returning to the Venice Film Festival this year to receive a lifetime achievement award

George Clooney to get the lifetime achievement prize from Venice Film Festival
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Trump goads Italy's Meloni again on eve of NATO summit

Italy's defence minister stressed the importance of good transatlantic relations on Monday after U.S.

Trump goads Italy's Meloni again on eve of NATO summit
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Volkswagen CEO faces acid test from unions over swingeing job cut plans

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume faces perhaps the biggest test of his leadership this week: persuading the German

Volkswagen CEO faces acid test from unions over swingeing job cut plans
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Shippers Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd begin return to Suez Canal trade route

Shipping groups Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd will resume some sailings through the Suez Canal under their Gemini joint network, Maersk said on Monday, hitting shares of both

Shippers Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd begin return to Suez Canal trade route
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Hemingway’s masterpiece on Spain's bull runs turns 100 years old with its allure intact

One hundred years ago a book was published that put Spain's biggest bull run festival on the map for millions of readers around the world

Hemingway’s masterpiece on Spain's bull runs turns 100 years old with its allure intact
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Prince Harry told he replied too late to stay at Buckingham Palace amid confusion over UK visit

Prince Harry told he replied too late to stay at Buckingham Palace amid confusion over UK visit

Prince Harry told he replied too late to stay at Buckingham Palace amid confusion over UK visit
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FIFA stunned the soccer world by allowing the USA’s Folarin Balogun to play on Monday. Trump’s role is under the microscope

FIFA stunned the soccer world by allowing the USA’s Folarin Balogun to play on Monday. Trump’s role is under the microscope

FIFA stunned the soccer world by allowing the USA’s Folarin Balogun to play on Monday. Trump’s role is under the microscope
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France softens stance on Turkey SAMP/T air defence sale, sources say

France is open to a possible sale of the Franco-Italian SAMP/T air-defence system to Turkey after years of

France softens stance on Turkey SAMP/T air defence sale, sources say
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ESM sees euro zone recession if US sell-off, new Middle East war hit at once

A renewed Middle East conflict and a U.S. asset sell-off are the two biggest risks to the euro zone, which, if twinned, could tip

ESM sees euro zone recession if US sell-off, new Middle East war hit at once
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Euro zone investor morale improves significantly in July, Sentix survey shows

The Sentix index measuring investor morale in the euro zone currency area improved significantly more than expected in July, with its third increase in a row bolstered by

Euro zone investor morale improves significantly in July, Sentix survey shows
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Almost every Russian region hit by fuel crisis, as Ukraine escalates drone attacks

Almost every Russian region hit by fuel crisis, as Ukraine escalates drone attacks

Almost every Russian region hit by fuel crisis, as Ukraine escalates drone attacks
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NATO Ankara summit: who's going and what to expect

NATO leaders will gather in Ankara for a summit on Tuesday and Wednesday, amid pressure from President Donald Trump for Europe to step up

NATO Ankara summit: who's going and what to expect
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German commercial property financing sentiment plunges, survey shows

The mood among those financing commercial real estate in Germany plunged in the second quarter, a survey showed on Monday, after the war in Iran prompted a rise in

German commercial property financing sentiment plunges, survey shows
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UK construction downturn eases slightly in June, PMI shows

Britain's construction sector contracted sharply again in June, though the downturn eased slightly from May's six-year low as commercial building weakened less, a business

UK construction downturn eases slightly in June, PMI shows
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European shares retreat after hitting record high; easyJet surges on takeover offer

Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 index pulled back after hitting a record high on Monday as investors cashed in on gains

European shares retreat after hitting record high; easyJet surges on takeover offer
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UK says aircraft carrier approached by Russian plane in Norwegian Sea

Britain said its aircraft carrier in the Norwegian Sea was repeatedly approached by a Russian patrol aircraft, before being escorted away by UK fighter jets, in the latest

UK says aircraft carrier approached by Russian plane in Norwegian Sea
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Spain, Portugal step up scrutiny of soaring property markets

Spain and Portugal are stepping up scrutiny of their soaring property markets amid early signs of overheating, but supervisors are unlikely to intervene

Spain, Portugal step up scrutiny of soaring property markets
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From shampoo to cookies, consumer products get an AI makeover

French cosmetics company L'Oreal has used AI to identify molecules in its skincare products that can be repurposed for use in shampoo and can now create

From shampoo to cookies, consumer products get an AI makeover
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Husband of jailed Russian playwright keeps lonely vigil in exile

To the casual eye, there was nothing unusual about the bearded young Russian man sitting on a bench in the German city of Hamburg on a summer's day two years ago.

Husband of jailed Russian playwright keeps lonely vigil in exile