EU to raise €35 billion loan for Ukraine using Russia’s frozen assets, von der Leyen says
Ursula von der Leyen has announced a multi-billion initiative to help Kyiv plug the hole in its state budget and procure more weapons. Read More
Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon
Israeli fighter jets have struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, hitting rocket launchers and barrels after the group vowed retribution for deadly pager attacks. Read more at Read More
Stairway to tension: France and Italy dispute ownership of Spanish Steps
A row over whether France or Italy owns Rome’s iconic Spanish Steps has caused controversy and reopened old wounds between the two countries as G7 Culture Ministers gather in Naples…
How will von der Leyen’s nominated team of European Commissioners be scrutinised?
Political leaders have said the European Parliament will show its teeth when holding nominees to account. Read More
Portugal observes day of national mourning after seven die in wildfires
The country has burned more than 121,000 hectares of land since Sunday with seven fatalities. Read More
Stairway to tension: France and Italy dispute ownership of Spanish Steps
A row over whether France or Italy owns Rome’s iconic Spanish Steps has caused controversy and reopened old wounds between the two countries as G7 Culture Ministers gather in Naples…
Dutch police seek witnesses to deadly Rotterdam stabbing as suspect taken into custody
Police say witnesses claim the alleged killer shouted “Allahu akbar” as he lashed out with a blade. Read more at Read More
Residents in Kyiv told to stay indoors as air pollution blankets the Ukrainian capital
The Ukrainian capital topped a list of the most polluted major cities early on Friday in a real-time Swiss database.Read More
WATCH: French pilot Serrano soars to victory at Wingsuit Championship
French wingsuit pilot Ambroise Serrano triumphed at the World Wingsuit League Championship in Zhangjiajie, China, claiming the target-hitting title. Read more at Read More
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