Brussels dials up pressure on Kyiv to speed up reforms amid budget crunch
The European Commission in sounding the alarm over Ukraine’s slow pace of reforms, which is complicating access to critical financial assistance. Read More
Which European passports are the strongest for visa-free travel?
A new ranking compares passport strength based on how many destinations European travellers can visit visa-free, with an ETA or by obtaining a visa on arrival. Read More
Toasts, handshakes and smiles: Moments from Xi’s White House state dinner
US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state dinner at the White House, capping a day of ceremony and diplomacy between the two leaders. Read more…
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Protests and walkout as Netanyahu addresses the UN
Protesters gathered outside the UN as dozens of delegates walked out when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his speech. Read more at Read More
La Rábida monastery: where Columbus persuaded Castile to discover America
The discovery of America remains one of history’s great exploits, where two cultures met. Before sailing, Columbus secured key backing at La Rábida from Franciscan friars and the Pinzón brothers.…
Pope makes first official visit to France in 18 years, meeting abuse survivors and EU leaders
The Pope is making the first official papal visit to France in 18 years, during which he is expected to meet survivors of sexual abuse, EU leaders and large crowds…
CNN, MS NOW, Politico return to White House after court order to lift ban
Though CNN and MS NOW were back on the White House grounds Thursday, both news outlets said their journalists were denied access to Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s state dinner arrival.…
Macron denies France received CIA warning of Russian drone attack
French President Emmanuel Macron denied claims which emerged in an article published by El Mundo on Thursday. Read More
EU sanctions former RT France chief Xenia Fedorova over pro-Russian propaganda
The Council of the European Union confirmed the Russian commentator had been added to its sanctions list on Thursday. In France, she had already faced an expulsion order and an…