NATO annual nuclear exercise ‘Steadfast Noon’ winds down in the Netherlands
The bulk of the drill was held in the North Sea, far from Russia and Ukraine, and involved military bases in Belgium, Britain, Denmark, the Netherlands. Read more at Read…
Gaza ceasefire going ‘better than expected,’ US Vice President JD Vance says in Israel
The ceasefire was tested by renewed fighting on Sunday and accusations from both sides of ceasefire violations, but both Israel and Hamas have said they are committed to the deal.…
Estimated €185bn needed to rebuild Syria after 14 years of civil war, World Bank says
Syria’s civil war began in 2011 when mass protests against the government of then-President Bashar al-Assad were met with a brutal crackdown and spiralled into armed conflict. Read more at…
No Trump-Putin meeting in foreseeable future — this is why
Moscow has rejected the possibility of a ceasefire in Ukraine, stating that this idea contradicts the agreement reached by Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Alaska. Yet the Kremlin still…
Latest news bulletin | October 21st, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 21st, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Greek plan to ban protests at Tomb of Unknown Soldier in Athens sparks backlash
Opposition parties claim the move is an attempt to stop anti-government rallies from taking place at the site. Read more at Read More
Former president behind bars: France grapples with Sarkozy’s five-year prison term
The unprecedented jailing of a former head of state exposed deep divisions over justice and the legacy of Nicolas Sarkozy’s years in power. Read more at Read More
British drug-smuggling grandma to be sent home after 12 years on death row in Bali
Lindsay Sandiford, 68, was arrested after arriving in Bali in 2012 when Indonesian authorities found cocaine worth €2.1 million in her suitcase. Read more at Read More
Storm wreaks havoc in Paris suburbs, leaving trail of destruction
A powerful storm struck the Val-d’Oise region, northwest of Paris, on Monday evening, leaving one person dead and nine others injured after violent winds caused three cranes to collapse in…
Poland detains eight over suspected Russia-linked sabotage, says PM Tusk
Two suspects were also arrested in Romania for allegedly depositing incendiary devices at an international courier company in Bucharest. Read more at Read More