Capitulation in Ukraine peace talks would be ‘bad news’ for all, says Macron
Other leaders such as President Tokayev of Kazakhstan have welcomed political dialogue between Washington and Moscow. Read more at Read More
Russian drone attack damages Chernobyl nuclear plant’s protective shield, no radiation leak reported
A protective shield over the destroyed fourth reactor of the Chernobyl nuclear plant has been struck overnight by a Russian attack drone carrying a high-explosive warhead, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
Latest news bulletin | February 14th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at Read More
US Federal Judge orders Trump administration to restore funding for foreign aid programmes
A US federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift a three-week funding freeze that has shut down US aid and development work globally. Read more at Read More
Trump targets allies and adversaries with ‘reciprocal’ tariffs in new executive order
US President Donald Trump signs an executive order implementing reciprocal tariffs on US trade partners and adversaries as he pushes to eliminate trade imbalances with Washington. Read more at Read…
Ukrainians in Kyiv react to Trump’s call with Putin on peace plan
Kyiv residents react to US President Donald Trump’s call to Russian President Vladimir Putin asking to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, without guaranteeing Ukraine’s involvement in the…
Portuguese hospitals hang by a thread with closed A&E departments, lack of staff and long queues
A specialist in health economics believes that the SNS’ problem lies with its management capacity and that there may be a solution to the chaos. But the government has yet…
Lithuanian defence minister: EU defence capabilities ‘not matching’ Russia’s speed
Amid increasing concerns over the EU’s defence capabilities, Lithuania’s defence minister has emphasised the bloc’s under-preparedness. Read more at Read More
National strike in Belgium as protesters rally against new government reforms
60,000 people demonstrated in Brussels against the new Belgian government’s policies which affect pension reform, unemployment and hospital funding. Read more at Read More
Humpback whale swallows, then releases, kayaker in Chilean Patagonia
A humpback whale briefly swallowed kayaker Adrián Simancas in the Chilean Patagonia before releasing him unharmed. Read more at Read More