UK government to release confidential documents on former prince Andrew’s appointment as trade envoy
Lawmakers approved a motion Tuesday demanding publication of the documents, after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on charges related to allegations that he shared government reports with Jeffrey Epstein while he…
France ends record 40-day streak of consecutive rain but authorities warn of possible flood risks
Authorities urged the public to exercise caution, warning that many affected areas remain under flood risk. The country’s national meteorological service says rain is forecast to resume on Thursday evening.…
‘Yours Eternally’: U2 releases short documentary to mark Ukraine war anniversary
Irish rockers U2 have released a short documentary directed by Ukrainian filmmaker Ilya Mikhaylus to marking the fourth anniversary of Russia invading his home country. The film is part of…
United States: Guthrie’s family is offering a $1 million reward for her mother’s return
Nancy Guthrie went missing from her Arizona home more than three weeks ago. Read more at Read More
Louvre chief Laurence des Cars resigns as fallout from French security failures continues
Laurence des Cars has quit as director of the Paris Louvre Museum as the fallout continues over the daylight robbery which saw priceless crown jewels stolen from the world’s most…
EU Commission urges MEPs to vote through EU-US deal despite fresh tariffs
EU Trade Chief Maroš Šefčovič is pressing MEPs to push through the EU-US trade deal after Washington urged Brussels to honour its commitments – but the US Supreme Court’s recent…
How the Ukraine war is impacting Russia’s small businesses
Rising VAT and tax reforms are hitting Russia’s small businesses hard. Beauty salons in St. Petersburg and Moscow’s Mashenka bakery face closure as costs soar, demand drops, and owners struggle…
‘Greatest economy ever’? The numbers behind Trump’s boasting
The chances of President Trump touting the “greatest economy ever” in his State of the Union address on Tuesday are high. Yet the data paints a more complicated picture. Read…
How Hungary hijacked Brussels and Kyiv with a double veto leaving Ukraine in limbo
The Hungarian foreign minister accused Ukraine of lying and reprimanded Kaja Kallas in a tense meeting in which Budapest used its veto powers twice to the fury of member states…
Russian intelligence claims UK and France plan to send nuclear arms to Ukraine, but offers no proof
On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv has denied “absurd” claims by Russian intelligence that they will be given nuclear weapons by the UK and France.…