Angry protesters throw snowballs after US immigration officer kills driver in Minneapolis
A US immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis ended with a driver being shot dead by a federal officer, prompting protests and criticism from city officials, as authorities described the incident…
Rubio says he plans to meet Danish officials next week to talk about US interest in Greenland
Tensions with NATO members escalated after the White House said Tuesday that the “US military is always an option.” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned earlier this week that a…
European Commission piles up concessions for Paris and Rome hoping to seal Mercosur signature
From early cash to relaxing duties, the Commission makes tailor-made overtures for France and Italy as Mercosur trade deal enters final stretch. Rome signals it is open to signing it,…
Italy mourns Swiss bar fire victims with funerals in Milan, Rome and Bologna
Italian schools observed a minute’s silence in memory of the victims, while the schools attended by the teenagers who lost their lives suspended classes to “remember the young victims and…
Merz’s Ukraine remarks spark German backlash over troop deployments
The possible deployment of Bundeswehr troops to Ukraine has become a topic of debate in Germany, the prospect drawing criticism from both the left and the right. Read more at…
How Ukraine is shaping the European response to Trump’s Greenland threats
As Europeans seek to defend Greenland against Donald Trump’s annexation threats, the fear of losing US support for ending Russia’s war on Ukraine makes for a delicate balancing act. Read…
Latest news bulletin | January 7th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 7th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Italy and France seek exemption on fertilisers from EU’s carbon border tax
France and Italy are calling on the European Commission to exempt carbon tariffs on imported fertilisers from the bloc’s carbon border tax, which came into force on January 1. They…
Sound the horn! Rare Iron Age battle trumpet found among hoard in Norfolk
An extraordinary collection of Iron Age objects has been unearthed in West Norfolk. The hoard of metal objects was found during a routine archaeological excavation by Pre-Construct Archaeology as part…
What is the Monroe Doctrine that Trump invoked to justify the Maduro raid?
First articulated in 1823, the Monroe Doctrine was largely meant to stave off European colonial influence in the western hemisphere, but modern presidents have used it to justify military intervention…