Europe and Canada on track to buy €4.3bn of US weapons for Ukraine this year, Rutte says
Washington more or less stopped deliveries of weapons to Ukraine this summer, instead calling on Europeans to purchase equipment and donate it themselves – and Ukraine’s allies have so far…
Latest news bulletin | December 3rd, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 3rd, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Germany activates first elements of Arrow 3 missile defence system bought from Israel
Israel has long relied on a multilayered missile defence system, including the Arrow, to protect communities around the country from rocket barrages from militants in Gaza and Lebanon. Read more…
European Commission to determine safety of ethanol in hand sanitiser
The EU Chemicals Agency was due to table an opinion on the safety of ethanol before Christmas, but lack of consensus within scientific groups saw the decision postponed. Lawmakers are…
Russia replaces cosmonaut after alleged security breach at SpaceX facility
Cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev was removed from the Crew-12 mission after allegedly photographing restricted SpaceX materials. Andrey Fedyaev will replace him. Read more at Read More
Indonesia flood death toll rises to 702 as search efforts intensify
Indonesia’s flood and landslide disaster on Sumatra has left at least 702 people dead and hundreds missing, with severe weather from a tropical cyclone worsening the crisis. Read more at…
Angoulême Comics Festival cancels 2026 edition after authors call for boycott
The cancellation of the upcoming festival was expected after a monthslong crisis over its governance. Authors and publishers pulled out of the event last month. Read More
Local French media outlets imitated as part of Russian propaganda strategy
According to researchers, this web of sham outlets is likely being run by a known Russian propagandist John Mark Dougan, a former deputy sheriff from Florida who has lived in…
Femicide: These EU countries consistently report the highest rates
Many European countries are cracking down on direct and indirect violence against women. Where are they more likely to fall victim to a close acquaintance? Read More
Parliament backs ‘carbon monitoring’ of heavy industry imports into EU
European lawmakers voted to boost heavy industry imports monitoring a few days before the European Commission is due to reinforce legislation for the bloc’s carbon border tax. Read More