South Korea establishes diplomatic ties with Syria’s new government
The announcement comes months after a rebel coalition ousted longtime Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who had maintained close ties with North Korea. Read more at Read More
British couple detained in Afghanistan to face Taliban court verdict
The Reynolds family say that their parents have faced harsh conditions and arbitrary detention for unspecified reasons. Read more at Read More
Oscars announce new stunt design award for its 100th ceremony
The Achievement in Stunt Design award will make its debut at the annual ceremony beginning in 2028, where it will honour stunt work in films from 2027, and while it’s…
Trump’s wrong, European food’s safer than American, says EU safety chief
EU food standards are among the strictest in the world thanks to rigorous inspections and enforcement, says EU food safety agency director Bernhard Url, dismissing Donald Trump’s recent claims. Read…
‘Make America’s showers great again’: Trump reverses US water and energy saving measures
The standards were intended to make dishwashers, showerheads, refrigerators, laundry machines and toilets use less energy and water.Read More
Disinformation operation falsely claims Olena Zelenska attempted to flee Ukraine
A video that fraudulently uses the BBC logo has been used to spread the allegation online. Read More
Siemens top manager and his family killed as tourist helicopter crashes in the Hudson River
A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River just off Manhattan, New York on Thursday, killing six people on board. Read more at Read More
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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
Spain’s Pedro Sánchez aims for closer trade ties with China amid US tariffs uncertainty
Washington has criticised Spain’s outreach to China with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying cosying up to Beijing is like ‘cutting your own throat.’ Read More
White House clarifies tariff rate on most Chinese imports is actually 145%
Speaking at a cabinet meeting, Trump defended his tariff policies, saying the US is in “very good shape.” Read more at Read More