Latest news bulletin | March 4th – 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
Pope Francis back on ventilation after suffering “acute respiratory failure”, Vatican says
The crisis was a new setback in the Pope’s fight to recover from a complicated respiratory infection, which has lasted more than two weeks. Pope Francis has chronic lung disease…
French lawmakers divided on Ukraine and European defence after fall out of Zelenskyy-Trump meeting
PM François Bayrou opened the debate by denouncing what he called “a stunning scene marked by brutality, and a desire to humiliate,” referring to last week’s bitter spat between US…
Trump pauses US military aid to Ukraine following disastrous Oval meeting
A White House official said Trump wants President Zelenskyy to commit to reaching a peace deal with Russia. Read more at Read More
US: Tensions around Ukraine and trade tariffs escalate as Trump prepares for Congressional address
The White House has expressed support for a Europe-driven initiative aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, but has refrained from specifying what role the United States would play in…
Iran confirms its nuclear programme was discussed between US and Russia
The comment came from an Iranian government spokesperson amid reports that Tehran is accelerating its production of near weapons-grade uranium. Read more at Read More
Germany’s Carnival: Colourful Parades, political satire and controversy
Hundreds of thousands celebrated Carnival across Germany in colourful costumes, enjoying candy, flowers and festivities. Read more at Read More
Cobra Gold 2024: Multinational forces unite in military drills
Thai and South Korean marines, backed by US aircraft, stormed a Thai beach in the annual Cobra Gold military exercise. Read more at Read More
Merz calls Trump-Zelenskyy spat at White House ‘manufactured escalation’
The CDU leader said Europe must be prepared to act independently. Read more at Read More
Mannheim car ramming attack: ‘No political background’ assumed at this stage, say investigators
The suspected perpetrator in the car ramming attack which has killed at least two people is a 40-year-old German from Ludwigshafen. Read More