Trump doesn’t want ‘wasted time’ with Putin as plan for Budapest meeting is called off
“I don’t want to have a wasted meeting,” Trump said in comments that follow Russia’s foreign secretary Sergey Lavrov’s remarks that Russia is opposed to an immediate ceasefire in its…
North Korea has fired ballistic missiles toward the east, Seoul says
South Korea’s military detected multiple suspected short-range ballistic missiles launched from an area south of Pyongyang, the North Korean capital, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Read more at…
Exclusive: EU to announce €75 million package in financial support for Egypt
The European Union is deepening its relations with Egypt, increasing financial support to the North African country despite ongoing human rights concerns. Read More
NATO annual nuclear exercise ‘Steadfast Noon’ winds down in the Netherlands
The bulk of the drill was held in the North Sea, far from Russia and Ukraine, and involved military bases in Belgium, Britain, Denmark, the Netherlands. Read more at Read…
Gaza ceasefire going ‘better than expected,’ US Vice President JD Vance says in Israel
The ceasefire was tested by renewed fighting on Sunday and accusations from both sides of ceasefire violations, but both Israel and Hamas have said they are committed to the deal.…
Estimated €185bn needed to rebuild Syria after 14 years of civil war, World Bank says
Syria’s civil war began in 2011 when mass protests against the government of then-President Bashar al-Assad were met with a brutal crackdown and spiralled into armed conflict. Read more at…
EU unveils first-ever tourism strategy focusing on sustainability
With Europe facing record visitor numbers and rising climate risks, the plan aims to balance economic growth with environmental protection and community well-being. Read More
No Trump-Putin meeting in foreseeable future — this is why
Moscow has rejected the possibility of a ceasefire in Ukraine, stating that this idea contradicts the agreement reached by Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Alaska. Yet the Kremlin still…
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 21st, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Gone in 240 seconds: France’s race against time to recover stolen crown jewels
Dominique Buffin, the head of security at the Louvre, the world’s most visited museum, is facing calls to resign as the hunt continues for the gang of four thieves who…