Graft probe into Spanish ex-PM Zapatero expanded to daughters and secretary, court says
The former premier defended his innocence during a three-hour hearing before Calama on Wednesday, becoming the first former or serving Spanish head of government to declare as a suspect in…
Rutte tries to downplay Pete Hegseth’s blistering attack on NATO
As the Trump admininstration plans to pull a number troops out of Europe in the next six months, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth lambasted NATO defence ministers in Brussels, describing…
Bulgarian prime minister opposes EU sanctions on Russia’s Patriarch Kirill
“The era of the Crusades is over,” the Bulgarian prime minister said on Thursday as he confirmed his opposition to the proposal. Read More
Chinese-British nationals jailed after being convicted of spying on exiled Hong Kong dissidents
The sweeping National Security Law, which severely curtailed freedoms in Hong Kong, contributed to years of strained ties between Beijing and London. Read More
EU summit: Leaders and Zelenskyy to debate accession and peace negotiations
Russia’s war on Ukraine and unfair Chinese competition are expected to dominate the first day of the EU summit in Brussels. Read More
New Lithuanian coalition formed as Social Democrats strike deal with partners
Lithuania’s Social Democrats have formed a third coalition in just one and a half years, clearing the way for a new cabinet to be led by party leader Mindaugas Sinkevičius.…
Middle East flights update: Which airlines are returning to the region and when?
While the US and Iran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, European airlines are unlikely to restart flights until after the summer. Read More
Germany and Uzbekistan deepen ties, President Steinmeier tells Euronews
Trade between Germany and Uzbekistan exceeded $1.4 billion (€1.2bn) last year, while German investment reached $2 billion (€1.7bn). The two countries are also expanding educational exchanges, labour mobility programmes and…
How do Iranians and Israelis view the US-Iran deal?
Residents in Tehran and Tel Aviv voiced mixed reactions to the US-Iran agreement, with some welcoming an end to the fighting while others questioned whether the deal would hold. Read…
Palestine Football Association denies reported FIFA youth match against Israel
The PFA said it had “not received any official communication or proposal from FIFA regarding such a match”. Read more at Read More