Trump says US operations in Iran war ‘extremely ahead of schedule’
US envoy Steve Witkoff said there were “strong signs” Iran could be convinced to make a peace deal, confirming that Washington had passed a 15-point plan to Tehran through mediator…
Pentagon mulls redirecting Ukraine military aid to Middle East, reports claim
With the Iran war showing no signs of winding down, the US might prioritise the Middle East over Ukraine not only in terms of its focus and attention, but also…
Lebanon’s displaced endure squalid conditions in tents on Beirut waterfront
Euronews visited the Lebanese families crowding Beirut’s waterfront in makeshift tents, lacking water, sanitation and state aid as renewed Israel-Hezbollah fighting displaced hundreds of thousands over the past weeks. Read…
Catholic Church to pay €1.6 million to abuse victims but says payments ‘do not erase past’
Portugal’s bishops and religious orders have announced that they will pay 1.6 million euros in financial compensation to victims of sexual abuse. Read More
Italian police warn crooks using animals to intimidate victims after busting illegal reptile house
Police carrying out a raid in an apartment block in Bari found “exotic and dangerous animals” in a secret basement room which had been transformed into a reptile house. Read…
France bids farewell to former Prime Minister Lionel Jospin who ‘fought for justice and freedom’
Jospin, who introduced the 35-hour workweek and extended free healthcare when he was head of government from 1997 to 2002, died on Sunday, aged 88. Read More
Russian drone barrage hits Ukraine, leaving five injured and causing power cuts
At least five people have been injured on Thursday morning after a Russian morning attack on an apartment block in Dnipro, according to regional officials. Meanwhile, six regions face power…
US drones await clearance to land at Lajes after Portugal seeks more information
The landing of MQ-9 Reapers at Lajes Air Base was expected early this week but has yet to take place. Portugal has reportedly asked for further technical details about the…
EU lawmakers support EU–US trade deal, with conditions attached
The European Parliament on Tuesday cleared the way for the implementation of the Turnberry agreement, but the safeguards attached by lawmakers must still be approved by EU member states before…
Europe’s housing crisis: Who is really paying the price?
Home prices and rents have skyrocketed over the past 15 years. Europe needs 10 million more houses to keep up. For young people, low-income families, and essential workers, finding affordable…