Trump backs Witkoff after leaked call appears to show envoy advised Putin aide on Ukraine peace plan
The US president reacted to the leaked transcript aboard Air Force One on Tuesday, stating that Witkoff “got to sell” the deal to both Russia and Ukraine, adding, “That’s what…
Strikes in Belgium disrupt public transport and flights over new 2026 measures
Belgium held a nationwide strike as unions protested the 2026 budget, halting public transport and grounding flights while demanding changes to pension and welfare plans. Read more at Read More
High-rise fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district kills four, injures three
A high-rise fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district killed four people and injured three, with residents trapped as the blaze spread along bamboo scaffolding. Read more at Read More
Autopsy report suggests family of four killed by pesticide in Istanbul hotel
A Turkish-German family of four died in Istanbul from phosphine gas poisoning, likely from a pesticide used in their hotel. An investigation is ongoing. Read more at Read More
One of the world’s most endangered species is being ‘eaten into extinction’, researchers warn
A shocking new analysis estimates that almost 13,000 lemurs are slaughtered and eaten every year.Read More
US ambassador suggests Germany take NATO’s top military role in future
For decades, a US general or admiral has held the post as head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. Now, more signs from Washington point to a change coming in…
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 26th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
This North Sea oil field is being repurposed to store millions of tonnes of CO2 beneath the seabed
When the project begins commercial operations next year, it is expected to become the European Union’s first fully-operational offshore CO2 storage site.Read More
Fashion and arts elites unite in Doha for Franca Fund Gala, raising millions for cancer research
The inaugural Franca Fund Gala in Doha raised over $4 million for cancer research, honouring Vogue Italia’s late editor Franca Sozzani, with top fashion and arts figures in attendance. Read…
Ukraine talks: ‘Europe must keep pressure on Russia’, von der Leyen says
The EU Commission president called on Europeans to step up pressure on Moscow and warned that despite its stated intention to engage in peace talks, “Russia’s mindset has not changed”.…