Europe

UK failed to identify disproportionate number of Asian men in 'grooming gangs': report
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UK failed to identify disproportionate number of Asian men in 'grooming gangs': report

Report slams systemic failure to address child abuse, citing fear of racism and denial of over-representation of Asian men

Israel furious as France shuts four weapons stands at Paris Airshow
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Israel furious as France shuts four weapons stands at Paris Airshow

France has toughened its stance on Netanyahu’s government over its actions in Gaza and foreign military interventions

Tens of thousands rally for Gaza in Netherlands, Belgium
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Tens of thousands rally for Gaza in Netherlands, Belgium

Tens of thousands rally in The Hague, Brussels to demand sanctions on Israel, accuse it of genocide in Gaza

Return-to-office mandates fuel hopes of London property market revival
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Return-to-office mandates fuel hopes of London property market revival

The trend is reflected in falling vacancy rates and record office rents in prime locations

France's Macron to visit Greenland to stop US 'preying' on it
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France's Macron to visit Greenland to stop US 'preying' on it

French president will discuss Arctic security, climate change, and European development initiatives

Britain and allies sanction Israeli far-right ministers for 'inciting violence'
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Britain and allies sanction Israeli far-right ministers for 'inciting violence'

Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway joined the UK in sanctioning Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

Sweden's Greta Thunberg says she was kidnapped in international waters
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Sweden's Greta Thunberg says she was kidnapped in international waters

Thunberg claimed Israeli forces detained her and fellow activists in international waters, refusing to sign an illegal entry declaration before deportation

Uber to launch driverless taxis in London next year
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Uber to launch driverless taxis in London next year

Uber CEO describes London's roads as "one of the world's busiest and most complex urban environments"

At least 9 killed in Austrian school shooting
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At least 9 killed in Austrian school shooting

A police spokesman says suspect of the shooting had been found dead in a bathroom

NATO chief urges 400% increase in alliance's air defense
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NATO chief urges 400% increase in alliance's air defense

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasizes the need for a stronger shield to protect the skies, citing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine as an example of Russia's aerial attacks

UK and India discuss 'counter-terrorism' cooperation after Pakistan ceasefire
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UK and India discuss 'counter-terrorism' cooperation after Pakistan ceasefire

British foreign minister said the UK supports maintaining stability but noted its fragility due to terrorism targeting India

Lawyers face sanctions for citing fake cases with AI, warns UK judge
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Lawyers face sanctions for citing fake cases with AI, warns UK judge

Two lawyers used AI tools that referenced non-existent case law in written arguments

France's Dassault and India's Tata to produce Rafale fuselage in Hyderabad
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France's Dassault and India's Tata to produce Rafale fuselage in Hyderabad

The first fuselage sections are set to roll out in the 2028 financial year, with the facility aiming to produce up to two complete fuselages per month

Russia says it will repair warplanes damaged by Ukraine's drones
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Russia says it will repair warplanes damaged by Ukraine's drones

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says the damaged warplanes will be restored

Man suspected of burning Holy Quran arrested in France
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Man suspected of burning Holy Quran arrested in France

Police are investigating suspected racially or religiously motivated damage endangering public safety

Holy Quran burned after theft from mosque in France: police
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Holy Quran burned after theft from mosque in France: police

police say an investigation has begun into the incident

Russia, Ukraine set to hold more peace talks after Kyiv strikes nuclear-capable bombers
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Russia, Ukraine set to hold more peace talks after Kyiv strikes nuclear-capable bombers

The two sides are expected to discuss their respective ideas for what a full ceasefire and a longer term path to peace should look

Russia, Ukraine to hold peace talks in Istanbul
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Russia, Ukraine to hold peace talks in Istanbul

2 sides are still far apart on how to end the war and the fighting is stepping up

Seven killed after bridge collapse, train derailment in Russia's Bryansk region bordering Ukraine
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Seven killed after bridge collapse, train derailment in Russia's Bryansk region bordering Ukraine

US President Donald Trump urges Moscow and Kyiv to work together on a deal to end the war

UN condemns 'armed individuals' for looting medical supplies in Gaza
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UN condemns 'armed individuals' for looting medical supplies in Gaza

UN official says that as conditions worsen and public order deteriorates, reports of looting continue to emerge