Europe

UK records sunniest spring in over a century
Partner

UK records sunniest spring in over a century

With 630 hours of sunshine between March 1 and May 27, 2025 was the sunniest spring since 1910, the Met office said.

Italy demands Israel stop strikes, blasts expulsions of Gazans
Partner

Italy demands Israel stop strikes, blasts expulsions of Gazans

Italy supports Arab reconstruction of Gaza, calls expelling Palestinians “never an acceptable option”

Trump says Putin 'playing with fire' as sanctions pressure grows
Partner

Trump says Putin 'playing with fire' as sanctions pressure grows

Moscow blames Ukraine for the impasse, accusing Kyiv of trying to disrupt peace efforts

Trump says Putin 'playing with fire' in new jab at Russian leader
Partner

Trump says Putin 'playing with fire' in new jab at Russian leader

Trump says Putin risks “really bad” consequences if Moscow ignores peace efforts

Germany, Finland say more pressure needed on Israel over aid
Partner

Germany, Finland say more pressure needed on Israel over aid

Sweden also summoned the Israeli ambassador amid Israel's offensive drawing condemnation

EU approves 150-billion-euro loan scheme to rearm
Partner

EU approves 150-billion-euro loan scheme to rearm

Agreement allows 35% of the value of weapons to come from manufacturers outside the bloc and Ukraine

Britain considers ditching two-child cap on benefit payments
Partner

Britain considers ditching two-child cap on benefit payments

Labour cut winter fuel payments and kept the two-child benefit cap after its July election win, citing the need to address a budget gap left by the former Conservative government

Car ploughs into fans at Liverpool parade, 27 in hospital
Partner

Car ploughs into fans at Liverpool parade, 27 in hospital

One child, one adult seriously hurt; four rescued from under vehicle

UK to spend billions on job training to cut reliance on migrant workers
Partner

UK to spend billions on job training to cut reliance on migrant workers

120,000 new training spots planned in construction, health, digital, and more

Trump says Putin has 'gone absolutely CRAZY', considering more sanctions on Russia
Partner

Trump says Putin has 'gone absolutely CRAZY', considering more sanctions on Russia

Kremlin thanks Trump for his assistance in peace negotiations but suggested that 'emotional reactions' may be influencing his comments

Palestinians to raise flag at WHO for the first time after vote
Partner

Palestinians to raise flag at WHO for the first time after vote

A proposal by China, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and others passed at the Geneva assembly with 95 votes in favor, 4 against, and 27 abstentions.

Trump agrees to delay EU tariffs until July 9
Partner

Trump agrees to delay EU tariffs until July 9

The move comes after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told Trump that the EU needed more time to come to an agreement

Russia launches war's largest air attack on Ukraine, kills at least 12 people
Partner

Russia launches war's largest air attack on Ukraine, kills at least 12 people

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy calls on the United States to speak out against Russia's actions and impose new sanctions

Jafar Panahi triumphs at Cannes with "It Was Just An Accident"
Partner

Iran's Jafar Panahi wins Cannes!

The film is also the Iranian director's comeback vehicle; he was barred from filmmaking for 15 years by the government in Tehran

Russian drones attack Kyiv, other Ukrainian cities, three dead outside the capital
Partner

Russian drones attack Kyiv, other Ukrainian cities, three dead outside the capital

It was the second consecutive night of mass attacks, with dozens of drones and ballistic missiles launched at Kyiv

Germany mass stabbing suspect has 'psychological illness': police
Partner

Germany mass stabbing suspect has 'psychological illness': police

Victims of the Hamburg station attack range from 19 to 85; all are now reportedly out of immediate danger

US senators upbeat about mending Canada ties after PM meeting
Partner

US senators upbeat about mending Canada ties after PM meeting

US senators said the strained relationship has been hard for Americans too, especially in states that border Canada

At least 12 injured in knife attack in Hamburg
Partner

At least 12 injured in knife attack in Hamburg

Three victims in critical condition as police probe the motive behind the station attack

Trump re-escalates trade threats, aiming at Apple, European Union
Partner

Trump re-escalates trade threats, aiming at Apple, European Union

It is not clear if Trump can levy a tariff on an individual company

UK newspaper The Telegraph set for US ownership
Partner

UK newspaper The Telegraph set for US ownership

RedBird to expand Telegraph’s global reach with focus on U.S. and AI-driven digital growth