Europe

EU's trade deficit with China exceeded 300 billion euros ($350 billion) in 2024

Heathrow reported an emergency services incident at Terminal 3 car park, advising passengers to allow extra travel time

The trip is Macron’s fourth to China since he became president in 2017

Europe's plan is expected to push for faster joint purchasing of critical raw materials

With US tariffs disrupting global commerce, Beijing positioned itself as partner for European businesses

Britain moves toward judge-only trials for most offenses

New testimony alleges British forces killed detainees during Afghan raids, prompting deeper scrutiny of past operations

A document, signed by Putin, calls for measures to ensure 95 percent of country's population identify as Russian by 2036

Trump says US negotiators were making progress in discussions with Russia and Ukraine, and Moscow had agreed to some concessions

Carney and Modi agree to start talks on a trade deal targeting CAN$70B by 2030, with Carney visiting India next year

The two sides say in a joint statement they had drafted a 'refined peace framework' after talks in Geneva

Rubio arrived in Switzerland as US-led peace plan for Ukraine faces pushback from Kyiv, allies and lawmakers.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were due to arrive for the talks on ending Russia's invasion, now in its fourth year

The deal comes a week after US investment group RedBird Capital Partners abandoned its takeover

Rejected draft called for 'manyfold increase' in financial support to developing countries

ICRC approves $2.2B 2026 budget, down 17% amid rising global aid needs

According to the plan, Kyiv would be required to give up the entire Donbas region and significantly downsize its military

PM’s office says it will announce travel plans as usual; China has not commented