New EU sanctions against Russia to target coal imports, shipping and road transport
The latest raft of sanctions proposed by the European Commission targets Russian coal imports and transportation links
Zelensky tells UN: 'Act immediately or dissolve yourself altogether'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says civilians were killed in their apartments, crushed by tanks while sitting in their cars in the middle of the road, and women were raped...
US drones fly over Baghdad

Aircraft meant to protect US troops sent to Iraq to assess deteriorating situation

Aircraft meant to protect US troops sent to Iraq to assess...

Prominent Vatican bishop fired for sex abuse

Former Vatican ambassador to the Dominican Republic, accused of having sexually...

Former Vatican ambassador to the Dominican Republic,...

Widespread blackouts hit Venezuela

A power plant failure knocked out electricity across a large part of Venezuela, interrupting a nationally televised presidential ceremony and forcing a...

A power plant failure knocked out electricity across a...

EU leaders nominate Juncker as next European Commission president

EPP statement praises the “correct” decision taken by the European...

EPP statement praises the “correct” decision...

Philip Morris demands review of Tobacco Products Directive

Tobacco giant wants EU court to carry out three-year review of ban on menthol...

Tobacco giant wants EU court to carry out three-year review...

Updated | Danish PM, former Italian premier favourites for EU Council job

London and Paris pushing for former Italian prime minister Enrico Letta as president for the European Council • Germany makes clear its preference for...

London and Paris pushing for former Italian prime minister...

Ukraine signs landmark agreement with EU

Ukraine among three former USSR states to sign historic partnership deal with the European Union

Ukraine among three former USSR states to sign historic...

Brussels seeks agreement on rules for minors seeking asylum

Commission proposal to decide which member state is responsible for...

Commission proposal to decide which member state is...

Obama seeks $500 million to train Syria rebels

US President Barack Obama asks the US Congress for $500 million to train and...

US President Barack Obama asks the US Congress for $500...

Gaza workers strike over wages in test for unity deal

Around 40,000 public servants hired by Hamas went on strike in Gaza in a pay...

Around 40,000 public servants hired by Hamas went on strike...

Libya in shock after murder of human rights activist

Human rights activist Salwa Bugaighis killed by gunmen in her home in...

Human rights activist Salwa Bugaighis killed by gunmen in...

Sudanese woman accused of apostasy freed again

Sudanese woman Meriam Ibrahim, whose death sentence for renouncing Islam was...

Sudanese woman Meriam Ibrahim, whose death sentence for...

14 dead after gas pipeline blast rocks Indian village

State-owned gas pipeline explosion sparks fire, forces evacuation of nearby...

State-owned gas pipeline explosion sparks fire, forces...

Junker set to be confirmed as Commission president by EU leaders

EU leaders poised to confirm Jean-Claude Juncker as new European Commission...

EU leaders poised to confirm Jean-Claude Juncker as new...

Malaysia jet search to resume further south in Indian Ocean

Shift in search area based on extrapolation on limited data.

Shift in search area based on extrapolation on limited data.

Thousands of Syrian children risking death to reach safety of Europe

Save the Children tells EU leaders to ensure safer routes for refugees fleeing...

Save the Children tells EU leaders to ensure safer routes...

US forces deployed to assist Iraqi troops

Insurgents have overrun much of north and west Iraq and have claimed over...

Insurgents have overrun much of north and west Iraq and...

UK doctors seek permanent ban on selling cigarettes to those born after 2000

The motion represents an opportunity for the UK to be the first country to eradicate cigarettes

The motion represents an opportunity for the UK to be the...