Israel and Iran trade fire for first time since April ceasefire
Fears mount of wider war in Middle East after Iran fires missiles at Israel and Israel retaliates with strikes of its own in defiance of US president
Putin rejects Zelenskyy meeting offer, vows Russia will achieve war aims
Zelenskyy’s offer proposed a meeting in a third country and affirmed that Ukraine was prepared to enter a full ceasefire while negotiations were ongoing, Putin called...
European Commission passes choice to member states on abortion access funding

The European Commission rejects proposal for abortion finance scheme, says existing EU funds can already be used to help women access services abroad

The European Commission rejects proposal for abortion...

Cartel wreaks havoc in Mexico after death of leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes ‘El Mencho’

Wave of violence breaks out in Mexico after country's most wanted drug baron was killed in a security operation to arrest him involving US intelligence

Wave of violence breaks out in Mexico after country's...

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's global tariffs

In a 6–3 ruling, the US Supreme Court found that Donald Trump overstepped...

In a 6–3 ruling, the US Supreme Court found that...

Former Prince Andrew arrested over misconduct claims

Recently released Epstein files alleged that a woman was trafficked to the UK...

Recently released Epstein files alleged that a woman was...

US civil rights giant Jesse Jackson has died aged 84

Reverend Jesse Jackson, the veteran black American civil rights leader, who...

Reverend Jesse Jackson, the veteran black American civil...

Russia used dart frog poison to kill Navalny, UK and European allies say

Britain, France, Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands accuse the Kremlin of using rare toxin epibatidine against opposition leader

Britain, France, Germany, Sweden, and the...

Macron calls for Europe to become an independent geopolitical power

French President Emmanuel Macron says Europe must develop its own security...

French President Emmanuel Macron says Europe must develop...

Metsola pledges unwavering EU support for Ukraine at Munich Security Summit

European Parliament President says bloc will “keep pushing for peace side-by-side with Ukraine” as fourth anniversary of invasion approaches

European Parliament President says bloc will “keep...

Sicily’s Etnaland fun park has been shut down by authorities over illegal waste dumping

Italian authorities have accused Etnaland and its owner Francesco Andrea Russello of illegal waste dumping • Park has been shut down

Italian authorities have accused Etnaland and its owner...

JD Vance booed at Winter Olympics opening ceremony

US Vice President JD Vance’s presence initially drew little reaction...

US Vice President JD Vance’s presence initially...

Spain plans to ban social media for children under 16

Social media platforms to require age verification before use in Spain, in a...

Social media platforms to require age verification before...

Metsola calls for a relations reset between Europe and the United Kingdom

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola says the EU and UK need new approaches of working together

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola says the EU...

European Union lists Iran’s IRGC as terrorist organisation

European Union designates Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps...

European Union designates Iran’s Islamic...

Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal as American military ships head to Persian Gulf

US President Donald Trump warns Iran that if it does not come to a deal on its nuclear ambitions the US will strike and the 'next attack will be far...

US President Donald Trump warns Iran that if it does not...

France moves to ban social media for under-15s as parliament debates new law

French President Emmanuel Macron pushes for a September start to a nationwide ban on social media for under-15s

French President Emmanuel Macron pushes for a September...

Protests spread after Minneapolis shooting as Trump defends ICE presence

The killing of an intensive care nurse during a federal immigration operation has triggered nationwide protests and intensified pressure on President Donald...

The killing of an intensive care nurse during a federal...

Starmer calls Trump’s Afghanistan remarks ‘insulting and appalling’

UK Prime Minister says US President should apologise for comments claiming NATO allies ‘stayed back’ from front lines

UK Prime Minister says US President should apologise for...

Trump tells Davos he will not use force on Greenland but warns world to ‘remember’ refusal

President says he seeks ‘immediate negotiations’ to acquire Danish territory as European tensions mount over territorial demands and tariff threats

President says he seeks ‘immediate...