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What to know about the corruption probe involving Zelenskyy’s ex-chief of staff
Ukraine’s anti-corruption authorities have named former presidential chief of staff Andrii Yermak as a suspect in a major graft in...
Nuclear energy set for comeback in Italy under new government framework
The Italian government is set to approve a framework for the resumption of nuclear power this summer, Prime Minister Giorgia Melon...
The UK may soon have another female prime minister
Angela Rayner has been cleared of wrongdoing in a tax investigation, removing a potential hurdle to any bid to become the next lea...
Britain to strengthen ties with the EU in new legislation
Britain will introduce legislation to strengthen its ties with the European Union, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer prioritises mend...
Latvian Prime Minister Silina resigns over handling of Ukraine drone incidents
Latvia's centre-right Prime Minister Evika Silina said she would resign on Thursday, triggering the collapse of her coalition go...
Two drones from Russia crash in Latvia, damage oil storage facility
Two drones entered NATO member Latvia from Russian territory and crashed, the Latvian army said on Thursday morning.
The dron...
Sweden announces new spy agency in rethink prompted by war in Ukraine
Sweden has announced plans to establish a new foreign intelligence agency as part of a broader security overhaul driven by Russia’...
Some 287 nominated for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, Trump likely among them
Some 287 candidates will be considered for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize,, the secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Th...
World
Alleged suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein unsealed by federal judge
A federal judge unsealed an alleged suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein, the first time the document has been made public.
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Trump takes fresh potshots at Pope Leo as Rubio prepares for Vatican meeting
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expects a "frank" meeting with Pope Leo during a visit to the Vatican this week, the U.S. amb...
Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House
Secret Service officers shot a man during an exchange of gunfire Monday near the White House in an incident that wounded a child w...
US war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far
The United States' war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday, providing the first off...
Libya aims to restart Ras Lanuf oil refinery within a year, NOC says
Libya aims to restart its 220,000 barrel-per-day Ras Lanuf oil refinery within six to 12 months to supply the domestic market, N...
Gulf tensions deepen as reports emerge of covert UAE attacks on Iran and secret Netanyahu visit
The Middle East conflict widened further this week after reports emerged that Gulf states including the United Arab Emirates and S...
Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened
Saudi Arabia launched numerous, unpublicized strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks carried out in the kingdom during the Midd...
Mediterranean tensions rise after aid ship reports gunfire from Libyan-affiliated vessels
Armed vessels linked to the Libyan coast guard opened fire Monday on a humanitarian rescue ship shortly after it saved about 90 mi...
China’s Xi hails trade progress in Trump summit, sends Taiwan warning
China's Xi Jinping told President Donald Trump that trade talks were making progress at the start of a two-day summit on Thursday ...
Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump seeks ‘best deal’ with Iran
Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire for three weeks at a meeting at the White House brokered by President Donald Trump, w...
ICC confirms trial against former Philippine President Duterte
Judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed all three counts of murder as crimes against humanity against f...
UN watchdog says North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity
North Korea has made "very serious" advances in its abilities to turn out nuclear weapons, with the probable addition of a new u...
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European Parliament reaches deal on support rules for adults needing assistance across EU
The European Parliament and EU government negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on new rules aimed at improving support...
Final stretch begins for Montenegro on road to European Union entry
Montenegro’s EU bid moved a step closer to the finish line on Wednesday as EU officials began working on the accession treaty that...
EU Commission considers overhaul of regional policy department in spending shake-up
The European Commission is considering a major restructuring of one of its oldest departments as President Ursula von der Leyen se...
Merkel, Wałęsa and Sandu among first European Order of Merit laureates
The European Parliament will host the inaugural European Order of Merit ceremony on 19 May in Strasbourg, where the first laureate...
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How Keir Starmer could be replaced as UK prime minister
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a battle for his job after his Labour Party suffered a calamitous set of results in loc...
What is the hantavirus?
Three people have died in an outbreak of hantavirus aboard a luxury cruise ship, with another five confirmed or suspected cases re...
Ted Turner: The Visionary Who Rewired the Media World
Media mogul Ted Turner, who pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the CNN channel, has died at the age of 87....
How the Iran war oil and gas supply shock compares with past disruptions
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have caused the biggest oil supply disruption on record by ...
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Bradley Mifsud and Jordan Pace set new national records in Athletics Challenge Meeting
Bradley Mifsud and Jordan Pace both established new national records during the fourth Challenge Meeting held at the Athletics Sta...
Desmond Morris, The Naked Ape author with links to Malta, dies at 98
Desmond Morris, the legendary zoologist, author, artist and TV presenter, best known for his book The Naked Ape, has died at the a...
Bayern Munich secured yet another Bundesliga title
Bayern Munich secured yet another Bundesliga title after beating Stuttgart 4-2 at home on Sunday.
Top scorer Harry Kane scored ...
Tom Cruise confirmed to return as Maverick in Top Gun 3
Tom Cruise will return to his role as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in a third Top Gun movie, Paramount confirmed at CinemaCon this wee...
