European Union leaders rallied behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at a summit in Brussels on Friday, as US President Donald Trump criticised Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries, calling them a “disgrace.” The meeting comes as Ukraine faces continued Russian missile and drone attacks and growing uncertainty over future US intelligence sharing and
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At least 19 people were injured on Thursday evening after a minibus collided with a train at a loading platform for the Channel Tunnel in northern France, according to the local prefect’s office. Authorities confirmed that none of the injuries were life-threatening. The accident occurred at the Eurotunnel site, where the minibus was carrying truck […]
Italy has extended its suspension of the European Union’s border-free Schengen arrangements with Spain by another week, according to an Italian government source on Friday. The extension aligns with Madrid’s decision to maintain its own suspension of Schengen arrangements with Italy until October 22. The move prolongs border restrictions between the two countries amid
Chinese automakers are expanding their ambitions in Europe, targeting the premium car segment with technology-focused electric vehicles. At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, brands such as BYD’s Denza, Changan’s Avatr and Aito showcased vehicles featuring advanced driver-assistance systems, rapid charging and enhanced comfort features. Their strategy centres on
A German court in Hamburg has sentenced two men to prison for plotting to assassinate a leader of Germany’s Jewish community. One defendant, identified as Danish national Ali S., received eight years and six months for preparing an assassination and aggravated arson. The court said he had been recruited by Iran’s intelligence service to carry […]
Canadian artificial intelligence company Cohere has signed a letter of intent to acquire AISLE, a San Francisco-based cybersecurity startup that uses AI to identify software vulnerabilities. The proposed acquisition would expand Cohere’s capabilities in cybersecurity and threat detection, particularly for enterprise and public sector clients. The deal would strengthen
A drone attack set the San Marino-flagged tanker Wine Trader ablaze off Romania’s Black Sea coast on Thursday, leaving eight of its 12 crew members missing, according to Romanian naval authorities. The vessel was sailing from Tunisia to Romania when it reported several explosions at around 7 a.m. local time. Romanian President Nicușor Dan confirmed […]
Russia has fined a woman 15,000 roubles ($178) after an AI-generated image of a bear created as a prank went viral and sparked fear among residents. The woman, from Magdagachi in the Amur region, used ChatGPT to create an image of a large brown bear walking along a local street and sent it to a […]
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after undergoing successful surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican announced. The 71-year-old pontiff underwent a 90-minute procedure at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday, with no complications reported. The Vatican said he woke up normally following the operation and had a […]
Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia visited the North African enclave of Ceuta on October 13, marking the first visit by a Spanish head of state to the territory since 2007. The visit comes amid growing tensions between Spain and Morocco over border management and migration, with Morocco claiming Ceuta and the neighbouring enclave of […]









