U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that closed-door peace discussions in Geneva on Sunday marked major progress towards a draft U.S. proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters after meeting a Ukrainian delegation, Rubio described the session as the most productive since the administration took office, calling it “probably the […]
Group of Seven leaders and senior European officials, including EU chiefs Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, held closed-door discussions on Saturday regarding Washington’s proposed peace framework for Ukraine. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, according to people familiar with the talks. Ahead of the broader conversation, […]
Germany is preparing to classify the use of date rape drugs as the equivalent of using a weapon in criminal cases, aiming to impose stricter punishments for sexual assault and domestic violence. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the move is designed to close legal loopholes and ensure stronger protection for victims, noting that these drugs […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has vowed that he will not sacrifice Ukraine’s national interests in negotiations being pushed by the United States, saying the country faces one of the most difficult and dangerous moments in its history. Speaking in a video address, Zelenskiy warned that Kyiv may be forced to choose between preserving national dignity […]
Pope Leo has advised American students to avoid using artificial intelligence to complete their homework, saying it should be used as a tool for personal growth rather than a shortcut. Speaking via live video from the Vatican to about 15,000 young people gathered at a Catholic youth conference in Indianapolis, the pope said AI is […]
Italian music icon Ornella Vanoni, whose timeless hit “L’appuntamento” gained global fame after featuring in “Ocean’s Twelve,” has died at her home in Milan at the age of 91. According to Italian media reports, the singer passed away late Friday following cardiac arrest. Known for her bold personality, emotional performances and distinctive voice, Vanoni was […]
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has accused Russia of orchestrating sabotage operations designed to destabilise Poland, calling the actions a form of “state terrorism”. His statement follows an explosion that damaged key railway tracks on the Warsaw–Lublin line over the weekend—a route linking Poland’s capital to the Ukrainian border. Tusk described the incident as an
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is prepared to work with the United States on what he called “their vision” for ending the war with Russia, following reports of a leaked draft peace proposal shaped during meetings between US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian representative Kirill Dmitriev. The plan, which has drawn global […]
Germany’s private sector lost momentum in November, with manufacturing unexpectedly contracting and the services sector expanding at a slower pace, according to the latest HCOB flash composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) compiled by S&P Global. The index slipped to 52.1 from 53.9 in October, marking a two-month low. Despite the decline, the reading stayed above
Spain has exhumed remains from a mass grave in Vegas de Matute as part of the country’s ongoing effort to recover victims executed during the Franco dictatorship. Forensic teams uncovered the body of a man believed to be either Luis Garcia Hernandez, a teacher and union member, or Julio Maroto Ortega, a road worker, both […]









