One of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top economic officials has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims that Russia’s economy is on the brink of collapse. Trump, in remarks on Tuesday, said Russia faced “long lines waiting for gasoline” and urged Putin to end the war in Ukraine, which he said was making Russia “look bad.” […]
The European Union is pushing forward with plans for a continent-wide anti-drone defence network following repeated drone incursions into Polish airspace and incidents over airports in Denmark and Germany. Initially pitched by Baltic nations as a “drone wall” along the eastern border, the proposal has evolved into a broader “European Drone Defence Initiative,” aiming to
Austrian former billionaire Rene Benko went on trial on Tuesday in Vienna in connection with the collapse of his property empire, Signa Group — once one of Europe’s largest real estate firms. At its peak, Signa held high-profile assets such as stakes in New York’s Chrysler Building and the British department store Selfridges, before becoming […]
Lloyds Banking Group announced on Monday that it will take an additional charge of £800 million ($1.07 billion) related to the UK motor finance mis-selling scandal, raising its total provision to £1.95 billion. The move follows new guidance from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which expanded the scope of potentially affected cases. The FCA’s proposed […]
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced his new cabinet on Sunday, retaining most of his previous top ministers despite pledging “renewal and diversity.” Reappointed just last week after a short 27-day tenure, Lecornu kept key figures such as Finance Minister Roland Lescure, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, and Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin. Catherine
Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday dismissed accusations that Britain sought to appease China by halting the prosecution of two men accused of spying for Beijing, asserting that the decision stemmed from legal limitations rather than political motives. British prosecutors had unexpectedly dropped charges last month against Christopher Cash, 30, and Christopher Berry,
Germany’s federal cabinet has approved new measures to curb the online sale of cannabis, following a sharp rise in imports since the country legalised recreational use of the drug in April 2024. The amendment will mandate in-person consultations with doctors for cannabis prescriptions and prohibit mail-order deliveries, limiting distribution to physical pharmacies to
London’s FTSE 100 remained largely unchanged on Tuesday, as investors paused following last week’s record highs. The blue-chip index stood at 9,480.84 at 1050 GMT, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 slipped 0.2%. Gains in major energy stocks helped offset broader market declines, keeping the overall market relatively steady. Retailers led the losses, with the FTSE […]
British Jewish communities are increasing security measures ahead of the Sukkot holiday following last week’s deadly attack outside a synagogue in Manchester, where a man drove into pedestrians and stabbed worshippers on Yom Kippur. Two victims were killed, one reportedly by police error, prompting fears that Jews in the UK are being unfairly targeted amid […]
Prince Harry narrowly avoided potential danger during his recent visit to Britain after a known stalker came close to him on two separate occasions, according to a security source. The incidents reportedly took place last month — once at a charity awards event and again at the Centre for Injury Studies (CIS) at Imperial College […]









