President Donald Trump has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from US sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports, marking a diplomatic win for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The decision, confirmed by a White House official, follows Orban’s visit to Washington, where he argued that his landlocked nation faced severe energy supply challenges without Russian […]
A concert by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Paris was disrupted multiple times on Thursday night when protesters set off flares in the auditorium. Four people were detained after clashes broke out in the Pierre Boulez hall, forcing the performance led by conductor Lahav Shani and pianist Sir Andras Schiff to be temporarily halted due […]
A Ukrainian court has sentenced Russian soldier Dmitry Kurashov, 27, to life imprisonment for the execution of surrendered Ukrainian soldier Vitalii Hodniuk in January 2024. This marks the first life sentence imposed on a Russian serviceman for killing a prisoner of war since the full-scale invasion began. Evidence, including witness accounts and scene footage, confirmed
Greek prosecutors have moved to charge four top officials in the Hellenic coastguard, including the current commander Vice Admiral Tryfon Kontizas, over the catastrophic sinking of the Adriana fishing vessel in June 2023. The boat, carrying around 650 migrants en route from Libya to Italy, capsized off Pylos after hours of being monitored by Greek […]
Semiconductor maker Nexperia has restarted some chip deliveries after weeks of disruption caused by a dispute between the Netherlands and China over technology transfers. German officials welcomed the signs of “de-escalation,” expressing hope that temporary permits would soon restore supply to Europe’s major automotive industry. Germany’s Aumovio has secured exemptions
Three weeks after a daring daylight robbery saw €88m worth of crown jewels stolen from the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery, France’s prestigious museum is facing harsh criticism for neglecting security. A Court of Auditors report — completed before the heist — revealed that museum management prioritized new acquisitions and exhibitions over essential safety upgrades, despite
Georgian prosecutors have filed criminal charges against eight opposition figures, including jailed former President Mikheil Saakashvili, accusing them of attempting to topple the government and aiding foreign adversaries. The move follows a recent EU enlargement report that sharply criticised Georgia’s democratic backsliding, warning that its progress toward membership
Hollywood actor and humanitarian Angelina Jolie travelled to Ukraine’s frontline city of Kherson and the neighbouring Mykolaiv region this week, meeting civilians, volunteers and medical staff who continue to endure relentless Russian attacks. Her visit was supported by the Legacy of War Foundation, which shared images of Jolie wearing a flak jacket while touring
A rapid rise in highly pathogenic avian influenza cases has pushed European countries to impose strict containment measures, with millions of birds now ordered indoors. Ireland became the latest to enforce a nationwide poultry housing mandate after confirming its first outbreak in three years, joining France, Britain, the Netherlands, and Belgium in efforts to curb […]
Pfizer is preparing to raise its offer for obesity drugmaker Metsera after a U.S. judge refused to block rival Novo Nordisk’s $10 billion bid, according to a source. The pharmaceutical giant is scrambling to keep its takeover plans alive as its current merger agreement with Metsera is set to expire at midnight ET without an […]









