Qatar Israel carries out attack targeting Hamas leadership in Qatari capital Israeli forces struck Hamas leadership in Doha, reportedly hitting Gaza ceasefire negotiators. Smoke was seen rising in the Katara district, eyewitnesses report. 09/09/2025
Russia Putin willing to meet Zelenskyy if he 'comes to Moscow' Putin expressed willingness on Wednesday to meet Zelenskyy in Moscow, but Ukraine's foreign minister rejected the idea. Meanwhile, Trump continues to push for peace talks that would end Russia's war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year. 03/09/2025
Bulgaria Elusive black panther possibly sighted again in Bulgarian village A black panther was reportedly spotted in the Bulgarian village of Dupnitsa, sparking a police investigation and memes. The search for the elusive feline remains ongoing. 03/09/2025
Europe News Bulgarian nationalists attack car believing von der Leyen was inside Pro-Russian Revival Party leader Kostadin Kostadinov was filmed blocking the entrance of a car at a weapons plant in Sopot during a visit by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday. 01/09/2025
Yemen Iran-backed Houthi PM killed in Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's capital Iran-backed Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi was killed in Israeli airstrikes on Sanaa, according to Yemeni and Israeli reports. The strikes also targeted top military officials, including the group's defence minister. 29/08/2025
Croatia Croatian pilot and partner arrested for alleged espionage in Kosovo Croatian authorities arrested an Air Force pilot and his partner for allegedly sharing classified information about Kosovo peacekeeping operations over three years, according to domestic press. 28/08/2025
United Kingdom IS terrorist 'Jihadi Ringo' requests transfer to UK, sparking outrage IS terrorist El Shafee Elsheikh, known as "Jihadi Ringo", is currently serving eight consecutive life sentences in the US. The families of the victims oppose the move. 28/08/2025
Ukraine Zelenskyy seeks security pledge ahead of crucial White House meeting Zelenskyy is set to meet Trump and EU leaders in Washington later on Monday to seek security guarantees amid the US push to end Russia's war in Ukraine. 18/08/2025
Ukraine Trump warns of 'consequences' if Russia does not stop war in Ukraine Ukraine’s president and European leaders held virtual talks with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, just days before his much-anticipated meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. 13/08/2025
Europe News Croatian MEP's wartime photo causes a stir in neighbouring Serbia Tonino Picula's tweet commemorating Operation Storm sparked backlash in Serbia, with calls for his removal. An Austrian MEP and his party colleague from Vienna called it a serious diplomatic misstep. 06/08/2025
Europe News Electoral authorities strip Bosnian Serb leader Dodik of presidency Milorad Dodik lost his presidency according to electoral law after an appeals court upheld a six-year political ban last Friday. He plans to stay in office and appeal the decision. 06/08/2025
World News Some Pacific islands begin evacuations after magnitude 8.8 earthquake A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake, one of the most powerful ever recorded, struck Russia's Far East early on Wednesday, causing tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska. 30/07/2025
United Kingdom Stranded UK F-35 jet leaves India after triggering barrage of memes An RAF F-35B fighter jet, stuck for over a month in Kerala due to technical issues, finally took off after repairs by UK engineers, sparking much online humour. 22/07/2025
Gaza Exclusive: New militia emerges in Gaza to challenge Hamas' control The Popular Forces, a new Palestinian militia in Gaza, aims to challenge Hamas and its rule. However, scepticism surrounds the group over its ability to assert itself, as well as its leader Yasser Abu Shabab and his criminal past. 10/07/2025
Europe News Top European court rules Russia violated international law in Ukraine The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg ruled Russia violated international law in Ukraine and was responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. 09/07/2025
Europe News Liverpool FC to 'immortalise' their number 20 after Diogo Jota's death The English Premier League club said Diogo Jota's number 20 will be "rightly immortalised" on Thursday evening after news of the Portuguese winger's tragic passing spread amid shock and condolences from around the world. 03/07/2025
Europe News Portugal and Liverpool FC winger Diogo Jota dies in car crash in Spain The 28-year-old Portuguese footballer died following a road accident in the Spanish region of Zamora, the national football association confirmed on Thursday. 03/07/2025
Iran Iran's nuclear programme set back by up to two years, Pentagon says US and Israel's joint strikes on Iran's main nuclear sites have delayed its program by up to two years, according to the Pentagon's latest assessment. Meanwhile, Iran has suspended cooperation with the IAEA. 03/07/2025
Iran Iran's president halts UN nuclear watchdog cooperation, reports say Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered a halt on Wednesday to cooperation with the IAEA, following a parliamentary bill. 02/07/2025
Iran Iran's Khamenei claims victory in first speech since Israel ceasefire Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tehran emerged victorious over Israel and criticised US intervention, highlighting the retaliatory missile attack on a US base in Qatar. 26/06/2025