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World News

Western Europe suffering from aftermath of storms Herminia and Éowyn

Violent winds and torrential rain have hit western Europe, causing flooding in many regions, particularly in France, and leading to severe power outages in Ireland.

Europe News

World leaders commemorate victims of Nazi Germany

World leaders will be attending the ceremony at Auschwitz on Monday including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Britain’s King Charles III.

Europe News

Pope Francis warns that excessive scrolling causes 'brain rot'

Pope Francis expressed concern over the impact of social media, warning against excessive scrolling, which he described as causing 'brain rot.'

Europe News

Macron and Scholz call for a united Europe amid Trump's tariff threats

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke in Paris of the challenge posed by US President Donald Trump.

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USA

Europe reaffirms strong ties with US despite Trump policy concerns

As Trump prepares to take office, European leaders highlighted the importance of strong ties with Washington and the need to adapt to potential shifts in international policies and agreements.

Food and Drink

World Pizza Day: From Italy to world conquest

From its origins in the Roman world to its global popularity, not least in the United States, pizza has been recognised on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list since 2017. Today, it remains one of the most consumed foods worldwide.

Europe News

Polish PM accuses Russia of plotting 'acts of terror' against airlines

The Kremlin has previously denied Western claims that Russia has organised acts of sabotage and attacks across Europe.

Europe News

EU enlargement to remain 'merit-based' says commissioner

Marta Kos, the EU’s Commissioner for Enlargement has said any expansion of the Union will be based on merit rather than geopolitics, and must serve existing Member States as well as future ones.

Europe News

US imposes sanctions on Serbia's Russian-owned petrol industry

Serbia's Vučić plans talks with Putin after US sanctions on NIS, demanding Gazprom's exit. The sanctions could impact Serbia's economy and its deal with Moscow.

Europe News

Slovaks take to the streets to protest against Fico's policies

The protests started back in December after Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

Europe News

Protests in Georgia near one-month mark as citizens demand changes

On Wednesday, a large group of Armenians, Azerbaijanis and other national minorities living in Georgia joined the protests in what was called the "Unity March".

Europe News

Pope Francis on Christmas Day urges 'to silence the sound of arms'

The pontiff reminded the Catholic faithful on Wednesday of children suffering from war and hunger, the elderly living in isolation, those fleeing their homelands, people who have lost their jobs and those persecuted for their faith.

Europe News

Romanian president names incumbent PM for new pro-European government

Romanian president nominates incumbent premier to lead a new pro-European coalition government

Slovakia

Slovakia's Fico: 'Ukraine will not be invited to join NATO'

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has for the second time in as many months made comments against Ukraine joining NATO. He did, however, acknowledge that Russia's invasion had violated international law.

Europe News

Palestinian president meets with Italian counterpart in Rome

Abbas had met with Pope Francis the day before, who today welcomed Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati.

World News

Kosovo to open first state-financed ammunition factory

Kosovo plans to develop its military industry and transition its security forces into an army by 2028, despite tensions with Serbia and mixed NATO signals.

Europe News

Georgian prime minister suspends EU membership talks until end of 2028

The country's highly disputed parliamentary elections have drawn widespread condemnation, and Brussels says they should be re-run under international supervision within a year.

Europe News

Russian daytime attacks injure dozens across Ukraine

Russian shelling on the center of Kharkiv injured 23 people. In Odesa, at least 11 were injured.

Europe News

Trump's unpredictable policies could alter course of war in Ukraine

The election of Donald Trump as US president might alter the war in Ukraine. His unpredictability raises concerns about aid reduction, but his approach remains unclear.

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