US President Donald Trump said he hopes to advance rapidly to the second phase of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, while issuing a stark warning to Hamas that it would face severe consequences if it fails to disarm. His comments came during high level talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida on Monday. […]
Concerns have been raised about fan engagement ahead of next summer’s World Cup after it emerged that England supporters have not taken up their full ticket allocation for the tournament’s semi final and final. A leading fan group warned that the situation should be setting off alarm bells at FIFA, questioning why demand appears lower […]
Eurostar has warned passengers to expect continued disruption after a power outage in the Channel Tunnel forced the cancellation of all trains travelling from London to major European destinations, including Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels. Although some services have begun to resume, the rail operator said delays are likely to remain severe and further last minute […]
Syria has officially unveiled a redesigned set of banknotes that remove images of former president Bashar al Assad and his father Hafez al Assad, marking a symbolic shift away from decades of rule associated with the Assad family. The new currency was presented at a ceremony in Damascus on Monday interim President Ahmed al Sharaa […]
Afghan farmers are facing severe economic hardship following the Taliban’s ban on opium poppy cultivation, with a new United Nations report warning that most affected households have been unable to replace the income they once earned from the crop. The findings highlight the human cost of a policy that has dramatically reduced opium production but […]
Across Europe, a growing number of small towns and rural communities are offering financial incentives to attract new residents, as local leaders look for ways to reverse population decline and revive struggling economies. From remote villages in Scotland to coastal towns in Sardinia and inland communities in Spain, relocation schemes are becoming an increasingly common […]
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has signalled a renewed push to advance Ukraine’s bid to join the European Union, framing membership as a central pillar of long term security guarantees for Kyiv. Her comments come as diplomatic efforts face fresh strain following Russian claims linked to a new attack, which European officials say […]
Russian military losses in the war in Ukraine have been rising at their fastest pace since the start of the full scale invasion in 2022, according to a detailed analysis BBC News Russian. The findings come at a time when the United States is intensifying diplomatic pressure on Moscow and Kyiv to move toward a […]
As 2025 draws to a close, Germany is once again preparing for its most explosive tradition. For decades, setting off fireworks at midnight on New Year’s Eve has been a deeply rooted custom across the country. Streets fill with smoke and colour as families, friends and neighbours welcome the new year with loud celebrations. Yet […]
Global trade patterns shifted sharply in 2025 as Europe found itself squeezed between the increasingly aggressive trade strategies of the world’s two largest economies. A combination of sweeping US tariffs and China’s tightening grip on critical supply chains left the European Union facing mounting pressure on its industries, forcing policymakers in Brussels to rethink alliances, […]
