Merz’s Conservative CDU emerged as the largest party in Sunday’s federal elections, winning 208 seats in the 630-seat German parliament. ADVERTISEMENT Former European Commission President […]
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British couple arrested in Afghanistan to be released ‘as soon as possible,’ Taliban says
Peter and Barbie Reynolds, who run education and training programmes in central Afghanistan, were detained by the Taliban earlier this month. ADVERTISEMENT An elderly British […]
Low-cost carrier sees record profits as Europeans seek sun in Dubai
Dubai is a popular winter destination for European tourists looking for some mid-season warmth, with an average temperature of around 25 C. ADVERTISEMENT Low-cost airline […]
EU’s medicine stockpiling strategy challenged by national security concerns
The European Union’s efforts to build a medical stockpile and strengthen health crisis preparedness face a major challenge: a blind spot over national reserves. Many […]
British Library acquires long-lost draft for Elgar masterpiece
The British Library has secured previously unknown drafts of Edward Elgar’s ‘Introduction and Allegro for Strings’, shedding new light on the composer’s creative process. ADVERTISEMENT […]
Exclusive: US to offer Ukraine security-for-resources fund sharing agreement
US to offer bilateral agreement giving it co-management role over the country’s resources in exchange for a long-term financial commitment to the reconstruction of the […]
Russia-Ukraine truce is ‘feasible’ in the next few weeks, Macron says
The French leader said after meeting US President Donald Trump that a ceasefire with Russia was possible but must have security guarantees. ADVERTISEMENT French President […]
Kallas ‘optimistic’ EU leaders can approve new military aid package for Ukraine next week
A special summit of European leaders is to be held on 6 March. ADVERTISEMENT The EU’s top diplomat said on Monday that she is “optimistic” […]
French ex-surgeon on trial for alleged sexual assault of 299 people
A former French surgeon is on trial accused of raping or sexually assaulting almost 300 people, mostly children. ADVERTISEMENT Former French surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec went […]
London to Europe by train: New expanded routes could bring wallet and pet-friendly travel
London St Pancras station would almost triple its capacity to deliver new train services to Europe by 2030. ADVERTISEMENT You could soon be able to […]