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Europe News

BBC asks court to compel Trump deposition in €8.6bn defamation case

Trump's lawyers agreed to a 16 October deposition but later sought to postpone it until January.

15 October 2026

Europe News

Albanian PM condemns 'chaos' as violent protests grip the country

Police responded with tear gas and water cannons and detained several demonstrators.

15 October 2026

USA

Trump faces backlash over 'sick' video of UK man killed by tiger

The man in the real video, identified by the BBC as William Chapman, later died from his injuries following the Saturday incident, police said.

14 October 2026

Europe News

Pope Leo XIV recovering from lung cancer surgery: What happens next?

In the hospital chapel, dozens of faithful prayed for the pope's health during the operation.

14 October 2026

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Sport

FIFA proposes €5.5bn football development fund amid Infantino scrutiny

The proposal comes as European football leaders seek a candidate to try to unseat Gianni Infantino as FIFA president.

14 October 2026

USA

Zelenskyy hits out at 'gifts to Putin' after Trump diesel announcement

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Russian leader Vladimir Putin had agreed to release diesel into US and global markets.

World News

Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Panama, damaging buildings

Local footage showed a cathedral collapsing and a hotel facade falling onto a car in Penonomé, central Panama.

Israel

Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack in Israel inspired by 9/11

The Omani co-pilot was previously barred from flying in Oman over extremist views.

Europe News

Threats to ICC 'not acceptable,' EU says after US announces sanctions

The ICC was established to prosecute war crimes and crimes against humanity that might otherwise go unpunished.

Europe News

Former Prince Andrew receives £302,000 in Royal Lodge compensation

After leaving Royal Lodge in February, Prince Andrew moved to a property on the Sandringham Estate in eastern England, which is privately owned by King Charles III.

Europe News

UN voices 'concern' over violence at French school protests

141 of France's 3,700 high schools were closed on Friday, according to the Education Ministry.

USA

US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after record

After more than 10 months at sea, the Lincoln made a stop in Thailand last month on its way back from the Middle East.

Europe News

Ex-prince Andrew warrants ruled 'unlawful' as police probe continues

According to British media reports, it is the first time a member of the royal family has challenged the legality of criminal proceedings since the trial of Charles I in 1649.

Europe News

Pro-Russian hacker group targets Italian Foreign Ministry website

Checks are under way on the websites of Italian embassies and consulates abroad following a suspected similar cyberattack by pro-Russian hackers

USA

Nicolas Maduro and his wife face new US torture charges

The revised indictment includes several mentions of the involvement of Venezuela’s feared DGCIM military intelligence agency

Europe News

Marco Rubio calls Portugal 'ideal gateway' to Europe for US

As one of the smallest members of NATO and the European Union, Portugal is keen to cultivate its relations with bigger countries

Europe News

Royal Navy sailor appears in court accused of spying for Russia

Royal Navy sailor appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday after being held in custody since his arrest on Tuesday at his home near London

Europe News

UK police ban face coverings at planned anti-migrant protest

Small-boat crossings remain a highly contentious political issue in the UK, where tens of thousands of migrants arrive across the Channel each year.

11 September 2026

USA

US commemorates 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

Traditionally, there are no political speeches at the Ground Zero commemoration. Victims’ relatives read their names, paid tribute to first responders and called for national unity.

11 September 2026

Europe News

French father jailed for threatening to behead his son’s teacher

The altercation broke out after the teacher told the nine-year-old boy not to “act like a tough guy”. Sentenced to six months in prison, the father was immediately taken into custody.

11 September 2026

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