Woman survives rollover crash after hitting 9-foot gator on Florida road
Men caught competing in the women's category of a prestigious South African marathon
Oil drops 10%, stocks surge after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is ‘completely open’ during ceasefire
Trump’s coercive tactics in Latin America evoke era of gunboat diplomacy – and the rise of anti-imperialism it helped spur
Fifth Third quarterly adjusted profit rises on interest income strength
US equity funds extend inflows on Iran de-escalation hopes
Colombia's Petro will travel to Caracas next week
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Europe
Shakespeare owned a house in London. We finally know where it was
Shakespeare owned a house in London. We finally know where it was
April 16, 2026Europe
Crime|Europe|World
London police arrest two after synagogue targeted in attempted arson attack
London police arrest two after synagogue targeted in attempted arson attack
April 16, 2026
Business|Europe|Finance|World
Russia warns drone plans for Ukraine are pulling Europe deeper into war
Russia's defence ministry warned on Wednesday that European plans to step up drone supplies to Ukraine are dragging those countries deeper into a war with Russia.
April 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
ECB in 'relatively favorable' policy position, Schnabel says
The European Central Bank is in a "relatively favorable" position on monetary policy after having successfully brought down inflation to 2% before the
April 16, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Russia launches drones, missiles overnight and through the day
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight and throughout the day on Wednesday with hundreds of drones and missiles, targeting port infrastructure in the south, killing two people and
April 15, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Asia shows interest in Ukraine's maritime defence expertise, Zelenskiy says
The Ukrainian military is participating in consultations on the Strait of Hormuz, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, adding that Ukraine's maritime defence
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Inflation scars risk quickly lifting expectations; ECB must be ready to act: policymaker
Euro zone inflation expectations are at risk of rising more quickly than in the past and the European Central Bank must be ready to raise interest rates
April 07, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World
UBS loses bid to limit liability for Nazi-linked crimes, US judge's ruling shows
A U.S. judge on Tuesday rejected UBS' bid to clarify a $1.25 billion settlement from 1999 of Holocaust-related litigation against Swiss banks by
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Health|Lifestyle
Italy discovers 'silver housing' as traditional elder care buckles
As Italians live longer and traditional family care weakens, growing numbers of sprightly seniors are tempted by new
April 08, 2026
Education|Europe|Political|World
Greece expected to announce social media ban for children under 15
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected on Wednesday to announce a ban on access to social media for children under the age of 15, according to a government briefing.
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology
Stellantis in advanced talks to develop Opel EV with China's Leapmotor, sources say
Stellantis is in advanced talks with Leapmotor to jointly develop an Opel-branded electric SUV that would use the Chinese automaker's technology and be produced at
April 08, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
EU welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges efforts to create lasting agreement
EU leaders on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreed by the United States and Iran. "I welcome the two-week ceasefire the US and Iran agreed last night.
April 08, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says
French President Emmanuel Macron said about 15 countries were planning to facilitate the resumption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Germany's February industrial orders up, albeit far below forecasts
German industrial orders climbed in February from a month earlier but fell far short of expectations, underscoring less-than-robust business conditions for the
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
UK builders report biggest leap in cost inflation on record, PMI shows
British construction firms reported the biggest rise in cost inflation from one month to the next on record in March and the Iran war also hit new orders and confidence in
April 08, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Russia says it welcomes Iran ceasefire, hopes US will now resume Ukraine talks
The Kremlin on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire agreed between the United States and Iran, and said Russia hopes that the U.S. will now have the time and scope to
April 08, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkey detains 10 suspects over Istanbul gun attack outside Israeli consulate, media reports
Turkish authorities have detained 10 people in connection with Tuesday's gun attack near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul as the investigation widened, Turkish media
April 08, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Zelenskiy, welcoming Iran de-escalation, says Ukraine ready for ceasefire with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he welcomed the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, adding that Kyiv was ready to "respond in kind" if Moscow
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Ukraine renews attacks on Russian energy sites - what has been hit?
Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian energy facilities in recent weeks as peace talks have failed to make progress.
April 08, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
France plans 36 billion euro boost to rearmament, nuclear deterrent expansion
France plans to add a further 36 billion euros ($39 billion) to its defence spending between now and 2030 under an updated military planning law that expands
April 08, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Vance says Trump is 'impatient' about progress on Iran
U.S.
April 08, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Russia says some in EU are helping election rivals of Hungary's Orban
Russia said on Wednesday that some political forces in the European Union were opposed to the re-election bid of Hungarian Prime
April 08, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Hungary's Tisza party seen winning two-thirds majority in parliament, Median projection shows
Hungary's opposition party Tisza is on track to win a two-thirds parliamentary majority in Sunday's election, allowing it to amend the constitution and key laws needed to
April 08, 2026
Africa|Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkey's Erdogan welcomes Iran ceasefire, urges full implementation
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday welcomed a ceasefire declared in the Iran war, urging its full implementation on the ground and warning against any
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Sports|World
Sport-Women's elite sports revenues to reach $3 billion in 2026, Deloitte says
Global revenues in women's elite sports will reach at least $3 billion for the first time in 2026, marking an increase of 25% compared to last year, Deloitte said in a report on
April 08, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Italy rules out sending ships to patrol Hormuz Strait without U.N. mandate
Italy will not send any ships to help police the Hormuz Strait area following a ceasefire between the United States and Iran unless it is authorised by the
April 08, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Norwegian Nobel Committee condemns Russia's treatment of rights group Memorial
The Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Wednesday it was condemning "Russia's attempt to criminalise Memorial" and to designate the human rights group, a co-recipient of the
April 08, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Pope Leo praises Iran war ceasefire after criticizing Trump threat
Pope Leo on Wednesday praised the two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, hours after calling U.S.
April 08, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Macron welcomes home two French nationals freed after years in Iran jail
President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday welcomed home two French nationals released after three and a half years in detention in Iran, calling their
April 08, 2026
Asia|Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Iran could open Strait of Hormuz in a controlled way ahead of meeting with US, senior Iranian official says
Iran could open the Strait of Hormuz in a limited and controlled way on Thursday or Friday ahead of a meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials in Pakistan, a senior
April 08, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World
Developing countries in Europe, Central Asia face slowdown, World Bank says
Emerging and developing economies in Europe and Central Asia face a sharp slowdown this year under a scenario of a large but temporary rise in energy prices from the
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World
World Bank expects stronger exports to lift Western Balkans growth to average 3.1% in 2026-27
Economic growth for six Western Balkans countries is projected to increase to 3.1% on average in 2026 and 2027 on stronger exports and public investment after a slowdown
April 08, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Arsenal outlasts Sporting Lisbon to set up Champions League semifinal against Atletico Madrid
It’s back-to-back Champions League semifinals for Arsenal
April 15, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|Stock Markets|Technology
Swatch urges shareholders to vote against activist investor's bid for board seat
Swatch has once again opposed GreenWood Investors' bid for a seat on the board and has urged shareholders to vote against the activist investor at its upcoming annual
April 08, 2026
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World
Russia denies Ukrainian intelligence assessment that its hackers have teamed up with Iran's for cyberattacks
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday that Ukrainian intelligence assessments that Russian and Iranian hackers have joined forces, reported
April 08, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Germany's Merz speaks with Trump after Iran ceasefire, sources says
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke with U.S.
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
TikTok to build a second billion-euro data centre in Finland
TikTok plans to invest 1 billion euros ($1.16 billion) to build a second data centre in Finland in less than a year as
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Hungarian minister offered to send Russia EU document in leaked audio
Hungary's foreign minister offered to send his Russian counterpart a document about Ukraine's European Union accession, leaked recordings purported to show on Wednesday, in the
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political
Protests over high fuel costs clog Dublin, other Irish cities for second day
Protesters calling for further government help to lower the cost of fuel clogged up busy thoroughfares and motorways with parked
April 08, 2026
Election|Europe|Political|World
Vance hits out at 'scandalous' Zelenskiy comments about Hungary's Orban
U.S.
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel|World
Lufthansa cabin crew union calls one-day strike in Germany
Lufthansa faces a one-day strike this week, the airline's third labor disruption in two months.
April 08, 2026
Europe|Health|World
Vatican aid convoy to southern Lebanese town forced back by bombardment
Bombardment in southern Lebanon on Tuesday forced a convoy of humanitarian aid organized by the Vatican's embassy for a besieged Christian town to turn back, a priest in
April 07, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Italy summons Israeli ambassador after shots fired at UN in Lebanon
Italy summoned the Israeli ambassador on Wednesday to demand an explanation over shots fired at an Italian convoy in a U.N. mission in Lebanon, the foreign
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Sports
Italy’s Serie A soccer league sounds out private equity for stake in overseas media unit, sources say
Italy’s Serie A soccer league has sounded out private equity investor interest for a minority stake in its international media
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
European shares pull back as fragile US-Iran truce weighs on sentiment
European shares retreated on Thursday, after their strongest rally in over four years, as investors remained wary about a fragile U.S.-Iran
April 09, 2026
Education|Europe|Science|Technology|World
Europe rolls out online age verification app to protect young people
Europe rolls out online age verification app to protect young people
April 16, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
EU's von der Leyen compares Orban defeat to Hungary's anti-Soviet uprising
April 13 - EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed Hungary's election https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/ as "a victory for fundamental freedoms", and compared the ousting of
April 13, 2026
Business|Europe|World
Portugal, unlike Spain, rejects separate European army
Portugal is against the creation of a separate European army and instead backs strengthening and modernising its armed forces within the U.S.-led NATO
April 15, 2026
Europe|Political|Technology|World
Serbia's president tells military to create units armed with attack drones
The Serbian army should create units with attack drones, President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday, as the Balkan country seeks to modernise its armed forces from its
April 15, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Investors size up landmark new chapter for Hungary post-Orban
Investors are banking on a positive new chapter for Hungary as incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar insists there is no time to waste following his
April 14, 2026
Africa|Europe|Political|World
Britain calls for international effort to stop arms flow to Sudan at Berlin conference
The international community has failed in Sudan, British Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper said on the sidelines of a Berlin conference on the war in the country, as she called for
April 15, 2026
Election|Europe|Political|World
Hungary election winner Magyar expects to form government by mid-May
Election winner Peter Magyar said on Wednesday that President Tamas Sulyok would ask him at the inaugural session of parliament to form Hungary's next government, which
April 15, 2026
Election|Europe|Political|World
Hungary's election winner Magyar to meet president, calls on him to resign
Hungary's election winner Peter Magyar, leader of the TISZA party which won a landslide victory in Sunday's election, arrived for a meeting with President Tamas Sulyok
April 15, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Ukraine deploys new combat model, commander says Russian-held areas recaptured
Ukraine's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday it was introducing a new model of operations integrating drone warfare with infantry activity and pointed to successes announced by
April 15, 2026
Europe|Technology|World
EU age verification app ready as Europe moves to curb children's social media access
The EU's age verification app for online platforms is ready and will soon be available to use, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
April 15, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
Recruiter Robert Walters posts smaller fee drop as hiring improves
Recruitment firm Robert Walters on Wednesday posted a narrower drop in first-quarter net fees following double-digit quarterly declines for nearly three years,
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Volkswagen's China boss warns of fierce competition in slowing market
Volkswagen is bracing for even tougher competition in China, where the world's largest car
April 15, 2026
Business|Europe|Technology|World
EU warns Meta WhatsApp AI fee breaches antitrust rules, orders rollback
The European Commission said on Wednesday it intended to order Meta Platforms to reinstate rival artificial intelligence assistants on its WhatsApp
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Food|World
Nutella maker Ferrero says it is undergoing EU inspections amid antitrust investigation
Nutella maker Ferrero said on Wednesday it is aware that European Commission officials are currently carrying out on-site inspections at its offices, following reports that
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Standard Life strikes $2.7 billion deal to buy Aegon's UK arm
Standard Life has agreed to buy Dutch rival Aegon's UK business for 2 billion pounds ($2.7 billion), the companies said on Wednesday,
April 15, 2026
Europe|Political|Travel|World
Pope Leo says world needs message of peace and coexistence
Pope Leo said on Wednesday that the world needs to hear a message of peace and coexistence, in remarks hours after U.S.
April 15, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Germany is not taking part in the Iran war, but it is feeling its effects, Finance Minister says
Although Germany is not involved in the Iran war, the country is feeling its economic impact directly, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World
Europe facing jet fuel crunch sees record inflows from US, Nigeria
Europe is seeing record inflows of jet fuel from the United States and Nigeria, data from Kpler and LSEG showed, as it seeks to shore up supplies due to
April 15, 2026
Europe|Political|World
NATO on track to fund Ukraine defence aid despite burden-sharing gaps, Rutte says
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed optimism Wednesday that the alliance would successfully fund defence aid to Ukraine through the Prioritised Ukraine
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
UBS vows to fight for business model as Swiss capital debate heats up
UBS Chairman Colm Kelleher warned on Wednesday that proposed Swiss capital requirements threatened its business model and would do little to
April 15, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies to defend itself against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country's top priority is securing help to buy and build more air defense systems
April 15, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
US did not agree that ceasefire would cover Lebanon, Vance says
Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday said Tehran's negotiators thought the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreed to on Tuesday included Lebanon, but the U.S. had in fact not agreed
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
UK investment industry calls for clearer risk rules to encourage everyday investors
Britain’s financial regulator must amend rules governing how investment-risk warnings are presented or retail investors will continue to
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Greek PM says tolls for ships to cross Hormuz would be unacceptable, a risk to freedom of navigation
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday it would be unacceptable for ships to have to pay a fee to cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran has suggested, and
April 09, 2026
Europe|MidEast|US|World
Trump criticizes NATO over Iran in meeting with alliance's boss
U.S.
April 08, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK to call for toll-free Strait of Hormuz, wants Lebanon in ceasefire deal
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will say on Thursday that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries around a fifth of the world's oil and gas, must be toll-free,
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
German industrial output fall points to weak quarter, economists say
German industrial production fell unexpectedly in February, with economists saying the weakness pointed to disappointing first quarter for Europe's
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Lucky Strike maker BAT brings back former executive to fill CFO role
British American Tobacco named Dragos Constantinescu as its chief financial officer on Thursday, bringing back a former executive who had spent 16 years at the tobacco giant before
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Italy says EU should consider pausing budget rules if Iran crisis persists
European Union authorities should consider a temporary suspension of budget deficit rules if the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran flares up again, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
April 09, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Romanian president appoints chief prosecutors despite opposition
Romania's centrist President Nicusor Dan appointed seven chief prosecutors and deputies late on Wednesday despite opposition from civil society and the country's top
April 09, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World
Mercedes Q1 sales down in tough 'transition year' for China business
Mercedes-Benz reported a sales slump at the start of 2026 as the tough Chinese market continued to pressure the German premium carmaker during an overhaul of its model
April 09, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
US-Iran truce should extend to Lebanon, EU's top diplomat says
The ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran should extend to Lebanon, EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said on Thursday, adding that Iran-backed Lebanese
April 09, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World
Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Meloni says
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday that restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz was of vital interest
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World
Italy pledges emergency funds to reopen rail, motorway after landslide on key Adriatic corridor
Italy's government moved on Thursday to limit disruption from a major landslide that cut rail and motorway links along a key north-south transport corridor, declaring a state
April 09, 2026
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World
Russia brands Nobel-winning rights group Memorial an extremist movement
Russia's Supreme Court designated human rights group Memorial as an "extremist" movement on Thursday, a move the group said marked
April 09, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World
Sweden blames pro-Russian group for cyberattack last year on its energy infrastructure
The Swedish government says a pro-Russian actor was behind a cyberattack on a heating plant in western Sweden last year
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel|World
US property purchases in Spain rise as Americans seek high-end homes
Home purchases in Spain by U.S. citizens rose 3% last year, even as total foreign purchases dipped, with real estate agents citing concerns over President
April 09, 2026
Business|Europe|Technology|World
EU threatens to force Meta to restore WhatsApp full access for rival AI chatbots
European Union regulators plan to order Meta to reverse a move that limits AI chatbots from rival companies accessing WhatsApp
April 15, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Russia hands Ukraine 1,000 war dead
Ukraine and Russia exchanged the bodies of deceased soldiers on Thursday, officials said.
April 09, 2026
Election|Europe|Political|World
Hungary's opposition Tisza retains lead over PM Orban's Fidesz, poll shows
Hungary's centre-right Tisza party leads Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling Fidesz ahead of a parliamentary election scheduled for Sunday, a poll showed on Thursday.
April 09, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Russian authorities detain investigative journalist, state media reports
Oleg Roldugin, an investigative journalist for independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, was detained on Thursday in a case involving alleged misuse of personal data,
April 09, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political
Drug possession probe dropped against French far-left MEP Rima Hassan
The Paris Public Prosecutor's office has dropped a probe into illegal drug possession against Rima Hassan, a French far-left member of the European Parliament, it said on
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology
Polestar CEO talks up used-car market as higher fuel prices spur shift to cheaper EVs
Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller said on Thursday used-car sales were exceeding those of new vehicles, as a jump in gasoline and diesel prices
April 09, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
After criticizing the pope, Trump slams Italy's Meloni over lack of support for Iran war
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump appears strained
April 15, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Austria demands Israel stop attacking civilian targets in Lebanon
Austria's foreign ministry on Thursday called on Israel to stop attacking civilian targets in Lebanon, and said the Austrian members of a U.N. peacekeeping force there must
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Kremlin says Russia has right to defend itself from 'piracy' after report of warship escort near UK
The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia had the right to defend itself from what it called piracy after a British newspaper reported that a Russian navy frigate had
April 09, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Germany's Merz: we do not want NATO to split over U.S.-Iran war
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday he did not want the NATO alliance to split over the Iran war but played down reported threats by U.S.
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
UniCredit says control of Commerzbank would trigger bid for Poland's mBank
UniCredit said acquiring control of Commerzbank would obligate it to bid for the roughly 30% of Poland's mBank that Commerzbank does not already own,
April 09, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Masked security agents raid Russian newspaper in Moscow and arrest journalist
Security officers raided the Moscow office of leading independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta on Thursday and state media said a prominent journalist had been arrested.
April 09, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe
Viktor Orban, uniquely endorsed by both U.S.
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Airbus delivers 60 aircrafts in March
Airbus delivered 60 aircrafts in March, bringing first-quarter deliveries to 114 jets, down 16% from the same point last year, the European planemaker said on Thursday.
April 09, 2026
Asia|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Dozens of states condemn attacks on U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon
Dozens of states issued a joint statement at the United Nations on Thursday condemning "unacceptable aggressive behavior" toward U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon and calling for
April 09, 2026
Europe|World
'We are not some piece of ice': Greenland hits back at Trump's Arctic insult
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen called on NATO allies to stand together to defend international law as he pushed back against U.S.
April 09, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Italy sees slower GDP growth due to high energy costs, economy minister says
Italy is preparing to cut its GDP growth estimates to factor in the negative impact of rising energy prices, Economy Minister Giancarlo
April 09, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Spain ramps up criticism of Israel, US, defying Trump threats
Spain decried Israeli strikes on Lebanon as well as the broader war on Iran on Thursday, cementing Madrid's role as an outspoken critic of
April 09, 2026
Business|Europe|Finance|Sports|World
Nike closes in on UEFA ball deal as Adidas bows out
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April 09, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump weighs pulling some US troops from Europe amid NATO strains, official says
U.S.
April 10, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology|World
OpenAI pauses UK data centre project over regulation, costs
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is pausing its main data centre project in Britain over an unfavourable regulatory environment and high energy costs, dealing a blow to the
April 09, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Starmer, Trump discussed opening Strait of Hormuz, Downing Street says
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S.
April 10, 2026
Europe|Science|Technology|World
UK says it deployed military to deter Russian submarines from attack on undersea cables
Britain deployed military vessels to prevent any attacks on cables and pipelines by Russian submarines that spent more than a month in and
April 09, 2026
Europe|World
NATO's Rutte tells allies Trump wants Hormuz pledges within days, diplomats say
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has told European governments that U.S.
April 09, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
UK's Starmer says Iran conflict shows Britain must take a new path
Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said the Iran war must become a turning point for Britain after two decades of crises, and he promised to
April 10, 2026
Business|Europe|World
South Korea President Lee to hold summit with Polish PM Tusk on April 13, media reports say
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will hold a summit meeting with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk on April 13, with defence industry cooperation and global security
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
German inflation confirmed at 2.8% in March
German inflation accelerated to 2.8% in March, according to federal statistics office data released on Friday, confirming preliminary figures.
April 10, 2026
Europe|Technology|World
Ukraine in talks with Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain on security cooperation, Zelenskiy says
Ukraine is in talks with Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain to cooperate in the security sector and share its drone defence expertise and technology, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine faces months of diplomatic and military pressure, Zelenskiy says
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the spring and summer months would be difficult for Ukraine as it would face pressure on the battlefield and also
April 10, 2026
Business|Europe|World
UK's Healey says U.S. 'absolutely locked' into NATO
British defence minister John Healey said on Friday that the United States is "absolutely locked" into NATO. A Reuters report on Thursday said U.S.
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Sports|World
Porsche deliveries tumble further in first quarter
Porsche AG's deliveries slumped further in the first three months of 2026, with sharp declines in key markets China and the United States, as loses its shine across.
April 10, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Details of U.S. troops based in Europe as Trump mulls removing some
U.S. President Donald Trump has discussed with his advisers the option of removing some U.S. troops from Europe, a senior White House official told Reuters on Thursday.
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe
Sodexo cuts 2026 targets as new CEO gears to tackle long-standing issues
French food caterer Sodexo slashed its annual sales and profitability targets on Friday, citing execution challenges and its management's review of contracts and
April 10, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Russia's Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire, Ukraine's Zelenskiy agrees
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a 32-hour ceasefire over a two-day period for Orthodox Easter and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Kremlin says Putin envoy's US visit does not mean Ukraine talks have resumed
The Kremlin said on Friday that a visit to the United States by Russian President Vladimir Putin's special investment envoy did not mean that negotiations on a possible
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukraine, Russia move towards potential peace deal, Bloomberg reports
Ukraine and Russia are moving towards a potential deal to end the war, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing the top aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
April 10, 2026
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK's Starmer and Trump discussed military options for Strait of Hormuz
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday that he discussed military capabilities and the logistics of moving vessels though the Strait of Hormuz when he spoke to
April 10, 2026
Crime|Education|Europe|World
Nine people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days
Nine people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days
April 15, 2026
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Key facts about Sunday's election in Hungary and possible outcomes
Hungarians vote in a landmark parliamentary election on Sunday that is being closely watched in the European Union, the United States, Russia and beyond.
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ukrainians and Russians doubt 32-hour Easter truce will lead to lasting peace
Ukrainian officials urged Russia on Friday to extend a ceasefire it announced for Orthodox Easter this weekend and restart talks to end the war, but people on the streets of
April 10, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Spat over oil price relief exposes strains in Germany's coalition
Germany's economy minister on Friday proposed higher tax breaks to commuters but dismissed proposals by the government's junior
April 10, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Russian investigative journalist is placed in pre-trial detention
A Russian court on Friday ordered the detention of Oleg Roldugin, an investigative journalist for independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, following his arrest a day earlier.
April 10, 2026
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance
Dolce & Gabbana co-founder Stefano Gabbana resigns as chair, keeps creative role
Dolce & Gabbana said on Friday its co-founder Stefano Gabbana stepped down from his roles at the Italian fashion house and its controlling holding company with effect from
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
Estonia says detaining Russia's tankers in Baltic Sea is too risky
NATO member Estonia will refrain from detaining Russia's "shadow fleet" vessels in the Baltic Sea, worried that seizing oil tankers
April 10, 2026
Crime|Europe|Travel|World
UK police arrest Sudanese man after four die in Channel boat crossing
British police have arrested a Sudanese man on suspicion of endangering life after four migrants died while attempting to cross the Channel from France to Britain on a
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
STOXX 600 gains for a third week with focus on Middle East peace talks
European equities edged higher on Friday, notching up a third straight week of gains as cautious optimism ahead of U.S.-Iran weekend talks
April 10, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Hungarian opposition leads PM Orban's Fidesz, poll shows
Hungary's centre-right Tisza party leads Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling Fidesz ahead of Sunday's parliamentary election, a poll published by newspaper Nepszava
April 10, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
How has Hungary changed during Orban's 16 years in power?
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party face their first closely contested election on April 12 after four consecutive landslide victories since 2010.
April 10, 2026
Europe|Political|Technology|World
Coordinated Telegram posts push pro-Orban narratives on eve of Hungary vote, research shows
Sophisticated online operators are posting coordinated waves of content in the Telegram messaging app to spread fear about what will
April 10, 2026
Crime|Europe|Travel|World
One dead, 27 injured as bus carrying British tourists crashes in Spain's La Gomera
At least one person died and 27 were injured after a bus carrying British tourists crashed down a ravine on the Spanish island of La Gomera, emergency services said on
April 10, 2026
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World
EU weighing tighter regulation for OpenAI under Digital Services Act
The European Commission on Friday said it was analysing whether OpenAI's ChatGPT should be considered a large online
April 10, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
France's Macron says discussed Iran ceasefire, Ukraine with Turkey's Erdogan
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that he had discussed the Iran ceasefire https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ talks and the situation in Ukraine https://
April 11, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Irish police move to break blockade of oil refinery by protesters angry at fuel prices
Irish police took action to clear protesters blockading the country's only oil refinery on Saturday after a senior government minister said protests over surging fuel
April 11, 2026
Europe|Political|World
UK pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after US opposition
Britain's government said on Saturday it had put on hold its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands - home to the U.S.-
April 11, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Czech, Slovak leaders back ally Orban ahead of Hungary vote
Czech and Slovak leaders backed Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Saturday on the eve of Hungary's parliamentary election, saying he was the best choice for the country's
April 11, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
Ukraine, Russia swap 175 servicemen each ahead of Easter ceasefire
Ukraine and Russia exchanged 175 prisoners of war each on Saturday in their latest swap, officials from both countries said, as they prepare to start a ceasefire to mark
April 11, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
London police arrest 523 people at protest over Palestine Action ban
Police said on Saturday they had arrested 523 people at a protest in London's Trafalgar Square opposing Britain's banning of the Palestine Action group.
April 11, 2026
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World
Hungary's Magyar says new government could take power at beginning of May
Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar says the country's president has assured him that his new government could take power in the first week of May
April 15, 2026
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World
Hungarians 'write history' in election that Tisza will win, opposition leader says
Hungarians will write history at an election on Sunday when they choose "between East and West" and the opposition Tisza party will win the vote, party leader Peter
April 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
China's Chery looking to expand car production in Europe, top executives say
Chery is looking to expand car production in Europe through partnerships with other automakers allowing it to use existing factories, top executives at the Chinese carmaker
April 12, 2026
Europe|Health|World
Gaza aid flotilla aims to break Israeli blockade
A second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza was due to set sail on Sunday from the Spanish port of Barcelona, aiming to try to break the Israeli
April 12, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
‘Remigration’ and Russian lessons: German far-right party promises radical measures if elected
‘Remigration’ and Russian lessons: German far-right party promises radical measures if elected
April 15, 2026
Election|Europe|Finance|World
Hungary's opposition Tisza party leads last Median poll done before Sunday election
Hungary's centre-right Tisza party was projected to win 135 mandates in Hungary's 199-seat parliament, ahead of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party, in a poll
April 12, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Irish police clear blockades as Dublin acts to soften fuel price blow
Irish police on Sunday cleared tractors and trucks that had been blocking traffic and blockading oil infrastructure across the country during a wave of
April 12, 2026
Election|Europe|Political|World
Reactions to PM Orban's likely defeat in Hungary's election
Hungary's opposition centre-right Tisza party appeared on track to win Sunday's national election https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/, partial results
April 13, 2026
Election|Europe|Political|World
Once inspired by Orban, Hungary's Peter Magyar unseats him in landmark election
When Peter Magyar was a child, he taped a photo of Viktor Orban nL8N3ZL0R8, then an anti-Communist firebrand, on his bedroom wall, thrilled by Hungary's
April 13, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Orban ousted after 16 years as Hungarians flock to pro-EU rival
Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a key opponent of European Union efforts to help Ukraine fend off Russia's invasion, lost power after 16 years on Sunday
April 13, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Hungary opposition's landslide win heralds reforms, thaw in EU ties
Peter Magyar's landslide victory in Sunday's Hungarian election has handed his centre-right Tisza party a sweeping mandate that
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Spanish premier Sanchez heads for fourth China visit, risks annoying Trump
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins his fourth visit to China in as many years on Monday, underlining his determination to steer an independent course that has
April 13, 2026
Economy|Election|Europe|Political|US|World
US Democrats cheer defeat of Trump ally Orban in Hungary
U.S.
April 13, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Markets falling out of love with Italian debt as Meloni's problems mount
Italy's economic vulnerabilities are being laid bare by war in the Middle East, with Rome's heavy reliance on imported energy and the threat of rising
April 13, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Slovakia's Fico ready to cooperate with Hungary's new prime minister
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico congratulated Hungary's incoming leader, Peter Magyar, on Monday, offering "intensive cooperation", while expressing gratitude to outgoing Prime
April 13, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of Orthodox Easter ceasefire violations
Russia and Ukraine accused each other L1N40U064 on Sunday of breaching the 32-hour ceasefire L1N40S124 in their four-year war, reporting more than a thousand drone
April 12, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Europe
'Paddington' musical triumphs at London's theatrical Olivier Awards
Paddington Bear was the big winner at the Olivier Awards in London on Sunday, with a stage adaptation of the beloved children's books picking up
April 12, 2026
Americas|Crime|Education|Europe|Political|US|World
Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns
A push by Republican leaders to promote Turning Point USA chapters in public high schools is stirring a free speech debate
April 15, 2026
Election|Europe|Political|World
Poland’s premier hails Hungary vote as blow to authoritarian rule
Hungary's election shows that Europe is not on an inevitable path toward authoritarian rule, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday, after the center-right Tisza
April 13, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Traders see clear path to higher-for-longer ECB rates
Money market traders expect the European Central Bank to lean hawkish, keeping rates higher for longer and offering little prospect of easing even in the medium
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Audi Q1 deliveries fall 6.1% on weak demand in China and North America
Volkswagen's premium brand Audi on Monday said its first-quarter deliveries fell 6.1%, weighed down by weaker demand in China and North America.
April 13, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Starmer says
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war nor be involved in a blockade of the Strait
April 13, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Polish PM hopes Hungary opposition victory ends asylum for ex-ministers
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday he hoped two former Polish ministers who were granted political asylum in Hungary would be sent home to face justice
April 13, 2026
Africa|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ghana says France is open to engaging on slavery reparations
Ghana said France was open to having discussions with a coalition of countries that are calling for reparations for transatlantic slavery, following a meeting
April 13, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK and France to co-host talks this week on possible defensive naval mission for Hormuz
Britain and France will this week co-host talks aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, including discussions on what President Emmanuel
April 13, 2026
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkey concerned about any new Iran-US rules for Strait of Hormuz
Turkey's foreign minister raised concerns on Monday about Iran or the United States proposing any new regulations for transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and said he saw
April 13, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkey says NATO should reset ties with Trump at next summit, prepare for future
Turkey said on Monday that NATO allies should use their July summit in Ankara to reset ties with U.S.
April 13, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe
Ackman's $64 billion Universal bet hinges on power broker Bollore
Bill Ackman's first call before launching his $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group nL6N40Q0JZ this week was to French billionaire Vincent Bollore,
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
ECB rate rise will depend on effects of oil price surge, De Guindos says
Any European Central Bank rate rise will depend on how a war-fuelled surge in the cost of crude oil and some chemicals impacts other prices, ECB Vice President Luis de
April 13, 2026
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World
Ye postpones Marseille concert after French authorities say they will seek a ban
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has postponed his upcoming show in Marseille
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World
Volkswagen's first-quarter deliveries drop 4% on weak China, US
Volkswagen reported a 4% fall in global deliveries in the first three months of 2026, as weak demand in China and the U.S. weighed on the German automaker.
April 13, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
'We have been in exile': Norway government back to old quarters 15 years after Breivik bomb
Fifteen years after far-right fanatic Anders Behring Breivik detonated a bomb damaging much of Norway's government quarters, the prime minister and his
April 13, 2026
Africa|Europe|Political|Travel|World
Pope Leo, in Algeria, blasts 'neocolonial' conflicts after Trump criticism
Pope Leo https://www.reuters.com/world/pope/ blasted violations of international law by "neocolonial" world powers in a forceful speech on Monday during
April 13, 2026
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World
Southport girls' murders should have been prevented, UK inquiry says
The murders of three young girls nL5N3OJ0WI at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event in Britain in 2024 should have been prevented, but there was a "
April 13, 2026
Asia|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World
Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said China should take on a more substantial role with issues including climate change, security, defense and the fight
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe
Traton truck deliveries fall 6% in first quarter as US weakness persists
German truck manufacturer Traton reported a 6% drop in vehicle sales for the first quarter of 2026 on Monday, driven by a 21% decline in its U.S.-based International Motors brand.
April 13, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Strait of Hormuz situation is an argument for strong international maritime coalition, EU's Kallas says
European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is a clear point in favour of a "strong international
April 13, 2026
Europe|World
Budapest turns into party zone after historic election that ends Orban era
Budapest turned into a party zone well into the early hours on Monday with people dancing outside pubs and cars honking as supporters of the opposition Tisza party
April 13, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope
U.S.
April 13, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Hungary's Magyar will talk to MOL leadership, focus on fuel supplies
Hungary’s election-winner Peter Magyar said on Wednesday he would need to hold talks with the leadership of oil company MOL, adding that ensuring fuel security would be
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology
ASML lifts 2026 forecast as surging AI chip demand boosts new orders
ASML, the world's largest supplier of chipmaking tools, on Wednesday reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings and
April 15, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets
Hermes, Kering shares sink as Iran war knocks luxury revival
French group Hermes led a slump in luxury shares on Wednesday after weak sales showed the war in Iran was weighing on demand in the Middle East and tourism in Europe
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World
European equities dip as investors track Mideast updates, corporate earnings
European shares slipped on Wednesday as the evolving situation in the Middle East kept investors cautious, while they also assessed a range of
April 15, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Kering shares slide after Gucci sales disappoint
Kering shares plunged as much as 10% on Wednesday after first-quarter sales at its Italian flagship brand Gucci dropped more than expected, underlining the challenges
April 15, 2026
Africa|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World
Countries pledge nearly $1.8 billion to ease Sudan hunger crisis
An international conference to raise funding commitments for Sudan has produced pledges of more than 1.5 billion euros ($1.77 billion)
April 15, 2026
Europe|Political|World
US families contest Italian law restricting citizenship by descent in highest court
Two U.S. families have gone to Italy's highest court to challenge a law limiting citizenship claims to Italian descendants removed by more than two generations
April 14, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Hungary vote removes Ukraine's staunchest foe in EU
Ukraine welcomed with relief on Monday the defeat
April 13, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|World
Euro zone bond yields rise as markets up ECB rate hike bets
Euro zone government bond yields edged up towards recent peaks on Monday after the U.S. and Iran failed to secure a deal to end the war https:/
April 13, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Hungarian election winner Magyar outlines his party's plans, views
Hungarian election winner nL8N40W0GT Peter Magyar vowed on Monday to change the constitution in a drive to restore democratic standards, following a landslide victory
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
European equities tick lower as failed US-Iran talks weigh on sentiment
European shares dipped on Monday as expectations of a swift resolution to the Middle East conflict dimmed following the breakdown nL6N40V09S of
April 13, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Russian hardliners mourn Orban's electoral loss, Kremlin reaches out to his successor
Russian hardliners cast Viktor Orban's defeat in Hungary as a serious blow that would unlock EU funds for Ukraine to fight
April 13, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Iranian port blockade
NATO allies said on Monday they would not get involved in U.S.
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology
Dutch regulator to seek EU approval for Tesla's self-driving software
Dutch vehicle authority RDW has notified the European Commission of its plan to seek European Union-wide approval for Tesla's full self-driving
April 13, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Lifestyle|Stock Markets|World
LVMH reports sales hit from Iran war in blow to hopes for luxury revival
French luxury giant LVMH said the Iran war shaved at least 1% off its total group sales in the last quarter due to lower spending in the Gulf region, and
April 13, 2026
Election|Europe|Political|World
Hungary's Magyar targets mid-May cabinet formation, outlines key reforms
Hungary's election winner Peter Magyar said on Wednesday his cabinet could be sworn in by mid-May and take quick
April 15, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
French inflation rises to 2.0% in March
Consumer prices in France rose 2.0% year-on-year in March, statistics office INSEE said on Wednesday, slightly above analysts' expectations and a preliminary reading of a 1.9%
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
French central bank sees first quarter growth of 0.3%
France's economy grew marginally faster in the first quarter as some businesses rushed to place orders ahead of expected price rises following the outbreak of war in the
April 14, 2026
Americas|Europe|Political|World
France's Macron holds talks with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted talks on Monday in Paris with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/nobel-peace-
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
Manulife Investment Management eyes Cellnex Swiss business, sources say
Spain's Cellnex is in talks to sell its stake in its Swiss unit to Toronto-listed Manulife Financial Corporation's investment
April 13, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|MidEast
Luxury brands face profit squeeze as Iran conflict shrinks UAE mall sales, sources say
(Corrects 14th paragraph to make clear that damage to the Burj Al Arab hotel was caused by debris after an interception; changes headline to clarify that story is about UAE malls, not just Dubai Mall)
April 13, 2026
Crime|Europe|Technology|World
Russia-linked hackers compromised scores of Ukrainian prosecutors’ email accounts, data shows
Russia-linked hackers broke into more than 170 email accounts belonging to prosecutors and investigators across Ukraine during the last several
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe
Nestle chairman targets volume growth
Swiss food giant Nestle must grow its sales volumes again, Chairman Pablo Isla was quoted as saying in an interview on Wednesday, referring to an adjusted product
April 15, 2026
Education|Europe|Political|World
Georgia overhauls higher education as it shifts away from the West
When anti-government protests began in Georgia in late 2024, Luka Mishveladze started sleeping on the floor at his university building to be closer
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Health|Science|World
GSK sees blockbuster potential in targeted cancer therapy after promising early data
British drugmaker GSK's experimental targeted cancer drug Mo-rez has blockbuster potential, its head of oncology research has told reporters, after early
April 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|World
US officials underwhelmed by French far-right's plans for economy
U.S. officials who met leaders of France's far-right National Rally were underwhelmed by their economic plans, two diplomatic sources said, in a blow
April 14, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets
After tackling Kering's debt problems, de Meo faces the Gucci challenge
Seven months into the job, Luca de Meo has bought himself time as CEO of Gucci owner Kering. This week he has to prove he knows how to use it.
April 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Europe|World
Senior Russian commander killed in March air crash, official says
(Corrects April 6 story, paragraph 2, to show Otroshchenko was commander of the Mixed Air Force Corps of the Northern Fleet, not commander of the 45th Army of the Northern Fleet's Air Force and Air
April 06, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov arrives in China for talks on Iran and Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in China on Tuesday for talks on the wars in Ukraine and Iran as well as bilateral ties.
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
ECB seeks bigger say on banks' capital requirements
The European Central Bank urged European lawmakers on Tuesday to give it a bigger say on banks' overall capital requirements, including those set by national
April 14, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
HSBC's Europe and Americas banking head Keefe departs
HSBC's head of banking in Europe and the Americas Gerry Keefe has resigned, becoming the latest senior banker to depart since the bank's global overhaul
April 14, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Hungarian election winner Magyar vows democratic shift with eye on EU funds
Hungarian election https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/ winner Peter Magyar nL8N40V06U promised on
April 13, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Kremlin says it is glad Hungary's Magyar seems ready for 'pragmatic dialogue' with Russia
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it was pleased that Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar seemed ready for pragmatic dialogue with Russia and would base its own
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Italy's surprise rise in exports to US masks deep fragility to tariffs
Italy was the only major EU country whose exports to the United States grew last year despite Donald Trump's tariffs.
April 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Russian drones hit Ukrainian port, officials say
Russian drones attacked Ukraine's Izmail port in the southern Odesa region and struck two civilian foreign-flagged vessels overnight and early on Tuesday, Ukrainian officials said
April 14, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Hormuz mission talks to focus on sanctions, seafarer releases, shipping readiness – source
Diplomatic meetings led by France and Britain this week to discuss a potential future multinational mission will be structured around a series of working groups, ranging
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
BMW deliveries slide in Q1 as China, US weakness outweighs Europe growth
BMW reported a 3.5% drop in global deliveries for the first three months of 2026 on Tuesday, as weak demand in China and the U.S. weighed on the German premium carmaker's sales.
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
Euro zone faces big growth hit even if Iran war quickly resolved, IMF says
Euro zone growth will slow this year and inflation surge, forcing the European Central Bank to lift interest rates, even if the economic disruptions caused by the Iran
April 14, 2026
Europe|Technology|World
Kremlin tells Russians internet shutdowns are temporary after crackdown ruffles elite
The Kremlin told Russians on Tuesday that mobile internet shutdowns that have disrupted the lives of millions are
April 14, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Trump turns on Meloni, says he is 'shocked' by Italian leader
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni lacks courage and has let Washington down, U.S.
April 14, 2026
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World
Kanye West postpones show in France amid criticism over past remarks
U.S. rapper Kanye West said he was postponing his show in Marseille, France, in a fresh disruption to a tour that has drawn opposition from critics over his
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Greenland appoints former PM Egede as foreign minister
Greenland's prime minister said on Tuesday he had appointed his predecessor Mute Egede as foreign minister
April 14, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|World
IMF cuts growth forecasts for Germany as Iran war pushes up inflation
The International Monetary Fund cut Germany's growth forecasts for this year and next on Tuesday, in its largest downgrade among big euro zone economies,
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
IMF cuts Turkey 2026 economic growth forecast on weaker momentum, energy prices
The International Monetary Fund cut its economic growth forecast for Turkey to 3.4% from 4.2% for this year, citing weaker-than-expected activity in 2025 and the drag from
April 14, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Health|World
Raffle winner thrilled to claim a $1 million Picasso with a $117 ticket
A Parisian art enthusiast has won a Pablo Picasso painting with a $117 raffle ticket
April 14, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Erdogan tells Hungary's Magyar he believes bilateral ties will progress, Turkish presidency says
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar in a phone call on Tuesday that he believed Turkey-Hungary ties would progress further as he
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Portugal aims to cap any deficit at 0.5% to protect investor confidence
Portugal may incur a budget deficit due to support measures after devastating winter storms and the energy price shock from the Iran war, its finance
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
ECB has not made its mind up on rates, Lagarde says
The European Central Bank has not made its mind up on whether to raise interest rates as the fallout of the Iran war on the euro zone's economy is still unclear, ECB
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
IMF raises Russia 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.1% on higher oil prices
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday raised its forecast for Russia's economic growth this year to 1.1%, from 0.8% previously, due to higher oil and other commodity
April 14, 2026
Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World
Italy court allows class action against Meta over Facebook data scraping
A Milan court on Tuesday accepted a class action brought by a consumer group against Meta Platforms over the theft of personal data suffered by Facebook Italy.
April 14, 2026
Europe|World
Macron to host call with EU leaders on social media ban for minors
French President Emmanuel Macron will host a video call with other EU leaders and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to push for a coordinated approach on
April 14, 2026
Economy|Election|Europe|Political|World
'Swift work to be done' after call with Hungary's Magyar, EU's von der Leyen says
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that she spoke with Hungary's election winner Peter Magyar and
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
French finance ministry trims growth outlook, hikes inflation estimate
France's Finance Ministry trimmed its 2026 growth forecast slightly on Tuesday and hiked its inflation estimate to reflect the fallout from the conflict in the Middle East.
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
European shares climb 1% to one-month highs on Middle East de-escalation hopes
European shares closed at their highest level in over a month on Tuesday, with investors welcoming signs of a resumption of Middle East peace
April 14, 2026
Europe|Technology|World
Ukraine to produce drones in Norway, Oslo says
Norway and Ukraine will strengthen their bilateral defence cooperation, including by producing Ukrainian drones in the Nordic country, the Norwegian government
April 15, 2026
Europe|Political|Travel|World
King Charles to head to US to woo Trump and restore 'closest of friendships'
King Charles will have tea and a private meeting with President Donald Trump during his U.S. state visit later this month, as the
April 15, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|World
Orban's defeat topples a pillar of Europe's far right, prompts scrutiny of MAGA links
Europe's far right has lost one of its biggest champions with the defeat of Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban in Sunday's election.
April 14, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|World
Gucci sales extend falls as Iran war clouds de Meo's Kering turnaround
Sales at Kering's Italian flagship brand Gucci dropped by 8% in the first quarter from the previous year, the luxury fashion group said on Tuesday, as the
April 14, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
Irish government majority cut as two lawmakers quit over fuel protests
Two lawmakers backing the Irish government withdrew their support on Tuesday in protest over its response to a wave of public demonstrations against
April 14, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|World
War spurs EU plan for electricity tax cuts, faster shift from fossil fuels, draft shows
The European Union plans to reduce electricity taxes and expand clean technologies faster to cut consumers' exposure to soaring oil and gas prices, as
April 15, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Israel, Lebanon united in liberating Lebanon from Hezbollah, Israeli ambassador to US says
The Lebanese government made it clear during U.S.-brokered talks with Israel that they no longer want to be "occupied" by Hezbollah and that there were conversations
April 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Food
Nestle, Mondelez say were not targeted by EU Commission anti-trust raids
Food giants Nestle and Mondelez said in separate statements on Tuesday they were not the target of European Commission antitrust raids carried out on Monday as part of a
April 14, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Former NATO chief accuses UK's Starmer of inadequately funding defence
A former NATO chief and grandee of Keir Starmer's Labour Party criticised the British prime minister on Tuesday for failing to adequately fund defence,
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World
Volkswagen faces Q1 charge after halting EV production in Tennessee, analysts say
Volkswagen is expected to take a hit to first-quarter earnings from the decision to end production of its ID.4 electric SUV at the German carmaker's Tennessee plant,
April 15, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Italy's Meloni suspends defence cooperation deal with Israel
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday her government had suspended a defence
April 14, 2026
Economy|Education|Europe|Political|World
From chants on trams to a parliament rave, young Hungarians provided a soundtrack for Orbán’s defeat
Young Hungarians have played a crucial role in ending Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule
April 14, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Vatican visitors slam Trump over attacks on the US-born pope's message of peace
Visitors to the Vatican have criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for his harsh remarks about Pope Leo XIV
April 14, 2026
Crime|Education|Europe|US|World
Clerk says girl mouthed 'help' to him after kidnapping
Clerk says girl mouthed 'help' to him after kidnapping
April 14, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Irish government survives confidence vote over handling of fuel protests
The Irish government has survived a confidence vote over how it handled a week of disruptive fuel protests that cut off oil supplies and caused massive traffic jams
April 14, 2026
Americas|Asia|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Antisemitic violence worldwide in 2025 killed highest number of Jews in 30 years, study finds
Antisemitic violence worldwide in 2025 killed highest number of Jews in 30 years, study finds
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Spain finalizes amnesty measure for potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants
Spain's government has finalized a migrant amnesty measure that paves the way for potentially hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants to apply for legal status in the country
April 14, 2026