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Today: June 15, 2026

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NATO weighs options to defend Europe as the US plans for conflict elsewhere

NATO’s top military officer is considering new plans to defend Europe if Russia attacks

NATO weighs options to defend Europe as the US plans for conflict elsewhere
Americas|Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Macron once had a knack for managing Trump. The G7 may test it

The relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron began with a handshake nearly a decade ago

Macron once had a knack for managing Trump. The G7 may test it
Business|Economy|Europe

Italy working on new inflation-linker for institutional investors, debt chief says

Italy is working on a new bond aimed exclusively at institutional investors to tap growing demand for inflation-linked products among banks, funds and insurers

Italy working on new inflation-linker for institutional investors, debt chief says
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine's defence AI chief predicts 'new paradigm' of warfare

Warfare in Ukraine and beyond faces a paradigm shift in the coming years as artificial intelligence systems integrate into unified networks that speed up

Ukraine's defence AI chief predicts 'new paradigm' of warfare
Africa|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Pope Leo warns Europe’s migrant traffickers to repent or face hell

Pope Leo on Friday issued a stern warning to human traffickers and criminal groups who exploit desperate migrants trying to reach

Pope Leo warns Europe’s migrant traffickers to repent or face hell
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|World

Bank of England to hold interest rates this year but strong minority see a hike: Reuters poll

The Bank of England will leave its key interest rate unchanged at 3.75% on June 18, according to all 65 economists polled by Reuters, who remained

Bank of England to hold interest rates this year but strong minority see a hike: Reuters poll
Europe|World

EU overhaul to toughen migration rules takes effect, though doubts remain about impact

An overhaul of immigration and asylum policy enters into force across the European Union on Friday, a decade in the making, as EU countries have come

EU overhaul to toughen migration rules takes effect, though doubts remain about impact
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine to request $20 billion to keep momentum against Russia, source says

Ukraine is seeking an additional $20 billion in military funding from its allies to cement what it sees as its current battlefield advantage over Russia, a Ukrainian defence

Ukraine to request $20 billion to keep momentum against Russia, source says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European shares rally as Middle East peace hopes drag oil prices lower

European shares surged on Friday, with major indexes jumping more than 1%, as renewed hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East

European shares rally as Middle East peace hopes drag oil prices lower
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

Europe's top carmakers urge simple 'Made in Europe' rules

Automakers Volkswagen, Stellantis and Renault, which account for about 60% of Europe's car output, are urging the EU to adopt a simple "Made in Europe" rule and stronger

Europe's top carmakers urge simple 'Made in Europe' rules
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Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

About half of evangelical Christians - a core component of President Donald Trump's political base - believe his

Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Business|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Albania opposition leader Berisha says US lifts entry ban on him

Former Albanian leader Sali Berisha, now the head of the main opposition party, said on Friday that the United States has lifted a travel ban placed on him in 2021.

Albania opposition leader Berisha says US lifts entry ban on him
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

David Hockney, the British artist who went in search of Californian colour, dies at 88

As a child growing up in gloomy northern England, David Hockney noticed the sharply defined shadows in the Hollywood films of comedy duo Laurel and Hardy.

David Hockney, the British artist who went in search of Californian colour, dies at 88
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World

Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies at 88

Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies at 88

Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies at 88
Americas|Business|Europe|World

US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reports

The United States plans to significantly reduce the aircraft and warships it makes available for NATO operations in Europe, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing two senior

US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reports
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Art icon David Hockney dies at age 88

Acclaimed British artist David Hockney has died aged 88

Art icon David Hockney dies at age 88
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Armenian opposition party files petition to annul June election results

A pro-Russian opposition alliance filed a request to Armenia's election commission on Friday to throw out the results of last Sunday's parliamentary election, won by Prime Minister

Armenian opposition party files petition to annul June election results
Economy|Europe|World

Germany sees slow economic recovery as energy prices weigh

Germany's economic recovery is likely to proceed in small steps at best, depending on the conflict in the Middle East, and energy and commodity prices, the economy ministry

Germany sees slow economic recovery as energy prices weigh
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

German government spending only thing preventing GDP fall, Bundesbank says

Heavy government spending on defence and infrastructure will stop Germany from slipping into recession this year, as the war in Iran takes its toll on Europe's biggest

German government spending only thing preventing GDP fall, Bundesbank says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

UK public inflation expectations surged after Iran war, BoE says

The British public's expectations for inflation in the long term rose to a record high last month after the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran sent energy prices soaring, the Bank of

UK public inflation expectations surged after Iran war, BoE says
Europe|Political|World

NATO will gradually adjust strength of peace support mission in Kosovo over next year

NATO will gradually adjust the strength of its peace support mission in Kosovo, which has been in place since 1999, over the next year due to the steady security

NATO will gradually adjust strength of peace support mission in Kosovo over next year
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

ECB policymakers keep July hike on table

European Central Bank policymakers kept a follow-up rate hike in July on the table on Friday given rapid inflation, but said it was far too early to say if a move would

ECB policymakers keep July hike on table
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Hope springs eternal, especially for markets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Hope, as the saying goes, springs external.

Hope springs eternal, especially for markets
Americas|Crime|Europe|World

Ukraine and Russia trade overnight drone strikes, officials say

Ukraine and Russia exchanged overnight drone strikes into early Friday, with Ukraine hitting oil refineries and a petrochemicals plant while Russia attacked railway stations and

Ukraine and Russia trade overnight drone strikes, officials say
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

French inflation rises to highest in over two years at 2.8% in May

Consumer prices in France rose 2.8% year-on-year in May, the highest level since February 2024, statistics office INSEE said on Friday, confirming a preliminary reading published

French inflation rises to highest in over two years at 2.8% in May
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|Travel|World

What to know about the growing opposition to Trump family-linked resort in Albania

A massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner is facing resistance in Albania

What to know about the growing opposition to Trump family-linked resort in Albania
Arts|Crime|Europe|US|World

Supreme Court blocks Alabama from executing inmate with method lower court found cruel and unusual

Supreme Court blocks Alabama from executing inmate with method lower court found cruel and unusual

Supreme Court blocks Alabama from executing inmate with method lower court found cruel and unusual
Americas|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Nelly Korda and 'Legally Blonde' team 3 shots back of Dow Championship on LPGA

Nelly Korda and Olivia Cowan's "Legally Blonde" team finishes three shots off the lead in the Dow Championship

Nelly Korda and 'Legally Blonde' team 3 shots back of Dow Championship on LPGA
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Foreign workers say they were paid less than $2 an hour to build a new US Consulate in Milan

Foreign workers building a sprawling $350 million American Consulate in Milan say they were paid less than $2 an hour after being promised fair wages

Foreign workers say they were paid less than $2 an hour to build a new US Consulate in Milan
Business|Entertainment|Europe|World

Virginia Evans and Lyse Doucet win Women's Prize book awards

American novelist Virginia Evans has won the Women’s Prize for Fiction with “The Correspondent,” a bestseller told in letters

Virginia Evans and Lyse Doucet win Women's Prize book awards
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|MidEast|World

Gwyneth Paltrow faces online backlash for starring in luxury Israel real estate ad

Gwyneth Paltrow faces online backlash for starring in luxury Israel real estate ad

Gwyneth Paltrow faces online backlash for starring in luxury Israel real estate ad
Crime|Europe|World

Belfast's minority groups living in fear after 'racist thuggery'

After watching images of masked groups rampaging through the

Belfast's minority groups living in fear after 'racist thuggery'
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Soccer fans pack UNCG to welcome Norway ahead of World Cup

Soccer fans pack UNCG to welcome Norway ahead of World Cup

Soccer fans pack UNCG to welcome Norway ahead of World Cup
Europe|Political|World

UK defense secretary resigns, saying the government isn't willing to spend enough on the military

U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey has resigned, saying the government is not willing to spend enough on the military at a time of rising threats

UK defense secretary resigns, saying the government isn't willing to spend enough on the military
Europe|Sports|World

Real Madrid signs José Mourinho to second stint as club manager

Real Madrid signs José Mourinho to second stint as club manager

Real Madrid signs José Mourinho to second stint as club manager
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Italy's Meloni urges NATO rethink on defence spending as Rome lifts outlays

Italy will ramp up its official defence budget this year, but NATO allies should rethink military priorities as warfare is transformed by drones,

Italy's Meloni urges NATO rethink on defence spending as Rome lifts outlays
Europe|Political|World

Two top UK defense officials resign over military spending in fresh blow to Keir Starmer

Two top UK defense officials resign over military spending in fresh blow to Keir Starmer

Two top UK defense officials resign over military spending in fresh blow to Keir Starmer
Europe|World

Slovenia's new government lifts entry ban on Netanyahu and other measures against Israel

Slovenia’s new conservative government has abolished an entry ban on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and two of his ministers

Slovenia's new government lifts entry ban on Netanyahu and other measures against Israel
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Elliott mulls $2.67 billion takeover of UK's The Very Group, Sky News reports

U.S.-based investment firm Elliott Advisors has joined bidders considering a takeover of The Very Group in a deal that could value the British online retailer at £2 billion ($2.67

Elliott mulls $2.67 billion takeover of UK's The Very Group, Sky News reports
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Geneva steps up security for 50,000-strong G7 protest as France hosts summit

France plays host to a Group of Seven summit next week but it is shopkeepers in neighbouring Switzerland who have already boarded

Geneva steps up security for 50,000-strong G7 protest as France hosts summit
Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

IMF cuts 2026 euro zone growth forecast with higher inflation, warns  worse could come

The International Monetary Fund cut its growth forecast for the euro zone on Thursday and raised its expectation for inflation because of the U.S.-

IMF cuts 2026 euro zone growth forecast with higher inflation, warns  worse could come
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

US and EU near deadline on $11.5 billion tariffs in long-running aircraft dispute

The United States and the European Union have yet to decide whether to continue suspending or to reimpose tariffs on $11.5 billion of goods in a

US and EU near deadline on $11.5 billion tariffs in long-running aircraft dispute
Europe|Finance|World

Slovenia lifts ban on arms trade with Israel

Slovenia's government has revoked a 2025 decision banning the export and transit of weapons and military equipment to Israel, as well as most arms imports from the country, the

Slovenia lifts ban on arms trade with Israel
Economy|Europe|World

EU presidency proposes small cut to bloc's 2028-2034 budget to kick off negotiations

The European Union's budget for 2028-2034 should be 2% smaller than the 2 trillion euros proposed last year, the Cypriot EU presidency proposed on

EU presidency proposes small cut to bloc's 2028-2034 budget to kick off negotiations
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Being on US sanctions list not sufficient to refuse EU bank account, court rules

Inclusion on a United States sanctions list is not sufficient on its own for a refusal to open a bank account in the European Union, the Court of Justice of the European

Being on US sanctions list not sufficient to refuse EU bank account, court rules
Europe|Sports|World

Alonso signals he is nearing end of F1 career in his likely farewell to Barcelona

Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has signaled he is near the end of his career after saying Sunday’s race will likely be his last in Barcelona

Alonso signals he is nearing end of F1 career in his likely farewell to Barcelona
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Northern Ireland's Donaldson takes stand to deny sex offences against two girls

Northern Ireland politician Jeffrey Donaldson denied all charges of historical sex offences against two girls when he took the stand in his trial on Thursday, telling the

Northern Ireland's Donaldson takes stand to deny sex offences against two girls
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

ECB governors eye July pause after first hike, sources says

European Central Bank policymakers see keeping interest rates on hold at their next meeting in July as the more likely scenario, if energy prices stayed near their

ECB governors eye July pause after first hike, sources says
Environment|Europe|Health|Travel|World

Italian beach bans umbrellas for people between the ages of 10 and 65

Italian beach bans umbrellas for people between the ages of 10 and 65

Italian beach bans umbrellas for people between the ages of 10 and 65
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Citing fallout from Iran war, World Bank cuts forecast for global economic growth

The economic fallout from the Iran war — higher energy prices and increased uncertainty — will drag down global growth this year, the World Bank said Thursday

Citing fallout from Iran war, World Bank cuts forecast for global economic growth
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Instant View: ECB raises interest rates, as widely expected

The European Central Bank raised interest rates on Thursday, in a aimed at curbing mounting inflationary pressures before a surge in energy costs triggered by the Iran war

Instant View: ECB raises interest rates, as widely expected
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Volkswagen to reduce workforce by 19,000 by end of year, CEO says

Volkswagen is pressing ahead with sweeping job cuts and cost reductions in Germany as planned, shrinking its workforce by 19,000 by the end of the year, CEO Oliver Blume is

Volkswagen to reduce workforce by 19,000 by end of year, CEO says
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Russian diplomat discusses Ukraine war with French, German and British ambassadors

Ambassadors from France, Germany and Britain in Moscow met Russia’s deputy foreign minister on Thursday to condemn the latest escalation in the war in Ukraine and reaffirm

Russian diplomat discusses Ukraine war with French, German and British ambassadors
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

ECB raises interest rates in long-telegraphed move

The European Central Bank raised interest rates as expected on Thursday, hoping to prevent an Iran war-induced surge in energy prices from broadening out into higher

ECB raises interest rates in long-telegraphed move
Africa|Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK minister says violence in Northern Ireland is racist thuggery

Two days of anti-immigration violence in Northern Ireland is nothing short of racist thuggery, Britain's minister for the province

UK minister says violence in Northern Ireland is racist thuggery
Economy|Europe|World

Fuel stations in Crimea run dry after fresh night of Ukrainian drone strikes

Fuel stations on the Russian-held Crimean peninsula were out of petrol on Thursday, Reuters witnesses said, as a Ukrainian campaign against supply

Fuel stations in Crimea run dry after fresh night of Ukrainian drone strikes
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

China urges economic cooperation on Macron-led video call ahead of G7 summit

China's vice premier urged economic cooperation and inclusive growth during a video call hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron on

China urges economic cooperation on Macron-led video call ahead of G7 summit
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

ECB raises rates to nip war-driven inflation in the bud

The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years on Thursday in the hope of curbing

ECB raises rates to nip war-driven inflation in the bud
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Stock Markets

European shares snap four-day losing streak as investors weigh ECB rate hike

European shares closed higher on Thursday, snapping a four-day losing streak, as investors looked past escalating rhetoric from U.S.

European shares snap four-day losing streak as investors weigh ECB rate hike
Crime|Europe|World

Poland to jail online streamers of violent crime, rape, cruelty for up to 5 years

Polish lawmakers voted on Thursday to crack down on so-called 'trash streaming', imposing jail terms of up to five years for online broadcasts of crimes like rape and

Poland to jail online streamers of violent crime, rape, cruelty for up to 5 years
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

France floats revamp of EU diplomacy with 'reinforced' role for Kallas, paper shows

French officials have suggested an overhaul of the EU's diplomatic service that could include boosting the role for foreign policy

France floats revamp of EU diplomacy with 'reinforced' role for Kallas, paper shows
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UN human rights chief 'appalled' by violence in United Kingdom

The United Nations human rights chief said on Thursday he was appalled by violence erupting in different parts of the United Kingdom in recent days.

UN human rights chief 'appalled' by violence in United Kingdom
Europe|Travel|World

Pope slams world's indifference to migrants while visiting onetime 'dock of shame' in Canary Islands

Pope Leo XIV has traveled to the Canary Islands, an epicenter of the European migration debate

Pope slams world's indifference to migrants while visiting onetime 'dock of shame' in Canary Islands
Americas|Crime|Europe|Opinion|Political|World

Trump’s ‘narco-terrorism’ war in Latin America evokes Reagan – then as now, it’s more about fighting leftists than drug runners

The nebulous nature of narco-terrorism has allowed presidents from Reagan to Trump to deploy the term when it serves broader political goals in Latin America.

Trump’s ‘narco-terrorism’ war in Latin America evokes Reagan – then as now, it’s more about fighting leftists than drug runners
Crime|Europe|Travel|World

A fire on the Spanish island of Mallorca kills 2 people and injures several

A fire that broke out in a tourist area on the Spanish island of Mallorca has killed two people and left several injured

A fire on the Spanish island of Mallorca kills 2 people and injures several
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|US|World

Europe's central bank raises rates to fight inflation from Iran war, the Fed to decide next week

The European Central Bank on Thursday became the first major central bank to raise interest rates in response to the Iran war

Europe's central bank raises rates to fight inflation from Iran war, the Fed to decide next week
Business|Europe|Health|Political|World

Commission's appeal against COVID vaccine contract disclosures should be dismissed, court adviser says

The European Commission's appeal against a 2024 ruling forcing it to disclose information about COVID-19 vaccine contracts should be dismissed, an adviser to Europe's top

Commission's appeal against COVID vaccine contract disclosures should be dismissed, court adviser says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Kremlin shrugs off planned new EU sanctions on Russian banks

The Kremlin on Thursday shrugged off the prospect of new European Union sanctions against its banks, saying they had already been operating under sanctions for a long time

Kremlin shrugs off planned new EU sanctions on Russian banks
Europe|Travel|World

Pope Leo says history will condemn leaders who ignore migrant deaths

Pope Leo appealed to world leaders on Thursday to treat migrants more humanely, warning in a visit to Spain's Canary Islands, one of Europe's

Pope Leo says history will condemn leaders who ignore migrant deaths
Business|Economy|Europe|Travel|World

Ryanair, Europe’s biggest airline, investigated for charging parents to sit with their children

Ryanair, Europe’s biggest airline, investigated for charging parents to sit with their children

Ryanair, Europe’s biggest airline, investigated for charging parents to sit with their children
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Sweden drops plan to jail violent offenders as young as 13

Sweden's government said on Thursday it had dropped plans to lock up violent offenders as young as 13 in special prison units as there was not enough support for the

Sweden drops plan to jail violent offenders as young as 13
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ousted Turkish opposition leader's team resigns to trigger chairman vote

The team of the ousted leader of Turkey's main opposition, Ozgur Ozel, has resigned from the party's assembly, his office said on Thursday, adding that the move should

Ousted Turkish opposition leader's team resigns to trigger chairman vote
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

French singer Patrick Bruel charged with rape, attempted rape and sexual assault

French singer and actor Patrick Bruel faces preliminary charges of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, and harassment involving several women between 2008 and 2019

French singer Patrick Bruel charged with rape, attempted rape and sexual assault
Crime|Europe|World

Police fire water cannon on second night of anti-immigrant protests in Northern Ireland

Police fire water cannon on second night of anti-immigrant protests in Northern Ireland

Police fire water cannon on second night of anti-immigrant protests in Northern Ireland
Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets

Hugo Boss shares jump above offer price after Frasers' bid

Shares in Hugo Boss rose more than 11% on Thursday after its largest shareholder, Frasers Group, launched a $2.3 billion takeover bid for the

Hugo Boss shares jump above offer price after Frasers' bid
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|World

Kiel Institute cuts 2027 German growth forecast as energy shock weighs

Germany's economy is expected to recover more slowly than expected as higher energy prices linked to the Iran war weigh on households, companies and

Kiel Institute cuts 2027 German growth forecast as energy shock weighs
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

French singer Bruel placed under formal investigation for rape and sexual assault

French singer and actor Patrick Bruel, one of France's top-selling recording artists, has been placed under formal investigation for rape, attempted rape, sexual assault,

French singer Bruel placed under formal investigation for rape and sexual assault
Crime|Europe|World

Ukraine police chief says Russia recruits young women to kill Ukrainian servicemen

Ukraine's police chief has accused Russia of recruiting teenage Ukrainian girls to kill Ukrainian military personnel, following the arrest of a 17-year-old

Ukraine police chief says Russia recruits young women to kill Ukrainian servicemen
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

The 'King of the North' seeks a path to becoming Britain's next leader in a special election

About 75,000 voters in northwest England are about to make a significant decision

The 'King of the North' seeks a path to becoming Britain's next leader in a special election
Americas|Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Iran and Ukraine loom over G7 as France accommodates Trump

Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are set to dominate next week’s Group of Seven summit, as host France crafts an agenda aimed

Iran and Ukraine loom over G7 as France accommodates Trump
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

German construction sector says downturn not over, urges faster action

Germany's construction sector has not yet emerged from its downturn, with a tentative recovery being hit by a new geopolitical price shock, the head of its main industry

German construction sector says downturn not over, urges faster action
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Police blast water cannons at Belfast protesters as unrest flares again after stabbing

Police have used water cannons on protesters in Northern Ireland after violence erupted a second night over a stabbing in Belfast

Police blast water cannons at Belfast protesters as unrest flares again after stabbing
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|Travel|World

G7 summit at Swiss-French border brings tight security in case violent protests occur

French and Swiss authorities are imposing pandemic-like border restrictions as the G7 summit begins

G7 summit at Swiss-French border brings tight security in case violent protests occur
Arts|Europe|Travel|World

Pope honors Barcelona's Sagrada Familia as masterpiece of stone, color and light on Gaudí centenary

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated the Sagrada Familia Basilica as a masterpiece of “stones, colors and light.”

Pope honors Barcelona's Sagrada Familia as masterpiece of stone, color and light on Gaudí centenary
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russian-held Sevastopol suspends fuel distribution as Zelenskiy praises attacks on energy assets

The governor of Sevastopol in Russian-held Crimea said on Wednesday that plans for distributing rationed petrol had been delayed because

Russian-held Sevastopol suspends fuel distribution as Zelenskiy praises attacks on energy assets
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK property market remains fragile and landlords curb rentals

Britain's housing market remained in the doldrums last month despite a hint that buyers might be recovering a bit of interest, a survey showed on Thursday.

UK property market remains fragile and landlords curb rentals
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Frasers Group launches €2 billion takeover offer for struggling Hugo Boss

Frasers Group, the retailer controlled by British billionaire Mike Ashley, launched a €2 billion ($2.31 billion) takeover offer for struggling

Frasers Group launches €2 billion takeover offer for struggling Hugo Boss
Crime|Europe|Political|Travel|World

With Pope Leo's blessing, Barcelona's Sagrada Familia reaches new heights

Pope Leo visited Barcelona's Sagrada Familia on Wednesday and inaugurated the newest of its soaring geometric spires that makes the

With Pope Leo's blessing, Barcelona's Sagrada Familia reaches new heights
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Knife attack victim's family calls for calm after anti-immigrant violence in Belfast

The family of a man who lost an eye in a knife attack appealed for calm on Wednesday after the incident triggered a wave of anti-

Knife attack victim's family calls for calm after anti-immigrant violence in Belfast
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Tesla gets go-ahead to sell self-driving technology in Belgium

Tesla Full Self-Driving supervised driver assistance software has been

Tesla gets go-ahead to sell self-driving technology in Belgium
Business|Environment|Europe|World

Albania protests swell as opposition to Kushner resort persists

Thousands took to the streets of Albania's capital Tirana on Wednesday in the largest demonstration yet against the development of a

Albania protests swell as opposition to Kushner resort persists
Arts|Europe|Travel|World

Pope blesses Barcelona’s Gaudi-designed towering architectural masterpiece

Pope blesses Barcelona’s Gaudi-designed towering architectural masterpiece

Pope blesses Barcelona’s Gaudi-designed towering architectural masterpiece
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Taiwan-listed Ennoconn offers to buy Austria's Kontron in $1.7 billion deal

Taiwan-listed technology firm Ennoconn Corp said on Wednesday it has launched a takeover bid for Austria-based Kontron, offering 23.50 euros per share to all its shareholders.

Taiwan-listed Ennoconn offers to buy Austria's Kontron in $1.7 billion deal
Europe|Health|World

US doctor isolated in Czech hospital for Ebola monitoring released, heading home

A U.S. doctor who was transferred to a Czech hospital from Uganda last month as a precaution after having contact with a patient with Ebola has been released and is on his

US doctor isolated in Czech hospital for Ebola monitoring released, heading home
Business|Economy|Europe|Health|World

Italy fines Philip Morris €7 million over 'smoke-free' marketing claims

Italy's competition authority on Wednesday slapped a €7 million ($8.1 million) fine on Philip Morris' Italian unit over allegedly misleading marketing for non-combustion

Italy fines Philip Morris €7 million over 'smoke-free' marketing claims
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Putin signals key rate cuts as his central banker is on sick leave

Russian President Vladimir Putin told top officials on Wednesday that there are grounds to expect a cut in the central bank's key interest rate when it meets next week, and

Putin signals key rate cuts as his central banker is on sick leave
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Israeli settlers impeded firefighting near Christian West Bank village, Palestinians say

By Ali Sawafta TAYBEH, West Bank, June 10 - Israeli settlers obstructed Palestinians putting out a large blaze near a Christian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank late on Tuesday, a local

Israeli settlers impeded firefighting near Christian West Bank village, Palestinians say
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

BYD looking to take over existing factory for second European EV plant, executive says

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is looking to take over an existing factory in southern Europe for its second assembly plant on the continent, with

BYD looking to take over existing factory for second European EV plant, executive says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

European shares steady as investors weigh US-Iran flare-up

Europe's STOXX 600 ended a choppy session little changed on Wednesday, as investors weighed a renewed flare-up in tensions

European shares steady as investors weigh US-Iran flare-up