Tag: Europe

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russian oil depot and tanker struck by drones in ‘massive attack’ by Kyiv

Related: Putin denies Russian drone struck RomaniaRecommendedAlmost 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in Putin’s war on Ukraine, says GCHQRussia has signed a military pact with the Taliban. Could its…

Pope Leo issues historic apology for Vatican’s own role in legitimising slavery

Pope Leo XIV has issued a landmark apology for the Holy See's direct involvement in legitimising slavery and its centuries-long failure to condemn the practice. He described the Vatican’s historical…

Pope Leo warns AI risks accelerating war and threatens humanity in landmark manifesto

Pope Leo XIV called on Monday for robust regulation of artificial intelligence, urging its developers to work for the common good rather than profit. He issued a sweeping manifesto, Magnifica…

Ukrainian drone attack sparks huge fire at key Russian oil terminal

A Ukrainian drone attack ignited a fire at another Russian oil terminal overnight, local officials in Russia’s Krasnodar region confirmed on Saturday, marking what appears to be the latest strike…

Air France and Airbus found guilty of corporate manslaughter over Rio-Paris plane crash that killed 228

Airbus and Air France have been found guilty of corporate manslaughter in the 2009 ⁠Rio-Paris ​plane crash ⁠that killed 228 passengers and ⁠crew in France's ​worst ⁠air disaster. A Paris…

Europe ‘considers sending Angela Merkel to reopen dialogue with Putin’

European leaders are considering sending former German chancellor Angela Merkel to represent the bloc in future talks with Vladimir Putin, according to a report. EU foreign ministers will discuss potential…

How Ukraine’s new drone tactics are causing chaos for the Russian army

Ukraine's strategic deployment of medium-range drones is inflicting significant damage on Russia's struggling war effort, experts have said as Moscow’s ground offensive stalls. By targeting Russian air defences and logistics…

Son of fashion chain Mango founder arrested over father’s homicide

The son of the billionaire Mango founder, Isak Andic, who died in a fall from a cliff near Barcelona two years ago, has been arrested over the death of his…

Ukraine-Russia war latest: US pushing for temporary ceasefire that would give Moscow sanctions relief, report says

Zelensky says Russia has ‘no intention’ of ending warThe US is pushing for a temporary ceasefire which would provide sanctions relief to Moscow, according to a report, as Washington looks…

Who is Hungary’s dancing health minister? Former NHS doctor who plays air guitar at political rallies

Wild celebrations erupted in Hungary after Viktor Orban was ousted as prime minister of Hungary in April, ending a 16-year stint in govenrment that reshaped the country. As new leader…