Tag: Europe

Analysis: Iran’s stranglehold on Strait of Hormuz loosens as Gulf Arab oil reaches market

Iran 's stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz may be easing — and its own oil problems now seem to be mounting. The crucial strait at the mouth of the…

World chess body suspends Russia after legal challenge by Ukraine

The governing body of world chess has suspended Russia - for decades the dominant force in the game - after a successful ⁠legal challenge by Ukraine. An international tribunal, the…

Only 11% of Europeans view the US as an ally, survey finds

Only 11% of Europeans across 15 countries view the ​United States as an ally, a historic low and down from 16% half a year ago and 22% in November 2024,…

Lapland resort hides tiny €20,000 gold bar to attract summer tourists with treasure hunt

A resort in Lapland has hidden a bar of gold worth €20,000 (£17,000), and it’s free for whoever finds it first. The Levi tourist office hopes the stunt will see…

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…