Portuguese parliament approves ban on wearing face veils in public spaces

The bill, proposed by Portugal's far-right Chega party, would prohibit coverings such as burqas and niqabs from being worn in most public places. It received supp...

Overnight barrage of Russian drones leaves thousands without power across Ukraine

At least one person has been killed and thousands were without power on Saturday, after a barrage of Russian drones targeted energy facilities across Ukraine over...

Prince Andrew gives up royal titles as Epstein allegations linger

Prince Andrew gives up his royal title of Duke of York as well as other honours after his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein returns to the headlines.

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Israel identifies body of hostage returned by Hamas Friday as Eliyahu Margalit

The body returned to Israel by Hamas on Friday has been identified as 76-year-old Eliyahu Margalit recovered from the city Khan Younis.

Israel has identified the...

Could Gaza’s ceasefire process draw lessons from Northern Ireland’s path to peace?

'If there was a broad lesson from the success of Northern Ireland, it’s that an inclusive process worked – and I mean inclusive in the full sense, all different p...

Cracks in MAGA world – will the movement survive Trump?

In the days after the killing of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, MAGA world was united in mourning. But his death left a void that seems difficult to fill. Di...

Trump hopes to put an end to Russia’s war without selling Tomahawks to Ukraine

Donald Trump is hesitating whether to sell Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, but remains optimistic that he can reach an agreement to put an end to Russia’s war in Uk...

Jewish film festival cancelled in Sweden after cinemas refuse to host events

The Swedish government described the situation as alarming and said it has put in place a number of efforts to increase security for Jewish organisations, institu...

BBC sanctioned for failing to disclose Gaza documentary narrator's ties to Hamas

The BBC previously apologised after acknowledging "serious flaws" in the making of "Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone" and removed it from its online player.

Britai...

Ukrainian men deny plotting fires at properties related to British prime minister

They men are accused of setting fire to Starmer's personal home, along with a property where he once lived and a car he had sold.

Two Ukrainian men pleaded not g...

Latvian police bust European cybercrime ring and arrest seven suspects, Europol says

The network, dismantled in an operation on 10 October, is accused of scamming thousands across Europe out of nearly €5 million.

Latvian police have busted a majo...

At least three killed and 13 injured in explosion at Romania apartment block

The explosion affected the fifth and sixth floors of the eight-story building, according to the capital's Inspectorate for Emergency Situations.

A powerful explo...

Greece's parliament approves bill extending working hours despite nationwide protests

Greece's conservative government says the "Fair Work for All" legislation aims to make the labour market more flexible and effective.

Greece's parliament approve...

Polish court considers extradition to Germany of suspect in Nord Stream pipeline attack

Undersea explosions on 26 September 2022, severely damaged the two pipelines. The incident added to tensions over the war in Ukraine as European countries moved t...

Mixed reactions in Hungary to news of upcoming Trump-Putin summit

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he will meet with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Hungary to try to resolve the war in Ukraine, but a date ha...

Russian barrage causes blackouts in Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks Trump's help in Washington

Ukraine is seeking cruise missiles, air defense systems and joint drone production agreements from the United States, Kyiv officials say. Zelenskyy also wants tou...

Trump-Zelenskyy meeting: Can the US president force Moscow into ceasefire?

When Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet in Washington on Friday, they are expected to discuss how to force Moscow into negotiations: either the Kremlin agr...

Trump critic and ex-national security adviser John Bolton criminally indicted

The case, the third against a Trump adversary in the last month, will also unfold against the backdrop of concerns that the Justice Department is pursuing the pre...

Trump threatens Hamas with military action if bloodshed persists in Gaza

In a social media post, Trump said he had limited patience for the killings that Hamas was carrying out against rival factions inside the devastated territory, th...

Trump says he will meet Putin in Hungary in bid to resolve Ukraine war

With a fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal holding in Gaza, Trump said he's now turning his attention to bringing the war in Ukraine to an end.

US President Dona...

Former guard at US embassy in Norway convicted of spying for Russia and Iran

Prosecutors said the 28-year-old man handed over details about the embassy's diplomats, its floor plans and security routines, Norwegian state broadcaster NRK rep...