EU expected to approve new Iran sanctions in response to crackdown
BRUSSELS, Jan 27 (Reuters) – The EU is expected to sanction some 20 Iranian individuals and entities under…
US ICE agents going to Winter Olympics sparks anger in Italy
ICE agents to support U.S. diplomatic security at 2026 GamesItalian politicians critical, some demand ICE be barredItalian government…
Europe’s offshore wind pact is a hedge against US gas reliance
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) – European countries have agreed to jointly develop a vast offshore wind network, marking…
France’s National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media
PARIS, Jan 26 (Reuters) – France’s National Assembly on Monday backed legislation to ban children under 15 years…
Iran detaining protesters being treated in hospitals as part of crackdown, says UN expert
UN expert reports hospital raids by Iranian security forcesFamilies face ransom demands for deceased protesters’ bodiesProtesters deterred from…
UK’s Starmer heads to China to repair ties as he navigates tensions with US
Starmer makes first visit to China by British PM since 2018UK wants to improve trade and economic ties…
India, EU wrap up talks for landmark trade deal amid strained US ties
Formal signing to take six months, Indian government official saysImplementation expected within a yearTrade between the two sides…
Saudi dissident awarded $4.1 million by UK court for hacking, assault ‘by Saudi Arabia’
LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) – A Saudi human rights activist who accuses Saudi Arabia of targeting him with…
UK right-wing Reform attracts another Conservative defector, Suella Braverman
Item 1 of 5 Former British Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who today announced she has defected from the…
European nations reinforce wind power commitment with 100 GW pledge
Item 1 of 5 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De…
Italy’s anger over bar manager release understandable, Swiss president says
MILAN, Jan 25 (Reuters) – Rome’s outrage was understandable over the release on bail of the owner of…
Starmer leadership rival Burnham blocked from seeking return to UK parliament
Senior committee blocks Burnham candidacy in 8-1 voteMarkets sensitive to speculation over Starmer’s futureBurnham disappointed, but calls for…