Russia and NATO at odds over Pope's call for Ukraine to show “white flag” | Russia-Ukraine War News
Moscow said the Pope's comment was “quite understandable,” while NATO said “this is not the time to talk about surrender.”…
Europe
Flag of NATO's 32nd member, Sweden, raised at the alliance's headquarters | News
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson preside over the flag-raising ceremony in Brussels. Sweden's flag was…
Fear of China, Russia and Iran is driving arms sales: Report | Gun News
Aggressive postures by disruptive states have boosted arms sales in Europe, the Middle East and Asia over the past five…
Real Madrid moves closer to the La Liga title with a 4-0 victory over Celta de Vigo | football news
Real Madrid are seven points ahead of second-placed Girona and are favorites to win a 36th Spanish league title, extending…
Luis Montenegro proclaims the victory of Portugal's center-right in the early polls | Elections News
The Democratic Alliance overtook the incumbent Socialists in a thrilling count that saw a rise of the far right. Luis…
Media agencies remove photo of Kate Middleton for fear of manipulation | Media news
AP, Reuters, AFP and Getty remove the first official image of the Princess of Wales published since her surgery. The…
Center-right party wins elections in Portugal, exit polls show | Elections News
Three exit polls show that the combined right-wing parties, including the far-right Chega, could secure an absolute majority. Portugal's center-right…
Survivors of UK 'terrorist' attack warn against equating Muslims with 'extremism' | News about Islamophobia
A survivors' group says such language fuels anti-Muslim sentiments in the UK. Dozens of survivors of “terrorist” attacks have urged…
Sweden resumes aid to UNRWA as Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza | Israel's war against Gaza News
The first payment of $20 million will be disbursed after Sweden obtains assurances that UNRWA will control expenses and personnel.…
Varadkar admits his defeat in the Irish referendum on the family and the role of women | Women's rights news
The Irish Prime Minister had described the referendum as an opportunity to end “very outdated and very sexist language about…