Europe News Protesters rally in Munich calling on politicians to prioritise peace Thousands demonstrated in Germany at the site of the Munich Security Conference protesting against NATO, the arms industry and further weapons deliveries to Ukraine as a counter pro-Ukraine protest also took place. 16 February 2025
Europe News Climate activists hold major protests as German elections near Thousands of activists demonstrated in Germany on Friday in a bid to raise awareness to climate issues ahead of the upcoming federal elections scheduled for 23 February. 15 February 2025
Europe News Zelenskyy says 'security guarantees' are needed before any Putin talks Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will only agree to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin after a common plan is reached with US President Donald Trump. 15 February 2025
Art Pride of place: Tamara Lempicka paintings on show at Polish Institute The Polish Institute in the Hungarian capital Budapest has opened an exhibition of photos of paintings by Polish artist Tamara Lempicka. 15 February 2025
USA US judge orders Trump to restore funding for foreign aid programmes A US federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift a funding freeze that has shut down US aid and development work globally. 14 February 2025
Europe News Dresden marks 80th anniversary of World War II Allied bombing Dresden commemorated the victims of World War II and the destruction of the city eight decades ago with several events on Thursday. 14 February 2025
Europe News Italy defends decision to expel Libyan warlord wanted by the ICC Italy’s interior minister says he expelled Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court because he posed a danger to society. 24 January 2025
USA Progress made on containing Hughes fire as new fires erupt Firefighters make progress on Hughes fire north of Los Angeles as a new wildfire erupts in Southern California. 24 January 2025
USA Judge halts Trump's 'unconstitutional' birthright citizenship order US District Judge John Coughenour said he couldn't remember seeing a case that challenged violated the constitution so clearly. 23 January 2025
USA Pete Hegseth's sister-in-law alleges he was abusive to his second wife Trump’s pick for Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law alleges abuse against second wife in an affidavit sent to the US Senate. 23 January 2025
World News Pentagon deploys 1,500 active duty troops to southern border The Pentagon is sending 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the US-Mexico border. 23 January 2025
Europe News Ukrainian soldiers call for more weapons as Russia gears up for attack Ukrainian troops on the frontlines in the Donetsk region have called for more weapons to help fend off Russian advances in the region. 23 January 2025
USA New wildfire breaks out in LA triggering more evacuations Over 50,000 under evacuation orders or warnings as a new fast-moving wildfire swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles. 23 January 2025
USA Trump defends decision to grant full pardons to 6 January rioters US President Donald Trump defended his decision to grant full pardons to perpetrators of the 6 January Capitol Hill riots in his first full day in office. 22 January 2025
Europe News Kyiv boosts troop training programmes as future looks uncertain Newly recruited Ukrainian soldiers train for frontline deployment in the Donetsk region as Kyiv approaches a period of uncertainty. 22 January 2025
Europe News Russian strikes target multiple Ukrainian cities Russian strikes continue to target Ukrainian cities at high intensity causing significant damage to property and infrastructure. 22 January 2025
Turkey At least 76 dead after fire engulfed a ski resort in northwest Turkey Nine people detained as part of an investigation Turkey is conducting after a fire broke out at a popular ski resort killing at least 76 people. 22 January 2025
World News Donald Trump begins presidency with sweeping executive orders Donald Trump signs a slew of executive orders on the first day in office after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. 21 January 2025
Europe News Davos attendees watch Trump inauguration at Ukraine House watch party Attendees at Ukraine-related events at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, gathered to listen to US President Donald Trump’s inauguration speech. 21 January 2025
World News Relatives of freed Israeli hostages express thanks in joint statement The families of the released Israeli hostages delivered a joint statement expressing gratitude after being reunited with their loved ones. 21 January 2025