Don’t call it a breakthrough, as there is still a long way to go before lasting peace. But Tuesday’s agreement between the US and Ukraine over a proposed temporary ceasefire…
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Finland: Russian sentenced to life for war crimes in Ukraine
A Russian national has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Finnish court for committing war crimes in eastern Ukraine in 2014. Voislav Torden, 38, a senior member of the…
LIVE UPDATES: Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks
Eleven injured in Russian missile attack on Zelensky’s hometown, regional head says Ukraine says a Russian missile attack on Kryvyi Rih – President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown – has injured 11…
Germany: US tariffs could extend Germany’s recession, says bank
Tariffs on goods being imported into the US could tip Europe’s largest economy into another recession, according to the president of Germany’s central bank. Germany’s economy has contracted for the…
Europe: Measles highest in 25 years -WHO
The number of measles cases in the European region doubled last year to reach the highest level in 25 years, health officials say. A joint report by the World Health…
Belgium: ‘Huawei lobbyists’ held in raids over EU corruption
Belgian police have raided several locations in the country as part of an investigation into corruption within the European Parliament. Prosecutors said the alleged corruption was “under the guise of…
USA: Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU
US President Donald Trump has threatened a 200% tariff on any alcohol coming to the US from the European Union (EU) in the latest twist of an escalating trade war.…
Ireland: ‘We engage with Trump’s office, not opinions’: Little-Pengelly
In response to a question about the US President Donald Trump’s admiration for Conor McGregor, the Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has said she engages “with the office of president” rather…
Poland: US nuclear weapons in Poland would be ‘deterrent’ for Russia-Duda
Duda: US nuclear weapons in Poland would be ‘deterrent’ for RussiaThe president of Poland, Andrzej Duda, has repeated his call for the US to base nuclear weapons on Polish soil.…
Netherlands: Duterte’s first night in a jail cell is a pivotal moment for the ICC
Outside the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) detention centre, where former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte was taken on Wednesday, his supporters gathered, waving national flags and shouting, “Bring him back!” as…