Britain navigates rough transatlantic waters as Trump roils the 'special relationship' Sunday, 9 February 2025, 08:45 Last update: about 5 months ago Associated Press Ever since Winston Churchill coined the phrase in the wake of World War II, politicians have extolled the "special relationship" between the United States and Britain. Under President Donald...
Hamas releases 3 frail-looking Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire Sunday, 9 February 2025, 08:06 Last update: about 5 months ago Associated Press Hamas-led militants released three gaunt, frail-looking Israeli hostages and Israel freed nearly 200 Palestinian prisoners Saturday in the latest exchange of a ceasefire that has paused 16 months...
Trump's suggestion the US 'take over' the Gaza Strip is rejected by allies and adversaries alike Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 10:02 Last update: about 5 months ago Associated Press President Donald Trump's proposal that the United States "take over" the Gaza Strip and permanently resettle its Palestinian residents was swiftly rejected and denounced on Wednesday by American...
At least 10 killed at adult education centre in what officials say is Sweden's worst mass shooting Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 14:36 Last update: about 5 months ago Associated Press At least 10 people, including the gunman, were killed Tuesday at an adult education center in what Sweden's prime minister called the country's worst mass shooting. But a final death toll, a conclusive number of wounded and a motive hadn't yet been determined hours later....
EU leaders scramble to avoid friction with the US under Trump and avoid a 'stupid tariff war' Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 11:01 Last update: about 5 months ago Associated Press After three years spent trying to deter Russia from destroying Ukraine, European Union leaders grappled on Monday with how to respond to a major ally who appears determined to start a trade war or...
Emergency crews deployed on Santorini as an earthquake swarm worries Greek experts Monday, 3 February 2025, 14:19 Last update: about 5 months ago Associated Press Schools were closed and emergency crews deployed on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini on Monday after a spike in seismic activity raised concerns about a potentially powerful...
Britain's Starmer seeks strong ties with both the EU and Donald Trump. That could be tricky Monday, 3 February 2025, 12:11 Last update: about 5 months ago Associated Press Keir Starmer travels to Brussels on Monday, becoming the first British prime minster to attend a European Union leaders' meeting since the U.K. left the bloc five years...
Beyoncé wins album of the year at the 2025 Grammys for 'Cowboy Carter' Monday, 3 February 2025, 07:49 Last update: about 5 months ago Associated Press Beyoncé has won album of the year for "Cowboy Carter" at the 2025 Grammys, delivering her - at last - the show's elusive top award. The superstar, who is both the most awarded...
5 years after Britain left the EU, the full impact of Brexit is still emerging Sunday, 2 February 2025, 12:26 Last update: about 5 months ago Associated Press Five years ago Friday, two crowds of people gathered near Britain's Parliament - some with Union Jacks and cheers, others European Union flags and tears. On Jan. 31, 2020 at 11 p.m. London time -...
AP Interview: Zelenskyy says excluding Ukraine from US-Russia talks about war is 'very dangerous' Sunday, 2 February 2025, 06:55 Last update: about 5 months ago Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that excluding his country from talks between the U.S. and Russia about the war in Ukraine would be "very dangerous" and asked for...