Europe's military personnel shortfalls exposed as Trump warns US security priorities lie elsewhere Friday, 14 March 2025, 07:56 Last update: about 3 months ago Associated Press In the year after Russia launched outright war on Ukraine, NATO leaders approved a set of military plans designed to repel an invasion of Europe. It was the biggest shake-up of the alliance's defense...
Putin agrees in principle with proposal for Ukraine ceasefire and says more discussions are needed Thursday, 13 March 2025, 18:24 Last update: about 3 months ago Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but he emphasized that the terms are yet to be worked out and noted...
Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tariff Thursday, 13 March 2025, 15:29 Last update: about 3 months ago Associated Press President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey. The European...
Belgian prosecutors make arrests in a corruption probe linked to the European Parliament Thursday, 13 March 2025, 15:22 Last update: about 3 months ago Associated Press Belgian federal prosecutors announced Thursday the arrests of several people as part of a corruption probe linked to the European Parliament amid reports in local media that Chinese...
Pope marks the 12th anniversary of his papacy hospitalised but with condition improving Thursday, 13 March 2025, 13:51 Last update: about 3 months ago Associated Press Pope Francis marked the 12th anniversary of his papacy Thursday with increasingly positive medical updates four weeks into his hospitalization for double pneumonia. The pope spent another...
Naples struck by 4.4-magnitude quake causing minor damage and light injuries Thursday, 13 March 2025, 13:45 Last update: about 3 months ago Associated Press The southern Italian city of Naples was struck by a 4.4-magnitude quake early Thursday that caused only minor damage and sent 11 people to the hospital, the most serious suffering contusions after...
Canada and the EU swiftly retaliate against Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs Thursday, 13 March 2025, 07:25 Last update: about 3 months ago Associated Press Major trade partners swiftly hit back at President Donald Trump's increased tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, imposing stiff new taxes on U.S products from textiles and water heaters to beef and...
Centre-right party wins most votes in Greenland's parliamentary election as Trump seeks control Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 07:47 Last update: about 3 months ago Associated Press The centre-right Demokraatit Party won the most votes in Greenland's parliamentary elections, a surprise result as the territory went to the polls in the shadow of President Donald Trump's stated goal...
The EU retaliates against Trump's trade moves and slaps tariffs on produce from Republican states Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 07:43 Last update: about 3 months ago Associated Press The European Union on Wednesday announced retaliatory trade action after the Trump administration officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%, with duties on...
Updated: US resumes military aid, intelligence sharing as Ukraine opens to 30-day ceasefire Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 20:14 Last update: about 3 months ago Associated Press The Trump administration lifted its suspension of military aid and intelligence sharing for Ukraine, and Kyiv signaled that it was open to a 30-day ceasefire in the war with Russia, pending Moscow's...