Nebraska's Antrell Taylor wins wrestling national title after losing dad, brother to gun violence
Trump's crypto empire set to expand with new stablecoin and investment fund offerings
Teen recovering after suffering traumatic brain injury at track practice
Police help expecting mother deliver baby on highway
Ukraine railways say Sunday's cyber attack hit its online freight services
Secretive Chinese network tries to lure fired federal workers, research shows
Woman shares 'extremely terrifying' moment she says her car was hit by lightning
Trump has begun another trade war. Here's a timeline of how we got here
Coach breaks world record for run across Iowa
Europe|Political|US|World
Western allies rally around Zelensky after Trump spat deepens rift with Europe
Western allies rally around Zelensky after Trump spat deepens rift with Europe
March 01, 2025NATO
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Romanian defence spending could reach 3% of GDP in 1-2 years, president says
Romania's defence spending could reach 3% of GDP in stages in one to two years, interim President Ilie Bolojan said on Friday, signalling a further rise in its target as U.S.
February 28, 2025
Crime|Election|Europe|Political|World
Pro-Russia Romanian presidential candidate questioned by prosecutors, his team says
Pro-Russia Romanian presidential candidate questioned by prosecutors, his team says
February 26, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Latvia FM: Putin will try to achieve in peace talks what he couldn't in Ukraine war — weaken the US
Latvia’s foreign minister is warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin will try to achieve in peace talks what he hasn’t been able to accomplish in his war against Ukraine — weaken the United States and restore control over his smaller neighbor
February 26, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
After Trump comments, Kremlin reaffirms opposition to European peacekeepers in Ukraine
The Kremlin, asked about an assertion by U.S.
February 25, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
UK's Starmer boosts defence spending on eve of Washington trip
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday he would increase annual defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and target a 3% level last seen
February 25, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
UK to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Starmer says before Trump meeting
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the U.K. will raise defense spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2027
February 25, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Finnish President to Trump: If Putin wins in Ukraine, the US loses
The United States will lose if Russia wins its war in Ukraine, Finland's president said on Monday, as fears mount in Europe about President Donald Trump's intentions
February 24, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|World
The Latest: Ukraine marks third anniversary of war as US shifts its policy under Trump
A dozen leaders from Europe and Canada are in Ukraine to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion and discuss support with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
February 24, 2025
Election|Europe|Political|US|World
Likely next German chancellor Merz questions NATO's future in 'current form'
Germany's likely next Chancellor Friedrich Merz questioned on Sunday whether NATO would remain in its "current form" by June in light of comments by U.S.
February 23, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World
The leaders of France and Britain head to Washington to urge Trump not to abandon Ukraine
The leaders of France and Britain are making tag-team visits to Washington this week
February 23, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Zelenskiy says he is willing to quit presidency if it means peace in Ukraine
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he was willing to give up his position if it meant peace in Ukraine, adding
February 23, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Hungarians will decide whether Ukraine can join the European Union, Orbán says
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says his country will decide whether Ukraine joins the European Union
February 22, 2025
Europe|Political|World
NATO plans to extend fuel pipeline eastwards, report says
NATO is planning to build a pipeline system from Germany to Poland and the Czech Republic to ensure a rapid supply of jet fuel for fighter aircraft in the event of a war with Russia
February 22, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Rubio says he discussed with Poland the 'need' for NATO allies to raise spending
U.S.
February 22, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Europe can afford to defend itself without US but needs more coordination, study says
Europe needs to spend around 250 billion euros ($261.6 billion) annually in defence investments to secure itself without U.S. support, a sum the bloc could bear given its economic
February 21, 2025
Business|Europe|Political|Technology
Speed up defence output by 'militarizing civilian ships', Kongsberg suggests
Adapting civilian platforms for military use can speed up defence production while increasing standardization, the CEO of Norway's Kongsberg Gruppen said, as
February 21, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Macron's message to Trump: 'You can’t be weak in the face of Putin'
French President Emmanuel Macron says he intends to tell U
February 21, 2025
Europe|Political|World
European troops, US support are part of an emerging plan for Ukraine. But it faces many hurdles
Political and military leaders in Europe are fleshing out details of a plan for European forces to help ensure Moscow does not attack Ukraine again once the guns fall silent
February 21, 2025
Election|Europe|Political|US|World
Germany's chancellor frontrunner Merz says US could slide into populist instability
Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz said on Thursday the U.S. was at risk of sliding into longer-term authoritarian instability, casting doubt on Washington's presence for
February 20, 2025
Political|US|World
How allies have helped the US gain independence, defend freedom and keep the peace – even as the US did the same for our friends
Why should a country want or need allies? President Donald Trump and his followers seem to disdain the idea. So did George Washington.
February 20, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Kremlin says any plan to send European troops to Ukraine would be unacceptable for Russia
The Kremlin said on Thursday that any plan to send European troops to Ukraine as part of a potential peacekeeping mission would be unacceptable for Russia and that it was monitoring
February 20, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Europe needs to "wake up" following US policy shift, Greek PM says
Europe should wake up and build its own defence policy following a dramatic shift by the United States over Ukraine and geopolitical developments in recent months, Greek Prime
February 20, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World
Russia seems to have time on its side as the war in Ukraine reaches its third year
Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine three years ago has turned into Europe’s largest conflict since World War II
February 20, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
As Trump’s attacks on Zelensky turn personal, there’s only one winner: Russia
As Trump’s attacks on Zelensky turn personal, there’s only one winner: Russia
February 19, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Denmark will 'buy, buy, buy' military gear, prime minister says
Denmark will increase its military budget by a combined 50 billion crowns ($6.99 billion) this year and next to address acute
February 19, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he discussed security guarantees with NATO's Rutte
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed the importance of security guarantees for Kyiv in any discussion of a
February 19, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
On NATO's eastern flank, US policy shift stokes security fears
Polish call centre worker Katarzyna Paprota, 48, says the dramatic shift in United States policy towards Russia and Ukraine
February 19, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Russia praises Trump for saying NATO was a major cause of the war in Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov lauded U.S.
February 19, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Russia says NATO states can't enforce Ukraine peace, wants membership pledge scrapped
Russia on Tuesday demanded NATO scrap its 2008 promise to one day give Ukraine membership of the U.S.-led NATO military alliance and
February 18, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
US will not lower troop numbers in eastern Europe, Polish president says
Poland's president said on Tuesday that U.S. officials had assured him that Washington did not intend to lower troop numbers in eastern Europe, as he gave a statement to reporters
February 18, 2025
Europe|Political|World
France convenes second meeting on Ukraine with other Europeans, Canada
France plans to a host a second meeting to discuss Ukraine and European security on Wednesday, but has this time invited European countries not present earlier this week and NATO ally
February 18, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
European forces would struggle to guarantee Ukraine peace without US backing
Faced with U.S. demands to provide the military muscle to enforce a future Ukraine peace deal, Europe finds itself in a bind.
February 18, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Putin is serious about negotiating peace in Ukraine, Kremlin says
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin was serious about negotiating a settlement to end the war in Ukraine as high-level talks began in Saudi Arabia, and
February 18, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
European leaders want a say in talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The US is brushing them off
European leaders have insisted their governments must have a say in talks between the U.S. and Russia to end the war in Ukraine, as both Moscow and Washington said there was no role for Europe in the negotiations that could shape the future of the continent
February 17, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Europe talks up more defence spending as Ukraine peacekeeper plan divides
European leaders meeting in Paris for emergency talks on Monday called for higher spending to ramp up the continent's defence
February 17, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Barred from US-Russia talks on Ukraine, Europe scrambles for response with Paris summit
Barred from US-Russia talks on Ukraine, Europe scrambles for response with Paris summit
February 17, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
US Ukraine envoy Kellogg says no one will impose peace deal on Zelenskiy
Keith Kellogg, U.S.
February 17, 2025
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political
European fiscal rules would need reform for higher defence spending, German minister says
European and German fiscal rules would need to be reformed if higher defence spending was agreed among European partners, German Finance Minister Joerg Kukies said
February 17, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Scholz calls for 'strong and sovereign' Europe ahead of security talks in Paris
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants to see a strong and sovereign Europe, he said on Monday, ahead of hastily arranged talks in Paris following signals that the United
February 17, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump offers key concessions to Putin ahead of Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia
Trump offers key concessions to Putin ahead of Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia
February 17, 2025
Europe|Political|World
UK PM Starmer offers to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday he was ready to send British troops to Ukraine as part of any postwar peacekeeping force as he tried to show
February 16, 2025
Europe|Political|World
France's Macron to host emergency European summit on Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron will host European leaders, including Britain's prime minister on Monday for an emergency summit on the Ukraine war after U.S.
February 16, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Shocked Europeans play catch-up after Trump moves on Ukraine
They should not have been surprised.
February 16, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
An isolated Europe worries the US will negotiate on Ukraine badly without it
An isolated Europe worries the US will negotiate on Ukraine badly without it
February 16, 2025
Europe|Political|World
European countries will not create one united army, says Poland's Sikorski
European countries will not create one unified army in response to threats from Russia, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said in an interview with state TV broadcast late
February 16, 2025
Americas|Europe|Political|World
UK's PM Starmer: Britain wants to ensure US and Europe remain together, BBC reports
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his country would work to ensure the U.S. and Europe remained together and that they should not allow divisions to
February 15, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Zelensky warns days of guaranteed US support for Europe are over, as Kellogg says Europeans won’t be at table for peace talks
Zelensky warns days of guaranteed US support for Europe are over, as Kellogg says Europeans won’t be at table for peace talks
February 15, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Ammunition initiative for Ukraine to continue, Czech president says
A Czech-led initiative to supply Ukraine with large-calibre ammunition has delivered 1.6 million shells and will continue, Czech President Petr Pavel said on Saturday, a year after
February 15, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
US Defense Secretary Hegseth's Europe debut irks allies, wins Trump's nod
U.S.
February 15, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Russia is relishing a series of contradictory White House messages on Ukraine
Russia is relishing a series of contradictory White House messages on Ukraine
February 15, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Trump says he will meet Britain's Starmer very soon
U.S.
February 14, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Trump team makes confused start to Ukraine diplomacy
This was a disorienting week for those anxious over how the new Trump administration will fulfill Donald Trump's vow to end the Ukraine war.
February 14, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Trump's apparent concessions on Ukraine NATO ties, territory 'a mistake', German defence minister says
Germany's defence minister said it was a mistake for U.S.
February 14, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Hegseth tells Europe to spend on defence as US presence may not last forever
European countries need to invest now in defence because it is not possible to assume that the United States' presence on the continent will last forever, U.S.
February 14, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Europe quietly works on a plan to send troops to Ukraine for post-war security
Increasingly alarmed that U.S. security priorities lie elsewhere, a group of European countries has been working on a plan to send troops to Ukraine to help enforce any future peace settlement with Russia
February 14, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political
Brussels to exempt defence spending from EU budget constraints
The European Commission will propose exempting defence from EU limits on government spending, the head of the EU executive, Ursula von der Leyen, said on
February 14, 2025
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political
Trump's NATO spending demands could hit Europe's credit ratings, says S&P Global
The credit ratings of Europe's NATO members are likely to suffer if they ramp up defence spending in line with U.S.
February 14, 2025
Europe|Political|World
No peace over the heads of Ukrainians and Europeans, says German foreign minister
There must be no peace in Ukraine over the heads of Ukrainians and Europeans, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Friday at the start of the Munich Security Conference
February 14, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
UK committed to Ukraine's 'irreversible' path to NATO membership, Starmer says
Britain remains committed to Ukraine being on "an irreversible path to NATO" membership, Prime Minister Keir Starmer told President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday, after the United
February 14, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Russian drones hit Ukraine port; Moldova says drones exploded on its soil
Russian drone attacks damaged port infrastructure in southern Ukraine, officials said on Thursday, while neighbouring Moldova said two drones had blown up on its soil and NATO member
February 13, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Trump promises Kyiv involvement in peace talks with Russia
U.S.
February 13, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Russia rejoices at Trump-Putin call as Zelenskyy rejects talks without Ukraine present
Russian officials and state media have taken a triumphant tone after President Donald Trump jettisoned three years of U.S. policy and announced he would likely meet soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate a peace deal in the almost three-year-long war in Ukraine
February 13, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
NATO membership for Ukraine not off the table, US official says
A senior U.S. official on Thursday said the United States had not ruled out potential NATO membership for Ukraine or a negotiated return to its pre-2014 borders,
February 13, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Europe fears Trump-Putin ‘dirty deal’ as Ukraine scrambles for a seat at the table
Europe fears Trump-Putin ‘dirty deal’ as Ukraine scrambles for a seat at the table
February 13, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Europe can't turn Uncle Sam into 'Uncle Sucker,' US defense secretary says
U.S.
February 13, 2025
Europe|Political|World
On the Baltic Sea, Estonian navy prepared to stop vessels
Estonia's navy is prepared to act against vessels that pose a danger to Baltic Sea infrastructure even if they are in international waters, a senior
February 13, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Trump’s call with Putin ends U.S. efforts to isolate Russia
By saying Ukraine’s NATO membership is “impractical” and the return of Russian-occupied territories to Kyiv is “unrealistic,” the Trump administration is giving its blessing to key items on President Vladimir Putin’s wish list — even before a potential settlement of the conflict
February 13, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Ukraine's future NATO membership not off the table, Sweden says
Ukraine could still become a NATO member in the future if it fulfils all conditions, Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson said on Thursday.
February 13, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
U.S.
February 13, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Trump says Putin and Zelenskiy want peace; phone calls kick off talks to end Ukraine war
Donald Trump said both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed a
February 12, 2025
Election|Europe|Political
German parties' election pledges on defence
Germany holds elections on February 23, with its army's battle-readiness less than when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 - a precarious position as Europe faces a new geopolitical era
February 13, 2025
Election|Europe|Political|World
"50% battle-ready": Germany misses military targets despite Scholz's overhaul
The German army's battle-readiness is less than when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, military officials, lawmakers and defence experts told Reuters.
February 13, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Talks on Ukraine must include Kyiv, Ukrainian foreign minister says
Ukraine and Europe should not be excluded from future peace talks on the Ukraine war, Kyiv's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha told Le Monde newspaper in an interview released on
February 13, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Europeans warn US against Ukraine deal 'behind our backs'
European leaders warned the United States on Thursday against sealing a Ukraine peace deal with Russia behind their backs as they
February 13, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe must be in peace talks as Trump touts Putin meeting
Several NATO allies are insisting that Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of any peace negotiations, after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that he would hold talks soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin
February 13, 2025
Europe|Political|World
NATO's Rutte says Kyiv must be involved in everything about Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Thursday that any peace deal in Ukraine must be enduring and that any discussions must include Kyiv.
February 13, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Ukrainians worry about Trump effort to end war with Russia, though some hope for the best
Ukrainians on Thursday worried that U.S.
February 13, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
US relations with Europe will never be the same after Trump’s call with Putin
US relations with Europe will never be the same after Trump’s call with Putin
February 13, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
NATO is in disarray after the US announces that its security priorities lie elsewhere
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's speech on Ukraine this week has thrown NATO into disarray
February 13, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Hegseth speaks to NATO allies about Trump's plan for Russia and Ukraine
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ruled out NATO membership for Ukraine and said it is “unrealistic” to expect Ukraine’s borders to revert to their 2014 status before the annexation of Crimea.
February 12, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
NATO allies scramble for direction as Trump team signals concessions to Moscow
NATO allies scramble for direction as Trump team signals concessions to Moscow
February 12, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
US defense chief suggests Ukraine should abandon hope of winning all territory back from Russia
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says NATO membership for Ukraine is unrealistic
February 12, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Trump: not practical for Ukraine to join NATO, get back all land
U.S.
February 12, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Hegseth rules out NATO membership for Ukraine and says Europe must be responsible for country’s security
Hegseth rules out NATO membership for Ukraine and says Europe must be responsible for country’s security
February 12, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Hegseth says Ukraine cannot expect return to old borders, NATO membership
U.S.
February 12, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Zelenskiy says Ukraine will need US help to boost army if it can't join NATO
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine would need the U.S. to help it build up an army as big as that of Russia to serve as a "Plan B" if his country is not admitted into the
February 12, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Hegseth expected to push NATO and EU to take more responsibility for Ukraine
Hegseth expected to push NATO and EU to take more responsibility for Ukraine
February 11, 2025
Europe|Political|Technology|US|World
JD Vance rails against 'excessive' AI regulation in a rebuke to Europe at the Paris AI summit
U_S_ Vice President JD Vance has told a Paris summit on artificial intelligence that the Trump administration will “ensure that AI systems developed in America are free from ideological bias,” and that the U_S_ would “never restrict our citizens’ right to free speech.”
February 11, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
NATO allies await US defense secretary's visit, the first by a member of the Trump administration
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will become on Wednesday the first member of the new Trump administration to visit NATO
February 11, 2025
Celebrity|Environment|Europe|Political
Memoir by former prime minister of Finland, Sanna Marin, to come out in November
Former Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin will have a memoir out this fall, looking back on a momentous four years in office when she presided over her country’s joining NATO, its response to the pandemic and the enactment of legislation on climate change and social justice
February 10, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Russia yet to receive satisfactory proposals to start talks on Ukraine, RIA reports
Moscow is yet to receive a good offer to start talks on Ukraine, Russia's deputy foreign minister said in remarks published on Monday, after U.S.
February 10, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
US officials are bound for Europe for top-level talks on Ukraine
President Donald Trump’s national security adviser Mike Waltz says that top administration officials are traveling to Europe this week
February 09, 2025
Political|US
Pentagon's Hegseth: 'diversity is our strength' is dumbest phrase in military history
U.S.
February 07, 2025
Europe|Political|US|World
Ukraine's Western backers will meet for arms talks as doubts over US intentions grow
The main international forum for drumming up weapons and ammunition for Ukraine will for the first time meet under the auspices of a country other than the U.S. as uncertainty surrounds the future of Washington’s support for arming the war-torn country
February 07, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Europe and Canada boosted defence spending 20% in 2024, NATO says
Defence spending by NATO's European members and Canada was 20% higher in 2024 than the previous year, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Friday, ahead of a
February 07, 2025
Europe|Political|Technology|World
Three NATO members still rely on Russia to manage their electricity grid. They’re about to pull the plug
Three NATO members still rely on Russia to manage their electricity grid. They’re about to pull the plug
February 07, 2025
Europe|Political|World
Ukraine gets French Mirage fighter jets, more F-16s from the Netherlands
Ukraine gets French Mirage fighter jets, more F-16s from the Netherlands
February 07, 2025
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
A Russian spy ship caught fire off Syria's coast, officials say. Here's audio of its broadcasts
The Associated Press has obtained audio of what military officials say is a broadcast from a Russian spy ship that suffered a fire and drifted uncontrolled off Syria's coast last month
February 07, 2025