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France is open to discussing extending the protection offered by its nuclear arsenal to its European partners, President Emmanuel Macron said in a grave address to the nation on Wednesday, in which he warned that Europe must face up to the threat from Russia. France and Britain are Europe’s only two nuclear powers. “Our nuclear deterrent protects…

Jack Daniel’s maker Brown-Forman’s (BFb.N) CEO Lawson Whiting said on Wednesday Canadian provinces taking American liquor off store shelves was “worse than a tariff” and a “disproportionate response” to levies imposed by the Trump administration. Several Canadian provinces have taken U.S. liquor off store shelves as part of retaliatory measures against President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Canadians are…

U.S. President Donald Trump will exempt automakers from his punishing 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico for one month as long as they comply with existing free trade rules, the White House said on Wednesday, a development that halted at least for now Wall Street’s steepest skid in nearly three months. Trump is also open to hearing…

At the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards, JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal questioned Musk’s chances, stating that Indian EV leaders Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra are too deeply entrenched for Tesla to displace. Tesla’s long-awaited entry into India is finally taking shape, with the company securing a showroom in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex…

Ranya Rao had travelled to Dubai four times in 15 days, prompting authorities to conduct a targeted operation upon her return. Ranya Rao, an actor and the daughter of a senior IPS officer, was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence at Bengaluru International Airport after she was found in possession of 14.8 kg of gold. The…

China has warned the US it is ready to fight “any type” of war after hitting back against President Donald Trump’s mounting trade tariffs. The world’s top two economies have edged closer to a trade war after Trump slapped more tariffs on all Chinese goods. China quickly retaliated imposing 10-15% tariffs on US farm products. “If war…

Two years ago, on his bank adviser’s suggestion, Rajesh Kumar pulled out his savings – fixed deposits included – and shifted to mutual funds, stocks and bonds. With India’s stock market booming, Mr Kumar, a Bihar-based engineer, joined millions investing in publicly traded companies. Six years ago, only one in 14 Indian households channelled their savings into…

Canada’s Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly has told the BBC she takes US President Donald Trump’s remarks on making Canada the 51st state of his country “very seriously”. “This is not a joke anymore,” Joly told Newsnight. “There’s a reason why Canadians, when they go out on a hockey game, are booing the American national anthem… We’re insulted.…

Scientists have discovered how aspirin may stop some cancers from spreading, describing it as a “Eureka moment”. The new research builds on existing evidence suggesting aspirin supports a boost in the immune system to help catch deadly cancer cells. Clinical trials in cancer patients, examining how aspirin could stop the disease coming back, are ongoing – but…

Scientists believe they have discovered how the cheap painkiller aspirin can stop cancers spreading. In animal experiments they showed the drug enhanced the ability of the immune system to fight back. The team at the University of Cambridge said it was an exciting and surprise discovery that could eventually lead to cancer patients being prescribed the drug…

US President Donald Trump has told Gazans to hand over Israeli hostages or “you are dead”. The threat, made over social media, came hours after the White House confirmed that US officials had broken with tradition to hold direct talks with Hamas. The US has previously avoided direct contact with the group owing to Washington’s longstanding position…

A FORMER World’s Strongest Man competitor has become the second person to have nearly died by taking on a notorious CrossFit challenge after his muscles “blew up.” Michael Congdon took on the infamous Murph Challenge, which includes huge amounts of runs, pull-ups, push-ups and squats, mistakenly thinking it would be less extreme than powerlifting. The 32-year-old, who…

It’s just the latest emergency meeting of European Union (EU) heads of state and government, following Sunday’s gathering in London hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a couple of earlier ones called by French President Emmanuel Macron. With the United States’ military and financial support for Ukraine suspended and its commitment to European security unclear,…

Holding up a lump of coal in the federal parliament in 2017, Australia’s then soon-to-be prime minister Scott Morrison said the fossil fuel was integral to a “certain energy future.” Yet the capital city he stood in was almost 100% powered by wind and the sun. This goal was reached in 2020 when the Australian Capital Territory…

Private meetings and group dinners with the leader of the most powerful country in the world are being sold for millions, according to Wired. The tech publication revealed on Tuesday that it had received an invitation to reserve a seat at a dinner with President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort for $1 million, with the most…

Microplastics aren’t just polluting our oceans and landscapes; they’re infiltrating our bodies. Scientists have discovered that human brains can contain approximately a spoonful of microscopic plastic particles, with dementia patients showing three to five times higher concentrations. This unsettling finding raises urgent questions about how these tiny, pervasive pollutants might be affecting brain health. A new review…

In the run-up to the Academy Awards, Neon took a unique approach to scoring the season’s top prize for “Anora.” While other studios spent their money on tried-and-true strategies, from tastemaker screenings to glossy ads, Neon pulled up a tow truck in front of a Los Angeles auto body shop for a pop-up “Anora” merchandise sale in…

The nation’s top public health agency says about 180 employees who were laid off two weeks ago can come back to work. Emails went out Tuesday to some Centers for Disease Control and Prevention probationary employees who got termination notices last month, according to current and former CDC employees. A message seen by the AP was sent…

Nine students who disappeared on holiday have tragically been found dismembered by the side of the road along with a ‘bag of hands’. Police in southern Mexico made the gruesome discovery at the weekend after the group of friends went missing during a trip to celebrate their graduation. Searches had gone on for days after the alarm…

Filmmaker Dan Farah discusses his UFO/UAP documentary ‘The Age of Disclosure,’ which premieres at SXSW this weekend: “None of the government leadership I spoke to are debating whether this is real.” The highly anticipated UFO documentary The Age of Disclosure has its world premiere at South by Southwest Film Festival on Sunday, and filmmaker Dan Farah is…

It was a punishment for mutiny in colonial times, a way to discourage desertion during the Civil War and a dose of frontier justice in the Old West. In modern times, some consider it a more humane alternative to lethal injection. The firing squad has a long and thorny history in the U.S. South Carolina on Friday…

Police are appealing for more than 50 more victims to come forward after one of the country’s most prolific sex offenders was found guilty of drugging and raping 10 women. Chinese PhD student Zhenhao Zou, 28, filmed nine of the attacks as “souvenirs”, and kept a trophy box of women’s belongings, Inner London Crown Court was told.…

Serbian opposition lawmakers threw smoke grenades and used pepper spray inside parliament on Tuesday to protest against the government and to support demonstrating students, with one legislator suffering a stroke during the chaos. Four months of student-led demonstrations, sparked by the deaths of 15 people when a railway station roof collapsed, have drawn in teachers, farmers and…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday China would “firmly advance” the push for “reunification” with Taiwan while opposing external interference, and strive to work with regular Taiwanese to realize the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. China claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, despite the objection of the government in Taipei, and has ramped up…

An investor group backed by BlackRock (BLK.N) agreed to buy a majority stake in the Hong Kong-based company that runs ports along either side of the Panama Canal, giving a U.S. firm control of key docks amid pressure from the White House to take them from China. The $22.8 billion sale by Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison (0001.HK)…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Princess Astrid of Belgium and said he looks forward to “unlocking limitless opportunities” for the people of the two countries through new partnerships in trade, technology, defence and agriculture. Astrid is in India leading an economic mission that is aimed at shoring up bilateral trade and investment cooperation between the…

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his official visit to the UK and discussed advancing bilateral economic cooperation and enhancing people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. The UK PM also shared his views on the Ukraine conflict with the EAM, Jaishankar said in a post on X. The EAM…

RUMOURS of Pope Francis’ resignation are gaining momentum as Cardinals start to gather, but an insider insists the Pontiff won’t be moved. As the Pope spends his 19th day in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital with double pneumonia, pressure is building about the future of the church. Francis penned a resignation letter 12 years ago, in case he became…

The White House Communications team got a special delivery ahead of President Donald Trump’s big speech to a joint session of Congress. Kaelan Dorr, a deputy communications director for the White House, posted a photo of McDonald’s fries, burgers, and nuggets on X. “White House Comms is pre-gaming the Joint Session the MAGA way,” he wrote. “Buckle…

THE cops investigating Gene Hackman’s case have admitted a crucial error made while investigating the deaths of the actor and his wife. Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, were found dead alongside one of their beloved dogs on February 26 – but cops initially misidentified which of their pets was found dead in its kennel.…

UK says striving with Europe to achieve ‘just, lasting’ peace in Ukraine UK Foreign Minister David Lammy said he had spoken to counterparts in France, Germany, Poland, Italy and Spain about Ukraine and that their determination to strike a “just and lasting” peace deal, alongside the US, remained clear. “Ukraine’s security is Europe’s security. We will step…

China will target economic growth of “around 5 per cent” this year for the third consecutive time, according to the annual work report – seen by CNA – that Chinese Premier Li Qiang will deliver at the opening of China’s annual Two Sessions. China’s economy expanded by 5 per cent in 2024, with gross domestic product (GDP)…

There seems to be no stopping President Donald Trump from imposing more tariffs on Canada and Mexico, despite long-standing trade ties with both nations. “No room left for Mexico or for Canada,” he said Monday in response to questions on whether new tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods will be in place Tuesday, triggering a plunge in…

The next time you encounter someone who firmly believes the moon landing was faked or climate change is a hoax, consider this: their stance might be driven less by ignorance and more by spite. Recent research from British universities suggests that conspiracy theories often serve as psychological equalizers, ways for people who feel disadvantaged to symbolically challenge…

Demi Moore was not the only one shocked by her 2025 Oscars snub. Jack Antonoff — who is married to the actress’ “Substance” co-star Margaret Qualley — was sitting behind Moore when Mikey Madison won the Academy Award for best actress for her portrayal in “Anora.” Moore, 62, looked upset and tensed her jaw when she heard…

An Indian woman who worked as a domestic helper in the United Arab Emirates has been executed after she was convicted of killing her employers’ baby. Shahzadi Khan, who worked for an Indian couple, was executed last month, according to the Indian government. According to Abu Dhabi court documents, Khan asphyxiated the boy, but a doctor who…

China said Wednesday it will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year, as it continues its campaign to build a larger, more modern military to assert its territorial claims and challenge the U.S. defense lead in Asia. China’s military spending remains the second largest behind the U.S. and it already has the world’s largest navy. The budget,…

A truck traveling on a highway in southern Bolivia collided with a bus early on Monday morning, forcing the bus off the road and killing at least 31 people, police said. Speaking to reporters, police spokesperson Limbert Choque confirmed the death toll, which he said included both men and women, as ambulances and emergency vehicles arrived at…

Pope Francis suffered two episodes of “acute respiratory insufficiency” on Monday, the Vatican said, a setback for the 88-year-old pontiff as he battles double pneumonia. Francis, who has been in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since February 14, is again receiving “non-invasive, mechanical ventilation” to help with his breathing. “Today, the Holy Father experienced two episodes of acute respiratory…

A plan for Gaza drawn up by Egypt as a counter to U.S. President Donald Trump’s ambition for a Middle East Riviera would sideline Hamas and replace it with interim bodies controlled by Arab, Muslim and Western states, according to a draft seen by Reuters. The Egyptian vision for Gaza, which is due to be presented at…

China retaliated swiftly on Tuesday against fresh U.S. tariffs with hikes to import levies covering $21 billion worth of American agricultural and food products, moving the world’s top two economies a step closer towards an all-out trade war. Beijing also slapped export and investment curbs on 25 U.S. firms, on grounds of national security, but avoided punishing…

Lech Walesa, the former Polish president and Solidarity trade union leader who played a leading role in the fall of Communism, signed a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump expressing “horror” at his argument with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The Nobel Peace Prize-winner posted the text of the letter, which was signed by 39 Polish former political prisoners,…

U.S. President Donald Trump paused military aid to Ukraine following last week’s clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, potentially hampering Ukraine’s efforts to fend off Russia as he pivots towards warmer relations with Moscow. Trump upended U.S. policy on Ukraine and Russia upon taking office in January, opening talks with Moscow. The reversal culminated in an explosive…

One of the craziest awards seasons in Oscar history concluded on Sunday with the coronation of Sean Baker’s “Anora,” a comedy about an outer-boroughs sex worker that was shot in guerrilla fashion for just $6 million. Despite its art-house origins, this most independent of indie films was celebrated as the year’s best by the Hollywood establishment. That’s…

Japan has deployed more than 2,000 firefighters to battle the country’s biggest forest fire in three decades. At least one person has died in the blaze, which has torched more than 5,200 acres around the northern Japanese city of Ofunato since Thursday, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA). Although January to March is typically…

Mixue Ice Cream and Tea may be unfamiliar to many of us but the Chinese firm has more outlets than McDonald’s and Starbucks. On Monday, the bubble tea chain’s shares jumped by more than 40% in their Hong Kong Stock Exchange debut. The company raised $444m (£352m) in the financial hub’s biggest initial public offering (IPO) of…

Protests have erupted nationwide against billionaire Elon Musk and Vice President JD Vance following the heated confrontation between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office. Outside Tesla stores in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, protestors congregated to voice their displeasure at Musk’s Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) policies, which have…

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander has captured a gorgeous shot of sunrise on the moon as it begins its workday on the lunar surface. Blue Ghost aced its lunar landing attempt on Sunday (March 2), setting down close to Mons Latreille, a solitary lunar peak in the vast basin Mare Crisium (“Sea of Crises”) in the northeastern…

Elon Musk called Social Security a “Ponzi Scheme” in a discussion with podcaster Joe Rogan that was released online Friday. And it’s just the latest rhetorical assault by a member of the Trump regime on America’s social safety net as Musk continues to lay off thousands of federal workers and illegally stop payments at several government agencies.…

Donald Trump ‘s recent appearance has yet again evoked speculation about his deteriorating health . The President could be seen limping in the recent video that was taken at an event at the Mar-a-lago. This comes after netizens spotted a peculiar detail during Trump’s meeting with the French President. French President Emmanuel Macron recently visited the White…

Two people have died and 11 others have been injured after a car was deliberately rammed into a crowd in the western German city of Mannheim, before the driver shot himself. Among those hurt, five people are in a serious condition after a black vehicle hit pedestrians on Monday, according to German police and prosecutors. At a…

While she may not have taken home the Oscar, Demi Moore is still thankful for the “ride of lifetime” following her unexpected Best Actress loss Sunday night to Anora star Mikey Madison. Moore made her first public statement following the ceremony Monday, congratulating Madison and thanking her colleagues for the opportunity to star in Coralie Fargeat’s gender-charged…

Legendary Polish anti-Communist Lech Wałęsa has slammed Donald Trump’s Oval Office attack on Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, comparing it to Soviet secret police tactics. Wałęsa, 81, signed a letter along with 38 other Poles who had been held captive by the Communist regime, telling Trump that the Friday spectacle filled them “with horror and distaste.” The former Polish…

DOLLY Parton’s husband Carl Dean has died aged 82. The country icon confirmed the news through a heartbreaking tribute, after nearly 60 years of marriage. Dolly, 79, revealed her husband died on Monday in Nashville and his family would hold a private ceremony for Carl. She shared a heartbreaking tribute to her late partner on Instagram. Dolly…

Another mystery disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has emerged, resulting in at least 60 deaths, health officials say. It follows a similar event in September 2024, referred to as “Disease X” before the World Health Organization (WHO) identified it as a cocktail of several known acute respiratory illnesses complicated by malaria and malnutrition. These…

Andrew Cuomo announced on Saturday he is running to become mayor of New York City, more than three years after he resigned in disgrace as governor of New York after being accused of sexually harassing a number of women who worked for him and misleading the public about COVID-19 deaths. Cuomo, 67, denies the allegations. He is…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his priority in talks with King Charles on Monday will be protecting his country’s sovereignty after U.S. President Donald Trump recently suggested making Canada the 51st U.S. state. Trudeau said nothing is more important to his citizens than “standing up for our sovereignty and our independence”, ahead of the meeting with…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday European leaders had agreed to draw up a Ukraine peace plan to present to the United States, a vital step for Washington to be able to offer security guarantees that Kyiv says are essential to deter Russia. At a summit in London just two days after Volodymyr Zelenskiy clashed…

Independent studios Neon and A24 dominate Awards The 97th Academy Awards marked a celebration of independent film, with Neon’s “Anora” claiming five Oscars, including for best film, lead actress and director. Director Sean Baker’s movie about an exotic dancer and sex worker who has the chance of a Cinderella story when she marries the son of a…

Oversharing. Trauma-dumping. Floodlighting. It’s all the same—at least to me. But apparently, some of these behaviors might be driven by harmful intentions. In the media, we constantly hear new buzzwords labeling “toxic” patterns that oftentimes just point to us being, well, humans. However, whether consciously or not, these actions can be manipulative in nature. “Floodlighting,” in particular,…

YouTuber Asmita Patel’s mission was to “make India trade”. The wildly popular financial influencer called herself the “She-Wolf of the stock market” – her take on the Hollywood film The Wolf of Wall Street. At last count, she had clocked upwards of half a million subscribers on YouTube and hundreds of thousands on Instagram. Fees for her…

Mixue Ice Cream and Tea may be unfamiliar to many of us but the Chinese firm has more outlets than McDonald’s and Starbucks. On Monday, the bubble tea chain’s shares jumped by 40% as they started trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company raised $444m (£352m) in the financial hub’s biggest initial public offering (IPO)…

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is “exchangeable” for Ukrainian membership of NATO, indicating he would be prepared to step down as president if his country was allowed to join the military alliance. He also suggested he was ready to sign a minerals deal with the US that was put on hold after his heated meeting with Donald…

Hamas has rejected an Israeli request to extend the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire, a senior official has said. The militant group will only release the remaining Israeli hostages under the terms of the already agreed-upon phased deal, Mahmoud Mardawi told Al Jazeera on Sunday. Under a plan put forward by US Middle East envoy Steve…

TikTok, Reddit and Imgur are to be investigated by the UK’s data protection watchdog over how they use teenage users’ personal information. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said it wants to look into how video-sharing app TikTok uses information from users aged 13 to 17 to deliver content recommendations to them. The investigations into online forum site…

Anora has dominated the Academy Awards, winning five gongs including best picture. The film’s star, Mikey Madison, took home the best actress award – something of a suprise win, with many expecting Demi Moore to scoop the prize for her performance in The Substance. Anora filmmaker Sean Baker was also named best director, and used his acceptance…

On 7 November 2024, days after Donald Trump was elected president, Andrew Tate posted a prediction on X. In response to a tweet asking what could come next, he replied: “My case being dismissed. Watch this space 😉”. Then, on 12 February, he posted again. “The Tates will be free, Trump is the president. The good old…

THE Academy Awards ceremony has paid tribute to Hollywood legend Gene Hackman as his former co-star Morgan Freeman mourns his late dear friend. Gene, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, along with one of their dogs, were found dead in their New Mexico home on Wednesday. The unusual circumstances have forced the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office…

Thousands of South Carolina residents have been told to leave their homes as a wildfire, believed to cover at least 1,200 acres, rages on. Governor Henry McMaster has declared a State of Emergency to bolster the response to the scorching fires. A ban on outdoor burning is in place until further notice. “This State of Emergency ensures…

King Charles greeted hero Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a historic show of support at Sandringham. The monarch shook hands with Mr Zelensky less than 48 hours after an ugly spat saw Donald Trump and JD Vance round on him in the White House. Mr Zelensky wore his customary dark trousers and sweatshirt as he met the…

Tech baron Elon Musk backed calls for the US to withdraw from NATO and the United Nations after months of badmouthing the two international organizations. “I agree,” Musk, 53, wrote on X in reply late Saturday to MAGA influencer Gunther Eagleman’s suggestion that “It’s time to leave NATO and the UN.” Musk did not elaborate on the…

If you thought Kanye West couldn’t shock us anymore with his Nazi-loving opinions, think again — he was spotted wearing one of the swastika T-shirts he was selling on his site before it went dark. Check out the video — the rapper was dressed in the shirt while out in L.A. Thursday, chatting with a group of…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer greeted President Volodymyr Zelenskiy with a warm embrace on Saturday after the Ukrainian leader flew to London for talks following his clash at the White House with U.S. President Donald Trump. In an extraordinary Oval Office meeting on Friday, Trump threatened to withdraw support for Ukraine, three years after Russia invaded its…

Tens of thousands of people flocked to the southern town of Nis on Saturday to commemorate victims of a railway station disaster and take part in a student-led protest that has become the biggest threat yet to the Serbian president’s grip on power. Mass demonstrations have gathered momentum in the four months since 15 people were killed…

Nine people were arrested during a raucous demonstration outside a New York City Tesla (TSLA.O), opens new tab dealership on Saturday, protesting owner Elon Musk’s role in sweeping cuts to the federal workforce at the behest of President Donald Trump. The protest, which police said involved hundreds of people, was one of a wave of “Tesla Takedown”…

Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum has joined forces with the Danish toy brick-maker LEGO to create a build-your-own version of Vincent Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers”. Standing in front of Van Gogh’s 1889 masterpiece, one of the series of sunflower paintings for which the painter is most renowned, museum curator Nienke Bakker told Reuters she hoped the LEGO version would…

The Oval Office blow up between Zelenskiy and Trump laid bare for many Europeans that something critical has broken in their relationship with Washington European leaders are confronting their worst-case scenario: maybe they really are going to be dealing with a bellicose Russia alone. When the US lined up alongside Russia and North Korea earlier this week…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a UK loan of over 2 billion pounds would be used for weapons production in Ukraine. The deal in London came after the Ukrainian leader’s tumultuous meeting with Donald Trump. Free world must stand up to evil, Czech president says Czech President Petr Pavel said in a post on X that it…

While Charli XCX dominated this year’s Brit Awards, it was also a huge night for artists including Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Fender, Ezra Collective, Myles Smith and Jade – and host Jack Whitehall also introduced a poignant tribute to Liam Payne. This was Charli XCX’s big night. Best artist, best album, best song, and more. The Brat singer…

The conflict, which began in 1984, has led to tens of thousands of deaths. The ceasefire is the first sign of an end to the conflict since peace talks between the PKK and Ankara broke down in the summer of 2015. Kurdish militants have declared a ceasefire in their 40-year conflict with Turkey, two days after their…

The New York Dolls are one of the first rock bands to come out of New York City DAVID Johansen, the iconic frontman of the New York Dolls, has passed away at the age of 75. Johansen died on Friday at his home in New York City, according to Rolling Stone, citing a family spokesperson. It’s understood…

Harrison Ford reportedly stepped down as a presenter at the 2025 Oscars after he was diagnosed with shingles. The “Indiana Jones” star received his diagnosis on Friday and dropped out of the awards show on Saturday morning, according to Entertainment Weekly. Per the outlet, he has been resting and is doing OK. The Mayo Clinic defines shingles…

The Oscars have long been called a “horse race,” and in any such contest the horses are bound to shift position. One horse can pull ahead, and then fall behind. That said, I’m not sure I’ve ever encountered a switchback Oscar moment quite like the one that took place on Feb. 8, the day that the Directors…

Whether or not President Volodymyr Zelensky was ambushed or should have been more diplomatic in the Oval Office, it was a disastrous visit for Ukraine. For those watching in Kyiv, the future of their country hung in the balance. “It was an emotional conversation, but I understand our president,” Yulia tells me next to Kyiv’s golden-domed St…

These were already turbulent times in Romania. But as people here navigate the late winter ice and slush on Bucharest’s elegant streets, the abrupt departure of the Tate brothers by private jet has left a fresh trail of confusion and unanswered questions in its wake. A country grappling with a cancelled presidential election, its future in Europe,…

Recently in Tokyo an AI-driven robot leaned over a man lying on his back and gently put a hand on his knee and another on a shoulder and rolled him onto his side — a manoeuvre used to change diapers or prevent bedsores in the elderly. The 150-kg (330 lb) artificial intelligence-driven humanoid robot called AIREC is…

Protesters hurled petrol bombs and set fire to trash cans in Athens on Friday as hundreds of thousands of Greeks went on strike and took to the streets in nationwide demonstrations on the second anniversary of the country’s deadliest train crash. Fifty-seven people were killed when a passenger train filled with students collided with a freight train…

Don’t insult the leaders. Don’t insult the ideology. And don’t judge. These are the rules tour guides read out to Western tourists as they prepare to drive across the border into North Korea, arguably the most secretive and repressive country in the world. Then there is the practical information. No phone signal, no internet, no cash machines.…

The day began with the same cordial routine the White House reserves for visiting foreign dignitaries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was welcomed by US President Donald Trump at the door of the West Wing with an honour guard, and the leaders shook hands politely. We were in the Oval Office as part of Ukrainian media pool, witnessing…