Europe

Fears of a new political crisis swept through France on Tuesday as the minority government of Francois Bayrou appeared likely to be ousted in a confidence vote next month.

Russian troops have increased pressure on Ukraine to give up territory as they ramp up the offensive amid stalled efforts to end the war.

Politicians, particularly in Europe, are in a terrible bind.

Russia’s Foreign Minister has thrown cold water on the possibility of an imminent meeting taking place between President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Russia has accused Ukraine of drone strikes that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in the Kursk region.

The hit Netflix show Emily in Paris suspended work after one of their crew members died during filming of the fifth season in Venice.

Russian soldiers have taken control of two more settlements along the frontline in eastern Ukraine.

A parent’s worst nightmare has been realised after a baby boy had his arm ripped off in an escalator at a busy shopping centre. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT.

US President Donald Trump has said it’s almost impossible for Ukraine to win the war with Russia unless it begins to ‘play offensive’.

Russia has launched one of 2025's biggest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, killing at least one person, despite a renewed push to halt the three-year war.

Moscow has resisted a Putin-Zelensky summit and security guarantees for Ukraine. Trump’s claims that the Kremlin’s position has changed has left analysts puzzled.

Anthony Albanese and his New Zealand counterpart joined a meeting of global leaders overnight to discuss “a reassurance force” designed to prevent further Russian aggression.

Feelings of shock and disbelief have engulfed the Finnish Parliament after a respected young politician died suddenly inside the country’s main government building.

LATIKA M BOURKE: The Ukrainian president’s gang of Euro leaders deftly flattered Donald Trump in a bid to steer him away from the Kremlin. But grave questions still linger about Kyiv’s way forward.

European leaders rushed to Washington meet with President Trump and back up Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but hours of talks did not yield a clear deal to end the war.