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Europe

Dutch PM in crisis talks to prevent government collapse

An unseemly political row over tax policy has raised the spectre of snap elections in the European Union's fifth-largest economy and weakened the centrist Jetten, the country's youngest-ever PM.
By AFP 2026-11-13 11:35:11
Speaking at the third edition of the Russia–Africa Summit, Putin suggested that African countries connect to high-tech international payment networks.
By A7 International 2026-11-07 09:42:31
Polish constitutional crisis: President Karol Nawrocki cuts trip to Senegal short amid a court standoff and resignation of China envoy; calls for urgent crisis talks.
By AFP 2026-10-31 14:10:00
With art-filled treatment areas, museum tours and even ancient temple ruins on its grounds, a Rome hospital is hoping culture therapy will boost its cancer patients' "desire for life".
By AFP 2026-10-21 12:10:40
The Labour administration promised when returning to power in 2024 not to issue any new oil and gas drilling licences as it steers Britain away from fossil fuels towards cleaner renewable energy.
By AFP 2026-10-21 12:05:11
Russian and Ukrainian strikes killed at least seven people in both countries Saturday, as the war between the neighbours raged well into its fifth year.
By AFP 2026-09-26 15:29:27
Pope Leo XIV arrives in France for the Vatican’s first state visit to the European nation in 18 years, with AI, young believers and Europe’s future high on his agenda.
By AFP 2026-09-25 12:09:25
Kosovo's former president Hashim Thaci was sentenced to 25 years by a tribunal in The Hague on Wednesday for war crimes, the court said in a long-awaited verdict likely to spark outrage.
By AFP 2026-09-16 16:37:32
Tensions remain high in the territory of 80,000 inhabitants since tens of thousands of people crossed into Ceuta from Morocco over several days in July.
By AFP 2026-09-03 15:44:09
At least 27 killed near Ukraine capital Kyiv, Regional Governor Tymur Tkachenko says Russian drone struck a warehouse sparking fire and explosion.
By AFP 2026-08-29 12:21:36
Police in Berlin thwart potential infiltration attempt by alleged right-wing populists and streamers at a protest meant to create safe spaces for the Black community.
By Betty Njeru 2026-08-22 14:30:50
Australian police said Friday a man has been charged with foreign interference for allegedly seeking to inform Russia about Ukrainian military activities.
By AFP 2026-08-21 13:17:51