Desperate for peace, Ukraine embraces Trump
The Trump presidency “might not be good โ but it will be much better than under Biden,” a former Ukrainian cabinet minister says.
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Italyโs Meloni to attend Trump inauguration
The Italian prime minister’s office confirmed she will head to Washington for Monday’s ceremony.
Trumpโs got a radioactive time bomb under Greenlandโs ice
The U.S. would inherit an environmental time bomb of its own making if it lays claim to the massive Arctic island.
Adopted wild boar Rillette can stay with her owner, French court rules
Authorities had threatened to remove and even euthanise the animal farmer Elodie Cappe had taken in as a pigletA wild boar adopted by a French horse breeder can remain with her owner, a court has ruled, after authoritiesโ threats to remove and even eut…
French territory Mayotte hit by tropical storm weeks after deadly Cyclone Chido
French territory Mayotte hit by tropical storm weeks after deadly Cyclone Chido
Germanyโs far right seeks electoral legitimacy from Trump administration
The AfD is using Elon Muskโs endorsement to reach out to Donald Trump โ and to appear more acceptable at home ahead of a national election.
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv ready to swap North Korean soldiers for Ukrainian PoWs, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian president says there โshould be no doubt leftโ that Russia is dependent on military assistance from North Korea. What we know on day 1,055See all our Ukraine coverageUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday he was ready to hand …
Greenlandโs PM: We donโt want to be Americans
“We want to be Greenlanders,โ the PM said.
Grabbing Greenland would be a bad deal for Trump
Donald Trump might be eyeing Greenlandโs strategic position in the Arctic and its mineral reserves, but heโs forgetting the U.S. is already getting all it wants from the island.
When Elon met Alice: 9 weird moments from Muskโs German far-right chuckle-fest
God! Martians! A “communist” Hitler! It was heavy on oddness and light on policy as the X owner and the AfD co-leader hit it off.
Ireland gets โscrewedโ as EU influence ebbs
Dublin “underperformedโ in its race for the bloc’s top jobs, especially those in economic policy, which it normally covets.
Ukraine war briefing: fierce fighting reported in Russiaโs Kursk region amid new Ukrainian offensive
Moscowโs forces coming under heavy pressure, according to Russian military bloggers; blasts heard near Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant. What we know on day 1,047See all our Ukraine war coverageRussia says Ukraine has launched a new attack in the Kursk regio…
Giorgia Meloni meets Donald Trump in flying visit to Mar-a-Lago
US president-elect praises Italian prime minister at Florida resort for โreally taking Europe by stormโItalyโs prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, made a flying visit to Donald Trumpโs Florida golf club on Saturday, during which the US president-elect prai…
Olaf Scholz chides Elon Musk: โDonโt feed the trollโ
German chancellor answers X owner’s attacks in newspaper interview with German weekly Stern.
Ukraine war briefing: Five killed and homes damaged in series of Russian and Ukrainian attacks
Residential area in Chernigiv, north of Kyiv, among those hit as Zelenskyy says Russia launched 300 attack drones and nearly 20 missiles in first three days of 2025. What we know on day 1,045See all our Ukraine war coverageAt least five people were kil…
French telecoms giant that fumed over Starlink used โฆ Muskโs satellites for storm-ravaged island
An Orange lobbyist criticized Starlinkโs post-disaster deployment to Mayotte โย despite his company having used the satellites.
Oil slick from Russian tanker spill reaches Crimea
Oil from two Russian tankers, which sank and ran aground in the Kerch Strait after a storm in December, has spread 250 kilometres to reach the coast ofย Sevastopol in Crimea, Moscow-installed officials said on Friday.
Always look on the bright side of life โ why 2025 might be better
5 totally not tongue-in-cheek reasons to be optimistic about the year ahead.
37 words that sum up a wild 2024 in British politics
From Elon to sausages, it’s been … a lot.
Weather tracker: Storm brings well over a metre of snow to peaks in Alps
Several days of snow brought avalanche risk at Christmas, as wintry weather also caused four deaths in IndiaA snowstorm developed across the Alps on Saturday 21 December due to a low-pressure system situated over the Adriatic Sea. This depression allow…
Thereโs nothing very new about the new French government
The prime minister has failed his first big test. Despite another bunch of ministers, he hasnโt built a broader political base.
Macron tells Mayotteโs cyclone-hit population it would be much more โscrewedโ without France
French president’s comments were met with accusations of neocolonialism.
Macron swears amid furious exchange with cyclone-hit Mayotte islanders
French president makes remark when confronted by residents still without water after huge storm last weekEmmanuel Macron swore during a furious exchange with residents of the cyclone-hit islands of Mayotte on Thursday night, telling a jeering crowd in …
UK mulls troops in Ukraine for training mission
UK Defense Sec John Healey says military training should be a “better fit for what the Ukrainians need” โ and announces fresh ยฃ225 million in support.
Europeโs economic apocalypse
Stagnation, flagging competitiveness, Donald Trump โ the continent is facing “an existential challenge.”
Cyclone Chido deaths rise in south-east Africa as Mayotte toll remains unclear
Powerful storm in drought-hit region confirmed to have killed 45 people in Mozambique and 13 in MalawiMayotte before and after: satellite images show damageThe death toll from Cyclone Chido has continued to rise, with authorities confirming that 45 peo…
Holyhead port closure risks โshortagesโ in Ireland, hauliers warn
Shipments delayed or rerouted after Storm Darragh damaged berths at north Wales terminal
Mayotte feels like nuclear war aftermath since cyclone, residents say
Rescuers search through debris after the French Indian Ocean territory was hit by the worst storm in 90 years.
Mayotte feels like nuclear war aftermath since cyclone, residents say
Rescuers search through debris after the French Indian Ocean territory was hit by the worst storm in 90 years.
Ukraine calls for sanctions against Russia oil tankers over Black Sea spill
Top adviser says vessels that sank and ran aground are part of aged fleet that will continue to cause large-scale damageUkraine has called on the international community to take action against Russiaโs sanctions-busting oil fleet, after an ageing tanke…
Two Russian oil tankers wrecked in Black Sea
Video appears to show one of the tankers broken in half and sinking amid a heavy storm, with oil visible in the water.
Many feared dead as cyclone hits French territory of Mayotte
Ferocious winds from storm Chido strike island after โincredibly highโ temperatures in Indian Ocean
Russian tanker splits in storm, spilling oil into Kerch Strait
In recent years, Russia has been accused of using a so-called shadow fleet of tankers, which are often poorly maintained and lack proper insurance, to move oil and circumvent sanctions.
The post Russian tanker splits in storm, spilling oil into Kerch …
ETF savings plans look set to take Europe by storm
A monthly regular ETF investment habit that started in Germany is catching on across the continent
Eurozone faces no 2010 wildfire, but a slow-burn decline
The firefighters who put out the blaze a decade ago argue that fears of a eurozone implosion are overblown โ but admit that that may not stop a slow and painful European economic demise.
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv accuses Moscow of recklessness after oil tanker sinks in storm
One dead while second tanker in distress in Black Sea near occupied Crimea. What we know on day 1,027Ukrainian officials accused Moscow of recklessness on Sunday after one oil tanker sank and a second vessel ran aground in the Kerch Strait between main…
At least one dead as Russian tankers wrecked in the Black Sea, also causing an oil spill
The tankers, transporting thousands of tonnes of fuel oil, were both damaged in a storm in the Kerch Strait between Crimea and southern Russia’s Krasnodar region, Russian news agencies reported.
Watch: Cyclone Chido batters Mayotte leaving heavy damage
Video footage shows the devastation wrought by the strongest storm in decades to strike the French territory.
Mayotte feels like nuclear war aftermath since cyclone, residents say
Rescuers search through debris after the French Indian Ocean territory was hit by the worst storm in 90 years.
Storm-hit Russian petroleum tankers trigger fears of fuel spills in Black Sea
One vesselโs prow breaks off and another craft runs aground in Kerch Strait off Crimea
Oil spill near Black Sea after two Russian tankers seriously damaged in storm
Russia mounted a rescue effort Sunday after two oil tankers were wrecked in rough seas off Moscow-annexed Crimea and one broke apart, killing at least one sailor and causing an oil spill. Two criminal cases have been opened by Russian investigators.ย
Watch: Video appears to show Russian tanker sinking
At least one crew member was reportedly killed and footage showed an oil spill amid a heavy storm
Russian oil tankers in distress in Black Sea
President Vladimir Putin has set up a working group to mitigate the impact of the fuel spill, whose extent is still unknown.
Two Russian oil tankers badly damaged in storm in Kerch strait
Two Russian oil tankers badly damaged in storm in Kerch strait
Two Russian oil tankers wrecked in Black Sea
Video appears to show one of the tankers broken in half and sinking amid a heavy storm, with oil visible in the water.
Ukraine war briefing: Nato warns that Putin wants to โwipe Ukraine off the mapโ
Nato secretary general Mark Rutte says people should gird themselves for the prospect that Russia might try to use โswarms of dronesโ in Europe. What we know on day 1,024Nato secretary general Mark Rutte has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Assad flees Syria as rebels storm Damascus, Russia says
The former dictator’s whereabouts are still unknown following the lightning advance of opposition forces on the capital.
Notre-Dame reopening: Macron celebrates France’s builders amid a political and meteorological storm
The rains caused by Storm Darragh did not deter the 2,400 guests expected at Notre-Dame’s reopening ceremony on Saturday. The French president delivered a brief speech to an audience of patrons, heads of state and resigning ministers.
Syrian rebels storm into Damascus, claim Assad has fled
Assad had been in power for 25 years and his family ruled Syria for half a century.
Two killed by falling trees as Storm Darragh batters much of the UK and Ireland
Two killed by falling trees as Storm Darragh batters much of the UK and Ireland
Storm Darragh leaves hundreds of thousands in the UK and Ireland without power, disrupts travel
Storm Darragh leaves hundreds of thousands in the UK and Ireland without power, disrupts travel
Trump to attend Notre Dame reopening as Macron weathers political storm
US president-elect returns to world stage at high-profile celebration that belies growing crisis in French politicsThe restored Gothic spire of Notre Dame is to provide a dramatic backdrop for Donald Trumpโs return to the geopolitical stage this weeken…
Weather tracker: Storm Bora lashes Greece with torrential rain and gale-force winds
Wind speeds reached up to 80mph, causing flash flooding and widespread disruption across the Greek islandsGreece was hit hard by Storm Bora last weekend, with torrential rain, gale-force wind and intense thunderstorms affecting the islands of Rhodes an…
South Korean troops try to storm parliament after martial law declared
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday for the first time in the country since 1980.
Hereโs the real story of the Irish election: beneath the appearance of calm lies a storm | Fintan O’Toole
Ireland has, in effect, full employment, an expanded workforce and a booming economy. So why is it such a nation in flux?The best description of Irelandโs political landscape after Fridayโs general election might be: strangely familiar. The familiar bi…
At least two people killed in Greece as Storm Bora sparks weather warnings
At least two people killed in Greece as Storm Bora sparks weather warnings
Two die as Storm Bora sweeps across Greece
Torrential rains and gale-force winds are causing flooding and damage across the country.
Two die as Storm Bora sweeps across Greece
Torrential rains and gale-force winds are causing flooding and damage across the country.
One month after Storm Dana, Valencia begins its recovery
One month after Storm Dana, Valencia begins its recovery
Macron unveils first images of refurbished Notre-Dame
The official reopening of the Paris cathedral is scheduled for next week.
French political crisis: Everything you need to know
The collapse of Barnier’s government could plunge the eurozone into turmoil.
Valencia residents struggle with public transport issues one month after Storm DANA
Valencia residents struggle with public transport issues one month after Storm DANA
Why has Franceโs austerity budget caused a political storm?
Country is at risk of fresh turmoil with its government on the brink amid soaring sovereign borrowing costsFrance is at risk of being plunged into fresh political turmoil as its minority government teeters on the brink of collapse amid opposition anger…
As Trump returns to the White House, the UK rushes to rebuild ties with the EU
After years of squabbling over Brexit, French authorities are now hoping to push defense cooperation forward, at a time when Europe is wondering how to weather the Trump storm, writes Le Monde’s Philippe Ricard.
โWeโve heard these promises beforeโ: is this the end of the line for Irish fishing?
Devastated by quota changes post-Brexit, fishers are pinning all their hopes on Irelandโs politicians as they head into a general electionWords and pictures by Finbarr OโReillyGale force winds gusting across the North Atlantic Ocean kicked up thick spu…
Romaniaโs presidential front-runner is all about farmers
Far-right independent Cฤlin Georgescu is trying to capture rural voters with fascist tropes.
French Socialists reject Barnierโs overtures, raising odds of a government collapse
The French prime minister will now need the support of the far right to survive.
French PM Barnier warns of ‘serious storm’ on the horizon amid budget dispute
French PM Barnier warns of ‘serious storm’ on the horizon amid budget dispute
French PM Barnier: A โserious stormโ is on the horizon if the French government falls
“This is a very serious moment,” Barnier said in an interview with French broadcaster TF1.
UK and US must halt escalation in Ukraine | Letters
Diane Abbott MP, Jeremy Corbyn MP, Ayoub Khan MP, Shockat Adam MP, Iqbal Mohamed MP, Adnan Hussain MP, Brian Eno, Alex Gordon, Fran Heathcote, Sophie Bolt and Lindsey German say diplomacy is the only path to peace. Plus, Laurie Farnum on why Russia can…
North Korean casualties in Storm Shadow strike on Kursk, says Kyiv
Ukraine alleges a general injured and several officers killed in last weekโs attack on Russian command centre
Protesters storm parliament in breakaway Georgian region Abkhazia over deal with Russia
Protesters stormed the parliament of the Russian-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia on Friday and opposition politicians demanded the resignation of the self-styled president over an unpopular investment agreement with Moscow. Details by Nic…
Protesters storm Abkhazia parliament over Russian investment deal
Black Sea separatist region is backed by Moscow but recognised as part of Georgia by most of the worldProtesters have stormed the regional parliament in Abkhazia, forcing the government to halt an investment deal with Russia that some fear will spoil t…
Protesters storm parliament in Georgia separatist region Abkhazia over deal with Russia
Protesters stormed the parliament of Georgia’s Russia-backed breakaway region of Abkhazia on Friday while the government was set to discuss a real-estate investment agreement with Russia. Some Abkhaz fear the deal would price them out of the property …
No UK backsliding on Ukraine, British defense secretary insists
John Healey downplays suggestion of rift with Kyiv and says it’s up to Ukraine when to enter peace talks.
Greeceโs main opposition further dismantled
Syriza partyโs recently deposed leader Stefanos Kasselakis announced the creation of a new political movement, taking at least four MPs with him.
Relations between Ukraine and UK are worse under Labour, say Kyiv officials
Exclusive: Zelenskyy administration expresses frustration with Starmer over lack of missilesUkraineโs relationship with the UK has โgot worseโ since the Labour government took power in July, officials in Kyiv have told the Guardian, voicing frustration…
As Trump returns, Europe’s unity is tested: ‘We’re in a boat that’s going to weather a huge storm’
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban hosted a European Political Community summit in Budapest on Thursday, followed by a European Council meeting.
I tried to warn Valenciaโs government about flooding, but it didnโt listen | Juan Bordera
The rightwing regional authorities ignored the climate-crisis science and dismissed the weather forecast โ the consequences are their responsibilityJuan Bordera is a climate journalist and an independent MP for Compromรญs in the Valencian parliament Itโ…
A torrent of Election Day disinformation is coming. Hereโs how to avoid falling for it.
Americans are likely to encounter a torrent of rumor and conspiracy this Election Day. Here are some tricks to guard against it.
Belgian comic book withdrawn amid outrage over racist depictions
Publisher โprofoundly sorryโ for hurt caused by Spirou and the Blue Gorgon as it recalls 30,000 copies from shopsA comic book has been withdrawn from sale by its Belgian publisher after an outcry over racist depictions of black people and โhyper-sexual…
Trump was nearly assassinated. Now he imagines critic getting shot at.ย
Former U.S. president says “war hawkโ Harris supporter Liz Cheney should see how she feels with guns “trained on her face.โ
One year on, we know this: Swedenโs trade unions are more than a match for Elon Musk | German Bender
This long-running strike could be resolved if Tesla recognised a simple fact that Iโve uncovered in my reportingThe US presidential election has not been the only high-stakes date looming for Elon Musk. It has been more than a year since Swedish worker…
Why Spainโs floods were so deadly
The day his people drowned, Valenciaโs president accepted a certificate.
Love Trump? Hate MAGA? Where to escape if your team loses the US election.
We’ve pulled together a handy list of European safe spaces if you need to eject from America after Tuesday’s vote.
She saw Jan. 6 coming. Hereโs what worries her now.
The founder of a private intelligence firm says far-right extremists are ramping up โ before the election.
The perfect storm for European automakers
Volkswagen and its EU rivals have allowed China to steal a march in EVs
Spain flood death toll soars to at least 158
An exceptionally powerful Mediterranean storm from Tuesday unleashed heavy rains and torrents of mud-filled water that swept away people and wrecked homes.
Why Spain’s floods are its deadliest in a generation
Spain is reeling from its worst flooding in decades after a yearโs worth of rain fell in a matter of hours this week in the countryโs southern and eastern regions. The storm began on Tuesday and has so far killed at least 158, prompting experts to wei…
Trump is turning Pennsylvania into ground zero for his election conspiracy theories
The former president is laying the groundwork to contest the results if he loses the raceโs biggest battleground.
Spain floods death toll passes 150 as country begins three days of mourning
People urged to stay at home as more bad weather forecast, with number of dead expected to rise furtherSpanish floods โ latest updatesThe death toll from devastating floods in the eastern Spanish region of Valencia has risen to 155, authorities have sa…
Spain flood death toll expected to rise as weather warning systems criticised
Rescue workers are set to comb through debris in worst hit areas like Valencia, after at least 95 people were killed in deadliest floods in a generationRescue workers in Spain continued to search for more victims after deadly floods, as questions were …
Peak America: No matter who wins Tuesday, Europe has already lost
U.S. interest in the continent has been in decline since the end of the Cold War.
Spainโs โmonsterโ floods expose Europeโs unpreparedness for climate change
National government blamed local authorities after at least 73 people died as heavy rainfall swept through homes, shops and roadways.
Poland’s recovery from Storm Boris: Is the EU prepared for more and more floods?
Poland’s recovery from Storm Boris: Is the EU prepared for more and more floods?
Scientists say climate change made Spanish floods worse
Climate change had a role in making the storm that hit Spain more intense and deadly, say scientists
Spain’s prime minister warns people affected by floods to ‘stay on guard’ โ video
The Spanish prime minister has warned people in areas affected by floods to stay on guard. ‘Storm Dana continues to cause havoc. We cannot yet consider this devastating episode to be over,’ Pedro Sรกnchez said.The government has announced three days of…
Sweden cuts ties with Georgian government as election storm swirls
Stockholm wants to see Tbilisi moving toward “a more democratic development.”
Ben Bradleeโs posthumous advice to Jeff Bezos: You need to sell The Washington Post.
A spiked editorial puts the ownerโs conflicts in a sharp light. And the uproars are only going to keep coming.
Europe or Russia? For Georgians, the choice isnโt so simple
The Georgian government has been effectively exploiting the country’s war trauma, and it could give them a lead in the election.