Zelenskyy bound for Berlin with Merz boxed in by German coalition
The German chancellor’s desire to lift restrictions on longer range weapons for Ukraine has been frustrated by his SPD and Social Democrat partners The German...
Month : May 2025
KFC plans to invest £1.5bn in UK and Ireland, creating thousands of jobs
Fast-food chain’s plan on back of booming fried chicken market includes opening 500 new restaurants KFC is to invest almost £1.5bn and create thousands of...
Tuesday briefing: Trump’s statements about Putin have changed. Will his actions catch up?
In today’s newsletter: As the US president becomes more disillusioned with Vladimir Putin, a look at how his stance towards the Russian leader is –...
Four former Volkswagen managers convicted of fraud in ‘dieselgate’ trial
Braunschweig court gives two former executives prison sentences for roles in emissions test-cheating scandal A German court has convicted four former Volkswagen managers of fraud...
EU hopes for quick deal to resolve US trade war after Trump delays 50% tariffs
European leaders call for ‘lowest possible’ border taxes after levies postponed from 1 June to 9 July EU leaders have expressed hopes of a quick...
Kremlin claims record drone strike was ‘response’ to Kyiv’s attacks as Trump criticises Putin – Russia-Ukraine war live
Latest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine the heaviest recorded so far in the war as US president says Putin has ‘gone crazy’ Kremlin spokesperson...
EU officials accuse bloc of taking ‘little to no meaningful action’ on Gaza
EU Staff for Peace letter accuses institution bosses of failing to exert influence to help Palestinians A group of EU officials has written to the...
German finance minister joins calls for US-EU talks after Trump tariff threat
Lars Klingbeil says Europe needs ‘serious negotiations not further provocations’ Germany’s finance minister has joined a chorus of European politicians in calling for talks with...
Ukraine condemns US ‘silence’ after Russia’s biggest air raid of war
At least 12 killed including three children after Kremlin launches 298 drones and 69 missile strikes against neighbour Ukraine has condemned US “silence” after Russia...
Council of Europe chief warns against politicising court of human rights
Alain Berset says no judiciary should face political pressure after nine countries make intervention over migration Europe’s leading human rights body has criticised nine governments...
