Military

Ukrainian drones disrupt Moscow airports as Putin’s allies converge on Russia
Aeroflot said “temporary restrictions” were introduced at Moscow Sheremetyevo, while reports suggest flights at other Russian airports have been diverted.

Nuclear powers India and Pakistan approach war as Europe watches with ‘utmost concern’

EU-Israel deal must be reviewed over Gaza aid dispute, urges Dutch minister

Biden says Trump-Zelenskyy clash was ‘beneath America’

Von der Leyen: Bad Ukraine deal risks more aggression from Putin

A bruised Merz wants to prove he’s a strong leader in first foreign trip as chancellor

Kanzler Merz und seine fünf wichtigsten Aufgaben
Trump has already screwed over Germany’s new chancellor
Germany’s most important and powerful ally for many decades — the US — has only further weakened conservative leader Friedrich Merz.
How George Simion became a right-wing ‘messiah’ for Romanians abroad
TikTok and ultranationalism propels hard-right chief to cult status among Romania’s diaspora.
Centrist Nicușor Dan faces uphill battle to beat Simion in Romanian presidential runoff
Mayor of Bucharest has a daunting deficit to bridge with hard-right opponent.
EU urges Israel not to ramp up military attack on Gaza
“The European Union is concerned at the planned extension of the operation by Israeli forces in Gaza,” a Commission spokesperson says.
Klingbeil, Pistorius, Bas … German Social Democrats reveal ministers for Merz Cabinet
Germany’s junior coalition partner hands key ministries to familiar faces — and springs a few surprises.
Trump seeks to reopen Alcatraz, place tariffs on movies made abroad
“The reopening of ALCATRAZ will serve as a symbol of Law, Order, and JUSTICE,” he said.
Meet George Simion, the hard-right Romanian election winner … who’s banned from Ukraine
The nationalist chief vociferously supports Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni — and he leads the presidential race ahead of May 18’s critical second round.
EU steps in as ‘alarming’ India-Pakistan tensions rise
“I urge both sides to show restraint,” the bloc’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says after discussions with senior New Delhi and Islamabad officials.
Europe leads world in media freedom rankings — but Greece trails again
Northern and Western Europe are the best places in the world to be a journalist, according to a new report.
JD Vance admits Putin’s war in Ukraine won’t end ‘anytime soon’
U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to end the conflict have proved fruitless so far.
Trump to rename Veterans Day as ‘Victory Day for World War I’
The president said the move is needed for America “to start celebrating our victories again!”
At the edge of the world, French and Swedish warplanes deter Putin
Paris and Stockholm are deepening defense ties in missiles, air defense and even nuclear deterrence amid uncertainty caused by Donald Trump.
Here we go again! How to watch Romania’s do-over election like a pro
The presidential election day is almost upon us. This is what you need to know.
US and Ukraine sign agreement creating investment fund
Kyiv and Washington have signed a deal to develop mineral resources after months of negotiations.
16 countries to ask EU for fiscal leeway to spend big on defense
Germany is the only one of Europe’s big five economies to take up the EU executives offer.
Former aide to far-right German lawmaker charged with spying for China
AfD politician Maximilian Krah denies he had knowledge about the activities of erstwhile assistant and says he was “deceived.”
Germany’s center-left leader will be finance minister in the Merz government
SPD chief Lars Klingbeil steps into Germany’s most powerful ministry as his party joins a conservative-led coalition.
Von der Leyen slams Trump: We don’t punish neighbors
Commission president criticizes the American leader’s trade war, approach to other countries and targeting of universities.
Ukraine’s ceasefire view: Putin doesn’t want Xi hiding in Lenin’s tomb from killer drones
Kyiv fumes over Russia’s Victory Day ceasefire plan.
MAGA man leads the field before Romanian election rerun
George Simion, the candidate tipped to win the first round of the presidential election, publicly aligns himself with Donald Trump.
US fighter jet falls overboard while avoiding Houthi attack
The $60M mishap adds to an increasingly expensive price tag in the administration’s effort against the Iran-backed group.
UK and EU to defy Trump with ‘free and open trade’ declaration
The draft U.K.-EU agreement is one of several being drawn up ahead of a May 19 summit.
Berlin gears up for Trump era as Merz picks new foreign minister
Berlin’s new foreign ministry leadership signals tougher stance toward China and Russia.