Western Europe

Merz's spending splurge risks blowback among German conservatives

Putin speaks to UAE president on Ukraine and OPEC+

Risk of 2,000 new HIV infections a day after US aid freeze, UN says

Rohingya in Bangladesh face dire consequences if aid money drops, say UN agencies

Kremlin says key parts of original Black Sea grain deal with Ukraine were never fulfilled

French actor Depardieu in court as trial over alleged sexual assaults of two women begins

Paris residents vote in favour of making 500 more streets pedestrian

Putin and Trump may have spoken more than twice, Kremlin says

Swiss minister stresses country's contribution to US to avoid Trump tariffs

Heathrow Airport orders probe into shutdown as travellers endure days of disruption

UK, France, Germany urge Gaza ceasefire, ask Israel to restore humanitarian access

Heathrow shutdown raises concerns over contingency planning

Pope Francis must relearn to speak after oxygen therapy, cardinal says