EU reacts swiftly after the tragic fire in the bar during the New Year's celebrations at the ski resort Crans-Montana, the Swiss canton Valais. In response to Switzerland´s request for emergency assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, efforts are underway to
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For Europe, Libya has long been treated less as a neighbouring society than as a recurring emergency. When migration flows spike, energy routes wobble, or armed groups clash, European capitals scramble to contain the fallout. What Europe has consistently failed to do, however,
Ursula von der Leyen (pictured), president of the European Commission, says the EU “stands in full solidarity with Switzerland” following the tragic fire at Crans Montana which has claimed at least 40 lives, many of them young people. She also pledged that the Union will help
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On average, women in the European Union have their first children shortly before their 30th birthdays, data shows.
Trump says that following a US probe into Kremlin allegations, officials found that Ukraine did not launch an attack targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the northwestern Novgorod region.
The US’ top diplomat Marco Rubio suggested that Washington will seek to influence policy change in Venezuela through oil blockades, but not involved in the day-to-day running of the country following a Saturday operation which overthrew and captured President Maduro.
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A suspected arson attack has caused a widespread power cut in Berlin since Saturday. Authorities said on Sunday that it was a result of a politically motivated attack by “left-wing extremists".
The far-left Vulkan Gruppe says in a statement that targeting the fossil fuel economy, not cutting power, was the goal.
Mette Frederiksen said the "US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom".
King Charles said he was "privileged and proud" to have known Eva Schloss who died in London on 3 January.
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Fire crews and residents of Crans-Montana attend a silent march to pay tribute to the victims of the deadly fire in the Swiss ski resort.
There are tears and hugs at a special Mass for the victims of the blaze on New Year’s Eve.
It is the clearest indication yet the PM wants to pursue a closer relationship with Europe in a broader number of areas.
Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were taken from their home in Venezuela's capital city Caracas in a dramatic nighttime US military operation.
A fault with radio communications caused air traffic controllers to temporarily suspend arrivals and departures.
Hundreds marched in Crans-Montana to honour the victims of the New Year's Eve fire that killed 40. A Mass was held with condolences from Pope Leo XIV.
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Among those killed by the blaze at Le Constellation is 16-year-old Swiss national Arthur Brodard, his mother confirms.
The strikes occurred Saturday evening on an underground facility in the mountains just north of the historic town of Palmyra in Homs province.
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Online adverts tout merchandise of the actress with claims the proceeds will go to her charity, it says.
Sadio Mané led Senegal to the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations after a 3-1 win over Sudan in Tangier on Saturday.
Micro-retirements are emerging as the new travel solution for cash-conscious Gen Zers and millennials who don’t want to wait until traditional retirement age to experience the world.
Experts warn that the slightest increase in temperatures can trigger early blooming in hundreds of wildflower species.