5 signs that a U.S.-Europe split is widening
As the Trump administration ramps up its rhetoric against Ukraine and NATO, European countries are taking note — with increasing alarm.
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Watch: Macron fact-checks Trump over Ukraine funding
The two leaders discussed funding the Ukraine war effort on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion.
Race against time to save eight Indian workers trapped inside tunnel
Dozens of workers escaped, but eight men were trapped after a part of the tunnel’s roof collapsed.
News24 | ‘He’s a smart customer’: Macron and Trump rekindle bromance, disagree on Ukraine war
French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump rekindled the most touchy-feely bromance in world politics as they met on Monday for talks on Ukraine.
Trump dominates Liberal leadership debate in Canada
The debate is the first of two in the race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Liberal Party leader.
Federal workers left confused as Musk doubles down on threat
Employees get conflicting advice over compliance with a Musk-backed order to list their last week’s work or face termination.
China woos Bangladesh in Beijing trip
The trip marks China’s latest overture as tensions rise between Bangladesh and India.
Secret Service agent who leapt onto JFK’s car during assassination dies at 93
Clint Hill spent decades blaming himself for Kennedy’s death before re-evaluating his role.
Is India v Pakistan still cricket’s greatest rivalry?
Pakistan’s heavy loss to India on Sunday rekindles the debate – has this rivalry become overhyped?
Israel challenges Syria’s new leaders with demand for demilitarisation of south
Israel’s PM said it would not allow the forces of HTS or the new Syrian army “enter the area south of Damascus”.
News24 | Europeans win in UN clash with US over rival Ukraine resolutions
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 24 – The United States abstained on Monday in a United Nations vote on a resolution it drafted to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine after the General Assembly agreed to add language supportive of Kyiv to
Zelensky says he hopes to finish Ukraine war ‘this year’
The Ukrainian president was speaking at a summit to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
News24 | How Europe is trying to shield Ukraine from Trump
European leaders are in Kyiv for the anniversary of the Ukraine war while Starmer and Macron prepare to visit the US.
News24 | Paedophile French surgeon on trial for abusing almost 300 patients
A former French surgeon went on trial on Monday charged with raping or sexually assaulting almost 300 patients, most of them children and some of them unconscious at the time, in one of the country’s largest child sex abuse cases.
Why is Ukraine negotiating a minerals deal with the US?
A minister says nearly all key details have been finalised for a deal giving the US access to the country’s minerals.
Kenyan police officer killed confronting gang members in Haiti
The officer is the first casualty suffered by the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support mission.
SAG Awards: Winners revealed on a glittering night in LA
Conclave and Shogun took the top honours in film and TV while Jane Fonda accepted a lifetime achievement award
News24 | Germany’s Merz calls for ‘independence’ from US as conservatives win vote
Hard-right Alternative for Germany comes second in parliamentary elections, doubling vote share from 2021.
Why a mega river-linking plan has sparked massive protests in India
The project aims to channel surplus Ken river water to a drought-prone region.
Most USAID workers placed on leave, Trump administration says
Some 2,000 employees will also be laid-off in a “reduction in force” effort, according to an email sent to staff.
Pope’s condition ‘remains critical’, Vatican says
The pontiff “continues to be alert and well oriented” and has not had any further respiratory crises, the Vatican said.