Ursula von der Leyen has called for “comprehensive” security guarantees for Ukraine that can deter future Russian aggression. ADVERTISEMENTThe European Union must “urgently” rearm and help Ukraine turn into a “steel porcupine” that proves “indigestible for future invaders” like Russia, Ursula von der Leyen said at the conclusion of a…

Regional authorities said on Sunday that at least two people had been killed by Russian strikes. Several others were injured. ADVERTISEMENTAt least two people people were killed and several others injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine, local media reported on Sunday. Ukraine’s air defence shot down 63 of 79 drones launched…

The pontiff’s condition remains stable and he has no fever. Sunday’s Angelus Prayer has been broadcast and but it was not read by him. ADVERTISEMENTSunday has seen another reassuring message from the Vatican press office on the state of health of Pope Francis, who has been hospitalised for over two…

The UK prime minister says London and Paris will take the lead on drawing up a plan to ‘stop the fighting’, which will then be presented to US President Donald Trump. ADVERTISEMENTBritish Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Sunday that the UK and France will work with Ukraine to…

Ukrainian soldiers say there needs to be compromises on both the US and Ukraine’s parts to bring about a possible end to the war. ADVERTISEMENTSoldiers of the 92nd Assault Brigade of Ukraine reflected on Saturday on the public spat between US President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a…

This year’s Carnival, titled ‘The Time of Casanova’, celebrates 300 years of the famous Italian adventurer Giacomo Casanova. ADVERTISEMENTThis year’s Venice Carnival has entered its last weekend, with a packed programme of festivities, performances and exhibitions.Carnival is celebrated across Italy, but as every year, Venice is the capital of the…

Dozens were evacuated from the area, with the drone strikes damaging a hospital and other civilian infrastructure. ADVERTISEMENTAt least seven people have been injured in a Russian overnight drone attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, medical officials said on Saturday. The attack damaged a medical facility, residential buildings, shops and other civilian…

The conflict between Turkey and the PKK, which initially started with the aim of creating a Kurdish state, has led to tens of thousands of deaths since it began in 1984. ADVERTISEMENTPKK militants who have waged a 40-year insurgency in Turkey have declared a ceasefire, two days after their imprisoned…

Europe faces existential questions about its security future in the wake of the Oval office blow-up between presidents Zelenskyy and Trump. A summit in London tomorrow will be critical. ADVERTISEMENTEurope’s leaders are rallying to support Zelenskyy, after his White House blow-up with US President Trump, but Europe’s leaders face critical…

The Pope spent his 15th night at the Gemelli polyclinic. On Friday his condition worsened after an isolated bout of bronchospasm ADVERTISEMENTThe Vatican press room has sent an update on the health of Pope Francis, who has been hospitalised for over two weeks at the Gemelli polyclinic in Rome due…