UK close to securing minerals deal with Greenland
The UK is on the verge of striking a minerals agreement with Greenland, three sources told Politico.
Bashar al-Assad hospitalised in Moscow following ‘poisoning attempt’
Bashar al-Assad, the former Syrian leader who was ousted in a military coup in December 2024, was admitted to a hospital near Moscow in critical condition on 20 September.
Putin claims Trump should have won Nobel peace prize
Russian president Vladimir Putin has said that Donald Trump should have been awarded the Nobel peace prize.
Greece unveils €2.5 billion plan to tackle potential water shortages
Greece has announced a €2.5 billion plan over the next decade to combat the growing threat of water shortages.
Maldives bans smoking for anyone born after 2007
The Maldives has introduced a nationwide smoking ban for anyone born after January 2007, becoming the first country in the world to implement a generational tobacco policy.
Munich airport closed due to drone sightings
Munich airport in Germany was forced to shut down for several hours after drones were spotted near the airport and close to military infrastructure.
Greenland says it has no plans to join the EU or the US
Greenland’s Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has said that the territory has no intention of joining either the European Union or the United States.
United Kingdom: Three suspected spies arrested during Donald Trump’s visit
British police have arrested three people suspected of being Russian spies during Donald Trump’s state visit to the United Kingdom.
North Korea executes citizens for distributing foreign TV shows, UN report reveals
North Korea has executed several citizens for distributing foreign television programmes, including South Korean dramas, as the regime intensifies its crackdown on personal freedoms.
Trump urges Putin to end war rather than ‘testing missiles’
Donald Trump has urged Vladimir Putin to end the war rather than "testing missiles".
Eurovision: Spain threatens to pull out if Israel participates
Spain has announced it will not take part in next year’s Eurovision song contest if Israel is allowed to compete in the event, which is scheduled to be held in Austria.
Zelenskyy warns Putin is preparing to attack another country
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Vladimir Putin is preparing to attack another European country, arguing that recent Russian drone incursions are being used to test NATO’s defence systems.
Venezuela ready to impose state of emergency if attacked by US
Nicolás Maduro is prepared to declare a state of emergency if the United States attacks Venezuela, according to the country’s vice-president.
Two Russian fighter jets briefly enter Lithuanian airspace
Two Russian fighter jets briefly entered Lithuanian airspace for around 18 seconds before departing, Lithuanian officials said.
Donald Trump suggests Keir Starmer deploy the army to control borders
Donald Trump has suggested to Keir Starmer that the British Army should be used to curb illegal immigration.