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Portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader's descendants
The painting is believed to have been plundered by high-ranking Nazi Hermann Goering during World War Two.
Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip
A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Poland says it expects US to extradite ex-minister who fled from Hungary
Trump reportedly involved in securing visa for Zbigniew Ziobro, who is wanted in Warsaw on criminal chargesPoland has said it expects Washington to extradite a former justice mini…
'Britain at the heart of Europe': How Starmer's plans are going down in the EU
Sir Keir Starmer pledged to rebuild the UK's relationship with Europe in a defiant speech on Monday.
Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax as prices soar amid war with Iran
Suspending the federal gas tax would require an act of Congress.
Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko Haram
A fishermen's leader tells the BBC that 40 people are feared dead - either in the strikes or drowning as they tried to flee.
Putin is in a ‘weaker position than ever before’, says EU’s Kallas – as it happened
The bloc’s foreign policy chief said recent remarks from the Russian leader suggested the war may be coming to an endRussian affairs reporterThe EU on Monday dismissed Vladimir Pu…
'Total lack of respect': Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence
The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.
US health officials: Hantavirus risk to Americans 'very low'
US health authorities say 18 Americans from the MV Hondius cruise ship have returned to the US, with one testing positive for hantavirus.
Evacuated US and French MV Hondius passengers test positive for hantavirus
French woman taken to Paris in serious condition while American flown to Nebraska is asymptomatic, say officialsEurope live – latest updatesA French woman and an American national…
EU preparing to offer key concession to UK in new post-Brexit agricultural deal
Exclusive: Britain expected to be allowed to keep ban on live animal exports, sources say, in fillip for Keir StarmerUK politics live – latest updatesBrussels is preparing to offe…
'Atlanta Journal-Constitution' chief steps down as bold goals yield to tough realities
The owners of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution invested $150 million to reinvent the paper. The changes have been significant. Three years in, the payoff has been modest.
Wordle to become TV quiz show with Savannah Guthrie as host
The online word game from the New York Times will hit the small screen in the UK and US from next year.
Royal Opera House calls for release of Georgian bass singer jailed over democracy protests
Casting director urges Keir Starmer to intervene in case of Paata Burchuladze, 71, jailed for seven years after singing at anti-regime demonstrationsThe Royal Opera House in Londo…
Washington dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.
Whales could be harmed by diverted ships avoiding Middle East, scientists warn
Ships have rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope since 2023 to avoid conflicts in the Middle East.
Police dog locates missing 96-year-old man in Florida woods
According to the Florida sheriff’s office where Boomer the dog works, the man was safely returned to his home in Lutz, north of Tampa.
Bosnia's powerful peace envoy quits, with questions over role's future
Christian Schmidt had been in the role since 2021, and departs after appearing to lose the backing of the United States.
Pentagon will review Senator Mark Kelly's comments about US weapon stockpiles, Hegseth says
The defence secretary accuses the senator of "blabbing on TV", after Kelly expressed concern about the US munitions stockpile.
Molière Ex Machina: AI used to create ‘new work’ by beloved French playwright
Comedy debuts at Versailles featuring dialogue, music, costumes and scenery created with help of AI tool Le ChatEurope live – latest updatesMolière is to the French what Shakespea…
BBC visits Argentine city in hunt for hantavirus outbreak origins
Could Ushuaia be ground zero for the hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch vessel MV Hondius?
EU rejects Putin call for Gerhard Schröder role in Ukraine peace talks
Top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas says Kremlin-friendly former German chancellor cannot be considered impartialEurope live – latest updatesThe EU has dismissed Vladimir Putin’s suggesti…
Trump rejects Iran's ceasefire proposal response. And, Congress to tackle ICE funding
Trump rejected Iran's response to a U.S. peace proposal, calling it "totally unacceptable." And, Congressional Republicans are trying to push for three years of funding for immigr…
Norway puts UN project funding on hold raising fears for plastics treaty talks
Move by largest donor to environment programme poses further uncertainty for already troubled negotiations The largest donor to the United Nations Environment Programme (Unep) has…