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'Total calamity!' US gift Belgium a third goal
USA goalkeeper Matt Freese with a huge error in judgement as he gifts Belgium's Hans Vanaken the ball, leaving him with an easy finish that defender Tim Ream could've done more to stop. Errors all around as Belgium take control of the round of 16 tie.
July 7, 2026Belgians blast Trump's intervention with FIFA ahead of World Cup clash - Reuters
Belgians blast Trump's intervention with FIFA ahead of World Cup clash Reuters
July 6, 2026EU hosts Taliban officials in Brussels for first time - Reuters
EU hosts Taliban officials in Brussels for first time Reuters
June 23, 2026Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe
The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.
June 18, 2026EU Commission looking at practical consequences of Anthropic decision, spokesperson says - Reuters
EU Commission looking at practical consequences of Anthropic decision, spokesperson says Reuters
June 14, 2026Why the US economy keeps defying the odds
Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?
June 14, 2026North Korea says 'denuclearisation' is a matter terminated irreversibly - Reuters
North Korea says 'denuclearisation' is a matter terminated irreversibly Reuters
June 13, 2026EU envoys agree to first phase of membership talks for Ukraine and Moldova - Reuters
EU envoys agree to first phase of membership talks for Ukraine and Moldova Reuters
June 12, 2026US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reports - Reuters
US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reports Reuters
June 12, 2026UK defence minister quits, says Starmer not spending enough to keep country safe - Reuters
UK defence minister quits, says Starmer not spending enough to keep country safe Reuters
June 11, 2026French singer Patrick Bruel faces rape charges
Bruel has been placed under judicial investigation, which means an examining magistrate will look more deeply into the case.
June 10, 2026Five EU countries float safeguards for future bloc members - Reuters
Five EU countries float safeguards for future bloc members Reuters
June 9, 2026No tech rule exemption for Apple, EU regulators say amid spat over Siri AI delay - Reuters
No tech rule exemption for Apple, EU regulators say amid spat over Siri AI delay Reuters
June 9, 2026Apple's AI Siri will be held back by aging devices, Morgan Stanley says - Reuters
Apple's AI Siri will be held back by aging devices, Morgan Stanley says Reuters
June 9, 2026EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots
Meta has accused the EU of "regulatory overreach" and says its decision will allow tech giants like OpenAI free access to WhatsApp.
June 9, 2026EU conservative chief urges tougher China trade stance, Bild am Sonntag reports - Reuters
EU conservative chief urges tougher China trade stance, Bild am Sonntag reports Reuters
June 7, 2026Hungary's next PM says frozen EU funds will be paid out soon
Péter Magyar meets EU leaders in Brussels, for the first time since his Tisza party won a landslide election.
April 29, 2026EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock
Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary.
April 22, 2026As Iran conflict rages, Pope Leo asks God to help leaders renounce war - Reuters
As Iran conflict rages, Pope Leo asks God to help leaders renounce war Reuters
March 5, 2026White House says Spain has agreed to cooperate but Madrid denies - Reuters
White House says Spain has agreed to cooperate but Madrid denies Reuters
March 4, 2026Russia may halt gas supplies to Europe amid Iran energy spike, Putin says - Reuters
Russia may halt gas supplies to Europe amid Iran energy spike, Putin says Reuters
March 4, 2026Spain's Pedro Sánchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying 'no to war'
Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.
March 4, 2026Belgium detains three suspected Cameroon separatists in war crimes probe
Money is reportedly being raised by them for the armed struggle, prosecutors say.
March 3, 2026Trump says he ordered strike on Iran over attack fears - Reuters
Trump says he ordered strike on Iran over attack fears Reuters
March 3, 2026Iran missiles brings war to Gulf doorstep; hardens support for US–Israel campaign - Reuters
Iran missiles brings war to Gulf doorstep; hardens support for US–Israel campaign Reuters
February 28, 2026EU fast-tracks trade deal with South America's Mercosur, to France's chagrin - Reuters
EU fast-tracks trade deal with South America's Mercosur, to France's chagrin Reuters
February 27, 2026Croatia ready to secure oil supplies to Hungary, Slovakia, PM says - Reuters
Croatia ready to secure oil supplies to Hungary, Slovakia, PM says Reuters
February 27, 2026How Ghislaine Maxwell brought Bill Clinton into Epstein's orbit
Documents in the Epstein files reveal how Maxwell nurtured the connection between the two men after Clinton left the White House.
February 26, 2026German chancellor lands in Beijing for inaugural China trip
Friedrich Merz said it would be a mistake to "decouple" Germany from China shortly before boarding a plane to Beijing.
February 25, 2026Ukraine remembers its dead as war enters a fifth year
Events were held across Ukraine to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.
February 24, 2026Kremlin says Ukraine conflict has evolved into a much wider confrontation with the West - Reuters
Kremlin says Ukraine conflict has evolved into a much wider confrontation with the West Reuters
February 24, 2026EU lawmakers again postpone vote on US trade deal after tariff upheaval - Reuters
EU lawmakers again postpone vote on US trade deal after tariff upheaval Reuters
February 23, 2026EU adds eight Russian officials to human rights sanctions list - Reuters
EU adds eight Russian officials to human rights sanctions list Reuters
February 23, 2026US tariff policy 'hasn't changed', says Trump's trade representative
Jamieson Greer says the legal basis for global import taxes will simply adapt to Friday's Supreme Court ruling.
February 23, 2026EU not likely to agree on Russian sanctions on Monday, Kallas says - Reuters
EU not likely to agree on Russian sanctions on Monday, Kallas says Reuters
February 23, 2026Morning Bid: Counting the cost of tariff chaos - Reuters
Morning Bid: Counting the cost of tariff chaos Reuters
February 23, 2026Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped
Ukraine's president sat down with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv days before the four-year anniversary of the war.
February 22, 2026Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute - Reuters
Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute Reuters
February 22, 2026EU lawmaker urges delay to US trade deal vote after tariff upheaval - Reuters
EU lawmaker urges delay to US trade deal vote after tariff upheaval Reuters
February 22, 2026Tariff ruling limits Trump's leverage but won't end uncertainty for trade partners - Reuters
Tariff ruling limits Trump's leverage but won't end uncertainty for trade partners Reuters
February 22, 2026Industry reaction to US Supreme Court ruling on Trump's global tariffs - Reuters
Industry reaction to US Supreme Court ruling on Trump's global tariffs Reuters
February 20, 2026Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration
Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
February 20, 2026