UniCredit launched a voluntary takeover offer for Commerzbank on Monday.
Op-ed: Why my interview with Russia’s ambassador to the U.K. reflected a stark global picture
While Andrey Kelin was a gracious host, I realized I’d heard his answers to my questions many times before.
Dubai International Airport resumes ‘limited’ flights after drone attack
Dubai International Airport resumed a limited flight schedule Monday morning after a drone attack hit a fuel depot, causing a fire.
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Gulf states report drone attacks early on Monday as Iran war enters day 17
Iran’s health ministry says the death toll has now surpassed 1,300 in US-Israeli attacks, including 445 women and children. Tehran has vowed to retaliate to avenge the deaths of its “martyrs”, as it rules out ceasefire talks with Washington despite Tru…
Research and innovation: State of play of EU‑UK cooperation
Since 1 January 2024, the United Kingdom (UK) has been associated to Horizon Europe, with almost 6 000 UK Horizon projects as of 9 January 2026. The legislative proposals for Horizon Europe (2028‑2034) and the Euratom training programme (2028‑2032) represent a timely opportunity to discuss the future of bilateral EU‑UK cooperation in research and innovation, including in the field of nuclear science and technologies.
Dubai news: Police close 4 roads after drone hits fuel tank near Dubai International Airport
A drone strike on a fuel storage tank near Dubai International Airport sparked a large fire early Monday, leading authorities to shut down four major roads. Flight operations were briefly suspended as emergency teams controlled the blaze, with no injur…
EU deadline lands for X to pay €120m fine over verification system
Monday marks the deadline for Elon Musk’s social media platform X to pay a €120 million European Union penalty over its verification system and transparency breaches.
Ships stranded at Hormuz, energy crunch at home: How India’s U.S.-Israel tilt is testing ties with Iran
India’s U.S.-Israel tilt is costing it leverage with Iran just as its ships struggle to get safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Marseille tight, Paris uncertain after first round of French local elections
Uncertainty reigns in France’s largest cities after Sunday’s first round of local elections, starting with Paris, where the Socialist candidate was leading, but whose victory in the second round could be upset by the hard left candidate’s remaining in…