German arms industry seeks clarity on Ukraine weapons orders
Germany’s defense industry says it stands ready to supply Ukraine with much-needed arms and ammunition, but needs clarity about what the country requires before investing in further production capacity
Russian aircraft intercepted by RAF and German air force in world first NATO mission
The British and German air forces are currently conducting planned joint NATO air policing in the Estonian region near Russia.
France’s pensions battle still undecided as strikes, political deals drag on
French trade unions are staging yet another nationwide strike Wednesday to protest proposed changes to the French pension system. The government of Elisabeth Borne faces a difficult task in parliament as she attempts to ensure sufficient right-wing su…
Jeremy Hunt makes U-turn on planned cut to energy support
Campaigners unite with suppliers to call on ministers to give long-term help to struggling householdsQ&A: what Hunt’s U-turn on energy bills support means for youMinisters are under pressure to announce plans for a social tariff to help Britons str…
Samsung to invest in South Korea mega chip-making plan
The electronics giant will build five more semiconductor factories in the country.
Sri Lankan state workers strike, protesting high taxes
Sri Lankan health, railway, port and other state workers are on a daylong strike to protest against sharp increases in income taxes and electricity charges, as the island nation awaits approval of an International Monetary Fund package to aid its bankr…
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The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors
Death toll from Cyclone Freddy tops 200 in Malawi and Mozambique
The death toll from Cyclone Freddy in Malawi and Mozambique passed 200 on Tuesday after the record-breaking storm triggered floods and landslips in its second strike on Africa in less than three weeks.
The ‘worst deal’ in history and an Albanese snub: Paul Keating’s most memorable calls at the press club
Former Labor prime minister attacks Aukus, the media, post-Brexit Britain and his own side of politicsFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe former Labor pr…