Ukraine to acquire US weapons through $3.5 billion fund
Ukraine wants to buy vital weapons and systems from the US and sustain its fight against Russia’s invasion
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Precious gold samples stolen in raid on French natural history museum
Museum says specimens taken are worth €600,000 based on price of gold but have ‘immeasurable heritage value’Historic gold samples with a street value of €600,000 but priceless to scientists and researchers have been stolen from the French national natu…
Ukraine’s Zelensky ready to meet Russia’s Putin without preconditions except one
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that he is ready to meet either with Russian President Vladimir Putin alone or together with US President Donald Trump, “without conditions” but rejected a proposal to travel to Moscow for talks.
Trump administration approves first Ukraine weapons aid funded by NATO allies: Reuters
The Donald Trump administration has approved its first U.S. arms aid packages for Ukraine funded by NATO allies under a new financial arrangement, two undisclosed sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
What is a no-fly zone? Poland and Ukraine call for protection of European airspace
Poland’s foreign minister has called for military protection of its airspace following Russian drone incursions, Maira Butt reports
How the EU’s far right has seized on Charlie Kirk’s killing
Leaders from Orbán to Le Pen have framed the shooting as evidence of persecution – a strategy that experts say could further normalise extremism across the continent• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereBefore his fatal shooti…
New AI tool can predict a person’s risk of more than 1,000 diseases, say experts
Delphi-2M uses diagnoses, ‘medical events’ and lifestyle factors to create forecasts for next decade and beyondScientists have developed a new artificial intelligence tool that can predict your personal risk of more than 1,000 diseases, and forecast ch…
Irish MP will not be expelled for wearing blackface, say Social Democrats
Eoin Hayes TD apologised for ‘huge mistake’ of dressing up as Barack Obama at 2009 Halloween partyA member of Ireland’s parliament who was pictured in blackface at a 2009 Halloween party will stay on as a member of the Social Democrats, the party leade…
Denmark moves toward P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft purchase, minister says
Troels Lund Poulsen did not disclose an exact number of aircraft planned for order but stated Copenhagen’s preference is for a deal that involves cooperation with NATO countries.
European Commission calls for freezing of free trade with Israel over Gaza
EU executive also seeks sanctions on two Israeli ministers, but may struggle to secure majority approval required Middle East crisis – live updatesEurope live – latest updatesThe EU executive has called for a suspension of free trade with Israel and sa…