Europe

‘We need partners, not preachers:’ Jaishankar slams Europe after restraint call on Pahalgam

Jaishankar said Europe was not able to adjust to the shifting global power equation and it must change its approach

Portugal's plan to deport 18,000 undocumented migrants ahead of snap election shows country's political crisis

The expulsions come at a time in Portuguese politics when populist and nationalist rhetoric has gained traction amid public anxiety over migration and the economy

History Today: When Margaret Thatcher became Britain's first female prime minister

On May 4, 1979, Margaret Thatcher was appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, becoming the first woman to hold the position in the UK and Europe. Her leadership marked a transformative period in British politics, characterised by free-market reforms and a bold stance on national and international issues

Cheaper, cleaner electricity draws TikTok to Finland for new data centre amid data privacy complaints

The announcement of a new data centre in Finland comes at a time when Europe has been sceptical about TikTok sharing data of European users to the Chinese government

‘Facts don’t change’: Cornered by Trump tariffs, China courts European MPs but…

While China is set to lift sanctions on EU lawmakers to revive trade talks, European lawmakers warn that the core issues causing the rift — ranging from human rights abuses to aggressive industrial policies — remain unresolved, according to a report

France says Russia carried out cyberattacks, names military intelligence unit GRU for first time

GRU 'has been deploying a cyber-offensive modus operandi called APT28 against France for several years. It has targeted around ten French entities since 2021,' Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said in a message on social media platform X

Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica: Where Pope Francis has been laid to rest

Pope Francis, the first pontiff from Latin America, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. In his will, Francis requested to be laid to rest at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore or St Mary Major, located in Rome’s Esquilino area. After a solemn ceremony, the Pope was laid there on Saturday, April 26

How Trump's presence at Pope Francis’ funeral tests fragile global ties

Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican City is drawing more than 130 global delegations, including 50 heads of state and 10 monarchs. US President Donald Trump, seated with the official American delegation, has arrived amid tensions with Ukraine, the EU and former US President Joe Biden — whose personal attendance and Catholic ties contrast sharply with Trump’s contentious international record

They guard the Pope in life and death: A look at the storied history of the Swiss Guard

Ahead of Pope Francis' funeral, a centuries-old security force stands watch: the Swiss Guard. Known for their vivid uniforms and storied legacy, these elite soldiers are more than ceremonial figures. From protecting popes to adapting to modern threats, what role do they truly play in today’s Vatican?

Europe wants to ramp up defence production but its factories ‘making machine guns by hand’

Europe wants to build more weapons, faster but decades of underinvestment and outdated factories stand in the way