US-Venezuela crisis: Maduro reveals “cordial conversation” with Trump
Venezuela’s Maduro confirms phone call with Trump amid US-Venezuela crisis. The leaders discussed diplomacy over military pressure in rare dialogue.
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Macron calls China cooperation “crucial” to end Ukraine war
French President Macron meets Xi Jinping in Beijing, calling China cooperation “crucial” to end Ukraine war and promote global peace and stability.
Federica Mogherini: “I will cooperate with authorities” – First reaction after charges, von der Leyen’s stance
Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini pledges full cooperation with authorities following fraud and favoritism charges, while EU leaders distance themselves.
Putin’s new Donbas threats: We’ll take full control by force or Ukraine must withdraw
Putin threatens to take full control of Ukraine’s Donbas region by force unless Ukrainian troops withdraw, rejecting current US-mediated peace negotiations.
Andrés Ritter emerges as frontrunner to replace Laura Codruța Kövesi as European Chief Prosecutor
German prosecutor Andrés Ritter wins European Parliament backing to succeed Laura Codruța Kövesi as European Chief Prosecutor, securing 46 votes in committee.
Putin’s daughter confronted in Paris: “Call your father to stop the war”
Ukrainian journalist confronts Putin’s daughter in Paris, demanding she call her father to stop bombing Ukraine. The 22-year-old says she “can’t help.”
Cyprus: Woman threatens to blow up home during eviction attempt
Tense standoff in Cyprus ends peacefully as woman threatening to blow up home during eviction is persuaded by police negotiators to surrender safely.
US ground strikes in Venezuela imminent as Trump targets Colombia
Trump announces imminent ground strikes in Venezuela while expanding military targets to include Colombia in escalating war on drug cartels.
Russian crypto fraudster tortured to death with partner over £380M fortune
Russian crypto fraudster and wife tortured to death by kidnappers seeking access to £380M cryptocurrency fortune in UAE desert, investigators reveal.
Putin keeps Trump’s envoys waiting 1.5 hours in Moscow meeting
Putin delays meeting with Trump envoys by 1.5 hours as US-Ukraine peace talks advance with 20-point plan to end the war.
Federica Mogherini: Former EU Commission VP arrested for fraud
Former EU High Representative Federica Mogherini arrested in Belgium on fraud charges involving misuse of European Union funds and favoritism allegations.
Former EU VP Federica Mogherini arrested in Brussels fraud probe
Former EU Vice President Federica Mogherini arrested in Brussels fraud investigation involving alleged misuse of European Union funding and corruption.