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Three US service members killed as Iran retaliates; Trump signals potential talks
US announces first casualties as Israel unleashes fresh wave of strikes deep into central Tehran.
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European Union
Belgium special forces seize Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker
1 Mar 2026 - 7:17PM
US-Iran tensions
Airspace closed, flights cancelled amid US-Israel-Iran conflict
28 Feb 2026 - 11:04PM
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China exports
Deals of steel: how China’s price-setting agreements are easing trade tempers
Chinese exporters agree to raise prices to avoid anti‑dumping duties, echoing earlier electric vehicle agreement with European Union.
28 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
Molten steel sparks fly at a factory in Huaian, Jiangsu province. Photo: AFP
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Denmark warns of interference from Russia, US in its election
A Danish intelligence cites Denmark’s support for Ukraine and rising tensions over Greenland for its assessment.
28 Feb 2026 - 9:10AM
Germany
BMW to trial humanoid robots at German factory, as China competition heats up
The two AI-powered Aeon robots – touted as being smart enough to make their own decisions – will work alongside human staff.
28 Feb 2026 - 6:17AM
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Britain
UK probes if Epstein used airbases for trafficking girls amid Andrew scrutiny
The decision came after former PM Brown demanded investigations into whether the ex-prince used government jets to meet Epstein.
27 Feb 2026 - 8:34PM
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Artist Kaya Mar displays a painting of Britain’s former ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, outside Downing Street in central London on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Robotics
Germany’s Merz meets China’s tech vanguard, including Alibaba and Unitree CEOs
Hangzhou visit reflects Germany’s attempt to work further with the engines of China’s digital and robotics economy.
27 Feb 2026 - 2:49PM
Britain
Starmer reels as Greens seize Labour stronghold in UK special election
UK Green Party win Greater Manchester, pushing Starmer’s Labour Party to third place.
27 Feb 2026 - 8:37PM
War and conflict
Trump puts fate of world’s top conflicts in hands of 2 men
In a frantic 24 hours of shuttle diplomacy, Trump’s hand-picked duo juggled Iran negotiations and Ukraine war talks.
27 Feb 2026 - 12:25PM
Britain
UK government agrees framework on publishing Mandelson vetting documents
Material about the screening of the former ambassador to the US is currently being received by the Cabinet Office from across government.
27 Feb 2026 - 4:31AM
Former British ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson ouside his home in London on Thursday. Photo: PA via AP
Britain
Jersey votes to approve assisted dying as similar UK bill stalls in parliament
Opponents say disabled, elderly, ill and depressed people could be pressured to end their lives so they are not a burden on others.
27 Feb 2026 - 3:27PM
Denmark
‘Stand on our own’: Denmark calls snap vote amid Greenland row with Trump
Frederiksen triggered the March 24 vote seven months before a constitutional deadline in a bid for a third term as prime minister.
27 Feb 2026 - 1:33AM
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World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
World Economic Forum CEO Brende resigns over Epstein revelations
The former Norwegian foreign minister had business dinners with the sex offender and communicated with him via email.
26 Feb 2026 - 8:50PM
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Poland
Poland tells US it won’t be a ‘sucker’ as Trump reshapes Nato
Foreign Minister Sikorski pledged loyalty to Washington but called for greater EU security responsibility amid Trump’s policy shifts.
26 Feb 2026 - 7:51PM
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski delivers a speech to parliament in Warsaw on Thursday. Photo: AFP
China-EU relations
China-EU trade ties are at a crossroads. Could tech bridge the divide?
A hostile Washington is creating openings for a reset – but deep-seated issues remain, analyst says.
26 Feb 2026 - 7:10PM
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China-Germany relations
Merz’s China tightrope: German leader has warm words, hard questions for Beijing
German chancellor strikes diplomatic tone in Beijing meetings while pushing his hosts on subsidies, currency devaluation and Russia.
26 Feb 2026 - 4:05PM
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Norway’s former PM in hospital following Epstein files disclosures
Thorbjørn Jagland is one of the many prominent figures worldwide named in the files.
25 Feb 2026 - 10:48AM
Thorbjoern Jagland. Photo: Scanpix Norway via Reuters
France
Louvre Museum director resigns following months of turmoil and jewels heist
Christophe Leribault will take over as director of the famed French museum following the departure of Laurence des Cars.
25 Feb 2026 - 6:51PM
China-EU relations
EU too slow to act as China rewrites global trade rules, trade chief Sefcovic warns
Commissioner calls for faster trade probes and WTO reform as Brussels confronts overcapacity, subsidies and a US$424 billion deficit.
25 Feb 2026 - 9:18AM
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Britain
UK eyes releasing files on ‘arrogant’ Andrew to clean away Epstein ‘stain’
The ex-prince is accused of sharing sensitive documents with the convicted paedophile during his time as trade envoy.
24 Feb 2026 - 11:34PM
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France
France demands answers from US envoy for ignoring summons as feud deepens
Paris angry after Charles Kushner failed to show up to explain his remarks about the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque.
24 Feb 2026 - 6:18PM
Protesters pay tribute to far-right activist Quentin Deranque during a rally in Lyon, France, on Saturday. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war
Where Ukraine and Russia stand as war enters fifth year
Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II shows no signs of stopping any time soon.
24 Feb 2026 - 3:19PM
Portugal
Woman’s body found in her Portugal flat 2 years after death
Woman’s body was discovered in her bed surrounded by rubbish; residents say they alerted city officials months after she vanished in late 2023.
24 Feb 2026 - 11:46AM
Britain
Bafta and BBC apologise for racial slur during awards show
Tourette’s campaigner ‘mortified’ after he shouted a racial slur at the Bafta Film Awards on Sunday night.
24 Feb 2026 - 11:12AM
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