Dutch royal house helped slave trade to survive, study finds

A historical study has found that the Dutch royal house benefited from the country’s colonial policies in past centuries and helped the slave trade to survive. The in-depth study, commissioned by King Willem-Alexander and conducted by Leiden University, showed the House of Orange-Nassau “actively supported Dutch colonialism for centuries, but only rarely determined colonial policy”, … Read moreDutch royal house helped slave trade to survive, study finds

France held 1-1 by Italy in Zidane home debut after Olise stunner

Michael Olise scored another superb goal but France were held to a 1-1 draw by Italy on Friday in Zinedine Zidane’s first home game since being appointed coach of Les Bleus. Four days after coming off the bench to score a stunning solo effort to give France a 1-0 win in Belgium, Bayern Munich star … Read moreFrance held 1-1 by Italy in Zidane home debut after Olise stunner

Spain’s parliament rejects gov’t housing decrees amid mass protests

Spain’s government has lost key votes to ratify emergency measures aimed at tackling the nation’s housing affordability crisis, after protests intensified last month following the eviction of an 87-year-old woman. The proposed measures, which comprised two separate decrees, were both shot down by the majority of ⁠the 350-seat lower house of parliament on Friday. The move … Read moreSpain’s parliament rejects gov’t housing decrees amid mass protests

Manchester City appeal Premier League financial breach ruling

Manchester City have filed an appeal against an independent commission’s ruling that found the club guilty of ⁠serious breaches of the ⁠Premier League’s financial rules as it seeks to overturn the decision and avoid potentially severe sanctions. The league said on Tuesday that City had used “sham” commercial contracts as part of schemes to inflate … Read moreManchester City appeal Premier League financial breach ruling

Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions over Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump has signed into law a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russia over its war in Ukraine, days after Congress sent the bill to the White House Signed on Friday, the legislation, known as the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, honours the late Republican senator who spent more … Read moreTrump signs sweeping Russia sanctions over Ukraine war

Trump claims deal with Denmark gives US ‘permanent control’ over Greenland

United States President Donald Trump claimed on Friday that Washington has entered into an agreement with Denmark and Greenland that gives the US “permanent control over security and all other needs”. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said, “At my direction, we worked with representatives of Denmark and Greenland to guarantee that … Read moreTrump claims deal with Denmark gives US ‘permanent control’ over Greenland

Germany receives first F-35 jet from US as NATO boosts military spending

Germany has received its first F-35A Lightning II fighter jet, as the country accelerates a major military buildup and increases defence spending amid a broader push by European NATO members to strengthen their armed forces. The delivery on Friday is part of Germany’s effort to fulfil NATO nuclear-sharing duties and modernise its military after decades … Read moreGermany receives first F-35 jet from US as NATO boosts military spending

Sweden’s left-wing opposition leader begins efforts to form government

Sweden’s opposition leader has officially begun talks to form a coalition government after the country’s left-wing bloc won a slim majority in last week’s election. Magdalena Andersson, leader of the centre-left Social Democrats, was asked by Parliament Speaker Andreas Norlen on Friday to begin efforts to form a new government. Norlen’s request follows the resignation … Read moreSweden’s left-wing opposition leader begins efforts to form government

Carney gambles on the world’s biggest investors betting on Canada

Reuters It’s been a little over 18 months since Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country’s relationship with the United States, based on over a century of tight economic and military cooperation, was “over”. Trade talks collapsing, tit-for-tat tariffs, and Donald Trump’s talk of making Canada a “51st state” have all fuelled this bitter … Read moreCarney gambles on the world’s biggest investors betting on Canada

Trump says he will remove all Irish whiskey tariffs as he ends two-day visit

PA Media Donald Trump was at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, County Clare, for the Irish Open during the second day of his visit to Ireland US President Donald Trump announced he will lift all tariffs on Irish whiskey at the end of his two-day visit to Ireland. He made the announcement before handing … Read moreTrump says he will remove all Irish whiskey tariffs as he ends two-day visit

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