Germany parties agree plan for spending boost, debt brake overhaul

Germany’s likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has announced a deal to drastically overhaul the country’s debt rules to allow a boom in defence and security spending as well as 500 billion euros ($545bn) in infrastructure investment in the next 12 years. Merz’s conservatives and their prospective Social Democratic coalition partners reached an agreement with the … Read moreGermany parties agree plan for spending boost, debt brake overhaul

Fernandes hits back at Ratcliffe over ‘overpaid’ jibe at Manchester United

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes says it is not the players’ fault for the contracts signed off by the club as he hits back at claims by co-owner Jim Ratcliffe that some are “overpaid”. Fernandes was singled out for praise by Ratcliffe, who also said some of the United squad were “not good enough”, in … Read moreFernandes hits back at Ratcliffe over ‘overpaid’ jibe at Manchester United

Putin says Russia will spare Ukrainian forces in Kursk if they surrender

Russia will spare the lives of Ukrainian soldiers in its western Kursk region if Kyiv orders them to surrender, President Vladimir Putin has said after US President Donald Trump urged him to avoid a “horrible massacre” there. Ukraine denied its forces in Kursk were encircled, describing the claim as a Russian fabrication, but President Volodymyr … Read morePutin says Russia will spare Ukrainian forces in Kursk if they surrender

What Ukraine military aid has Trump paused, and can Kyiv fight without it?

United States President Donald Trump announced a pause on US military assistance to Ukraine on Monday, amid splintering relations with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The US has been Ukraine’s single biggest supplier of defence aid since Russia’s full-fledged invasion of the Eastern European country in February 2022, apart from serving as the diplomatic fulcrum … Read moreWhat Ukraine military aid has Trump paused, and can Kyiv fight without it?

EU weighs $841bn ‘rearm’ Europe plan to counter possible US disengagement

European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a five-part plan to mobilise some 800bn euros ($842bn) to beef up Europe’s defence and provide “immediate” military support to Ukraine after the United States suspended aid. “A new era is upon us,” the president said in a letter presenting the plan to 27 European … Read moreEU weighs $841bn ‘rearm’ Europe plan to counter possible US disengagement

Serbia opposition members throw smoke bombs, flares inside parliament

Serbian opposition lawmakers have thrown smoke grenades and tear gas inside parliament to protest against the government and support demonstrating students, with one legislator suffering a stroke during the chaos. As the spring session of parliament opened on Tuesday, after the ruling coalition led by the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) approved the agenda, some opposition … Read moreSerbia opposition members throw smoke bombs, flares inside parliament

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy appeals to Trump after US suspends military aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he wants to “make things right” with President Donald Trump to secure a lasting peace in Ukraine after the US leader suspended military aid to Kyiv. Zelenskyy on Tuesday said his clash with the US president last week was “regrettable” and called for a partial truce as a first … Read moreUkraine’s Zelenskyy appeals to Trump after US suspends military aid

UEFA Champions League: Benfica vs Barcelona – team news, kickoff, stream

Five-time winners Barcelona visit Lisbon to face Benfica on Wednesday in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie. Barca have not won the competition since 2015 but finished second in the group stage and are among the favourites to lift the trophy. Benfica have reached the final on seven occasions but … Read moreUEFA Champions League: Benfica vs Barcelona – team news, kickoff, stream

Can Europe still count on the US coming to its defence?

EPA Ukraine’s President Zelensky met the US envoy to Ukraine and Russia in Kyiv on Thursday European leaders have been left stunned by the open rapprochement between US President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin – and not-so-subtle hints that the US may abandon its obligation to defend European allies. After World War Two, West … Read moreCan Europe still count on the US coming to its defence?

Ukrainian parliament affirms Zelenskyy’s legitimacy

Ukraine’s parliament has overwhelmingly approved a resolution affirming the legitimacy of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s stay in office, asserting the constitutionality of deferring the presidential election while the country is at war. The 268 parliament members present on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve the resolution, while 12 other MPs were not present during the session. The resolution … Read moreUkrainian parliament affirms Zelenskyy’s legitimacy

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