Europe

China executes Frenchman convicted in 2010 for drug trafficking

FILE PHOTO: French and Chinese flags are seen at the Wuxi Turbine Blade Co., Ltd stand during the 55th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 16, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

Five EU finance ministers call for tax on energy companies’ windfall profits amid Iran war

The finance ministers of Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria made the joint call in a letter dated April 3.

European drivers choke on rising diesel prices

Diesel has been worse hit than other fuels, and was already under pressure before the war.

Trump’s America, an impossible ally?

US President Donald Trump's multiple attacks on NATO are eroding the defence alliance’s foundations and credibility, say analysts.

Macron snaps back at Trump, reflecting Europe’s growing anger over Iran war

France's President Emmanuel Macron lashed out at US President Donald Trump for what he said was an unserious approach to the war and unhelpful attacks on NATO.

China calls for promoting Middle East ceasefire in talks with EU, Germany

FILE PHOTO: A cargo ship in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

NBA, FIBA draw strong interest for proposed European league

An NBA ball goes through the basket before the game between the Boston Celtics and the Oklahoma City Thunder at TD Garden in Boston on March 25, 2026.

Hungary's far-right party seen as potential kingmaker in April 12 election

Laszlo Toroczkai, leader of the far-right Our Homeland political party (Mi Hazank), attends a civil forum in Dunakeszi, Hungary, March 19, 2026. REUTERS/Marton Monus

British PM Starmer pledges push to reopen Strait of Hormuz as Trump aims more barbs

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer attends a meeting to discuss the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran and the impact on the Strait of Hormuz, in London, Britain, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy/Pool/File Photo

France suspects pro-Iranian group HAYI was behind foiled attack on Bank of America Paris

A private security member stands outside Bank of America’s Paris offices, after French anti-terrorism prosecutors opened an investigation into attempted destruction by fire or other dangerous means in Paris, France, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

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