German far-right set for big win in eastern state, projections show

06.09.2026 21:15 Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win more than 44% of the vote, far ahead of the conservative CDU on 18.4%.

US envoys set for Ukraine talks after meeting Putin in Russia

06.09.2026 07:45 Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner left Moscow having "discussed substantive plans for next steps" with Putin, according to the White House.

Majority Russian-speaking city in Ukraine considers language ban in the arts

06.09.2026 07:45 Ukraine's third-biggest city Odesa decides this week whether to ban Russian-language content in music and literature in public.

Taylor crowns boxing career in stylish Croke Park triumph

06.09.2026 07:45 Katie Taylor ends illustrious career as a three-time undisputed world champion as Croke Park gave one of Ireland's greatest sporting figures the grandest of farewells.

Tate brothers officially indicted with trafficking and sex crimes in Romania

05.09.2026 11:30 Andrew and Tristan Tate are currently in a Miami jail fighting extradition to the UK over separate charges and deny all the allegations.

Germany's far-right AfD bids for first taste of power in eastern vote

05.09.2026 04:30 If it wins an outright majority in Saxony-Anhalt, it would be the first time a far-right party has held state-level power in Germany since World War Two.

Russia hits Ukrainian security headquarters in drone attack, Zelensky says

04.09.2026 18:30 The unmanned aerial vehicle struck without warning in the heart of the Ukrainian capital.

Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage - and Russia is the chief suspect

04.09.2026 18:30 Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere.

Ukrainian quits college team over Russian signing

04.09.2026 18:30 Ukrainian Kate Koval says she left Louisiana State University's basketball programme because of the team's decision to sign a Russian player.

Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs

04.09.2026 11:30 The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 posts by 2030.

Burnham and Macron agree to scale up action on small boats

03.09.2026 22:15 The leaders also discussed Ukraine and "the UK's drive to get closer to Europe", No 10 says.

Nvidia strikes $12.9bn deal to buy AI platform Hugging Face

03.09.2026 22:15 The deal gives Nvidia control of a leading open-source AI platform and developer community.

Liechtenstein MPs vote to legalise abortion despite threat of veto

03.09.2026 22:15 Organisers of the citizens' initiative say they have popular support, even though the all-powerful monarch has said he will veto the legislation.

More than 80 migrants feared dead after boat rescued off Canary Islands

03.09.2026 15:30 Rescuers found 44 survivors on board the vessel but bad weather meant they had to leave five bodies behind.

Embattled Spanish PM insists no prior warnings before Ceuta crisis

03.09.2026 15:30 Spain's prime minister tells parliament it is absurd to think the government knew and did nothing, after thousands join protests in Spanish cities.