German leader warns Trump victory threatens European security
Friedrich Merz warns that a potential Donald Trump return to White House could jeopardise European defence capabilities and NATO alliance stability.
Friedrich Merz warns that a potential Donald Trump return to White House could jeopardise European defence capabilities and NATO alliance stability.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faces international backlash after dismissing South Africa's ICJ case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, calling it 'unfounded' in a move that has drawn sharp criticism from political opponents.
Berlin's international airport plunged into chaos as unidentified drone activity forces mass cancellations, with German officials suggesting Russian involvement in what they describe as a 'reconnaissance mission'.
Antonio Tajani, Italy's Deputy Prime Minister, has sparked an international row by publicly stating Israel is committing 'genocide' in Gaza, directly contradicting his own government's official stance and causing friction with coalition partners.
Estonia's defence ministry reports a Russian military transport aircraft violated its airspace near the Baltic Sea. The incident, described as a serious provocation, heightens regional tensions and raises concerns over NATO's eastern flank security.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confronts a political firestorm in the Bundestag as his government's Ukraine policy sparks coalition turmoil and European allies express alarm over defence capabilities.
In a heart-wrenching exclusive, the sister of a young man who ended his life after being falsely accused of rape reveals the devastating details of that tragic night and her family's ongoing fight for justice.
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union, faces a fierce backlash after accusing the ruling Social Democrats of promoting 'woke ideology' and undermining the nation's values in a fiery Berlin speech.
Exclusive video shows the moment a Russian freight train violently derails and explodes in a fireball, killing four, in what security sources believe is the latest coordinated sabotage attack on the country's critical infrastructure.
A grieving mother, forced to sign a confession for her baby's murder under intense police pressure, is now suing the force for a shocking miscarriage of justice after being cleared of all wrongdoing.
Poland invokes NATO's Article 4, demanding urgent consultations after a Russian-made drone violates its airspace and crashes near a key town. The incident raises fears of escalation and tests the Alliance's collective defence pledge.
Exclusive intelligence reveals the meticulous planning behind a Russian drone's incursion into Polish airspace, triggering a swift and decisive response from NATO allies and raising serious questions about regional security.
Explosive allegations emerge that Donald Trump allegedly encouraged a Polish leader to launch a drone attack on Russia. The Independent investigates the potential catastrophic implications for NATO and the Ukraine war.
Exclusive intelligence reveals Vladimir Putin's chilling new Arctic stronghold, designed to withstand nuclear strikes and house top officials in a doomsday scenario. Deep dive into Russia's most secure facility.
Ex-President Donald Trump signals a major foreign policy shift, declaring readiness to impose stringent new sanctions on Russia. This analysis examines the potential impact on Vladimir Putin's war machine in Ukraine and global geopolitics.
High-stakes diplomatic meeting unfolds as former President Donald Trump declares readiness to impose sweeping new sanctions on Russia, signalling a potential major shift in US foreign policy.
A long-lost painting by German Jewish artist Friedrich Adler, stolen by the Nazis in 1938, has been dramatically recovered in Argentina, marking a significant victory for Holocaust restitution efforts.
French President Emmanuel Macron discloses a shocking private conversation with Donald Trump, alleging the former US President proposed a deal to block US aid to Ukraine unless Russia agreed to end the conflict. The revelation raises serious questions abo
Exclusive report details Donald Trump's alleged secret peace plan for Ukraine, involving significant territorial concessions to Russia. Leaked maps and insider sources reveal a proposal that would redraw borders in Putin's favour, bypassing Kyiv and causi
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has publicly condemned Russian officials over the death of Alexei Navalny during a fiery encounter at the G20 summit in Brazil, demanding answers and accountability.
A tense, frosty handshake between Vladimir Putin and his top security official, Sergei Shoigu, has been analysed by experts as a potential sign of the Russian President's waning trust and simmering discontent within his inner circle, following a major sec
Jack Tweed, the widower of reality star Jade Goody, has been accused of rape in a shocking new allegation. The 36-year-old, who claims to be penniless, vehemently denies the charge dating back to 2016.
A top UN official has declared Israel's actions in Gaza a 'textbook case of genocide', citing mass graves, targeted strikes on civilians, and a systematic effort to make the strip uninhabitable. This explosive accusation ignites a major international deba
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announces a pivotal global peace summit for mid-June, urging world leaders to unite against Russian aggression and restore security.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has launched a scathing attack on Nigel Farage, condemning his controversial remarks that the West 'provoked' Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine as utterly disgraceful and a gift to the Russian dictator.
In a significant shift, German opposition chief Friedrich Merz urges Chancellor Olaf Scholz to permit Ukraine to use German-supplied weapons on Russian soil, aligning with a growing NATO consensus.
The Mirror reveals the full story behind the arrest of British national Oliver Pugh in Moscow. Charged with 'disrespecting the military', his ordeal began with a T-shirt and led to a closed trial. Exclusive details on his case and the UK's response.
A family-run cake business in Birmingham faces financial ruin after a single one-star review falsely accusing them of racism causes bookings to collapse overnight.
Russia launches a major missile strike on Kyiv, directly targeting the British Council building. The attack, described as a retaliatory act for UK support of Ukraine, marks a significant escalation in tensions between Moscow and the West.
As Russia intensifies its assault on Ukraine, Vladimir Putin is directly challenging Western unity. This analysis examines how the Kremlin is testing Donald Trump's commitment and Europe's staying power in a conflict that threatens global security.