Hungary Expected to Approve Sweden Joining NATO
contact@hellonews.website Lawmakers in Hungary are expected to give their approval Monday to Sweden’s bid to join NATO. Sweden would become the 32nd member of the alliance, which it applied to join…
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Russian Drones Attack Ukraine as European Leaders Gather to Show Ukrainian Support
Ukraine’s military said Monday that Russian forces attacked the country overnight with 14 drones and six missiles. Ukraine’s air force said Ukrainian air defenses shot down nine of the 14…
As Ukraine Awaits Weapons, It Places Hope on Peace Summits
The urgency of providing Ukraine with the weapons it needs to stop Russian military advances was again underscored Sunday both in Europe and the United States. At the same time,…
Belarus’ Lukashenko to Run for Seventh Presidential Term in 2025
Moscow — Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko said he would run for president again in 2025, Belarusian state news agency BelTA reported Sunday. Lukashenko made his comments after voting in parliamentary…
Facing Chinese EV Rivals, Europe's Automakers Squeeze Suppliers on Costs
London — Europe’s automakers and their already-stretched suppliers face a tough year as they race to cut costs for electric models to counter leaner Chinese rivals which are bringing cheaper…
Serbia Protests After Croatian Foreign Minister Calls Vucic ‘Russian Stooge’
BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia on Sunday sent a protest note after Croatia’s foreign minister described Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic as a Russian “satellite” in the Balkans. It was the…
Zelenskyy Voices Optimism Over Peace Plan That Could Include Russia
Ukraine is hoping a peace summit being planned by Switzerland will address Kyiv’s vision for ending the two-year war against Russia and that the outline of that peace plan would…
Corruption Scandals Cast Shadow Over Portugal’s Early General Election
LISBON, Portugal — The official two-week campaign period before Portugal’s early general election began Sunday, with the country’s two moderate mainstream parties once again expected to collect the most votes…
Polish Farmers Block Key Road Into Germany
Warsaw, Poland — Polish farmers on Sunday blocked a major highway into Germany in the latest such protest against EU regulations and taxes. Farmers across Europe have been protesting for…
Belarusians Vote in Tightly Controlled Election; Opposition Calls for Boycott
TALLINN, Estonia — Polls opened Sunday in Belarus’ tightly controlled parliamentary and local elections that are set to cement the steely rule of the country’s authoritarian leader, despite calls for…
Protesters Rally All Over World To Demand Putin End War in Ukraine
Protesters rallied around the world on Saturday in support of Ukraine on the second anniversary of Moscow’s invasion, urging greater Western backing as fears mount about Kyiv’s ability to fend…
Police Find 10th Body in Charred Spanish Apartment Block
VALENCIA, Spain — The death toll from a dramatic fire that left two residential buildings charred in the Spanish city of Valencia rose to 10 Saturday after authorities announced they…
Ukraine Looks to Rally Support at UN, Two Years Into Russia’s Invasion
United Nations — Ukraine’s foreign minister sought to rally international support Friday at the United Nations, two years after Russia launched a full-scale invasion and war with his country and…
Pope Francis Cancels Meeting With Rome Deacons Due to Mild Flu
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has canceled an audience scheduled for Saturday as a precaution after coming down with a mild case of the flu, the Vatican press office said…
UK Lawmaker Suspended After Accusing London Mayor of Being Controlled by Islamists
london — The U.K.’s governing Conservative Party has suspended ties with one if its lawmakers after he accused London Mayor Sadiq Khan of being controlled by Islamists, as tensions over…