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UK leaders condemn White House dinner shooting as ‘affront to democracy’

Gunfire at Washington’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner prompts evacuation of Trump, with UK leaders condemning attack and stressing unity against political violence26 April 2026

Explosion heard outside police station in Northern Ireland: Report

Dunmurry officials evacuate nearby homes at Police Service of Northern Ireland base, no injuries reported, media reports26 April 2026

German Chancellor calls US-Israel-Iran war ‘completely unnecessary’, warns of global shockwaves

Friedrich Merz warns war driving global instability, hitting energy markets, urges united European response26 April 2026

Ireland, partners seek compensation for Israeli occupiers' demolition of EU-funded school in West Bank

Foreign Minister Helen McEntee describes destruction of school in occupied West Bank as 'not only unacceptable, it is indefensible'26 April 2026

France defends abstention on UN slave trade resolution, citing concerns over ‘hierarchy of crimes’

'We abstained from that resolution because we refuse to create a hierarchy among crimes against humanity or to make a competition of the suffering,' says Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot25 April 2026

EU plan to curb hazardous chemicals hits snags as watchdogs warn of pollution rise

Environmental groups say 'unlawful delays' have resulted in nearly 100,000 tons of additional pollution from 6 hazardous substance groups25 April 2026

Greece, France renew defense pact, expand strategic cooperation

Deal includes mutual defense clause as leaders sign 9 agreements covering defense, energy, technology and education25 April 2026

Germany to deploy naval units to the Mediterranean ahead of potential Strait of Hormuz mission

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says there are plans to send a minesweeper and a command and supply ship to the region25 April 2026

UK cancer cases reach record 400,000 a year, report warns

Aging population, obesity and screening gaps drive rise as experts urge stronger action25 April 2026

60 former UK ambassadors warn of Israel’s West Bank annexation steps

Diplomats call for suspension of trade ties, arms transfers and tougher sanctions over Israeli placement of occupiers in West Bank25 April 2026

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