On the eve of France’s national holiday, President Emmanuel Macron announced a €6.5 billion increase in defence spending over the next two years. One area in particular that the French army wants to play catch up in is...
Macron pledges €6.5 billion surge in defense spending, cites ‘Russian threat’ to Europe | DW News
France is marking its biggest holiday with a grand military parade. On the eve of Bastille Day, French President Emmanuel Macron called for a major hike in defense spending.The annual parade is how France celebrates its...
What Trump’s immigration crackdown means for shrinking US cities | DW News
The city of St. Louis in Missouri is grappling with one of the steepest population declines among major U.S. cities. As birth rates fall and outward migration rises, local initiatives aimed at immigrant entrepreneurship...
Ukraine War: What is expected to be in President Trump’s ‘major statement’?
Sky’s military analyst Michael Clarke has outlined what he thinks could be three possible strands to Donald Trump’s "major statement" coming later today. He believes the elements are likely to...
UNAIDS warns of surge in HIV infections amid aid cuts
UNAIDS has released its 2025 Global AIDS Update, warning of rising HIV infections, especially in Africa. The report blames recent aid cuts, particularly from USAID, for weakening health systems and disrupting access to...
Tug of war over Russian Orthodox churches in France: Moscow reclaims cultural sites • FRANCE 24
About 20 years ago, the Russian state began a large-scale operation to take control of Orthodox parishes all over Europe. Some of these had, over time, broken ties with the Moscow patriarchate. They’re now the...
President Trump gives Russia 50-day ultimatum | Politics Hub with Sophy Ridge
Join Sophy Ridge for a fast-paced daily dissection of what’s happening in Westminster, bringing together Sky News’ innovative and energetic coverage with her expert political team, including Beth Rigby and Sam Coates...