Europe

A trap? Behind Putin’s change of heart on direct talks with Ukraine

April 27, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission at the Kremlin on April 23, 2025. Despite international calls for direct peace talks, the Kremlin had always responded with a resounding “niet”. But in a change of heart on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would be open to bilateral peace talks […]

Trump says ‘inflammatory’ Zelenskyy statement on Crimea prolongs war with Russia

April 27, 2025

President Donald Trump slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s statement on Crimea, saying it was "very harmful" to peacemaking efforts. "It’s inflammatory statements like Zelenskyy’s that make it so difficult to settle this war," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. "He has nothing to boast about! The situation for Ukraine is dire — He […]

Elon Musk to step back from Doge as Tesla profits plunge

April 27, 2025

Musk to reduce Doge role after Tesla profits plunge 2 days ago Share Save Lily Jamali • @lilyjamali North America Technology Correspondent Reporting from San Francisco Share Save Reuters Elon Musk (left) with Donald Trump outside the White House (file photo) Tesla boss Elon Musk has pledged to "significantly" cut back his role in the […]

Ukraine, Gaza and Iran: can Witkoff secure any wins for Trump?

April 27, 2025

Donald Trump’s version of Pax Americana, the idea that the US can through coercion impose order on the world, is facing its moment of truth in Ukraine, Gaza and Iran. In the words of the former CIA director William Burns, it is in “one of those plastic moments” in international relations that come along maybe […]

Trump’s goodwill tested as Putin ignores peace efforts during Witkoff’s visit

April 27, 2025

President Donald Trump’s patience is being tested by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who launched a barrage of airstrikes on the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv, killing 12 people and injuring nearly 100 more this week, one day ahead of Special Envoy Steve Witkoff’s fourth visit to Moscow. Trump told reporters Friday he believes it is […]

Favourite KAJ hopes for fun and steamy Eurovision

April 27, 2025

Comedy act KAJ, which has soared out of obscurity to become the favourite in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, says it hopes its steamy-but-not-in-a-sexy-way sauna song will make people laugh. With war raging in Gaza and Ukraine and economic and political uncertainty sweeping the world, people "need to have some fun", the trio, who hail […]

Meet the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 artists

April 27, 2025

This year's Eurovision Song Contest will be taking place in St. Jakobshalle, Basel, Switzerland. There's a huge range of songs, styles and staging coming our way during two semi-finals and the electrifying grand final. This year also marks the 10-year anniversary of Australia's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Watch all past Australian entries at […]

Trump and Zelenskyy clash over Crimea: What is the significance of this territory?

April 27, 2025

Crimea, annexed by Russia in 2014, hosts the Black Sea Fleet, serves as a launchpad for missile strikes, and is vital for Russia’s military supply routes. As Trump pushes for Ukraine to accept territorial losses — including Crimea — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remains firm that ceding the peninsula violates the country’s constitution read more […]

Former US Army intelligence analyst sentenced for selling sensitive documents to Chinese national

April 27, 2025

A former U.S. Army intelligence analyst was sentenced to seven years in prison on Wednesday for giving sensitive military information to a person he believed was affiliated with the Chinese government. Korbein Schultz, 25, of Wills Point, Texas, pleaded guilty in August 2024 to conspiring to collect and transmit national defense information, unlawfully exporting controlled […]

Death, debris and anger about Trump after Russia’s strike on Kyiv

April 26, 2025

Shaken and angry, war-weary residents of the city call on allies to uphold security guarantees. Kyiv, Ukraine – Serhiy Parkhomenko’s two-storey apartment building stood right next to its twin that was struck and levelled by a Russian missile early on Thursday. The unbearably red, eardrum-rupturing explosion killed 12, wounded 87, gouged out windows and damaged […]