President of Finland Alexander Stubb is seen during a joint press conference with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda (not in view) at the Presidential Palace. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images HELSINKI, Finland — Finnish President Alexander Stubb has outlined his vision for a much larger European Union, saying the 27-nation bloc needs to “think … Read more
Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah on Sunday said that both countries had encroached upon each other’s territory, a statement that reignited the long-running border dispute between the two neighbours. Shah was addressing Parliament for the first time since becoming the Himalayan country’s youngest Prime Minister earlier this year. While acknowledging that the border dispute involving … Read more
Marie Phelan said she had never heard of MDMA before spotting a flyer seeking veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder. Now, she says the psychoactive drug more commonly known as ecstasy or molly has changed the trajectory of her life. “My experience of MDMA was that it just cracked my heart wide open,” said … Read more
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 14: Models of Rolls-Royce SSBN Dreadnought PWR 3 reactor pump jet propulsion and SSN-AUKUS PWR 3+ reactor pump jet propulsion submarines are displayed during the UDT, Undersea Defence Technology 2026 at ExCel London on April 14, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by John Keeble/Getty Images) John Keeble | Getty Images News … Read more
In a double delight for a family from Haryana’s Rohtak which moved to the UK in 2013, 23-year-old Tushar Kumar and his mother Parveen Rani have been elected as mayors in that country. Tushar has created history by becoming the youngest Indian-origin mayor in the UK. Tushar became the youngest-ever Mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood … Read more
Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today. Sign up for free to receive it directly in your inbox. Here’s what CNBC TV’s producers were watching as higher Treasury yields weighed down stocks, and what’s on the radar for the next … Read more
Waitforlight | Moment | Getty Images China has quietly amassed the world’s largest stockpile of crude oil. This is no mean feat for a country that is also the globe’s biggest importer of energy. It brings a fresh dynamic to Beijing’s relations with the United States, as Premier Xi Jinping prepares to host President Donald … Read more
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 9: Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy speaks to media reacts to the local Council Election results at AFC Wimbledon on May 9, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images) Alishia Abodunde | Getty Images News | Getty Images U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated … Read more
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives an update on the situation in the Middle East at Downing Street Briefing Room, in London, Britain, March 05, 2026. Jaimi Joy | Via Reuters Early results from local council elections pointed to big losses for the U.K.’s ruling Labour Party on Friday, raising questions about Keir Starmer’s future … Read more
Stock picture of a British Airways plane taking off from London Heathrow Airport. Stefan Rousseau – Pa Images | Pa Images | Getty Images The U.K. government said on Sunday it plans to temporarily allow airlines to consolidate passengers onto fewer planes over the summer holiday season, a move aimed at preventing last-minute flight cancellations … Read more