Europe
UK asylum claims down 4% in 2025 as hotel use hits 18-month low
Just over 40% of asylum seekers -- 41,262 people -- arrived in UK by crossing the English Channel in small boats, new figures show
UK asylum claims down 4% in 2025 as hotel use hits 18-month low
Just over 40% of asylum seekers -- 41,262 people -- arrived in UK by crossing the English Channel in small boats, new figures show
Switzerland to impose complete ban on Russian LNG imports
Part of EU’s 19th sanctions package, ban to take effect in April
Hundreds of filmmakers support embattled Berlin festival chief over Palestinian flag photo
Petition voices 'deep concern' over possible dismissal of Tricia Tuttle, adding: 'We stand in defense of the Berlinale for what it fundamentally is: a place of exchange'
More minors in Norway want to reduce their social media use: Report
38% of respondents say they spend too much time on social media, and 30% want to log out more often, says new survey
New round of Iran-US nuclear talks starts in Geneva
Oman says start of talks ‘coincided with’ meeting between its foreign minister and head of UN nuclear watchdog
Poland, Lithuania and Latvia to strengthen border security cooperation
Leaders of three countries cite evolving hybrid threats and agree on closer coordination at EU’s external borders
