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Capital

Warsaw

Head of State

President Andrzej Duda

Head of Government

Prime Minister Donald Tusk

Hungary

Driver arrested after Hungary bus crash kills 12 people, injures at least 10

The bus was carrying Polish tourists returning from a pilgrimage, police said, adding it was likely that the driver had fallen asleep.

17 Aug 2026 - 1:47AM

Ukraine

Poland says it arrested Russian hired to kill Ukrainian-American citizen

13 Aug 2026 - 10:40PM

China stock market

Gold breakout rally sends Chinese bullion stocks near record highs

11 Aug 2026 - 2:00PMvideocam

European Union

Europe hails AI gigafactory plan, but industry fears deeper US tech reliance

Brussels’ €30b tender for up to 7 AI hubs already benefits US chipmakers and could result in EU-funded computing capacity being sold to US tech giants.

7 Aug 2026 - 10:00PMvideocam

Industry insiders have welcomed the EU’s €30 billion AI gigafactory plan, but there is nothing to stop computing capacity from being sold to US tech giants. Photo: Reuters

China-EU relations

EU-China trade: Beijing turns the screws as Brussels tests limits of restraint

Latest sanctions suggest Chinese effort to ramp up pressure on Europe and strike fear into member states before crunch time in October.

31 Jul 2026 - 5:00PM

Fifa

Uefa votes to boycott World Cup if Fifa goes ahead with private investor plan

The core investor would be a US investment firm created by Joshua Kushner, the brother of US President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.

31 Jul 2026 - 9:31AM

Ukraine war

Russia strikes Ukrainian cities in major attack, Poland’s airspace violated

Kyiv and the western region of Lviv on Ukraine’s border with Poland were the main focus of the drone and missile barrage.

30 Jul 2026 - 10:22PM

The aftermath of a strike in Lviv, Ukraine. Photo: AFP

China-EU relations

Why did China put a Polish university on its European dual-use export blacklist?

Wroclaw University of Science and Technology placed on export control list alongside defence firms as China hits back at latest EU sanctions.

27 Jul 2026 - 12:14AMvideocam

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s TDC to open Egypt office as it eyes African, Nordic markets

Trade Development Council has revamped corporate structure to better help firms in six new industry clusters, chairman Frederick Ma says.

24 Jul 2026 - 11:11PM

China-EU relations

China adds 14 EU entities to export control list, hitting back at sanctions

Ministry of Commerce action follows a new round of EU sanctions on Russia that affected 14 firms from mainland China and Hong Kong.

24 Jul 2026 - 7:40PMvideocam

The flags of the European Union and China in Berlin. Photo: Photothek via Getty Images

World of performing arts

‘Is the piano your boyfriend?’: rising Chinese pianist Lyu Tianyao, 17, opens up

Lyu Tianyao, who has secured a multi-album deal with Decca Classics, reveals why she loves Chopin, how she honours her grandmother and more.

20 Jul 2026 - 7:15AM

Lyu Tianyao, a 17-year-old Chinese classical pianist who is already a Chopin Competition finalist, recently signed a multi-album deal with Decca Classics. Details of her debut album, which will centre on Chopin, will be announced soon. Photo: courtesy of Universal Music Group

European Union

France and Germany reach nuclear deal as Europe builds up defences

France is the only nuclear power in the 27-member EU, while Germany plans to build Europe’s strongest conventional military by 2039.

19 Jul 2026 - 6:32PM

Climate change

Opinion | Fire in Spain, floods in China, war in Iran are symptoms of polycrisis

Even as disasters in Spain and China dominate headlines, demand for defence and investment spending is crowding out climate mitigation.

16 Jul 2026 - 5:39PMvideocam

South Korea

Sunk deals: why South Korea’s submarine exports are running aground

After losing bids in Canada and Poland, analysts say Korean shipyards are learning how strategic alignment can trump commercial merit.

15 Jul 2026 - 7:11PM

South Korean submarines take part in a naval fleet review off the southern port city of Busan last year. Photo: AFP

China exports

Feeling the heat? As China exports soar, Europe’s ports are congested

Amid heatwaves, strikes and surging import volumes, strains on the transport network are causing frequent logistics bottlenecks.

15 Jul 2026 - 4:00PM

A China-Europe freight train departing from Tongjiang North Railway Station in northeast China’s Heilongjiang province on August 9, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

ICBMs

Opinion | China’s missile test is a signal. How non-nuclear states respond matters

The reactions to Beijing’s ‘routine’ exercise put into focus a nuclear order that is rapidly fluctuating from Tehran to Tokyo.

14 Jul 2026 - 11:22AMvideocam

Hong Kong society

Filipino workers in Hong Kong allegedly recruited as surrogates for overseas couples

Consulate investigates alleged human trafficking cases, warns that women have been recruited through social media posts by former helpers.

11 Jul 2026 - 5:57PMvideocam

Nato

1 revolver, 6 bullets: Turkish president’s ‘unusual’ gift to Nato leaders

Bring it home? Leave it in Turkey? Their delegations puzzled over what to do with the gun and live ammunition from Erdogan.

10 Jul 2026 - 9:46AM

A revolver given to Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, with the president’s name engraved on it, is displayed during a press presentation in Vilnius, Lithuania. Photo: Office of the Lithuanian President via AFP

United States

Trump surprises Nato allies with arms deals and praise as summit ends positively

After promises of advanced air defence systems to Europe and Ukraine, US president says ‘unification’ was dominant theme of key meeting.

9 Jul 2026 - 5:27AMvideocam

Crime

Norway police says 28 arrested in international child porn operation

The men, aged 22 to 54, had been arrested in Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Germany.

8 Jul 2026 - 7:15PM

Aviation

Fighter jets scrambled as Tel Aviv-bound flight triggers false hijack alarm

Bulgarian and Israeli military respond after a transponder glitch mistakenly broadcasts hijacking emergency code.

1 Jul 2026 - 9:24AM

Israeli F-15 fighter jets rehearse ahead of an air show in 2018. Photo: AFP

E-commerce

China’s cooling, e-commerce giants see sales surge as Europe heat sizzles

Alibaba notes surge in retail and business-to-business orders, Midea reports sharp revenue rise, and Gree sales get bump in major European markets.

29 Jun 2026 - 10:09PMvideocam

On AliExpress, Alibaba’s international retail site, this month’s debut of air conditioners in Germany saw local warehouse inventory for a Midea model completely wiped out by Thursday. Photo: Shutterstock

China trade

As China dominates solar and energy sector, fears emerge over EU’s new crackdown

Brussels’ unease over European reliance on Chinese tech sees the bloc impose bans and restrictions, as fears mount on how far it will go.

29 Jun 2026 - 8:00PMvideocam

European Union

Swedish minister brings baby to EU meeting, a first for the bloc

She did so to highlight the benefits of parental leave policies that do not force women to choose between work and family.

25 Jun 2026 - 9:03PM

European Union

EU releases €3 billion loan for Ukraine’s recovery

The EU has provided €200 billion in support to Ukraine so far, and approved €90 billion more over the next two years.

25 Jun 2026 - 7:45PM

The hall in which the Ukraine Recovery Conference is held in Gdansk, Poland. The event is both a fundraising forum and a message to Russia that Ukraine’s Western supporters are in it for a long haul. Photo: AFP

Extreme weather

‘Health impacts likely’ as Europe bakes in early heatwave

France hits record-breaking June heat as soaring temperatures put the UK and other nations under red alert. Tens of millions are affected.

24 Jun 2026 - 9:28PMvideocam

A woman walks past shops during a heatwave in England’s northern city of York on Wednesday. Britain’s meteorological office has issued a very rare red heat warning - only issued once before - for Wednesday and Thursday, as temperatures could soar to 40 degrees. Photo: AFP

Ukraine war

Poland’s president strips Ukraine’s Zelensky of top award

The row began after the Ukrainian leader named a military unit after a WWII insurgent army that took part in massacres against Poles.

20 Jun 2026 - 2:51PM

China-EU relations

EU hits ‘make-or-break moment’ as divided leaders confront ‘China shock 2.0’

EU member states poised to confront internal divisions and launch aggressive trade defences against systemic threat posed by Beijing.

18 Jun 2026 - 10:17AMvideocam

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Poland

Driver arrested after Hungary bus crash kills 12 people, injures at least 10

The bus was carrying Polish tourists returning from a pilgrimage, police said, adding it was likely that the driver had fallen asleep.

Poland says it arrested Russian hired to kill Ukrainian-American citizen

Gold breakout rally sends Chinese bullion stocks near record highs

Europe hails AI gigafactory plan, but industry fears deeper US tech reliance

Brussels’ €30b tender for up to 7 AI hubs already benefits US chipmakers and could result in EU-funded computing capacity being sold to US tech giants.

EU-China trade: Beijing turns the screws as Brussels tests limits of restraint

Latest sanctions suggest Chinese effort to ramp up pressure on Europe and strike fear into member states before crunch time in October.

Uefa votes to boycott World Cup if Fifa goes ahead with private investor plan

The core investor would be a US investment firm created by Joshua Kushner, the brother of US President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.

Russia strikes Ukrainian cities in major attack, Poland’s airspace violated

Kyiv and the western region of Lviv on Ukraine’s border with Poland were the main focus of the drone and missile barrage.

Why did China put a Polish university on its European dual-use export blacklist?

Wroclaw University of Science and Technology placed on export control list alongside defence firms as China hits back at latest EU sanctions.

Hong Kong’s TDC to open Egypt office as it eyes African, Nordic markets

Trade Development Council has revamped corporate structure to better help firms in six new industry clusters, chairman Frederick Ma says.

China adds 14 EU entities to export control list, hitting back at sanctions

Ministry of Commerce action follows a new round of EU sanctions on Russia that affected 14 firms from mainland China and Hong Kong.

‘Is the piano your boyfriend?’: rising Chinese pianist Lyu Tianyao, 17, opens up

Lyu Tianyao, who has secured a multi-album deal with Decca Classics, reveals why she loves Chopin, how she honours her grandmother and more.

France and Germany reach nuclear deal as Europe builds up defences

France is the only nuclear power in the 27-member EU, while Germany plans to build Europe’s strongest conventional military by 2039.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | Fire in Spain, floods in China, war in Iran are symptoms of polycrisis

Even as disasters in Spain and China dominate headlines, demand for defence and investment spending is crowding out climate mitigation.

Sunk deals: why South Korea’s submarine exports are running aground

After losing bids in Canada and Poland, analysts say Korean shipyards are learning how strategic alignment can trump commercial merit.

Feeling the heat? As China exports soar, Europe’s ports are congested

Amid heatwaves, strikes and surging import volumes, strains on the transport network are causing frequent logistics bottlenecks.

Opinion | China’s missile test is a signal. How non-nuclear states respond matters

The reactions to Beijing’s ‘routine’ exercise put into focus a nuclear order that is rapidly fluctuating from Tehran to Tokyo.

Filipino workers in Hong Kong allegedly recruited as surrogates for overseas couples

Consulate investigates alleged human trafficking cases, warns that women have been recruited through social media posts by former helpers.

1 revolver, 6 bullets: Turkish president’s ‘unusual’ gift to Nato leaders

Bring it home? Leave it in Turkey? Their delegations puzzled over what to do with the gun and live ammunition from Erdogan.

Trump surprises Nato allies with arms deals and praise as summit ends positively

After promises of advanced air defence systems to Europe and Ukraine, US president says ‘unification’ was dominant theme of key meeting.

Norway police says 28 arrested in international child porn operation

The men, aged 22 to 54, had been arrested in Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Germany.

Fighter jets scrambled as Tel Aviv-bound flight triggers false hijack alarm

Bulgarian and Israeli military respond after a transponder glitch mistakenly broadcasts hijacking emergency code.

China’s cooling, e-commerce giants see sales surge as Europe heat sizzles

Alibaba notes surge in retail and business-to-business orders, Midea reports sharp revenue rise, and Gree sales get bump in major European markets.

As China dominates solar and energy sector, fears emerge over EU’s new crackdown

Brussels’ unease over European reliance on Chinese tech sees the bloc impose bans and restrictions, as fears mount on how far it will go.

Swedish minister brings baby to EU meeting, a first for the bloc

She did so to highlight the benefits of parental leave policies that do not force women to choose between work and family.

EU releases €3 billion loan for Ukraine’s recovery

The EU has provided €200 billion in support to Ukraine so far, and approved €90 billion more over the next two years.

‘Health impacts likely’ as Europe bakes in early heatwave

France hits record-breaking June heat as soaring temperatures put the UK and other nations under red alert. Tens of millions are affected.

Poland’s president strips Ukraine’s Zelensky of top award

The row began after the Ukrainian leader named a military unit after a WWII insurgent army that took part in massacres against Poles.

EU hits ‘make-or-break moment’ as divided leaders confront ‘China shock 2.0’

EU member states poised to confront internal divisions and launch aggressive trade defences against systemic threat posed by Beijing.

Opinion | Fire in Spain, floods in China, war in Iran are symptoms of polycrisis