At just after midnight, the first bottle of this year’s Beaujolais Nouveau was opened in France despite a lower production because of bad weather

Several Republicans backed the move, which puts Congress on track to take the historic step of ensuring that such unions are enshrined in federal law.

Austria, Hungary and Serbia have struck out on their own, signing a new pact that will see a more hard line approach to dealing with migrants.

The agreement for safe exports of grain, foodstuff and fertilizers from Ukraine has been extended for a further four months

Russia pounded gas production facilities and a major missile factory in new strikes on critical infrastructure, officials said.

European energy ministers are debating an EU gas-price cap to help consumers. But for some businesses, such as bakeries, the action on bills is too little too late.

President Zelenskyy insists a Russian missile hit a Polish village on Tuesday, despite NATO’s conclusion that the origin was Ukrainian air defence — but all say Russia bears ultimate responsibility.

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The Mediterranean country is the last EU country to still have a total ban on abortion.

Tensions between the two countries soared after a charity ship Italy had turned away docked in southern France to disembark around 230 people rescued at sea.