Europe

India, UK vow to enhance bilateral ties
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy pays visit to India after visiting Pakistan last month amid higher tensions in South Asia
India, UK vow to enhance bilateral ties
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy pays visit to India after visiting Pakistan last month amid higher tensions in South Asia

European Council president meets Pope Leo XIV, discusses global peace efforts
In their first meeting, Antonio Costa and Pope address conflict zones, including Ukraine and Gaza

EU reaffirms support for International Criminal Court amid US sanctions
European Commission president stresses that court ‘must be free to act without pressure’

Dutch snap elections scheduled for Oct. 29 following coalition collapse
Government collapsed on June 3 after far-right Party for Freedom withdrew from ruling coalition

Norway approves new tourist tax, including cruise visitors
Adopted measure allows certain municipalities to impose tourist tax of 3% per overnight stay, with cruise tourists among those subject to fee

4 killed in apartment fire in northeastern France's Reims city
Dozens of residents evacuated and are being temporarily sheltered in local gymnasium, assisted by Red Cross and municipal services, reports local media