Vladimir Putin says the White House’s original proposal ‘can be used as the basis for a final peaceful settlement’ in Ukraine

African and European leaders convene in Angola for the EU‑Africa Summit, a two‑day gathering aimed at strengthening ties between the blocs.

Alsalem called for member states to establish a universal ban on surrogacy, criminalizing the practice in all its forms.

Angolan President Joao Lourenco, current chair of the African Union, on Monday called for fairer debt restructuring tools and innovative financing instruments to support Africa's development.

European banks are dangling sweeteners for investors, helping boost their share prices even as a lengthy sector-wide rally loses steam. French banks BNP Paribas and Société Générale last week accelerated share buyback programmes, handing a combined €2.15bn to investors earlier than anticipated, while BNP also outlined a more robust capital target.