Macron calls for a stronger, independent Europe

French president spells out a more assertive future for EU free of US influence

Russian court freezes $440m of JPMorgan funds

JPMorgan is suing VTB, Russia’s second-largest bank, in New York

Spain’s PM Sanchez suspends public duties as wife faces inquiry

Court says it will look into graft allegations against Begona Gomez

Three held after migrant deaths in English Channel

Sudanese trio detained on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration

German leader Scholz alarmed by claims politician’s aide spied for China

Chancellor slams attempts to spy on his country as ‘unacceptable’ wherever they come from

Sunak government in a tight spot as UK budget deficit overshoots

Britain’s government borrowed more than expected in the 2023/24 financial year

Thames Water proposes spending more on environmental projects

Updated business plan aims to win support from regulator Ofwat

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband charged with embezzling party funds

The former Scottish leader resigned last year in a shock move ahead of the investigation

Scotland scraps 2030 emissions goal

Independent climate change committee report says the country is too far behind to reach net-zero target of 75% in seven years

German defence chief says Russia could attack Nato within 5 years

Military official says the Kremlin could quickly rebuild armed forces depleted by war in Ukraine

Russian hypersonic scientist jailed for treason

Hypersonics scientist convicted for passing on secrets

Norway’s wealth fund posts record $109bn profit as tech stocks soar

World’s largest SWF achieves highest quarterly return since its creation in 1996

Greece in good shape after bad decade, but not all are benefiting

Lower expectations for growth in Europe affect Greece in two main ways: through pressure on exports and via the higher cost of money

Top EU court rules Pablo Escobar’s name cannot be trademarked

Escobar Inc, which sells a cryptocurrency called Escobar Cash, had filed an application with the EU Intellectual Property Office

Croatia’s ruling party heads for win without majority in snap poll

Election pitted prime minister against anti-Ukraine president