The opt-out comes despite the US increasing pressure on allies to sever economic ties with Russia.
Category: World
Four held after protesters set off flares during Israeli orchestra concert in Paris
Clashes broke out during one of three disruptions to the performance featuring conductor Lahav Shani.
France advises citizens to leave Mali urgently amid jihadist fuel blockade
The blockade, imposed by jihadists, has upended daily life in the landlocked nation.
EU forces free crew after Somali pirate attack on tanker
The Hellas Aphrodite crew have been freed from armed Somali pirates who seized it the previous day.
Ugandans welcome war crimes charges against LRA leader Joseph Kony and demand his arrest
The warlord remains at large but victims hope the ICC charges will renew efforts to capture him.
Typhoon which killed almost 200 in Philippines and Vietnam weakens
One of the year’s deadliest storms has headed west to Cambodia and Laos after barreling through Vietnam.
‘They went and never came back’: Honouring Kenya’s forgotten World War soldiers
Thousands of Kenyans, who fought for Britain, are buried in unknown locations and were never commemorated.
Belgium rushes to secure drone defences after airport disruption
After drone sightings cause Zaventem airport near Brussels to close temporarily, Belgium turns to its European allies for help.
Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga lead 2026 Grammy nominations
Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar lead the nominees, while K-Pop breaks into the song of the year category.
Israel receives coffin Hamas says contains body of Gaza hostage
If the body is identified as a hostage, five dead hostages will remain in Gaza and still need to be returned under a ceasefire deal.