World / Europe

Youth to appear in Irish court over army chaplain stabbing 17 Aug 2024 - 03:25 pm

Dublin: A teenager will appear in court on Saturday for allegedly stabbing an army chaplain outside a barracks in western Galway, with police...

New Zealand diplomat reportedly beaten at home in Paris 17 Aug 2024 - 09:23 am

Wellington: A New Zealand diplomat was involved in a "security incident" in Paris, officials in Wellington said Saturday, amid reports the individual was...

Europe must prepare for more mpox cases: EU health agency 16 Aug 2024 - 04:52 pm

Stockholm: The European Union health agency on Friday urged its member states to get ready for more cases of a deadly strain of...

Taylor Swift returns to stage for first time since foiled terror plot 16 Aug 2024 - 12:12 am

London: Taylor Swift kicked off the first of five sell-out London shows on Thursday, taking to the stage a week after concerts in...

Ukraine using UK-gifted tanks in Russia offensive: reports 15 Aug 2024 - 11:52 pm

London: Tanks donated by the UK to Ukraine have been deployed as part of Kyiv's ongoing incursion into Russia, British media reported on...

Four arrested after Spanish teen star Yamal's father stabbed 15 Aug 2024 - 06:10 pm

Barcelona: Four people have been arrested after a knife attack on the father of young Spanish football star Lamine Yamal in Catalonia, local...

What we know about Ukraine's surprise push into Russian territory 14 Aug 2024 - 07:29 pm

Kyiv, Ukraine:For more than a week, Ukrainian troops have pushed into into the Kursk region of Russia, just north of their border, in...

Szczesny tipped to join Saudi club after Juventus exit 14 Aug 2024 - 06:50 pm

Rome: Wojciech Szczesny has left Serie A giants Juventus after seven years, the Italian club said Wednesday, with reports the Polish goalkeeper is...

Greece counts cost as firefighters master fires around Athens 14 Aug 2024 - 06:09 pm

Athens: Greece on Wednesday counted the cost of devastating fires outside Athens that claimed one life, forced thousands to flee their homes and...

Two French pilots missing as Rafale jets collide mid-air 14 Aug 2024 - 06:01 pm

Colombey-les-Belles: Two French Rafale jets collided in midair Wednesday in a rare accident involving the cutting-edge military aircraft and authorities launched a desperate...

Greece counts cost as firefighters master fires around Athens 14 Aug 2024 - 02:51 pm

Athens: Greece on Wednesday counted the cost of devastating fires outside Athens that claimed one life, forced thousands to flee their homes and...

UK, Pakistan discuss measures for curbing illegal immigration 14 Aug 2024 - 12:17 am

London: UK Secretary of State for the Home Department, Yvette Cooper, met in London, on Tuesday, with Federal Minister for Interior of Pakistan,...

Ex-Twitter executive wins compensation for unfair dismissal 13 Aug 2024 - 10:24 pm

London: Ireland's labour tribunal ordered social media firm X, previously Twitter, to pay a £470,000 (550,000 euro) fine for the unfair dismissal of...

NHRC discusses partnerships with the Netherlands in human rights fields 13 Aug 2024 - 10:07 pm

Amsterdam: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) held a meeting with the Netherlands Institute of Human Rights, during which they agreed to develop...

France reports over 140 cyberattacks linked to Olympics 13 Aug 2024 - 08:27 pm

Paris: French authorities said on Tuesday that more than 140 cyberattacks were reported during the Paris Olympics, but none of them disrupted the...

UK govt vows to 'prioritise' mental health after damning report on fatal stabbings 13 Aug 2024 - 01:53 pm

London: The UK government on Tuesday pledged to prioritise mental health as a report into a fatal stabbing rampage by a psychotic patient...

Greece battles deadly wildfire for third day 13 Aug 2024 - 11:35 am

Athens: Greek emergency services battled a massive wildfire threatening Athens for a third day Tuesday after thousands spent a night away from their...