World / Europe

Ukraine seizes Russian tanker, frees crew after Moscow threat 25 Jul 2019 - 06:43 pm

KIEV: Ukraine on Thursday seized a Russian tanker for its alleged involvement in the capture of three Ukrainian navy vessels by Russia, prompting...

Paris hits new heat record, London boils in Europe heat wave 25 Jul 2019 - 04:05 pm

Paris: Hot, hotter, hottest! Paris, London and places across Europe are sweltering under all-time high temperatures or near-record heat Thursday as the second...

Britain says it will escort all UK vessels through Hormuz Strait 25 Jul 2019 - 03:33 pm

LONDON: A British warship will accompany British-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz to defend freedom of navigation, a change in policy after...

New PM Johnson brings Brexit gang back together 25 Jul 2019 - 01:19 pm

London: From his top cabinet ministers down to his communications staff, Britain's new Prime Minister Boris Johnson has surrounded himself with colleagues who...

Europe braces for more record temperatures as heatwave hits peak 25 Jul 2019 - 11:55 am

Paris: A ferocious heatwave that has broken temperature records across Europe is set to hit its peak on Thursday, sparking concerns about public...

British PM Johnson brings in new team for Brexit challenge 24 Jul 2019 - 09:50 pm

London: New Prime Minister Boris Johnson sacked most of Britain's cabinet on Wednesday as he took office vowing to get a new divorce...

Mueller dismisses Trump's claims of Russia probe exoneration 24 Jul 2019 - 09:10 pm

WASHINGTON: Robert Mueller on Wednesday bluntly dismissed President Donald Trump's claims of total exoneration in the federal probe of Russia's 2016 election interference,...

Five facts about new UK finance minister Javid 24 Jul 2019 - 08:48 pm

LONDON: Britain's new Prime Minister Boris Johnson named Sajid Javid as finance minister, a promotion for the former interior minister who struggled to...

"No ifs or buts," Boris Johnson promises Brexit on Oct 31 24 Jul 2019 - 04:23 pm

LONDON: Boris Johnson made his first speech after becoming British Prime Minister on Wednesday. Following are highlights of his comments as he spoke...

Incoming British PM Johnson picks Brexit's enfant terrible for top team 24 Jul 2019 - 04:23 pm

LONDON: Just hours before Boris Johnson was due to take office as prime minister, one of the most unconventional architects of Brexit was...

Trains slowed down as temperature records tumble in Europe 24 Jul 2019 - 12:09 pm

Paris: Trains were slowed down and holidaymakers flocked to swimming pools, beaches and lakes in western Europe on Wednesday as another heatwave set...

Britain's new leader Johnson: 'We are going to get Brexit done' 23 Jul 2019 - 07:28 pm

LONDON: Boris Johnson, the Brexiteer who has promised to lead Britain out of the European Union with or without a deal by the...

Swedish teen Thunberg slams 'hate and threats' as visit divides French parliament 23 Jul 2019 - 03:10 pm

Paris: Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday lashed out at the abuse she receives for speaking out over global warming, after...

Spain PM's prospects challenged with confidence vote 23 Jul 2019 - 02:18 pm

Madrid, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's prospects of remaining in power were challenged Tuesday as he faced a first parliamentary confidence vote with...

Kosovo ex-PM will run for office if he's not indicted for war crimes 23 Jul 2019 - 01:46 pm

PRISTINA, Kosovo's former prime minister, Ramush Haradinaj, who has been summoned for questioning by the war crimes prosecutor in the Hague, said on...

Brexiteer Boris Johnson to be Britain's next prime minister 23 Jul 2019 - 01:14 pm

LONDON: Boris Johnson, the ebullient Brexiteer who has promised to lead Britain out of the European Union with or without a deal by...

Firefighters battle wildfire in Portugal, 32 people hurt 23 Jul 2019 - 01:45 am

COLOS, Portugal: More than 1,000 firefighters and 14 water-dropping aircraft battled a major wildfire Monday amid scorching temperatures in Portugal, where forest blazes...

Boris Johnson set to become next UK PM as Conservatives announce new leader 23 Jul 2019 - 01:45 am

LONDON: Boris Johnson is expected to be elected leader of Britain's governing Conservative Party and the country's next prime minister on Tuesday, tasked...