World / Europe

Macron urges 'coordinated reopening' of Hormuz by US, Iran 04 May 2026 - 10:01 am

Yerevan: French President Emmanuel Macron urged the United States and Iran Monday, May 4, 2026, to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in a...

Russian forces down 117 Ukrainian drones overnight 04 May 2026 - 09:48 am

Moscow: The Russian Defense Ministry announced Monday, May 4, 2026, that its air defense systems destroyed 117 Ukrainian drones overnight over the territory...

In Wales, UK Labour Party loses grip on storied heartland 04 May 2026 - 09:34 am

Peter Hutchison Cardiff: United Kingdom, May 4, 2026 (AFP) -Wales -- the cradle of Britain's revered National Health Service and a former industrial...

Russia says two killed in Ukrainian drone attack 04 May 2026 - 08:38 am

Moscow: At least two people were killed in Russia's Belgorod Oblast in a Ukrainian drone attack. Governor of Belgorod Oblast, Vyacheslav Gladkov, said...

Int'l organizations condemn escalating attacks against healthcare providers in conflict zones 04 May 2026 - 08:26 am

Geneva: Three of the world's leading health organizations have condemned the international community's failure to protect healthcare providers and patients in conflict zones....

Two women die on migrant boat seeking to reach UK 03 May 2026 - 05:04 pm

Paris: Two young women believed to be of Sudanese origin died Sunday, May 3, 2026, while trying to reach Britain from northern France...

Two women die on migrant boat seeking to reach UK 03 May 2026 - 01:33 pm

Coquelles, France: Two young women believed to be of Sudanese origin died Sunday while trying to reach Britain from northern France in a...

Global energy turmoil weighs on UK economy 03 May 2026 - 11:57 am

London: The UK faces a new wave of economic pressure as the repercussions of the war in Iran ripple through global markets. Despite...

2 Killed, 5 injured in Russian attack on Ukraine's odesa region 03 May 2026 - 11:41 am

Kyiv: Two people were killed and five others injured Sunday, May 3, 2026, in a Russian attack on the Odesa region in Ukraine....

Finland says unidentified drone suspected of violating airspace 03 May 2026 - 10:42 am

Helsinki: An unidentified drone was suspected of violating Finland's airspace in Virolahti near its border with Russia early Sunday, the defence ministry said....

Russian strike kills one as Ukraine launches hundreds of drones 03 May 2026 - 09:17 am

Kyiv, Ukraine: Russian strikes on southern Ukraine killed one person and wounded four, military officials said Sunday, as Russia reported shooting down more...

Britain to allow combined flights to reduce jet fuel consumption 03 May 2026 - 08:55 am

London: The British Department for Transport announced that airlines will be allowed to combine passengers from different flights onto fewer aircraft as part...

Man charged with attempted murder over N.Ireland car bomb attack 02 May 2026 - 04:24 pm

Belfast: A man appeared in court in Northern Ireland on Saturday charged with five offences including attempted murder over a car bomb attack...

NATO seeks details as US says it will pull about 5,000 troops from Germany 02 May 2026 - 03:17 pm

Washington, United States: NATO said on Saturday it was working with the United States to understand Washington's decision to withdraw 5,000 troops fromGermanyas...

Ex-F1 driver turned Paralympic legend Zanardi dies 02 May 2026 - 02:23 pm

Rome: Alex Zanardi, the Italian Formula One driver who became a Paralympic champion after losing both legs in an accident, has died aged...

Humpback whale stranded in Germany released into North Sea: media 02 May 2026 - 11:41 am

Frankfurt, Germany: A humpback whale that had been struggling to survive after beaching near the German coast was Saturday released into the North...

Baguettes take centre stage on France's Labour Day 01 May 2026 - 05:33 pm

Saint-Julien-Chapteuil, France: French bakeries sold crusty baguettes and flaky croissants with government backing Friday, defying labour unions arguing that May 1 should remain...