World / Europe

Strike ends at one of TotalEnergies's French refineries 19 Oct 2022 - 06:29 pm

Paris: Workers voted to end a strike at one of TotalEnergies' French refineries on Wednesday, bolstering the government's hopes the supply situation at...

Schools in Scotland, Uganda and Chile among 'world's best' in new prize 19 Oct 2022 - 03:53 pm

LONDON: Schools in Scotland, Uganda, Chile, Philippines and the United States triumphed at the inaugural "World’s Best School Prizes" on Wednesday for feats...

As Europe saves energy, some Romanians have little to unplug 19 Oct 2022 - 03:47 pm

VASILATI, Romania: In the quiet Romanian village of Vasilati, where most houses are heated with wood, people worry about their power bills even...

Norwegian airport briefly closed after drone spotted 19 Oct 2022 - 12:17 pm

The airport in Norway’s second-largest city was briefly closed Wednesday after at least one drone was spotted nearby by area residents, authorities said....

Russia bans civilians from entering occupied Ukrainian region of Kherson 19 Oct 2022 - 12:13 pm

The Russian-installed leader of the occupied Ukrainian region of Kherson said on Wednesday that authorities were banning civilians from entering the region for...

French petrol supply improving but Paris area still having problems: Minister 19 Oct 2022 - 12:05 pm

Paris: There are signs of a general improvement in the supply of petrol to service stations in France, but the situation in the...

Ukraine to get anti-drone systems in coming days, NATO's Stoltenberg says 18 Oct 2022 - 07:16 pm

Berlin: NATO will deliver air defence systems to Ukraine in coming days to help the country defend itself against the drones, including those...

Britain ends visa requirement for citizens of booming Guyana 18 Oct 2022 - 07:08 pm

GEORGETOWN, Guyana: The British government said on Tuesday said it was abolishing visa entry requirements for Guyanese, whose nation's global importance has been...

Britain's teachers set to vote on strikes over pay 18 Oct 2022 - 06:46 pm

London: Hundred of thousands of teachers and education staff across the United Kingdom will vote later this month on whether to carry out...

New Swedish PM presents 3-party center-right government 18 Oct 2022 - 06:21 pm

STOCKHOLM: Incoming Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson vowed on Tuesday to set the country on a new course on immigration, criminal justice and...

UK summons Chinese envoy over protester beaten at consulate 18 Oct 2022 - 06:09 pm

Hong Kong/Beijing/London: Britain summoned China's Charge d'Affaires on Tuesday to explain an incident in which a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester was seen being...

French cement maker Lafarge pleads guilty to US charges of supporting Islamic State 18 Oct 2022 - 05:37 pm

New York: French cement maker Lafarge pleaded guilty on Tuesday to US charges of supporting the Islamic State by keeping a factory running...

French strike pits workers vs. government as inflation bites 18 Oct 2022 - 05:30 pm

Paris: Industries across France went on strike on Tuesday to push for pay hikes that keep up with rising inflation, ramping up the...

Russia sets $23bn aside to replace foreign aircraft 18 Oct 2022 - 05:10 pm

Moscow: Russia plans to set aside 1.4 trillion roubles ($22.7bn) from its sovereign wealth fund to replace foreign aircraft with domestic models, as...

Risk of another fire-sale in gilts significantly reduced: Bank of England 18 Oct 2022 - 05:03 pm

London: The Bank of England on Tuesday said liability-driven investment funds were now better prepared to manage shocks like the one triggered by...

Ukraine moves to cut diplomatic ties with Iran after drone attacks 18 Oct 2022 - 04:51 pm

Kiev: Ukraine's foreign minister said on Tuesday he was submitting a proposal to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to formally cut diplomatic ties with Tehran...

German cybersecurity chief out after reports of Russia ties 18 Oct 2022 - 04:41 pm

Berlin: The head of Germany's national cybersecurity agency has been dismissed following reports of possible ties to Russian intelligence, the Interior Ministry said...

Nord Stream ruptures revealed as Europe grapples with gas plan 18 Oct 2022 - 03:45 pm

Copenhagen/Brussels: Damage to the Nord Stream gas pipeline from Russia to Europe was caused by powerful explosions, Danish police said on Tuesday, echoing...