World / Europe

French, Turkish Presidents discuss US-Iran talks on ending war in phone call 11 Apr 2026 - 08:38 pm

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the US-Iran talks on ending war and the situation in Ukraine in a phone call today with...

French President, Saudi Crown Prince discuss Middle East tensions 11 Apr 2026 - 04:15 pm

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron says he has discussed the situation in the Middle East with theCrown Prince and Prime Minister of the...

Russia and Ukraine set to begin Easter truce 11 Apr 2026 - 04:06 pm

Kyiv, Ukraine: A temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for Orthodox Easter begins on Saturday afternoon, as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the...

In Europe first, Netherlands to allow Teslas to self-drive 11 Apr 2026 - 02:00 pm

The Hague: In a first for Europe, the Netherlands is poised to allow Tesla owners to use their car's self-driving feature -- as...

UK expected to shelve Chagos handover after Trump criticism: media reports 11 Apr 2026 - 10:37 am

London: Britain is expected to shelve its plan to hand back the Chagos Islands after opposition from US President Donald Trump, media reports...

Strike grounds around 90% of flights at two Lufthansa brands: union 10 Apr 2026 - 07:21 pm

Frankfurt, Germany: The union which called a strike among crew at the Lufthansa Group said Friday that the walkout had led to about...

Young South American footballers scammed and abandoned in Spain 10 Apr 2026 - 04:12 pm

Madrid: Spanish police announced Friday the arrest of a man suspected of defrauding young South Americans by promising them access to major football...

Zverev beats Fonseca to reach Monte Carlo semi-finals 10 Apr 2026 - 03:08 pm

Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco: Alexander Zverev edged out Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca in three sets on Friday to reach the Monte Carlo...

Thousands denied entry since EU's automated border system rollout 10 Apr 2026 - 02:48 pm

Brussels, Belgium: Thousands of people were refused entry to the EU and almost 700 identified as "a security threat" since the phasing-in of...

Oil spill snarls shipping traffic in Antwerp port 10 Apr 2026 - 02:41 pm

Antwerp, Belgium: Shipping was at a near-standstill in Belgium's port of Antwerp on Friday following an overnight oil spill, Europe's second-biggest port said...

TotalEnergies says Saudi refinery shut down after strikes 10 Apr 2026 - 12:37 pm

Paris, France: French energy giant TotalEnergies said Friday, April 10, 2026, that it had shut down a major refinery on the eastern Gulf...

D&G co-founder Gabbana resigns as chairman: company 10 Apr 2026 - 12:34 pm

Rome, Italy: One of the co-founders of Italian luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana, Stefano Gabbana, has stepped down as chairman but remains in...

Macron meets Pope Leo to talk Mideast war 10 Apr 2026 - 12:21 pm

Vatican City: French President Emmanuel Macron arrived on Friday at the Vatican for his first meeting with Pope Leo XIV, a private audience...

UK court jails man who stole Faberge egg in a handbag 09 Apr 2026 - 06:34 pm

London: A man who stole a handbag containing a Faberge egg and watch worth at least $2.8 million (£2.0 million) from a London...

EU lawmakers want to tax Big Tech to fund budget 09 Apr 2026 - 04:52 pm

Brussels, Belgium: EU lawmakers on Thursday demanded a European Union-wide tax on the world's biggest tech companies to help fund the 27-country bloc's...

EU slams Hormuz toll idea, urges unrestricted freedom of navigation 09 Apr 2026 - 03:06 pm

Brussels, Belgium: The EU said Thursday that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz must be ensured with “no payment or toll...

UK tracked 3 Russian subs in alleged N. Atlantic 'covert' op 09 Apr 2026 - 02:55 pm

London: Britain said Thursday it had tracked and “seen off” three Russian submarines on an alleged month-long “covert operation” in Atlantic waters “north...