World / Europe

Trump tells Norway PM no obligation to 'think purely of peace' after Nobel snub 19 Jan 2026 - 12:24 pm

Oslo: US President Donald Trump told Norway's prime minister he no longer needed to think "purely of peace" after failing to win the...

Surging billionaire wealth a political threat, Oxfam warns as Davos opens 19 Jan 2026 - 11:25 am

Davos, Switzerland: The collective wealth of the planet's billionaires soared to a record level in 2025, charity Oxfam reported Monday, warning of "highly...

2026 World Economic Forum eyes constructive dialogue in complex global landscape 19 Jan 2026 - 11:02 am

Davos, Switzerland: The 2026 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) is set to open on Monday evening in the Swiss Alpine...

Death toll in Spanish train crash rises to 39 19 Jan 2026 - 10:10 am

Madrid: The collision between two high-speed trains on Sunday evening in Andalusia in southern Spain has claimed at least 39 lives, according to...

UK, France mull social media bans for youth as debate rages 19 Jan 2026 - 09:58 am

Paris, France: Countries including France and Britain are considering following Australia's lead by banning children and some teenagers from using social media, but...

Europe hits back at Trump tariff threat over Greenland 18 Jan 2026 - 10:16 pm

Brussels: European leaders on Sunday slammed US President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs over their opposition to his designs on Greenland, warning transatlantic...

Quake hits northeast Sicily, no damage reported 18 Jan 2026 - 06:48 pm

Rome: A light earthquake hit the northeastern corner of Sicily on Sunday, authorities said, but no damage was immediately reported. The quake registering...

Europe scrambles to respond to Trump tariff threat 18 Jan 2026 - 04:05 pm

Brussels, Belgium: European leaders on Sunday hit back at US President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs over their opposition to his designs on...

Sanctioned Serbian oil refinery resumes production 18 Jan 2026 - 02:31 pm

Belgrade: Serbia's sole refinery, majority owned by Russian companies, resumed its work on Sunday due to a temporary reprieve from sanctions targeting Moscow's...

Paris flat collapses during party, one badly injured 18 Jan 2026 - 02:14 pm

Paris, France: The floor of a Paris flat collapsed during a crowded party this weekend, seriously injuring one person, police, rescue services and...

300,000 Ford vehicles recalled in Canada 18 Jan 2026 - 11:14 am

Ottawa, Canada: Transport Canada has announced a recall for more than 300,000 Ford vehicles due to a risk that a short circuit can...

12-year-old boy bitten by shark at Sydney Harbor beach 18 Jan 2026 - 11:11 am

Sydney, Australia: A boy, believed to be aged about 12, is in a critical condition after being bitten by a shark at Sydney...

'Bring it on': UK's Labour readies for EU reset fight 18 Jan 2026 - 10:17 am

London: Britain's so-called Brexit wars dominated parliament for years. Now the Labour government is bracing for new battles as it eyes legislation to...

20 rescued as flooding hits Eastern Australia 18 Jan 2026 - 09:58 am

Canberra, Australia: Australian authorities said Sunday that 20 people were rescued from floodwaters in the eastern state of New South Wales after torrential...

Trump threatens Europe with tariffs over Greenland as protesters rally 18 Jan 2026 - 09:57 am

Palm Beach/Nuuk, United States: US President Donald Trump on Saturday escalated his quest to acquire Greenland, threatening multiple European nations with tariffs of...

5 killed in avalanches in western Austria 17 Jan 2026 - 09:58 pm

Vienna: Five people were killed on Saturday after two avalanches struck western Austria's Salzburg region, local media reported. The first avalanche occurred shortly...

UN chief Guterres warns 'powerful forces' undermining global ties 17 Jan 2026 - 05:16 pm

London: UN chief Antonio Guterres Saturday said a host of "powerful forces lining up to undermine global cooperation" in a London speech marking...

Louvre heist probe still aims to 'recover jewellery': top prosecutor 17 Jan 2026 - 03:27 pm

Paris, France: French investigators remain determined to find the imperial jewels stolen from the Louvre in October, a prosecutor has told AFP. Police...