France’s Macron launches bid for second term as president
Macron announced his bid in a letter published by several regional newspapers.If he succeeds, he would be the first French...
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Across Ukraine’s Black Sea coast, Russia’s strategy is hard to see
The small city of Mykolaiv, located on an inlet that would be a useful access point for Russians to bring...
How Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky went from star satirical TV actor to the Kremlin’s ‘target number one’
"Today I will start with long-awaited words, which I wish to announce with pride," he said."Finally," he continued. "Ukraine is...
Europe finds itself in a bind over Ukraine response
On Friday morning, Ukraine's visibly exasperated President Volodymyr Zelensky said: "This morning, we are defending our country alone," following Russia's...
Survivor found alive after Greece ferry fire
The passenger was found on the Euroferry Olympia, the spokesperson said, adding that at this point they do not have...
12 people still missing after Greece ferry fire
Plumes of smoke were still pouring out of the Italian-flagged Euroferry Olympia, footage on Greek state TV showed.A total of...
These sisters fled Afghanistan, now they fear war in Ukraine
"Now, we are in the middle of nowhere," says Shagufa. "We just came out of a single trauma, and I...
Boy, 12, killed in collision while driving car in Ireland
The boy was the sole occupant of the car and died after a collision with the truck just before 2...
Macron meets with Putin, leading Europe’s diplomatic efforts to diffuse Ukraine crisis
As the United States moves forces to Eastern Europe to support its NATO allies and Russia deploys more troops onto...
Eight killed in two days after third deadly avalanche hits Austria
Austrian broadcaster ORF said the person killed in Saturday's avalanche in the municipality of Schmirn, in the state of Tyrol,...
Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and wife test positive for Covid-19
Erdogan said on Twitter that the couple had contracted the Omicron variant of the coronavirus and were experiencing mild symptoms....
Vladimir Putin says the West has ‘ignored’ Russia’s key concerns over Ukraine
For weeks, Putin had said little publicly about the crisis sparked by Russia's buildup of tens of thousands of troops...
Analysis: Will Vladimir Putin turn the Second Cold War into a hot one?
Last Wednesday, the United States and NATO delivered their written responses to Russian security demands, offering Moscow what US Secretary...
Kremlin accuses US of stoking ‘hysteria’ over Ukraine, as UN Security Council meets
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Washington and US outlets have played up fears of a Russian invasion. "To...
Italy’s ruling parties agree Mattarella should remain president
After seven rounds of ballots, Italy's "grand electors" -- members of Parliament and regional representatives who are charged with selecting...
The European Parliament’s new President immediately faced questions on her views on abortion
Metsola, who was voted into the post on her 43rd birthday, had served as the Parliament's vice-president since 2020 and...
Cyberattack hits Ukraine government websites
"As a result of a massive cyberattack, the websites of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a number of other...
French teachers strike in protest at Covid-19 school protocols
At least 62% of high school and middle school teachers are also reported to be striking, according to the union...
Anti-vaccine protesters try to storm Bulgaria’s parliament
Tensions rose an hour after about 3,000 people gathered in front of the parliament building, demanding the lifting of a...
Assad’s regime on trial for crimes against humanity. The court is about to rule on most senior official yet
Anwar Raslan, a senior regime official, headed the investigation unit at a notorious Damascus detention center known as Branch 251....
