On This Day, May 6: Channel Tunnel opens in Europe
1 of 5 | Law enforcement officers stand watch in front of a house on Seymour Avenue in Cleveland where Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and…
A Eurovision like no other: Israel’s war on Gaza takes centre stage | Israel War on Gaza News
Stockholm, Sweden - Malmo is rarely the centre of attention, but this week, the spotlight is on as the Eurovision Song Contest dominates Sweden's third-largest…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 802 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 802nd day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Monday, May 6, 2024. Fighting At least one…
Xi Jinping begins first European tour in five years in France | Politics News
Chinese President Xi Jinping is on his first trip to Europe in five years, which is likely to be dominated by Russia’s war in Ukraine…
EU’s von der Leyen to urge ‘fair’ China competition in talks with Xi | International Trade
Chinese President Xi Jinping set to hold talks with Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. European Union chief Ursula von…
Why did voters desert the UK Conservatives in local elections? | Elections
Support for the Conservative Party has collapsed in local elections in England. After a landslide win in the last general election, support for the United…
Greek FM: No review of Israel defence deals amid war on Gaza | Israel War on Gaza
Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis discusses Greece’s close ties with Israel, peace efforts in the Middle East. Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis emphasises his country’s robust…
La Liga title for Real Madrid, Champions League for Girona as Barca lose | Football News
Girona scored a stunning 4-2 win over their Catalan rivals Barcelona to hand a 36th Spanish league title to Real Madrid. Real Madrid earned what…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 801 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 801th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Sunday, May 5, 2024: Fighting At least two…
Spain and Argentina trade jibes in row before visit by President Milei | Politics News
The spat began when Spain’s transport minister said Argentina’s Javier Milei took drugs during last year’s election. Spain and Argentina have their diplomatic daggers drawn…
‘No to the Russian law!’ Georgia protesters demand a ‘European future’ | Protests News
Tbilisi, Georgia – Crowds of protesters have been braving tear gas and plastic bullets for more than two weeks in protest against the Georgian government’s…
Germany’s Scholz calls for unity against far-right after MEP seriously hurt | The Far Right News
Chancellor’s appeal comes after four assailants brutally attacked a politician who was campaigning in eastern Germany. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for people to…
World Press Photo of the Year: Cropping history and reality | Opinions
Inas Abu Maamar wears a plain blue garment and a mustard brown headscarf decorated with a pattern of raised knots. Her arms cradle the shroud…
Sustainable living gives Hungarian families hope for the future | Environment
Laszlo Kemencei lives as sustainably as possible on his small farm in eastern Hungary. He believes the land is effectively borrowed from his daughter, so…
Britain’s Conservatives trounced in local elections | Elections News
Britain’s ruling Conservative Party has suffered a resounding defeat in local elections, a further sign that it is likely to be removed from power in…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 800 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 800th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Fighting France estimates that…
‘No turning back’: Carnation Revolution divides Portugal again, 50 years on | The Far Right
Lisbon, Portugal – The olive-green military vehicles are the same, as are the uniforms of the personnel riding them. It’s even the same day of…
Tiny French island where the locals go on holidays – with sandy beaches and ‘farcically cheap’ food
FRANCE is one of the most popular summer destinations for British holidaymakers. However, the French are just as partial to a holiday in their own…
Germany accuses Russia of ‘intolerable’ cyberattack, warns of consequences | Russia-Ukraine war News
Germany has blamed “state-sponsored” Russian hackers for an “intolerable” cyberattack on members of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and warned there would be consequences. On…
Would Julian Assange’s extradition threaten press freedoms worldwide? | Julian Assange
Whistleblower lawyer on Assange extradition: ‘It would affect publishers, journalists, bloggers, anyone – me and you.’ As the world commemorates Press Freedom Day, WikiLeaks founder…