Britain is becoming a more closed economy due to Brexit, with damaging long-term implications for productivity and wages which will…
Greece to subsidise new fridges, air conditioners to cut energy bill
Greece will offer households subsidies to help them replace their old fridges and air conditioners and cut down on soaring power…
Conservatives say ‘arrogant’ Macron must make compromises after election rout
The leader of France’s conservative party said on Tuesday that an “arrogant” Emmanuel Macron will have to change tack and…
Researcher claims 300-kg stingray in Cambodia “world’s largest” freshwater fish
A researcher said on Saturday (June 18) the recent discovery of a giant stingray, measuring 300 kilogrammes (661 pounds) and…
Russia says Lithuania transit ban to Kaliningrad ‘unprecedented’, vows response
The Kremlin on Monday (June 20) called Lithuania’s decision to ban the transit of some goods to Russia’s Kaliningrad region…
Tens of thousands protest in Brussels over cost of living, airport cancels all departures
Tens of thousands of people gathered in the centre of Brussels on Monday (June 20) to protest against the cost…
Russian journalist’s Nobel Peace Prize fetches record $103.5 mln at auction to aid Ukraine children
Dmitry Muratov, the co-winner of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize and the editor of one of Russia’s last major independent…
Russia intensifies attacks on key cities in eastern Ukraine, seizes territory
Russian forces captured territory along a frontline river in eastern Ukraine and intensified pressure on two key cities late on…
Rail strikes set to paralyse UK travel network
Britain’s biggest rail strike in 30 years will begin on Tuesday when tens of thousands of staff walk out in…
Far-right sends shockwaves in France after electoral breakthrough
France‘s far-right scored a historic success in legislative elections on Sunday increasing its number of lawmakers almost tenfold and cementing…