Russia says thwarts ‘massive’ Ukrainian drone attack
AFP Russia said Sunday that it had thwarted a “massive” Ukrainian drone attack by downing 158 drones across 15 regions, including two over the capital Moscow. A coal-fired power plant…
Police say 2 people who were attacked during London’s Notting Hill Carnival have died
AFP LONDON – Two people who were critically injured in attacks while attending London’s Notting Hill Carnival earlier this week have died, police said Saturday. The Metropolitan Police force said…
Two dead, three missing as fire helicopter crashes in Portugal’s Douro
Reuters LISBON, Portugal – At least two people died and three were missing after a helicopter returning from a firefighting mission crashed into the River Douro in northern Portugal on…
UK PM Starmer supports tougher outdoor smoking rules to ease pressure on health service
Britain’s hospitality industry warned a stricter smoking ban could force some businesses to close. Reuters LONDON – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday he supported the idea of…
France’s Macron hosts Starmer as UK seeks to reset Europe ties
The pair have plenty to discuss. AFP Paris – UK premier Keir Starmer was welcomed warmly Thursday in Paris by French leader Emmanuel Macron, as the new centre-left British government…
Man – believed to be a Nigerian, two others sentenced to life imprisonment for murder in London
The three men, donning hoodies and balaclavas, were seen by an eyewitness psyching each other up before launching their deadly assault. Agency Report London – Three men, Joshua Oladele (believed…
Arrest made after two Londoners found dead in burnt out car in Sweden
The bodies, reported to have gunshot wounds, were found inside a car that is believed to have been hired by the two men. Agency Report MALMÖ, Sweden – An arrest…
Four Nigerians jailed in UK for forging more than 2,000 marriage certificates to help people live in the United Kingdom illegally
Olayomi Koiki London – Four Nigerian nationals have been jailed after forging more than 2,000 marriage certificates to help people live in the United Kingdom illegally. The Home Office said…
Four killed, 16 wounded as Russian strikes pound Ukraine for second day
Agency Report Russia has fired a wave of attack drones and missiles at Ukraine that killed at least four people, authorities said after the second night of heavy strikes across…
French President Emmanuel Macron confirms arrest of Russian-born Telegram founder Pavel Durov
Reuters PARIS – Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of messaging app Telegram, was arrested in France as part of an investigation into crimes related to child pornography, drug trafficking and…