Greek firefighters calm deadly Athens inferno
Sports halls including the Athens Olympic Stadium were set aside to shelter the homeless AFP ATHENS – Greek emergency services fought back Tuesday against a massive wildfire that scorched the…
More than 1,000 arrested following UK riots, police say
Many have been swiftly jailed, with some receiving long sentences Reuters LONDON- British authorities have now arrested more than 1,000 people following days of rioting involving violence, arson and looting…
Again, UK warns citizens against travelling to Nigeria, says fresh hunger protests may erupt at short
Nigeria is facing its worst economic crisis in decades, with skyrocketing inflation, a national currency in free-fall and millions of people struggling to buy food Olayomi Koiki The United Kingdom…
Ukraine says Russia tries to accuse it of false war crimes in Kursk
Reuters Ukraine’s State Security Service (SBU) said on Monday that Russia was trying to falsely accuse Kyiv’s military of war crimes as Ukraine pressed on with a ground incursion into…
Man arrested after two stabbed in London’s Leicester Square, police say
Reuters London – British police said they arrested a man after an 11 year old girl and a 34 year old woman were stabbed in Leicester Square, an area in…
Russian chess player accused of trying to poison opponent by smearing pieces with mercury
Suspect has been temporarily suspended from all competitions under the authority of the national federation NBC News A Russian chess player is under investigation after allegedly being caught on camera…
Mexican president says authorities cannot arrest Putin in case of his visit
Lopez Obrador confirmed that the authorities had sent invitations to Sheinbaum’s inauguration to the heads of all countries with which Mexico has diplomatic relations Tass MEXICO – The Mexican authorities…
Putin signs law allowing foreign banks to open branches in Russia
Foreign banks will have the right to work in the securities market through a branch created in Russia Tass MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law that allows…
Officer who killed a teen in a traffic stop performed at the Olympics opener. The family is incensed
The revelation about the officer in the Olympics ceremony has rekindled anger and grief among other families of those killed by police Associated Press PARIS — Issam El Khalfaoui didn’t…
Bulgaria parliament bans LGBTQ ‘promotion’ in schools
The Balkan country does not recognise same-sex marriage AFP Bulgaria’s parliament passed changes to its education law Wednesday, widening its scope to ban LGBTQ “propaganda” in schools in what rights…