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01.02 / 16:11

Art News Hamburg school closed after 'armed youth' seen near building

A school in the German city of Hamburg has been locked down by police after a gunman was seen nearby.

01.02 / 14:53

History Kyiv Support Ukraine hails 'largest' diplomatic and military support amid Russia crisis

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he welcomed the diplomatic and military support provided to his country in recent weeks amid warnings of a Russian invasion.

01.02 / 12:17

Technology History Viktor Orban under fire for Moscow meeting with Vladimir Putin

MEPs have criticised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's meeting with Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, saying it risks EU unity over the Ukraine crisis.

01.02 / 10:03

Target CEO UBS fall UBS posts fall in quarterly profit to $1.35 billion, sets ambitious new targets

LONDON — UBS on Tuesday reported a fall in quarterly profit, but beat analyst expectations and set ambitious new profitability targets as part of a strategic update.

31.01 / 20:13

Murder Spotify Maëlys de Araujo: Former soldier on trial for 2017 murder of eight-year-old French girl

A former French soldier has gone on trial over the kidnapping and murder of an eight-year-old girl in 2017.

31.01 / 13:35

Murder Anniversary Manhunt Germany: Massive manhunt underway after two police officers shot and killed near Kaiserslautern

Two German police officers were shot dead on Monday during a traffic stop, police in the southwestern city of Kaiserslautern said, adding that they had launched a massive search for the fugitives.

31.01 / 12:35

Taliban Over 100 ex-Afghan forces and officials slain since August, UN says

The United Nations has received “credible allegations” that more than 100 former members of the Afghan government, its security forces and those who worked with international troops have been killed since the Taliban took over the country in mid-August, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says.

31.01 / 09:39

SpaceX Spotify Podcasts Spotify will add advisory to COVID-19 podcasts after misinformation protest

Spotify will add an advisory to podcasts that discuss COVID-19 after singer Neil Young launched a protest over virus misinformation on the streaming service.

31.01 / 03:07

Power Portugal election: Three takeaways as Socialists cement power

Portugal's Socialist party (PS) won Sunday's parliamentary election but uncertainty remains as to whether it will be able to govern alone.

30.01 / 18:01

Art SpaceX open Australian Rafael Nadal wins Australian Open final, collects record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title

Rafael Nadal got to 21 first.

30.01 / 18:01

Art SpaceX Live: Portugal heads to the polls to pick new government

Portuguese voters are on Sunday choosing a new parliament in a snap election that is expected to produce another minority government.

30.01 / 14:53

analysts Portugal heads to the polls in decisive parliamentary elections, analysts predict a tie

Portugal's socialist prime minister Antonio Costa is facing a high-stakes snap parliamentary election in which the far-right could make a breakthrough.

29.01 / 14:17

Art Europe Europe's far-right meets in Madrid for two-day summit led by Spain's Vox

The two-day summit organised by Vox, Spain's far-right party that keeps gaining traction in the southern European country, gathered a strong lineup of the continent's nationalist, populist and illiberal politicians.

28.01 / 18:57

Art fake news rights COVID vaccine misinformation violates human rights, says Pope Francis

Pope Francis has said misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccines is a human rights violation.

28.01 / 18:44

Art Report Boris Johnson: London's Metropolitan Police weigh in on Sue Gray's 'partygate' report

A key report into alleged lockdown-breaching parties at 10 Downing Street could be delayed by London's Metropolitan Police.

28.01 / 12:59

Art French economy bounces back from COVID crisis growing 7% in 2021

France had its strongest economic growth in five decades as its economy grew 7% last year after a record recession due to the pandemic.

28.01 / 12:11

Art NATO Kyiv 'People in Ukraine are ready for war': Kyiv residents speak on Russia tensions

While countries such as the US and the UK have advised their citizens to strongly consider leaving Ukraine over the possibility of a Russian incursion, in Kyiv, officials have projected a certain calm.

27.01 / 16:05

abortion rights Study COVID was in Europe weeks before first confirmed cases, claims Norway study

Researchers in Norway say COVID-19 was likely far more widespread in Europe, and around the world, before a first official diagnosis was made.

27.01 / 05:05

regulation Central Bank Ban less likely? Putin says crypto mining has advantages in Russia

Russian president Vladmir Putin has given crypto enthusiasts a glimmer of hope for the future of digital assets in the country, which have been under threat from a recent push to ban cryptocurrencies and mining.

26.01 / 14:27

European Union Sky News Boris Johnson braces for more criticism in parliament amid party investigation

Embattled British Prime Minister Boris Johnson looks set for a parliamentary grilling on Wednesday as the findings of an investigation over rule-breaching gatherings held at Downing Street are expected to be released shortly.

25.01 / 22:23

Technology Kyiv Macron says cost to Russia will be 'very high' if it attacks Ukraine

Emmanuel Macron has said there is a "very strong unity" between France and Germany in seeking to defuse tensions over the Russia-Ukraine security crisis.

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