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25.08 / 07:57

Climate change Drought Ukraine war: More than 20 dead in Russian rocket strike on Chaplyne train station

Exactly six months after Moscow invaded its western neighbour, a Russian strike on Ukraine's independence day killed at least 22 people and wounded scores of others at a railway station in the centre of the country — according to a new death toll announced on Wednesday evening by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

24.08 / 22:03

Climate change Drought German publisher pulls Winnetou books after accusations of racism

A German publisher has pulled two books about a beloved fictional character after receiving accusations of racism and cultural appropriation.

24.08 / 20:19

Climate change Drought Prison controversy Controversy in France over 'shocking' go-kart event in prison grounds

French President Emmanuel Macron has added his voice to mounting criticism surrounding a go-karting event held at a prison near Paris.

24.08 / 18:29

Drought Ukraine war: How has Russia's invasion changed Europe?

Russia's war has brought death, destruction and misery to Ukraine over the last six months. But how has the conflict changed the rest of Europe?

24.08 / 11:51

Sanna Marin: Finland prime minister says sorry for guests' topless photo at government residence

Finland's under pressure prime minister Sanna Marin has apologised after a photo emerged of topless guests at an official government residence.

24.08 / 09:03

independence day Ukraine war: Unease as country marks independence day six months since Russian invasion

Ukraine celebrates its Independence Day on Wednesday, commemorating 31 years since the country broke free from Russian dominance under the former Soviet Union.

24.08 / 07:45

Ukraine war: Country-by-country guide on how Russia's invasion has changed Europe

Russia's war has brought death, destruction and misery to Ukraine over the last six months. But how has the conflict changed the rest of Europe?

24.08 / 07:45

From Bucha to Berlin: The tragic journey of one car shows reality of war in Ukraine

The remains of a car used by four women fleeing Russian troops as they invaded Bucha is on display in Berlin.

23.08 / 19:45

MET open Saudis, Allies Open Door to Oil-Output Cut to Keep Prices High

Saudi Arabia and some of its oil-producing allies have suggested cutting crude production, disappointing U.S. officials who predicted the kingdom would be instrumental in cooling the market after President Biden met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the first time in office.

23.08 / 16:35

Airport Record-breaking number of migrants cross from France to the UK

Nearly 1,300 migrants crossed the English Channel in small boats on Monday, setting a new daily record.

23.08 / 16:15

Endless Demand Spurs U.S. Natural-Gas Prices to Shale-Era Highs

The 14-year highs reached this week by U.S. natural-gas futures show the unceasing demand for U.S. shale gas across the Atlantic—and likely point to higher prices ahead.

23.08 / 13:35

Warning Global Economies Flash Warning of Sharp Slowdown

Business activity in Europe and Japan fell in August, according to new surveys, pointing to a sharp slowdown in global economic growth as higher prices weaken consumer demand and the war in Ukraine scrambles supply chains.

23.08 / 10:37

Climate change Ukraine war events independence day Ukraine war: Cities curb Independence Day events as US warns of intensified Russian attacks

Ukrainian cities have begun imposing curbs on events linked to the country's Independence Day on Wednesday, amid fears of intensified Russian attacks.

23.08 / 08:51

Hungary sacks weather chiefs after wrong forecast stops Budapest fireworks display

The Hungarian government sacked the head of the country's weather forecasting service and her deputy on Monday, two days after a major holiday fireworks display planned for Budapest was postponed due to fears of bad weather that never materialised.

23.08 / 08:51

Low Europe's energy crisis haunts the euro as it tumbles to 20-year low against the dollar

Asian shares were down for a sixth straight session on Tuesday after a renewed spike in European energy prices stoked fears of recession and pushed bond yields higher, while tipping the euro to 20-year lows.

23.08 / 00:17

Climate change Returns Six months later, football league returns to war-torn Ukraine

Under the threat of Russian attacks in a war that stopped all football in Ukraine, a new league season starts Tuesday in Kyiv with the goal of restoring some sense of normalcy in the country of some 44 million.

22.08 / 20:19

Climate change Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin tests negative for drugs

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin has tested negative for illegal drugs, according to a statement released by the Finnish government.

22.08 / 20:11

UPS Provident Target U.S. Steps Up Enforcement of Its Long List of Russia Sanctions

WASHINGTON—The U.S. has imposed a set of powerful sanctions against Russia’s economy to punish it for the invasion of Ukraine. Now, U.S. officials are pushing to ensure they are effective, closing loopholes, lobbying other nations for support, and cracking down on people abetting Russia’s evasion.

22.08 / 19:43

markets Europe Euro Bitcoin Bitcoin whales attack sellers at $22.3K as euro drops below USD parity

Bitcoin (BTC) drifted near $21,000 on the Aug. 22 Wall Street open as the new week began without a rebound.

22.08 / 16:41

Climate change 'Protect Serbs in Kosovo or we'll do it ourselves,' Vucic warns NATO

Serbia president Aleksandar Vucic has warned NATO that it must protect the Serbian minority in Kosovo or Belgrade will move to do it itself.

22.08 / 14:39

Hacking Aleksandr Dugin: Who is 'Putin's brain' and what is his view of Russia's war in Ukraine?

The death of pro-Kremlin TV commentator Daria Dugina in a suspected car bomb near Moscow on Sunday immediately prompted speculation that the intended target of the attack may have been her father.

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