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11.11 / 10:05

Technology History Science One police officer killed, another injured in knife attack in Brussels

A Brussels police officer died of his wounds after a knife attack on Thursday night, according to the prosecutor's office in the Belgian capital.

11.11 / 10:05

Technology European Union History Ukrainian fears 'city of death' as troops approach Kherson

Ukrainian troops are reportedly already in the outskirts of the city of Kherson on Friday morning, after Russia began withdrawing its troops.

10.11 / 19:51

Technology European Union History UK economy Brexit-backing boss says lack of overseas workers crippling UK economy

A leading British businessman who backed the UK's departure from the EU has called on the government to make it easier to allow foreign workers into the country to combat labour shortages.

14.07 / 14:03

business History Ukraine plays symbolic role in France's Bastille Day parade

The war in Ukraine featured prominently in Bastille Day celebrations in France on Thursday, with thousands of French troops marching down the Champs-Elysees avenue alongside allies from Eastern Europe.

28.06 / 16:15

abortion rights Abortion History Turkey is now Türkiye: What other countries have changed their name?

Say goodbye to Turkey and hello to Türkiye.

10.06 / 12:17

LGBT History Putin compares himself to Peter the Great over drive to 'take back Russian land'

Vladimir Putin has compared his actions in Ukraine to Russian tsar Peter the Great's conquest of the Baltic coast during his 18th-century war against Sweden.

09.05 / 09:33

History World War II What is Victory Day in Russia? When is it celebrated? What happens? Why does it matter?

Russia's Victory Day celebrations on Monday, 9 May are set to take on greater significance than normal amid Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

08.02 / 13:13

History Kyiv Ukraine crisis: Macron heads to Kyiv as French president and Putin pledge to speak again

Emmanuel Macron heads to Kyiv on Tuesday, a day after his long meeting with Vladimir Putin, as the diplomatic drive continues to defuse tensions in the military standoff between Russia and Ukraine.

03.02 / 14:23

Technology History Ukraine crisis: Up to two million could be displaced if there is renewed conflict, says NGO

Up to two million people living near the front line in eastern Ukraine risk being displaced if fighting resumes, the Norwegian Refugee Council warned on Thursday.

01.02 / 19:07

History News Far-right extremist Anders Breivik, who killed 77 people in 2011, has parole request rejected

The Norwegian judiciary on Tuesday rejected a request by neo-Nazi Anders Behring Breivik for parole just 10 years after he killed 77 people in the Nordic country.

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 / 10:04

Technology History Takeover One year since military takeover, Myanmar opposition holds 'silent strike'

Opponents of military rule in Myanmar marked the one-year anniversary of the army’s seizure of power with a nationwide strike Tuesday to show their strength and solidarity amid concern about what has become an increasingly violent contention for power.

01.02 / 08:03

Technology History COVID-19 in Europe: Austria vaccine mandate comes into force

Austria has become the first country in Europe to introduce a national COVID-19 vaccine mandate for adults.

07.01 / 17:47

Google History French language guardians upset over English on France's new identity cards

The academy charged with defending the French language is threatening to take the government to court over the use of English on the country's new identity card.

07.01 / 17:19

LGBT gay rights History Germany appoints first-ever commissioner dedicated to LGBT+ issues

Germany has appointed the country's first-ever commissioner dedicated to LGBT+ affairs.

07.01 / 13:25

Technology History Culture Pressure mounts on Brussels to help reduce 'ghost flights' in Europe

Pressure is mounting on the European Commission to ease rules that require empty "ghost" planes to fly in order to retain their take-off and landing slots at airports.

07.01 / 13:12

Technology History Culture Warning end Kazakhstan crisis: Police told to 'shoot to kill without warning' to end unrest, says president

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Friday he was authorising law enforcement agencies to open fire "without warning" to end chaotic riots in the country.

29.12 / 20:39

History NATO Biden and Putin to talk on Europe's security and Ukraine before possible January meeting

US President Joe Biden and Russian leader Vladimir Putin will speak on the phone on Thursday, a White House security spokeswoman has said.

29.12 / 20:39

World Health Organization History COVID-19: 'Tsunami' of cases will push health systems to 'brink of collapse', says WHO chief

The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday that he's worried about the omicron and delta variants of COVID-19 combining to produce a “tsunami” of cases, but said he's still hopeful that the world will put the worst of the pandemic behind it in 2022.

29.12 / 18:41

Technology History News COVID-19: France announces over 200,000 positive cases in 24 hours

The number of new infections across France broke a new record with more than 200,000 cases reported over the previous 24 hours, the Health Minister announced on Wednesday.

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