Poland ex-interior minister on hunger strike as row between PM and president deepens
Poland’s former Interior Minister Mariusz Kaminski and his deputy were arrested at the Presidential Palace for abuse of power.
Category: Europe
France’s Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne Resigns Ahead of Cabinet Reshuffle
France’s PM Elisabeth Borne resigns; the move paves the way for a cabinet reshuffle as President Emmanuel Macron aims to…
Nahel Merzouk grandmother appeals for end to riots in France
Nahel Merzouk’s grandmother identified as Nadia appeals rioters to stop the violence, saying she has ‘faith in the judiciary’ to…
Yevgeny Prigozhin journey from chef to Wagner Chief
Once a ‘Putin’s chef’, Yevgeny Prigozhin has risen to prominence after mercenaries from his Wagner group played a role in…
Nicola Sturgeon arrested in finance probe
Nicola Sturgeon former Scottish leader has been arrested in connection with a police investigation into the Scottish National Party’s funding.
Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema to leaves Real Madrid after 14 years
Karim Benzema will depart the Spanish club after winning 25 trophies, including five Champions Leagues.
Turkey’s President announces major reshuffle in his cabinet
Recep Tayyip Erdogan named former economy chief and internationally respected ex-banker Mehmet Simsek as treasury and finance minister.
Pakistan denies any link with Uranium that arrived at UK’s Heathrow
Islamabad has denied reports in British media that a package containing uranium which arrived at Heathrow airport originated from Pakistan.
Football Star Cristiano Ronaldo future after Portugal’s World Cup defeat
Football Star Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal career is hanging in the balance following Portugal’s crushing 1-0 loss to Morocco.
Ardern gov’t considers cow, sheep burp tax to curb emissions
New Zealand’s proposed taxing greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to…
US President arrives in London expected to meet King Charles
US President arrived in London ahead of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral. Joe Biden is expected to meet King Charles and pay…
Foreigners will now require to identify their true property ownership in UK
UK will now require foreign companies holding property in the country to identify their true owners in an official register,…
Attempts continues to recover John Snorri body, Icelandic high-altitude mountaineer family thanks Pakistan
John Snorri wife Lína Móey said an attempt to recover body of legendary mountaineer remained unsuccessful but Pakistan efforts are…
Unarmed Afghan were routinely shot dead “in cold blood” by UK forces, BBC unveils
At least 54 Afghans were killed by British special forces in suspicious circumstances during the 2010-11 Helmand tour.
Uber received help from politicians,broke laws in global push: Reports
Uber lobbied politicians,received assistance from politicians including French President Emmanuel Macron, according to newspaper reports.
UK election defeats, Boris Johnson under intense pressure
Conservatives lost two parliamentary seats, a crushing blow that prompted resignation of its chairman and intensified doubts about the future…
Shaken by cost-of-living squeeze, British consumers cut back on shopping
British consumers cut back on shopping in May in the face of fast-rising inflation, and a measure of their confidence…
Sexual assault in Australia mining sector, commissioner called urgent changes
Australia’s sex discrimination commissioner called for changes after government report found sexual harassment and assault were rife in sector.
World first commercial anti-virus software founder corpse faces legal difficulties
Software entrepreneur John McAfee corpse remains in Spanish morgue a year after as a legal case lodged by his family…
Airbus-Qatar jet dispute:Two high-tech Airbus A350 jets sit idle
Two high-tech Airbus A350 jets sit idle with their windows taped and engines covered in a floodlit hangar in Gulf,…
France starts investigation into rape allegations against female minister
Public prosecutor’s office opened investigation into allegations of rape against French Secretary of State for Development Chrysoula Zacharopoulou.