National and regional authorities in Spain signed an agreement Monday to invest 1.4 billion euros ($1.5 billion) in areas around the treasured national park of Donana in a bid to…
Church Official Says Kidnapped German Priest Freed in Mali
German missionary Father Hans Joachim Lohre who was kidnapped in Mali’s capital Bamako last year has been freed by his captor, a church official told Reuters on Sunday. Patient Nshombo…
Greek Police Arrest 6 Alleged Migrant Traffickers, Hunting 7 More
Greek police have arrested six people who they say are members of a large human trafficking gang that violently extorted money from migrants to assist them in crossing into neighboring…
Russia Launches Largest-Yet Wave of Drone Strikes on Kyiv
Russia launched its largest drone strike to date on Ukraine over the weekend. Kyiv says it destroyed all but one, but falling debris caused several injuries and damaged buildings. A…
Russia Puts Meta Spokesperson Andy Stone on ‘Wanted List’
Russia has added the spokesperson of U.S. tech giant Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, to a wanted list, according to an online database maintained by the country’s interior ministry….
Tens of Thousands March Against Antisemitism in London
Ten of thousands of people participated in a march against antisemitism in London on Sunday protesting a rise in hate crimes against Jews since the October 7 attack by Hamas…
Ukraine Thwarts New Russian Drone Attack
The Ukrainian military destroyed eight of nine attack drones launched overnight by Russia, the air force said Sunday, a day after what Ukrainian officials said had been Russia’s largest drone…
Pope Says he Has Lung inflammation, Aide Reads Message for Him
Pope Francis, suffering from a “lung inflammation,” appeared seated in the chapel of his residence instead of in St. Peter’s Square while an aide read the pontiff’s Sunday message. The…
Russia Moves Its Air Defense System from Kaliningrad
The British Defense Ministry said in its daily intelligence update on Ukraine that Russia’s recent transport movements indicate that Russia has “likely moved” its strategic air defense systems from its…
Europe’s Jews Worry as Antisemitism Rises Amid Israel-Hamas War
As he sits in Geneva, Michel Dreifuss does not feel all that far away from the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel’s subsequent bombardment of Gaza. The…
Meals To Woof Down at Italy’s First Dog Restaurant
Pepe’s meal is so good he licks the plate clean. In any other Rome establishment, slobbering on one’s chicken and mashed potato would be frowned upon — but this is…
Ukraine Unveils Monument to Soldier Shot Dead in Widely Shared Video
A Ukrainian soldier who was posthumously awarded a medal after a widely shared video showed him declaring “Glory to Ukraine” before apparently being shot dead, was commemorated with a statue…
Massive Iceberg Drifts Beyond Antarctic Waters
One of the world’s largest icebergs is drifting beyond Antarctic waters after being grounded for more than three decades, according to the British Antarctic Survey. The iceberg, known as A23a,…
Tens of Thousands March in Europe, Call for Permanent Cease-Fire in Gaza
Tens of thousands of people turned out on central London’s streets on Saturday for a pro-Palestinian march calling for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza. At least five people were arrested…
Thousands Rally Over Violence Against Women After Student Killed in Italy
Tens of thousands took to the streets of Italy’s main cities Saturday to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, just as an Italian man suspected of…
Шмигаль: Росія вивезла з України зерно вартістю в близько 1 мільярд доларів
«Окупанти підготували технічні засоби, аби щодня викрадати та вивозити із захоплених територій по 12 тисяч тонн зерна» …
Україна отримує від партнерів техніку для супроводу кораблів із зерном у Чорному морі – президент
«Нам передадуть і передають вже відповідні морські катери» …
Kyiv Suffers Largest Drone Attack Since Russian Invasion
Kyiv was rocked by a massive drone attack early Saturday, using Iranian-designed Shahed drones. Five people, including a child, were wounded in the attack, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko’s Telegram…
Pope Cancels Saturday Activities Because of Mild Flu
Pope Francis canceled his morning audiences on Saturday because of mild flu, the Vatican said in a statement. The 86-year-old pontiff holds regular meetings with Vatican officials on Saturdays as…
Russian Lawmaker Disputes Report He Adopted Child Taken from Ukraine
A Russian lawmaker and staunch supporter of President Vladimir Putin has denied media allegations that he adopted a missing 2-year-old girl who was removed from a Ukrainian children’s home and…
Israel to Summon Spanish, Belgian Ambassadors Following Criticism During Rafah Visit
The Israeli government said Friday that it would summon the Belgian and Spanish ambassadors following remarks by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and his Belgian counterpart Alexander de Croo on…
ВВП України зріс на 10,5% в жовтні – Мінекономіки
У цілому цьогорічне зростання економіки оцінюється на рівні 5,5% порівняно з відповідним періодом 2022 року …
Німеччина надасть Україні 50 млн євро на пільгове кредитування бізнесу – Шмигаль
Голова уряду подякував міжнародним партнерам за допомогу у відновленні економіки …
French Foreign Minister: China’s Cooperation Vital to Ending Russia-Ukraine War
French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said Friday that China’s cooperation is vital on an issue that has divided it and much of Europe: ending the war in Ukraine. She encouraged…
Putin to Boost AI in Russia to Fight ‘Unacceptable and Dangerous’ Western Monopoly
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday announced a plan to endorse a national strategy for the development of artificial intelligence, emphasizing that it’s essential to prevent a Western monopoly. Speaking…
Irish Police Arrest 34 in Dublin Rioting Following Stabbings Outside School
Irish police arrested 34 people after suspected far-right protesters in central Dublin attacked police, damaged shops and set fire to vehicles Thursday night following the stabbing of three children by…
Russian Consumers Feel Themselves in a Tight Spot as High Inflation Persists
The shelves at Moscow supermarkets are full of fruit and vegetables, cheese and meat. But many of the shoppers look at the selection with dismay as inflation makes their wallets…
Russia Launches Fierce, Costly Attacks on Ukraine City
Russia, which had bombarded the eastern city of Avdiivka for weeks, is now sending waves of troops toward the destroyed but strategically important spot in eastern Ukraine — and suffering…
Georgians Call for Ex-Leader’s Release on Revolution Anniversary
Hundreds of supporters from Georgia’s main opposition party gathered Thursday in the capital, Tbilisi, demanding their ex-leader’s release from prison on the 20th anniversary of the country’s pro-democracy revolution. Mikheil…
Turkey’s Central Bank Hikes Interest Rates Again as It Tries to Tame Eye-Watering Inflation
Turkey’s central bank delivered another huge interest rate hike on Thursday as it tries to curb double-digit inflation that has left households struggling to afford food and other basic goods….