UK sanctions Russian spies for malicious activity
Three Russian intelligence units and 18 officers have been sanctioned, the Foreign Office says.
Three Russian intelligence units and 18 officers have been sanctioned, the Foreign Office says.
The first music sets opened the festival on Friday, as workers laboured around the clock to clear out the debris and build a new, scaled down main stage.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a post on X that it "appears to be a horrific incident” and said federal agents are at the scene to learn more.
Under the state of emergency, police can conduct searches and make arrests without a warrant. A curfew has not been put into effect.
The United Nations Security Council called on the ICC to open an investigation in Libya in 2011 amid violence that led to the toppling of Muammar Gaddafi and morphed into a crippling civil war.
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The EU’s proposed 2028–2034 budget risks turning the bloc's cohesion policy into a high-stakes competition for funding by merging it with other major spending areas, sparking concerns over reduced local control and lack of support for disadvantaged regions.
The British Foreign Office also linked Russia's intelligence agency to a cyber sabotage campaign across Europe and the US, targeting institutions, elections and public health programmes.
The changes come following calls from some Czech institutions, including the Institute for the Study of Totalitarian Regimes, to correct what they said was an imbalance in the legal system.
The five-party Cyprus negotiations concluded on Friday without resolving key disputes, but talks will continue under the guidance of the UN.
Thousands joined protests across the United States on Thursday, held in memory of John Lewis and in opposition to President Donald Trump’s recent policies.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz revealed his top priorities for the next three years and delivered sharp criticism to the EU.
Avon and Somerset Police say they will be taking “no further action” after reviewing video and audio footage from Kneecap’s set at Glastonbury.
Bolsonaro is currently on trial at the Supreme Court accused of leading an alleged attempt to stage a coup to overturn the 2022 election in which he was defeated by left-wing president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
While parents should have at least two babies to keep Europe's population stable, current birth rates barely exceed one. Will the new wave of over-60-year-old boomer fathers save the continent?
The political battle over the next EU budget has officially begun.
While the cause of Wednesday's blaze has not yet been determined, officials blamed lack of safety standards in the building for the scale of the tragedy.
The e-scooter is already scheduled for delivery in Madrid, timed with the launch of the city’s inaugural Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2026.
Mourners gathered Thursday evening in Gaza City for the funeral of two Christians killed when an Israeli shell struck Gaza’s only Catholic church compound earlier that day.
Advocates said the passage of the bills marks a key moment in cryptocurrency's winding path toward mainstream adoption, as President Donald Trump has pushed to make the US the "crypto capital of the world".
Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri is accused of murder, torture and rape at a prison in Tripoli.
A planned London–Berlin rail route aims to offer a greener, faster alternative to air travel.
The company has previously been critical on the Commission’s work on GPAI, claiming it stifles innovation.
The newly proposed EU long-term budget prioritises border management, seeking to make entry by migrants harder, over support for asylum and reception processes. Rights groups accuse the EU of exposing migrants to human rights abuses.
Imperfect and overlong, Ari Aster's fourth feature ends up as a neat snapshot of the COVID years, as well as a sly missile aimed at a lie we’ve all been sold...
Visas for the local leaders of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the human rights agency OHCHR and the agency supporting Palestinians in Gaza, UNRWA, have not been renewed in recent months.
Coordinated with Qatar, the flight departed on Friday as Berlin toughens migration policy. Officials said all deportees had criminal records and were required by law to leave.
Critics have called it "by far the worst piece of legislation” ever from an environmental standpoint.
The US ‘Magnificent Seven’ have pulled far ahead of Europe’s corporate giants, driven by massive AI growth. While US tech surges, Europe’s top firms—mostly in traditional sectors—struggle to keep pace in the new innovation-driven economy.
With more and more legislation being introduced in the past years, the mandate of the ACM has expanded significantly.
As Europe confronts increasingly complex challenges, from climate instability to technological disruption, conversations around the future of higher education are gaining urgency. The current academic structure, long centred on traditional single-subject degrees, is being
Did anyone have this on their 2025 bingo card? A series of cryptic online posts have led to specualtion that Fleetwood Mac could be reuniting... How likely is this to happen?
A wildfire broke out near the town of Méntrida in central Spain on Thursday, spreading rapidly and sending a thick cloud of smoke over the capital, Madrid.
Syrian forces will return to Suwayda after clashes between Druze militias and Bedouin clans. A ceasefire was mediated by the US, Turkey and Arab nations.
The town of Torre Pacheco has been shaken by an attack on a local pensioner and ensuing violent anti-migrant unrest – and disinformation has inflamed the tensions.
Russian and Ukrainian drones use cellphone internet networks to operate, so shutdowns are one way authorities try to counter the attacks.
The world of extreme sports is mourning the death of Felix Baumgartner, the Austrian athlete who became the first person to break the sound barrier during a freefall jump in 2012. He died in a paragliding crash along Italy's eastern coast, at the age of 56.
In a bid to avoid harsh tariffs being imposed, many Asian countries are looking to strike large LNG deals with the US. But could this be disastrous for the clean energy transition?
Straight from the LBC to Swansea might become a new stadium chant for fans of the Swans after legendary rapper Snoop Dogg's decision to buy an ownership stake in the Welsh football club.
No official explanation was provided, but analysts suggest the decision may be linked to Russian media report implying the resort was populated by mobilised locals rather than genuine holidaymakers.
The band announced a "movement" of artists who have spoken out over the Israel-Palestine war and have faced attempts of censorship. "We write as artists who’ve chose to use our public platforms to speak out against the genocide occurring there & the role of the UK Government in
Netflix on Thursday announced nearly 50% profit growth for the last quarter as the video streaming service's more than 300 million subscribers have become increasingly attractive to advertisers.
Today, sharing our lives online feels natural. We post vacation photos, check in at restaurants, and update friends with a few clicks. After an accident, posting a smiling photo or saying you’re “doing okay” might seem harmless. But with an open injury claim, your social media
US President Trump asked Coca-Cola to start using cane sugar in their drinks, despite a surge in popularity of the company's zero sugar product.
People worldwide have become heavily reliant on their mobile phones. Today's smartphones have become far more sophisticated than the communication tools they were initially intended to be, with phones now being able to host movies, dating apps, and take high-quality images.
French President Emmanuel Macron watched as Tadej Pogačar secured a dominant solo victory on stage 12 of the Tour de France, reclaiming the yellow jersey atop Hautacam.
On 16 July, the European Commission proposed to the Council to sign the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, as a key international step to tackle online crime and to facilitate access to digital evidence for all serious crimes. The new UN Cybercrime Convention will
The US House approved Trump's plan to cut $9 billion (€7.7bn) in public broadcasting and foreign aid, now awaiting his signature. The bill passed 216-213.
The internet is having a field day over footage of a recent Coldplay gig in the US. A kiss-cam moment seemed to expose an affair...
The overall sustainability of EU fisheries continues to improve, with more fish stocks being fished at sustainable levels. Climate change continues to impact fishing communities, reducing the fish stocks they depend on for their livelihoods and leading to economic uncertainty.