Eurovision kicked off in Vienna on Sunday, with thousands of fans flocking to the city for events and music ahead of the song contest's grand final next weekend, with renewed calls for a boycott over Israel's participation.
Eurovision kicked off in Vienna on Sunday, with thousands of fans flocking to the city for events and music ahead of the song contest's grand final next weekend, with renewed calls for a boycott over Israel's participation.
President Emmanuel Macron visited Egypt’s Mediterranean city of Alexandria on Saturday, reaffirming France’s commitment to deepening economic and strategic ties with Cairo, despite persistent criticism over human rights.
President Emmanuel Macron visited Egypt’s Mediterranean city of Alexandria on Saturday, reaffirming France’s commitment to deepening economic and strategic ties with Cairo, despite persistent criticism over human rights.
The final evacuation flight for occupants of a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has sparked international alarm will leave the Canary Islands on Monday, Spain's health minister said on Sunday.
The final evacuation flight for occupants of a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has sparked international alarm will leave the Canary Islands on Monday, Spain's health minister said on Sunday.
Peter Magyar, a pro-EU conservative, was sworn in as Hungary's new prime minister on Saturday, closing the chapter on the 16-year rule of his nationalist predecessor, Viktor Orban.
Peter Magyar, a pro-EU conservative, was sworn in as Hungary's new prime minister on Saturday, closing the chapter on the 16-year rule of his nationalist predecessor, Viktor Orban.
The World Health Organization's chief is due in the Spanish island of Tenerife on Saturday to help coordinate the evacuation of passengers hit by the hantavirus, Spanish ministry sources said.
The World Health Organization's chief is due in the Spanish island of Tenerife on Saturday to help coordinate the evacuation of passengers hit by the hantavirus, Spanish ministry sources said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that his soldiers in Ukraine were fighting an "aggressive force" backed by all of NATO and described his war goals as "just", in a combative address to the annual Victory Day parade on Red Square.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that his soldiers in Ukraine were fighting an "aggressive force" backed by all of NATO and described his war goals as "just", in a combative address to the annual Victory Day parade on Red Square.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised on Saturday he would "listen to voters" after his Labour party received a historic drubbing in local and regional elections.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised on Saturday he would "listen to voters" after his Labour party received a historic drubbing in local and regional elections.
The World Health Organization has warned that more hantavirus cases could emerge after an outbreak linked to a cruise ship killed three passengers, though officials say the situation is likely to remain contained if health measures are followed.
The World Health Organization has warned that more hantavirus cases could emerge after an outbreak linked to a cruise ship killed three passengers, though officials say the situation is likely to remain contained if health measures are followed.
Partial results from local elections held yesterday in England show big losses for the governing Labour Party and gains for the anti-immigration Reform UK, fuelling doubts over Prime Minister Keir Starmer's future just two years after he was elected in a landslide victory.
Partial results from local elections held yesterday in England show big losses for the governing Labour Party and gains for the anti-immigration Reform UK, fuelling doubts over Prime Minister Keir Starmer's future just two years after he was elected in a landslide victory.
Russia and Ukraine launched major attacks on each other Friday, with a two-day unilateral ceasefire that Moscow had declared around its World War II commemorations appearing to be in tatters.
Russia and Ukraine launched major attacks on each other Friday, with a two-day unilateral ceasefire that Moscow had declared around its World War II commemorations appearing to be in tatters.
France has repeatedly extended controls at its borders since 2015, with the latest prolongation now running until 31 October – as similar measures across Europe raise fresh questions about the future of passport-free travel in the European Union.
France has repeatedly extended controls at its borders since 2015, with the latest prolongation now running until 31 October – as similar measures across Europe raise fresh questions about the future of passport-free travel in the European Union.
Iran is giving privileged internet access to a small group of approved users, while most of the population remains offline during a prolonged nationwide blackout. More than 60 days into one of the longest shutdowns in its history, authorities are moving from blanket censorship to a system that selects who can connect – raising concerns over inequality, economic damage and tighter control of dissent.
Iran is giving privileged internet access to a small group of approved users, while most of the population remains offline during a prolonged nationwide blackout. More than 60 days into one of the longest shutdowns in its history, authorities are moving from blanket censorship to a system that selects who can connect – raising concerns over inequality, economic damage and tighter control of dissent.