Europe

Update: New UK prime minister to be announced on September 5

LONDON, July 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The new UK prime minister to replace the outgoing Boris Johnson will be announced on…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Death toll from Russian rocket attack on Ukraine housing block rises to 30

KYIV, July 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The death toll from a Russian rocket attack that hit an apartment block in eastern…

Europe heatwaves: Spain, Portugal sweltering as UK, France readies for soaring temperatures

Beachgoers gather under parasols at Sokoa Beach, southwestern France as heatwave conditions sweep across Europe MADRID, July 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…

France’s Prime Minister survives no-confidence vote in parliament

PARIS, July 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne comfortably survived a motion of no-confidence brought against her by…

UK PM succession: Boris Johnson steers clear of endorsing successor

LONDON, July  12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Eleven hopefuls were in the race to become the next Conservative party leader and British…

World population to hit 8 bn this year; India to surpass China by 2023: UN

UNITED NATIONS, July 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The world’s population is expected to reach eight billion on November 15, the UN…

Western Sanctions Bring Iran, Russia Closer In Trade, Economy: Lawmaker

TEHRAN, Jul 12 (NNN-IRNA) – An Iranian lawmaker said yesterday that, Western sanctions on Iran and Russia, have brought the…

International Offshore Sailing Race “AEGEAN 600” Kicked Off In Greece

ATHENS, Jul 11 (NNN-AMNA) – International offshore sailing race “AEGEAN 600,” started yesterday in front of the Temple of Poseidon,…

Portuguese President Warned Of Risk Of Fires

LISBON, July 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Portuguese President, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, yesterday called for residents to take the utmost care…

Kenya, WHO Launched Hub For Handling Health Emergencies In Africa

NAIROBI, Jul 10 (NNN-KBC) – The World Health Organisation (WHO), in partnership with the Kenyan government, yesterday launched the Health…