Parliamentary elections: France gears up for new Macron v Mélenchon battle
Jean-Luc Mélenchon PARIS, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — There were times, during the elections here five years ago, when President Emmanuel…
Russia-Ukraine conflict: US Pres Biden says briefed on Americans missing in Ukraine
WASHINGTON, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Joe Biden said he had been briefed on two Americans missing in Ukraine, and he…
Russia-Ukraine conflict: EU backs Ukraine’s ‘European dream’ as Russia cuts gas supplies
BRUSSELS, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Europe sent a powerful symbol of solidarity with Ukraine on Friday, when Brussels backed Kyiv’s bid…
HEATWAVES: Europe’s hottest summers
PARIS, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sweltering temperatures in Spain and France spotlight the increasing frequency of heatwaves in Europe. …
Bordeaux region bans outdoor events as heatwave hits France
PARIS, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Gironde department around Bordeaux banned outdoor public events and those at indoor venues without…
Migrants sent $605 bn home in 2021, more by mobiles: UN
UNITED NATIONS, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Migrant workers sent home an estimated $605 billion to low- and middle-income countries last year, a UN study said, boosted…
Sail GP To Return To Australia’s Sydney Next Year
SYDNEY, Jun 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Sail Grand Prix (SailGP), will return to the iconic Sydney Harbour in Feb next year,…
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Contacts with Europe no longer among Russia’s priorities – FM Lavrov
ST. PETERSBURG (Russia), June 17 (NNN-TASS) — Moscow has always kept in touch with both the West and the…
WTO agrees fishing, food and Covid vaccine deals
GENEVA, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Trade Organization concluded deals Friday on tackling food insecurity, curbing harmful fishing…
Brazil: Pres Bolsonaro blamed as evidence mounts of Amazon murders
BRASILIA, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nature defenders, colleagues and family of British journalist Dom Phillips and Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira…