Europe

France launches operation in 66 prisons to seize mini-mobile phones: prosecutor

Paris Prosecutor Laure Beccuau PARIS, May 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — French authorities launched a major operation to crack down on the…

US to skip G20 summit in South Africa: Sec of State Rubio

WASHINGTON, May 21 (NNN-XINHUA) — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that President Donald Trump will not participate in…

Panama reaffirms canal’s neutrality at UN Security Council

PANAMA CITY, May 21 (NNN-XINHUA) — Panama reaffirmed its commitment to preserving the neutrality of the Panama Canal for all…

Spain clamps down on Airbnb as tourism backlash returns for summer

Thousands of protesters took to the streets in the Canary Islands complaining of over-tourism MADRID, May 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The…

UK: Romanian charged with ‘conspiracy’ over fires at PM Starmer’s houses

LONDON, May 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Romanian man has been charged with “conspiracy to commit arson,” London police said after…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: EU formally adopts 17th round of sanctions on Russia

    BRUSSELS, May 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The EU formally adopted a new round of sanctions on Russia targeting its “shadow…

Finland: Student stabs three girls in school attack

HELSINKI, May  21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A male student stabbed three girls under the age of 15 at a school in…

France ‘determined’ to recognise Palestinian state: foreign minister

PARIS, May 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — France is “determined” to recognise a Palestinian state, its foreign minister said on Tuesday, condemning…

Bird flu: Brazil could resume chicken exports in 28 days, says Agriculture Minister Fávaro

BRASILIA, May 20 (NNN-AGENCIA BRASIL) — Brazil could resume chicken meat exports in 28 days if no new cases of…

Hungarian lawmakers approve bill to quit International Criminal Court

BUDAPEST, May 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Hungary’s parliament approved a bill on Tuesday that will start the country’s year-long withdrawal process…