Scores of Russian troops killed in Ukraine missile strike – one of deadliest attacks against Putin’s forces
Kyiv claims 400 troops were killed in attack as Moscow makes rare admission of large-scale fatalities
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‘Extreme event’: warm January weather breaks records across Europe
At least eight countries experience record high temperatures of ‘almost unheard of’ heat, say meteorologistsWeather records have been falling across Europe at a disconcerting rate in the last few days, say meteorologists.The warmest January day ever wa…
Spain ‘ready for any scenario’ as Gibraltar talks with UK falter
Spanish foreign minister says he does not want ‘no deal’ relationship, but EU is prepared for hard Brexit for territorySpain and the EU are prepared for all possibilities – including a hard Brexit – when it comes to the bloc’s relationship with Gibralt…
Two years after Brexit ‘got done’, poll shows many Britons want new referendum
According to a poll carried out by the Savanta data research group, more people in the UK believe Brexit has damaged the country’s economy and influence on the world stage with indicators pointing towards a growing appetite for a second referendum on …
EU parliament chief launches ‘urgent procedure’ to lift two MEPs’ immunity in Qatargate scandal
The European Parliament on Monday announced its chief, Roberta Metsola, had launched “an urgent procedure” to lift the immunity of two MEPs amid a corruption scandal linked to Qatar.
Tens of Thousands View Pope Benedict XVI’s Body at Vatican
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI ‘s body lay in state in St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Jan. 8-14
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Jan. 8-14 include rapper-actor LL Cool J, actor Jason Bateman and musician Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and of Nirvana
Germany calls for fireworks ban after attacks on rescue services
Chancellor condemns incidents on New Year’s Eve in which firefighters and police officers were targetedGerman police and firefighters’ unions have called for a ban on personal fireworks on New Year’s Eve, as the chancellor, Olaf Scholz, condemned incid…
Croatia ditches currency to adopt euro and join border-free Schengen zone
Croatia switched to the shared European currency and removed dozens of border checkpoints to join world’s largest passport-free travel area
Spanish police find hundreds of archaeological artefacts at two homes
Two men under investigation after tipoff about collection that also contained bone fragments believed to be up to 5,000 years oldTwo men are under investigation after Spanish police discovered hundreds of archaeological artefacts as well as bone fragme…