Putin accused of using same woman in multiple photo-ops
‘He’s as fake as the value of the Ruble,’ one journalist wrote
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Tens of thousands of mourners pay respects to former Pope Benedict XVI as he lies in state
Public viewing has been set for 10 hours on Monday and 12 hours each on Tuesday and Wednesday, ahead of the former pontiff’s funeral on Thursday
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
‘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…