Europe

Russia detain French man accused of gathering military intel

According to Russia's Investigative Committee, a French citizen, purportedly employed by the non-profit Swiss Center for Humanitarian Dialogue, was apprehended on suspicion of "collecting information in the field of military activities of the Russian Federation."

2024-06-07T07:43:27.275955+00:00 IST

French artist Ben, 88, dies by suicide after his wife’s death

The Vautier family confirmed the devastating news on Wednesday, revealing that Annie Vautier, Ben's wife, had succumbed to a stroke at 3 am that morning. Stricken with grief and unable to fathom life without her, Ben made the heart-wrenching decision to take his own life mere hours later at their residence in southern France.

2024-06-07T05:32:47.903339+00:00 IST

27th St Petersburg International Economic Forum starts in Russia

The programme includes more than 150 thematic sessions with over 1,000 speakers. The event will focus on developing business relations and expanding contacts with trade partners from the CIS countries, the Arab world, India, China, EAEU-ASEAN and Latin America.

2024-06-06T10:00:49.254872+00:00 IST

Netherlands launch four-day EU elections across 27 nations

Polls have opened in the Netherlands, marking the beginning of four days of voting in European Union parliamentary elections across the 27 member states.

2024-06-06T08:52:58.505724+00:00 IST

UK PM Sunak speaks to PM Modi, congratulates him on election win

Rishi Sunak on Wednesday spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to congratulate him on his win in the Lok Sabha elections.

2024-06-05T15:37:03.054812+00:00 IST

More than 90 countries confirm their participation in BRICS Games

The BRICS sports ministers' meeting scheduled for June 22 will bring together representatives from China, UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia and Iran, India, South Africa and Brazil.

2024-06-05T11:34:22.921193+00:00 IST

Oslo protest marks 35th anniversary of Tiananmen Square Massacre

The Norwegian Tibet Committee organised a protest on Tuesday in front of the Chinese Embassy in Oslo, marking the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre.

2024-06-05T09:04:23.923531+00:00 IST

Ukrainian Prez Zelenskyy congratulates PM Modi on election win

He wrote on X, "I wish the people of India peace and prosperity, and I hope for continued cooperation between our countries. India and Ukraine share common values and a rich history. May our partnership continue to thrive, bringing progress and mutual understanding for our nations."

2024-06-05T08:07:34.419393+00:00 IST

Italian PM Meloni congratulates PM Modi on electoral victory

"Congratulations to @narendramodi on the new electoral victory and my warmest wishes for good work. Certain that we will continue to work together to strengthen the friendship that unites Italy and India and consolidate cooperation on the various issues that bind us, for the well-being of our Nations and our peoples," Italian PM Meloni said in a post on X.

2024-06-04T20:06:02.089834+00:00 IST

Ukraine claims successful strike inside Russian territory

Government minister Iryna Vereshchuk took to Facebook to share the news, accompanied by a striking image purportedly capturing the aftermath of the strike.

2024-06-04T12:00:12.668409+00:00 IST

People mark 35th anniversary of Tiananmen Square Massacre

The people of Chinese descent and their supporters across the world commemorated the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre.

2024-06-03T14:25:38.461783+00:00 IST

David Beckham exchanges beekeeping tips with King Charles

At Highgrove Gardens, Beckham not only interacted with King Charles but also had the opportunity to meet students of the King's Foundation. These students participate in specialised workshops on-site, honing skills such as woodworking and embroidery.

2024-06-02T21:00:22.750142+00:00 IST

Over 50 arrests made during UEFA Champions League final

The pitch invasion took place during the opening minute of the match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.

2024-06-02T20:25:47.951935+00:00 IST

UK PM Rishi Sunak takes swipe at Labour Party ahead of polls

In the video, Sunak said, "Right, here we go again. Today I'm going to be doing an explainer on Labour's policy for our country's future." He then pointed to the clean board and left the room.

2024-06-02T17:22:41.284410+00:00 IST

Germany congratulates Indians for conducting elections

The German Foreign Office has congratulated Indians for successfully conducting the "world's largest democratic elections." It said that Germany is looking forward to working with India's new government and taking cooperation to the next level.

2024-06-02T14:08:17.034580+00:00 IST

Businesswoman Halla Tomasdottir elected as Iceland's President

Halla Tomasdottir has been elected the seventh President of Iceland and will take over from Guana Johannesson on August 1.

2024-06-02T12:57:12.394300+00:00 IST

Iceland: Voting underway for Presidential elections

Nearly 270,000 people are eligible to vote and they have to bring personal identification, like a passport or driving license, to receive their ballot.

2024-06-01T15:45:01.079476+00:00 IST

Antony Blinken calls humanitarian situation in Gaza 'dire'

Antony Blinken called the humanitarian situation in Gaza "dire" and added that the distribution of aid within Gaza is not working properly.

2024-05-31T17:40:46.561506+00:00 IST

Germany: Far-right activist among several injured in knife attack

Several people, including a far-right activist, were injured in a knife attack in Mannheim city of Germany on Friday, Euro News reported, citing police.

2024-05-31T12:44:34.720922+00:00 IST

Princess of Wales to miss major military display

The ceremonial display, scheduled for June 8 in London, serves as the dress rehearsal for Trooping the Colour, the official birthday parade for the King, set for June 15.

2024-05-31T00:03:19.640622+00:00 IST

Slovenia backs recognition of Palestinian state

However, the decision awaits the endorsement of Slovenia's parliament, with a vote scheduled for Tuesday, as confirmed by parliament speaker Urska Klakocar Zupancic.

2024-05-30T20:15:16.645500+00:00 IST