Europe

Unreliable munitions, weary soldiers: The challenges Ukraine face

The Ukrainian military is now facing a litany of new and enduring challenges that have contributed to its slow progress.

2023-07-25T18:32:03.563674+00:00 IST

Putin signs law banning gender reassignment surgery

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law banning gender affirmation surgeries in the country, State media reported

2023-07-25T18:27:26.849522+00:00 IST

UAE minister Mariam Almheiri advocates for climate action

The summit, hosted in Rome, saw world leaders, policymakers, and thinkers unite to drive collective climate action.

2023-07-25T17:55:55.845986+00:00 IST

Firefighting plane crashes in Greece as wildfires rage

Videos of the plane pouring water on a fire were posted on social media by the state broadcaster ERT. After that, it is seen falling into a mountainside and catching fire.

2023-07-25T15:08:10.627184+00:00 IST

German Environment Minister Steffi Lemke to visit India

Steffi Lemke and Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Economic Affairs Ministry, Stefan Wenzel, will attend the G20 environment and climate ministers meeting in Chennai.

2023-07-25T14:25:29.504590+00:00 IST

1 dead, several injured in Switzerland's violent storm

At least one person died and several were injured in northwestern Switzerland after a violent storm caused significant damage in a city in the mountains.

2023-07-25T00:29:18.072948+00:00 IST

Russia vows retaliation after Ukraine claims responsibility

Russia condemned the Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow and Crimea and vowed retaliation after Kyiv military official claimed the responsibility for the strikes which hit two buildings in Moscow early Monday.

2023-07-24T18:22:33.681989+00:00 IST

Black Sea grain deal ‘lost meaning': Putin

Following Russia's withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal that guaranteed the secure sale of Ukrainian grains, President Vladimir Putin has said that the decision was taken as the pact eventually lost its meaning and was no more of any significance, according to Al Jazeera.

2023-07-24T08:15:48.312094+00:00 IST

Greece witnesses largest-ever evacuation

The largest evacuation effort launched in Greece's history, according to officials, was when a massive wildfire ravaging the Greek island of Rhodes forced hundreds of tourists to leave their hotels on Sunday, CNN reported.

2023-07-24T05:48:47.164098+00:00 IST

Russian missile strikes damage historic Orthodox Ukrainian cathed

The Russian missile strikes that killed at least one and injured many have destroyed a famous Orthodox cathedral in the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa, reported CNN.

2023-07-24T05:06:09.988075+00:00 IST

"Russian missiles damage 25 architectural monuments in Odesa"

Russia “deliberately aimed their missiles at the historic city center of Odesa” which is protected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), said Oleh Kiper, the head of the region’s military administration.

2023-07-23T14:11:58.287358+00:00 IST

At least one person killed in Russian strike on Odesa

At least six residential buildings, a Ukrainian Orthodox Church and “architectural monuments" were damaged due to Russian strikes on Odesa overnight.

2023-07-23T11:10:43.211379+00:00 IST

Voting starts in Spain's snap elections

Most surveys and analysts predict that Alberto Nunez Feijoo's conservative Popular Party (PP) will win the election, although unexpected results may be in store.

2023-07-23T10:55:44.497499+00:00 IST

Italy honours Indian Army's contribution in 2nd World War

Indian Soldiers played a central role in the Italian Campaign during the Second World War, wherein more than 50,000 Indian Army soldiers from the 4th, 8th and 10th Divisions were involved. Out of the 20 Victoria Crosses awarded in Italy, six were won by Indian soldiers. Indian soldiers suffered 23,722 casualties, of which 5,782 Indian soldiers made the supreme sacrifice, and are commemorated in the 40 Commonwealth War Graves spread all over Italy, the release said further.

2023-07-23T07:07:25.617109+00:00 IST

Russia: Ukraine blows ammunition depot in Crimea

A Ukrainian drone attack on Crimea blew up an ammunition depot, forcing an evacuation of the area.

2023-07-22T22:55:05.719749+00:00 IST

4 killed after hot water pipe bursts in Moscow mall: Mayor

At least four people were killed and dozens injured on Saturday after a hot water pipe burst at a shopping mall in western Moscow, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said on Saturday.

2023-07-22T21:23:07.549948+00:00 IST

Man jailed for stealing 2,00,000 chocolate eggs

Thirty-two-year-old Joby Pool on February 11 stole USD 40,000 worth of Cadbury Creme Eggs, after breaking into an industrial unit and making off with the haul in a stolen truck,

2023-07-22T17:17:06.476696+00:00 IST

Russian journalist killed by shelling near Ukraine frontline

As per the ministry, the journalists were wounded in a Ukrainian artillery strike on Saturday. They were evacuated from the battlefield but RIA correspondent Rostislav Zhuravlev died during the journey, it said.

2023-07-22T16:36:11.279926+00:00 IST

Explained: What is causing heatwave in Europe?

As a blazing heatwave comes in, southern and eastern Europe are preparing for temperatures that will exceed records.

2023-07-22T15:24:38.962275+00:00 IST

“Ukraine’s counteroffensive expected to gain pace”

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the Ukrainian army's ongoing counteroffensive is expected to "gain pace" after a slow start, CNN reported.

2023-07-22T15:19:14.815854+00:00 IST