Oleg Gordievsky, a KGB spy who defected to the UK in the Cold War, dies at 86
Oleg Gordievsky, a Soviet KGB officer who helped change the course of the Cold War by covertly passing secrets to the UK, has died at home in England. Read More
Israeli troops advance further into Gaza, blowing up cancer hospital
Nearly 600 Palestinians have now been killed since the truce between Israel and Hamas was shattered on Tuesday. Read More
Russian strike kills family of three in Ukrainian city of Zaporizhia
Local authorities say Russia also attacked other parts of Ukraine including Sumy, Kharkiv and Kyiv. Read More
Dozens evacuated and roads closed after flooding in central and northern Spain
In the municipality of Mejorada del Campo near Madrid 48 people were evacuated after storm Martinho brought heavy rains. Read More
Pope to give blessing from hospital window in first appearance since getting ill
Pope Francis will appear in public again on Sunday for a greeting and blessing to the faithful after the traditional Angelus Catholic prayer. The text will not be read by…
London Heathrow airport now ‘fully operational’ after electricity station fire
Europe’s busiest airport resumed flights on Saturday morning, but further disruption is expected as it tries to relocate planes, passengers and crew. Read More
Brussels, my love? A democratic Syria – realistic or just a pipe dream?
In this edition of our talk show from Brussels, the participants discuss the new beginning in Syria, the continuation of diplomacy in Ukraine and the allegations of bribery in connection…
19-year-old dies from injuries four months after concrete awning collapse in Serbian train station
The teenager is now the 16th fatality in the tragic collapse of a concrete awning at a train station in northern Serbia. Read More
Turkey’s CHP party urges peaceful protests after Istanbul mayor’s arrest despite ban
Ekrem İmamoğlu was arrested in a dawn raid on his home on Wednesday over alleged corruption and links to a terrorist organisation, escalating a crackdown on opposition figures and dissenting…
Thousands of Slovaks protest in Bratislava against PM Robert Fico and his Russia-friendly policies
Thousands of protesters took to the streets across Slovakia to participate in regular demonstrations against incumbent Prime Minister Robert Fico and his pro-Russian policies. Read More