Ukraine says it downs 8 Russian drones in overnight attack
The Ukrainian military destroyed eight of nine attack drones launched overnight by Russia, the air force said on Sunday. There were no immediate reports of...
Europe
The limits of the effectiveness of EU sanctions on Russia
By Maria Demertzis When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the European Union had little experience of imposing sanctions. Numerous sanctions packages later, there is...
Black Friday brings out discount-hunters across U.S., Europe
Shoppers took to stores across the world on a Black Friday that appeared to be subdued compared to prior years, looking for discounted electronics, clothing...
EU’s von der Leyen says extremist violence in West Bank settlements must stop
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday that rising violence by extremists in the Israeli-occupied West Bank had to stop. Violence by...
‘Dublin is safe’ says Irish PM after 34 arrested in riots
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Friday it was safe to return to Dublin city centre after police made 34 arrests following overnight rioting...
Euro zone business activity fell again in November
The downturn in euro zone business activity eased in November but remained broadbased, suggesting the bloc’s economy will contract again this quarter as consumers continue...
Muslims in shock over anti-Islam party’s Dutch poll win
Dutch Muslims expressed shock on Thursday at the election win of far-right populist Geert Wilders, who has previously called for mosques and the Koran to...
Riots erupt in Dublin in anti-immigrant protests, five people injured, including 3 children
Three young children were among five people injured in a knife attack in Dublin on Thursday that sparked riots in the city centre and which...
Far-right’s Wilders aims to be Dutch PM after shock election win
Far-right populist Geert Wilderswants to be the Netherlands’ next prime minister and would focus his efforts on curbing immigration, he said following a landmark election...
Geert Wilders: the anti-Islam, anti-EU populist who could be next Dutch PM
Geert Wilders, the Dutch populist whose anti-Islam comments have led to death threats, could become the next leader of the Netherlands following an election upset...
