Europe
Australia’s second-most populous city will enter a five-day snap coronavirus lockdown, authorities said on Friday, barring spectators for much of the Australian Open tennis tournament....
France, Germany seek Russia sanctions over Navalny, diplomats say
The European Union is likely to impose travel bans and asset freezes on allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin, possibly as soon as this month,...
Not perfect, but saves lives, AstraZeneca says
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine is not perfect, but will have a big impact on the pandemic, its chief executive predicted on Thursday, as the drugmaker pledged...
‘Sailing Nun’ to help steer Church course with key Vatican job
Sister Nathalie Becquart, 52, who Pope Francis appointed last week to a key Vatican post, is an accomplished seafarer who loves using nautical images to...
EU rejects most UK demands on Northern Ireland trade
The European Union rejected most of Britain’s demands for easier trade with Northern Ireland but said it was examining more flexibility on steel. In a...
Ireland may fine residents Є2,000 for holidaying abroad
Ireland’s government is considering increasing fines for residents who break current COVID-19 restrictions to travel aboard on holiday to 2,000 euros ($2,426.00) from 500 euros,...
EU gives Britain till end of April to ratify Brexit trade agreement
The European Union will ask Britain if it can take an extra two months to ratify the Brexit trade agreement by extending until April 30...
UK says it’s not yet at ‘gin and tonic’ stage with EU after Brexit
By Guy Faulconbridge Britain said on Tuesday its relations with the European Union after Brexit had been problematic due to differences over everything from vaccines...
Greece PM orders full lockdown in Athens after surge in COVID cases (Update)
By Angeliki Koutantou Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday announced a full lockdown in the capital Athens and the surrounding region to curb a...
UK’s Princess Eugenie has had baby son – Buckingham Palace
Britain’s Princess Eugenie, granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth, has given birth to her first child, a baby son, with husband Jack Brooksbank, Buckingham Palace announced on...