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Britain and France face deadly heat as temperatures soar

Wed, 27 May 2026 07:49:09 GMT

LONDON/PARIS: An unusually early heat wave swept across parts of Western Europe this week, breaking temperature records in Britain and France and prompting health warnings as several heat-related deaths and drownings were reported.

Britain recorded its hottest May temperature in more than a century for the second straight day on May 26, with temperatures reaching 35 degrees Ce

Trump’s NATO allies bemused by his decision to send troops to Poland

Sun, 24 May 2026 10:22:04 GMT

HELSINGBORG, Sweden: U.S. President Donald Trump's turnaround on sending 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland just weeks after ordering the same number of troops to be pulled out of Europe has left NATO allies and defense officials bewildered.

The sudden change in decision came after weeks of comments from Trump and his team about reducing, not increasing, U.S. troops in Europe. His ea

Europe gas reserves under pressure amid Hormuz disruption

Sat, 23 May 2026 08:23:03 GMT

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: Europe could face a serious gas shortage if shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz continue for another one to three months, senior executives at Norwegian energy company Equinor warned on May 21.

Gas storage facilities across Europe are currently just above 35 percent full, well below the seasonal average of around 50 percent, according to d

EU considering revoking veto powers for new members Guardian

Wed, 27 May 2026 17:23:11 GMT

Brussels is reportedly seeking safeguards to prevent future entrants from blocking key foreign policy decisions

The EU could temporarily deny future member states' veto rights in order to prevent them from interfering with the bloc's foreign policy, the Guardian reported on Tuesday, citing EU sources.

The idea is reportedly being discussed as Brussels seeks to bring new members in before th

Germany wants X to push state-approved content report

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:20:18 GMT

Social media firms would be forced to boost reliable news outlets and punish disinformation

German regulators plan to force social media platforms such as X to boost government-approved "reliable" media outlets in their algorithms, according to leaked documents. The US government has vowed to respond over what it sees as pressure on American tech firms.

In a draft 'Digital Media State Treat

Indian men's hockey coach Fulton anticipates "tough tests" in European leg of FIH Pro League ahead of World Cup

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:14:34 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): Indian men's hockey coach Craig Fulton said that the European leg of the FIH Pro League is exactly what the team needs before the World Cup this year, saying that 'tough tests against world-class opposition' will help them understand where they stand in terms of preparations.

Hockey India on Wednesday announced a formidable 24-member Indian men's hockey team for the upcoming Europ

Russian court orders Euroclear to pay 200 billion

Wed, 27 May 2026 10:39:13 GMT

Ukraine's Western backers froze about $300 billion in Russian central bank assets in 2022, most of which is held at the Brussels-based depository

A Moscow arbitration court has granted the Bank of Russia's request for the immediate enforcement of a ruling ordering Euroclear to pay around 200 billion ($233 billion), RB

Club Tijuana expresses "great pride" in serving as Iran's training base for FIFA World Cup 2026

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:00:34 GMT

Tijuana [Mexico], May 27 (ANI): Club Tijuana, a local football club based in the Mexican city of Tijuana, expressed 'great pride' at hosting Iran's national football team during the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 after the side shifted its training base from the United States to Mexico amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Iran's team will now stay in Tijuana, near the US border, while continuing to play its FIFA Wo

Senior MP reveals Russias strategy for strikes on Kiev

Tue, 26 May 2026 19:38:16 GMT

Secure underground bunkers used by Ukrainian military commanders and leadership are the top targets, Andrey Kartapolov has said

The Russian military will begin targeting bunkers used by Ukrainian military commanders and leadership in response to Kiev's continued terrorist attacks on civilians, senior MP Andrey Kartapolov says. Ukraine's parliament - the Verkhovnaya Rada - and Vladimir Zelensky's

Senior MP comments on Russias strategy for strikes on Kiev

Tue, 26 May 2026 19:38:16 GMT

Secure underground bunkers used by Ukrainian military commanders and leadership are the top targets, Andrey Kartapolov has said

School bus, train collision kills 4 in Belgium

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:15:07 GMT

Belgium's Federal Minister of Mobility Jean-Luc Crucke told media that two teenagers, the driver and the chaperone were killed.

BRUSSELS, May 26 (Xinhua) -- Four people were killed on Tuesday morning after a school bus rammed into a train at a crossing in the city of Buggenhout, the East Flanders province of Belgium, local media reported.

The crash occurred at around 8:15 a.m. (0615 GMT) at

Four killed after Belgian school minibus hit by train at level crossing

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:12:03 GMT

Brussels [Belgium], May 26 (ANI): Four people, including two children, were killed after a school minibus was hit by a train at a level crossing in northern Belgium on Tuesday morning, CNN reported, citing local authorities and the police.

According to CNN, citing local authorities in Buggenhout, a 'serious traffic accident' took place around 8 am (local time), after the minibus was struck by a train while crossi

Havmor Ice Cream Brings Street-style Nostalgia to Life with Guava Chilli Innovation

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:35:48 GMT

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New Delhi [India], May 6: Havmor, part of Lotte India Corporation Pvt. Ltd., has launched its latest innovation--Guava Chilli Ice Cream, inspired by the much-loved Indian street-style combination of guava sprinkled with chilli and masala.

Rooted in a familiar taste memory, the new flavour delivers a balanced blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy notes staying true to Havmor's philosophy of evolving exis

Swiggy Restaurant Awards 2026 Witness Record-Breaking Participation: Winners Announced Across 160+ Cities

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:25:17 GMT

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 21: Swiggy (NSE: SWIGGY/BSE: 544285), India's pioneering on-demand convenience platform, announced the winners of the third edition of the Swiggy Restaurant Awards 2026, following a month of unprecedented nationwide participation. The awards recorded 1.3 crore+ votes from 6.43 lakh unique users, marking a 2.2X jump over last year, making it the biggest edition till da

US plans to slash NATO contributions Spiegel

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:57:22 GMT

Washington will reportedly make fewer jets, warships, and drones available to the blocs European members

The US has told NATO's European members that it will reduce its military contributions to the bloc as Washington's military planners set their sights on China, Der Spiegel reported on Tuesday.

Delivered by senior Pentagon adviser Alexander Velez-Green at a confidential NATO meeting in Br

Zaheer Khan Joins Antwerp Anchors as Co-Owner

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:54:18 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 16: Antwerp Anchors, a franchise in the EUT20 Belgium Cricket League, today announced that former India fast bowling legend and World Cup winner.

Zaheer Khan has joined the club as a Co-Owner. One of the most celebrated left-arm pace bowlers of his generation, Zaheer brings to the Antwerp Anchors not only his iconic cricketing stature but a deep passion for growi

ET Now Global Business Summit 2026 to be Addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Senior Ministers and Global Leaders

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:29:49 GMT

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New Delhi [India], February 13: The ET Now Global Business Summit (GBS) 2026 goes live today, bringing together some of the most influential voices in business and policy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the summit, lending momentum to conversations taking place at a time when global economies face tightening financial conditions, technological disruption and geopolitical volatility.

The

AI-Enabled NDT Robotics Startup Octobotics Raises Rs. 10 Crore in Series Seed Funding to Transform Asset Integrity Across Industries

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:23:41 GMT

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New Delhi [India], February 6: Octobotics Tech Pvt. Ltd., an industrial robotics company, has announced the successful closure of its Series Seed funding round of approximately Rs. 10 crore.

The round was led by Navam Capital, with participation from BYT Capital. The funds will be deployed to accelerate product development, strengthen field validation, and support international expansion.

Fou

Mexico has 'No Issue' hosting Iran's World Cup 2026 team base, says President Claudia Sheinbaum

Tue, 26 May 2026 06:32:30 GMT

Mexico City [Mexico], May 26 (ANI): Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday said her country has 'no issue' hosting Iran's national football team during the FIFA World Cup 2026 after the side shifted its training base from the United States to Mexico amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Iran's team will now stay in Tijuana, near the US border, while continuing to play its FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in the U

Amanda Anisimova returns to action, wins first-round match in Paris

Mon, 25 May 2026 22:55:15 GMT

(Photo credit: REUTERS/Stephane Mahe)

Amanda Anisimova needed some time to shake off the rust on Monday during her first-round match at the French Open.

It was nine weeks to the day that Anisimova last played a competitive match. But once the No. 6 seed found her form, she rolled to a 6-3, 6-1 victory over France's Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah on a scorching hot day in Paris.

Anisimova had 24 winners

FIFA confirms Iran's World Cup base camp moved to Tijuana

Mon, 25 May 2026 21:55:11 GMT

(Photo credit: West Asia News Agency via Reuters)

FIFA confirmed Monday that Iran relocated its planned World Cup training base from the United States to Mexico amid the war in the Middle East and security concerns.

Iran had originally selected a sports complex in Tucson, Ariz., to serve as their national team's de facto headquarters during the World Cup, but the country sought a change after the U.S. and I

Amanda Anisimova returns to action, win first-round match in Paris

Mon, 25 May 2026 20:25:13 GMT

(Photo credit: REUTERS/Stephane Mahe)

Amanda Anisimova needed some time to shake off the rust on Monday during her first-round match at the French Open.

Anisimova had 24 winners

Serbian president denounces EU rule by email

Mon, 25 May 2026 13:58:40 GMT

Brussels would rather sideline Belgrade than allow it to set its own policies, Aleksandar Vucic has said

The European Union's demands that Serbia adjust its foreign policy to align with Brussels amount to an attempt to govern the country "by email," Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has said during his state visit to China.

Vucic, who arrived in Beijing on Sunday, was asked at a press conf

The EUs Ukraine gamble enters a dangerous new phase

Mon, 25 May 2026 13:16:45 GMT

The fate of the Ukraine conflict, part 3: The EUs Russia strategy is built on borrowed time

Last year can be seen as the year in which the united anti-Russian coalition fell apart. In essence, there are now three players acting against Russia (Ukraine, Europe, and the US), and each has its own interests. Sergey Poletaev has prepared a series of articles in which we analyze the position of each pl

"Abar dekha hobe": Indian envoy looks ahead with optimism as his tenure ends in Bangladesh

Mon, 25 May 2026 11:33:42 GMT

Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 25 (ANI): Outgoing Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma has expressed strong optimism about the future of bilateral ties as he concluded a significant four-year tenure in Bangladesh.

'I leave Bangladesh, feeling ever more optimistic about the future of our relationship,' Verma said in a farewell note on Monday.

The senior diplomat is now scheduled to depart Dhaka to assume his next

NATO-made mines found on gas tanker arriving in Russia from Belgium - investigators (VIDEO)

Mon, 25 May 2026 10:18:41 GMT

Explosive devices have been neutralized at the port of Ust-Luga, the Investigative Committee has said

A tanker ship that arrived in Russia's Leningrad Region from the Belgian port of Antwerp had NATO-made magnetic mines attached to its hull, the Russian Investigative Committee has said.

A criminal case has been

NATO-made mines found on gas tanker arriving in Russia from Belgium - investigators

Mon, 25 May 2026 10:18:41 GMT

Explosive devices have been neutralized at the port of Ust-Luga, the Investigative Committee has said

A tanker ship that arrived in Russia's Leningrad Region from the Belgian port of Antwerp had NATO-made magnetic mines attached to its hull, the Russian Investigative Committee has said.

A criminal case has been

Outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh pays farewell call on PM Tarique Rahman

Sun, 24 May 2026 16:37:57 GMT

Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 24 (ANI): Outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Sunday paid a farewell call on Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman ahead of his departure from the post.

During the meeting, Rahman thanked the High Commissioner for his contributions to strengthening bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh and conveyed best wishes for his next assignment.

The Hig

(SP)TOGO-LOME-CYCLING-INTERNATIONAL CYCLING TOUR OF TOGO

Sun, 24 May 2026 02:45:54 GMT

(260524) -- LOME, May 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cyclists cross the finish line of the fourth stage in Lome, Togo, May 23, 2026. The 31st International Cycling Tour of Togo concluded Saturday evening in Lome, the Togolese capital. (Xinhua/Si Yuan)

Iran moving World Cup base camp from U.S to Mexico

Sat, 23 May 2026 21:25:12 GMT

(Photo credit: Yukihito Taguchi-Imagn Images)

Iran's World Cup training base has been moved from the United States to Mexico with the approval of FIFA, the president of the governing body of Iranian soccer said Saturday.

FIFA has not yet confirmed the move, which was announced by Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran Football Federation.

'All team base camps for the countries participating in the World Cup

Hungary reinstates Orban-era ban on Ukrainian food imports

Sat, 23 May 2026 09:27:49 GMT

The original ban was introduced in 2023 to protect Hungarian farmers from cheap Ukrainian imports flooding the markets

Hungary has restored a ban on Ukrainian food imports after the new government "accidentally" allowed the restrictions to lapse.

The ban, covering around 20 categories of agricultural goods, was introduced in 2023 after former Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government declare

Hungary restores sensitive anti-Ukraine ban

Sat, 23 May 2026 09:27:49 GMT

The Orban-era ban on Ukrainian food imports was introduced in 2023 to protect Hungarian farmers from cheap Ukrainian imports flooding the markets

Hungary has restored a ban on Ukrainian food imports after the new government "accidentally" allowed the restrictions to lapse.

The ban, covering around 20 categories of agricultural goods, was introduced in 2023 after former Prime Minister Viktor

Train and school minibus collide in Belgium, killing four

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:48:22 GMT

A train hit a school minibus killing four people, including twochildren, in a "horrific accident" in northernBelgium, authorities said on Tuesday.

Another five schoolchildren were injured in the crash at a railway crossing in Buggenhout, a Dutch-speaking municipality about 25 kilometres (15 miles) northwest ofBrussels.

"A tragic collision between a train and a school bus took place in Buggenhout this mornin

Chad: 10 Years On, Habre Conviction Inspires Global Justice

Mon, 25 May 2026 04:30:00 GMT

(Nairobi) - The 2016 conviction in Senegal of former Chadian dictator Hissne Habre was a pivotal moment in the pursuit of justice for atrocity crimes, Human Rights Watch and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ

1st LD: School bus, train collision kills 4 in Belgium

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:45:28 GMT

The crash occurred at around 8:15 a.m. (0615 GMT) at a level crossing on Station Street. Rail traffic between Dendermonde and Londerzeel was completely suspended following the collision, and replacement

Four dead, two injured after train hits school bus in Belgium

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:01:33 GMT

BRUSSELS, 26th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Four people, including two children, were killed when a train hit a school minibus in northern Belgium on Tuesday, the Deputy Prime Minister said.

"A tragic collision between a train and a school bus took place in Buggenhout this morning. Four people have been killed, including two children," Maxime Prevot wrote on X.

The children were aged 15 and 12, the public prosecutor'

Flash: Belgium train collision with school bus killed several people: report

Tue, 26 May 2026 09:15:24 GMT

Flash: Belgium train collision with school bus killed several people: report

Russia says explosive devices found on vessel in Ust-Luga port

Mon, 25 May 2026 12:45:08 GMT

MOSCOW, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said Monday that explosive devices resembling magnetic sea mines had been found on the hull of a vessel arriving from Belgium at the port of Ust-Luga in Russia's Leningrad Region.

The devices were discovered near the engine room area during an inspection of the vessel's underwater section.

The devices were believed to have been manufacture

Belgian Wannes wins 31st International Cycling Tour of Togo

Sun, 24 May 2026 02:46:29 GMT

LOME, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Belgian cyclist Heylen Wannes won the 31st International Cycling Tour of Togo, which concluded Saturday evening on the Republic Boulevard along the coast in Lome, the Togolese capital.

Wannes secured the championship trophy and the yellow jersey after a total race distance of 399 km, which began on May 20 in Bassar, a prefecture in the northern part of the country.

The competition

China Focus: Global scholars discuss enduring impact of peaceful liberation of SW China's Xizang

Sat, 23 May 2026 15:49:22 GMT

LHASA, May 23 (Xinhua) -- The year 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of the peaceful liberation of Xizang Autonomous Region in southwest China. An international academic symposium focused on the achievements and implications of Xizang's development was held in the regional capital of Lhasa on Saturday.

Scholars from multiple countries including Britain, the United States, Germany, Belgium and Austria, as well as m

Is public opinion in favour of granting Europe's undocumented migrants legal status?

Fri, 22 May 2026 03:20:47 GMT

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In April 2026, Spain launched a new regularisation programme for undocumented migrants, which is estimated to benefit more than 500,000 people. At the end of 2025, Germany concluded a <

Four dead after train hits school bus in Belgium

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:23:50 GMT

BUGGENHOUT, Belgium (AFP) - A train on Tuesday hit a school minibus killing four people, including two children in a "horrific accident" in northern Belgium, authorities said.

The children, aged 15 and 12, were killed by the impact alongside the 49-year-old driver and a 27-year-old supervisor, according to Lisa De Wilde, a spokeswoman for the prosecutor's office.

The other five schoolchildren on th

Romanian director wins Palme d'Or at emotional Cannes ceremony

Sun, 24 May 2026 00:09:56 GMT

Theemotionally-chargedclosing ceremony wrappedup an unusualfestival,which contained a mix of politicalreferencestocurrent conflictsand a host of stories from a LGBTQ+ perspective.

After 11days of discovery,surprisesand debates over the merits of each of the 22 films in competition, thenine-member juryrendered its verdict.

We chose thisfilmbecause of its capacity to address the theme of diversity,Jury Presid

Fantasy metal bands perform at the Union The Daily Utah Chronicle

Wed, 27 May 2026 04:03:04 GMT

Fantasy metal bands perform at the Union The Daily Utah Chronicle

Private banks likely to outperform govt banks in earnings growth over next 2 years

Wed, 27 May 2026 03:15:51 GMT

Private banks likely to outperform govt banks in earnings growth over next 2 years

HFM And Arsenal Join Forces As Football Passion Meets Financial Market Discipline - Complete Sports

Wed, 27 May 2026 03:05:43 GMT

HFM And Arsenal Join Forces As Football Passion Meets Financial Market Discipline - Complete Sports

County seeks help from residents in review of Maverick Rock mining operations plans - Park Record

Tue, 26 May 2026 20:02:33 GMT

County seeks help from residents in review of Maverick Rock mining operations plans - Park Record

BHP has pledged to hit net zero emissions by 2050. Inside the mining giant there are doubts

Tue, 26 May 2026 19:03:39 GMT

BHP has pledged to hit net zero emissions by 2050. Inside the mining giant there are doubts

Mining company raises 290,000 to continue exploration effort

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:37:40 GMT

Mining company raises 290,000 to continue exploration effort

Nigeria, Trkiye move to strengthen mining operations with MoU signing

Wed, 27 May 2026 03:07:55 GMT

Nigeria, Trkiye move to strengthen mining operations with MoU signing

Nigerias GDP growth rises 3.89% in Q126

Wed, 27 May 2026 03:06:59 GMT

Nigerias GDP growth rises 3.89% in Q126

World War II with Tom Hanks review one of the largest documentaries in human history

Tue, 26 May 2026 23:34:01 GMT

World War II with Tom Hanks review one of the largest documentaries in human history