France, EU leaders spearhead effort to lure US scientists
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen host a Paris conference Monday to attract US researchers ready to relocate because of President Donald Trump’s policies. EU commissioners, scientists and ministers for research from member countries will discuss, among other things, financial incentives at More...
Ukraine says it shot down 42 drones from Russia but two regions hit
KYIV: Ukraine’s air defense units shot down 42 of 116 drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack that hit the regions of Sumy and Donetsk, the military said on Monday. It said another 21 drones were lost More...
Indigenous Catholics hope the next pope shares Francis’ approach to Native people
SIMOJOVEL: At a recent service in the remote southern Mexican community of Simojovel, Catholic and Mayan symbolism mingled at the altar as the deacon — his wife beside him — read the gospel in his native Tsotsil More...
Russian economy meltdown as oil and gas revenue down 10.3% with deficit at £29bn
Vladimir Putin is facing difficulties as revenue drops, according to the most recent data. Daily Express :: World Feed More...
Pakistan conducts second missile test since renewed India standoff
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan military said on Monday it had conducted a missile test with a range of 120 kilometers (75 miles), the second launch in two days as tensions with India have soared over disputed Kashmir. More...
Panic in Spain as holiday hotspots warn tourists ‘it is over – we have reached the limit’
The Balearic Islands have called on the Spanish Government to take action. Daily Express :: World Feed More...
Panic in Cyprus as protests over headscarves and Islam reach boiling point
The protest was the latest in a series of demonstrations organised by trade unions, who have expressed concerns about the erosion of secularism by the right wing government. Daily Express :: World Feed More...
Zelensky issues Victory Day celebration threat to Putin sparking fury in Russia
Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine cannot provide security guarantees to foreign officials planning to visit Russia for Victory Day commemorations. Daily Express :: World Feed More...
France’s Barrot: Europeans expressed red lines over Ukraine to US
PARIS: Europe has expressed its red lines over Ukraine to the United States at a meeting last week ahead of a new round of discussions in London on Wednesday, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday. More...
Cardinals set Pope Francis’ funeral for Saturday morning, with public viewing starting Wednesday
VATICAN CITY: Cardinals have taken their first decisions following the death of Pope Francis, setting Saturday as the date for his funeral and allowing ordinary faithful to begin paying their final respects starting More...