Paris, July 22, (dpa/GNA) – Several French government employees have been dismissed, after testing positive for drugs under a new screening programme for ministers’…
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German woman falls 200 metres to her death while hiking in South Tyrol
Rome, July 21 (dpa/GNA) – A German woman believed to be around 60 years of age, died on Tuesday after falling approximately 200 metres…
Moldovan parliament elects finance expert as new prime minister
Bucharest, July 21 (dpa/GNA) – Moldova’s parliament has elected finance expert, Vasile Tofan, as the country’s new prime minister, the news agency Moldpress reported…
Russian researchers develop tool to accelerate discovery of new antibiotics
The upgraded reporter system helps identify compounds that inhibit bacterial RNA synthesis, supporting the search for treatments against antibiotic-resistant infections July 22 (TV BRICS/GNA)…
Zelensky dismisses Syrskyi as Ukrainian commander-in-chief
Kiev, July 21 (dpa/GNA) – Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has dismissed Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief after days of protests, replacing him with Mykhailo Drapatyi,…
Vucic says he will resign as Serbian president, seek mandate as PM
BELGRADE, July 21 (Xinhua/GNA) – Serbian President, Aleksandar Vucic, has said he planned to resign and seek a voter mandate to become prime minister.…
Ukrainian strike damages reservoir in Russia’s Belgorod Region: Russian authorities
MOSCOW, July 21 (Xinhua/GNA) – A Ukrainian strike damaged hydraulic facilities at the Belgorod reservoir in Russia’s Belgorod Region, causing water to be discharged,…
Wildfires spread in Spain, France as southern Europe roasts
Madrid, July 20 (dpa/GNA) – A wildfire raging north-east of Madrid, continued to spread rapidly as it went into its fifth day on Monday.…
Mandatory genetic sex tests for players to secure WTA eligibility
London, July 20 (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Tennis players will be required to undergo genetic sex testing, in order to compete on the WTA Tour. The…
Former England forward and manager Kevin Keegan dies aged 75
London, July 20 (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Former England forward and manager, Kevin Keegan, has died at the age of 75. Keegan, a star of Liverpool’s…
Residents try to breach cordon to reach fire-hit homes near Oslo
Copenhagen, July 20 (dpa/GNA) – Norwegian police and fire officials issued a warning to residents on Monday, not to return to homes that remain…
Italy in uproar after death of immigrant restrained by police
Rome, July 20 (dpa/GNA) – Italian authorities on Monday pledged a full investigation into the death of a 42-year-old Moroccan man, during a police…
Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills five on bus in Belgorod
Moscow, July 20 (dpa/GNA) – At least five passengers on a bus were killed in a Ukrainian drone strike in the Russian border region…
US pressure and Iran war force EU to suspend methane rules temporarily
Brussels, July 20 (dpa/GNA) – The European Commission announced on Monday, that it plans to ease climate regulations concerning methane emissions for the next…
Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister promising a ’10-year plan’
London, July 20 (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Andy Burnham became the United Kingdom’s prime minister on Monday, and was invited by King Charles III to…
World champions Spain return home to hero’s welcome
Madrid, July 20 (dpa/GNA) – Captain Rodri carried the trophy down the gangway, as the Spanish football team returned home on Monday after their…
Messi pays tribute to Argentina team in emotional pre-final post
Berlin, July 19 (dpa/GNA) – Argentina captain Lionel Messi, has paid tribute to his team and their success over recent years in an emotional…
Lightning strike kills 97 Blacknose sheep in Swiss Alps
Geneva, July 19, (dpa/GNA) – A lightning strike in the Alps has killed 97 Blacknose sheep in the Swiss region of Valais, with around…
Tate brothers arrested in Miami amid new sexual offence charges
London, July 19 (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, have been arrested in the United States, in connection…
Hungarian president clears the way for his own removal
Budapest, July 19 (dpa/GNA) – After days of hesitating, Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok, a political ally of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán who was…