Russia reports drone attacks in border regions, no casualties

Moscow/London, July 31,(dpa/GNA) – The Ukrainian armed forces carried out a drone attack on a government building in the region of Trubchevsk overnight, the…

Doctors warn of long-lasting health effects after Turkey earthquake

Istanbul, July 31, (dpa/GNA) – Half a year on from the devastating earthquakes in southern Turkey, the medical association in the region has warned…

Largest Ever Land Art in Bulgaria Appears on Durankulak Shore

Durankulak, Northeast Bulgaria, July 30 (BTA/GNA) – A large land art appeared on the shore of Durankulak – the north-easternmost inhabited place in Bulgaria,…

Greek firefighters control wildfires near ancient site of Olympia

Athens, Jul. 30, (dpa/GNA) – Greek firefighters have brought several wildfires near the ancient site of Olympia in the western Peloponnese Peninsula under control,…

Storm sweeps bridges away in Italy’s South Tyrol

Rome, Jul. 30, (dpa/GNA) – Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds have hit Italy’s South Tyrol region, leaving a trail of damage, the authorities…

Whirlwind claims lives of holiday campers in Russia

Moscow, Jul. 30, (dpa/GNA) – At least eight people, including three children, have died in a whirlwind that struck a holiday camp in a…

Russian missile strike kills two in Ukraine city of Zaporizhzhya

Moscow, Jul. 30, (dpa/GNA) – A Russian missile attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhya killed at least two people, according to official…

Ukraine reports attack on Crimea bridge and successes near Bakhmut

Kiev, Jul. 30, (dpa/GNA) – Ukraine said it successfully attacked a land bridge to Crimea which was annexed by Russia – and has also…

Strong winds prevent Dutch maritime services from moving burning ship

Amsterdam, Jul. 30, (dpa/GNA) – Dutch emergency services on Saturday had planned to tow a burning, heavily loaded car freighter to a safe mooring…

Putin: Russian navy to get 30 new warships

Moscow, Jul. 30, (dpa/GNA) – The Russian navy is to receive 30 new warships this year, President Vladimir Putin announced in St Petersburg on…

EU, Paris suspend aid to Niger, call for return to order after coup

By Rachel Boßmeyer and Marek Majewsky, dpa Brussels, Jul. 30, (dpa/GNA) – The European Union and France are suspending financial support to Niger following…

Large rally in Niger’s capital in support of coup leaders

Niamey/Paris, Jul. 30, (dpa/GNA) – Thousands gathered in Niger’s capital Niamey on Sunday to show support for the new military rulers following a recent…

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Co-host New Zealand booted out of the tournament

By Edna A. Quansah Melbourne, Australia, July 30, GNA – Co-host nation New Zealand has been booted out of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World…

US draw with Dutch at World Cup but both well placed for knock-outs

Berlin, July 27, (dpa/GNA) – Defending champions the United States, were held 1-1 by the Netherlands on Thursday, at the women’s World Cup in…

Ukraine allows its athletes to face Russians, under strict conditions

Berlin, July 27, (dpa/GNA) – Ukrainian athletes have been given permission by their sports ministry, to compete against Russians and Belarusians at international sports…

Ship safety expert says freighter fire hard to douse, no easy access

Berlin, Jul. 27, (dpa/GNA) – A ship safety expert commented on the challenges of extinguishing the fire burning on the freighter off the Dutch…

At least one dead in renewed missile attack on Odessa, Ukraine

Odessa, July 27, (dpa/GNA) – At least one person has died in overnight rocket attacks on the port infrastructure of the southern Ukrainian region…

Putin offers Africa free grain to replace Ukraine exports he blocked

Moscow, July 27, (dpa/GNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin, offered African countries on Thursday to replace Ukrainian grain exports, which he has blocked since…

Fires rage out of control in central Greece despite lower temperature

Athens, July 27, (dpa/GNA) – Boosted by weeks of drought and strong winds, numerous fires have broken in central Greece, and were raging out…

Airbus Q2 profit rises; backs 2023 outlook

Paris, Jul. 27, (dpa/GNA) – Airbus reported that its net income for the second quarter net income rose 55% to €1.06 billion ($1.18 billion)…