Prospects of EU summit deal on top jobs go up in smoke
Chances of EU leaders agreeing on Thursday on who should inherit the bloc’s top jobs – including the head of its central bank – appeared...
U.S. efforts to cut off Iran oil revenue working: White House adviser
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said on Thursday that United States efforts to cut off Iran’s oil export revenues through sanctions are succeeding....
As ratings drop, Putin defends record, says better life awaits Russians
President Vladimir Putin told Russians on Thursday there were signs that years of falling real wages, which have dented his popularity, were drawing to an...
First ‘song’ recorded from rare, lovelorn, right whale off Alaska
For the first time, scientists have recorded singing by one of the rarest whales on Earth, and it just might be looking for a date....
British parliament to hold Citizens’ Assembly on climate crisis
British lawmakers will hold a Citizens’ Assembly to gather views on how to meet its newly-strengthened emissions targets, parliament announced on Thursday, in response to...
Highlights: EU leaders meet to hammer out deal on climate, top jobs
The European Union’s 28 national leaders meet in Brussels on Thursday to haggle over how ambitious their climate goals should be and who should navigate...
EU leaders scramble for consensus on 2050 carbon neutral target
EU nations hoping to help lead the fight against global warming by agreeing to go carbon neutral by 2050 at a summit on Thursday engaged...
Vladimir Putin gives his annual question and answer session
Following are highlights of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s annual question and answer session broadcast live on Thursday on state television....
Czech leader Babis defies inquiry, protests and EU audit
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has dug in to resist a criminal investigation, a slap from European auditors and possibly the biggest protests in three...
Laos confirms first cases of African swine fever – OIE
Laos has reported its first cases of African swine fever (ASF), confirming outbreaks in the southern province of Saravane, the Paris-based World Organisation for Animal...