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Furious France scraps UK migrant talks after 'unacceptable' letter

France on Friday scrapped planned talks with the UK about migrant crossings after an "unacceptable"...

Australia urgently tests arrivals as COVID-19 detected amid Omicron concerns

Australia's most populous state was urgently testing people entering the country on Sunday (Nov 28),...

Cyprus left with 6 million kilograms of halloumi after Covid pandemic

The Covid pandemic has lumbered the Mediterranean island of Cyprus with a six-million-kilogram stockpile of...

New Omicron variant stokes world fears; triggers travel bans

The discovery of a new coronavirus variant sent a chill through much of the world...

Three German parties reach coalition deal to end the Merkel era

Social Democrat Olaf Scholz announced a deal to form a new governing coalition in Germany...

Sweden's PM-elect resigns hours after being appointed

Sweden's Prime Minister-elect Magdalena Andersson on Wednesday handed in her resignation hours after being appointed...

Migrant boat capsizes in English Channel; at least 31 dead

At least 31 migrants bound for Britain died Wednesday when their boat sank in the...

Pentagon creates new office to probe UFO reports

The Pentagon is creating a new office to investigate unidentified flying objects amid concerns that...

Europe battles COVID surge as WHO warns of 700,000 more deaths

Europe remains "in the firm grip" of COVID and the continent's death toll could top...

Australia lists Hezbollah as terrorist organisation

Australia has listed Hezbollah as a "terrorist organisation", extending an existing ban on armed units...

U.S. to release 50 million barrels of oil to help bring down energy costs

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday ordered a record 50 million barrels of oil released...

New Zealand to stay closed to foreign nationals for another five months

New Zealand said Wednesday it will not reopen to foreign travelers for at least another...

US issues 'Do Not Travel' COVID-19 warning for Germany, Denmark

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the State Department on Monday...

Alex Jones, Roger Stone subpoenaed by House Jan 6 committee

A committee investigating the Jan 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas to five more...

EU wants calm amid virus protests; rioters called 'idiots'

In the face of demonstrations across much of Europe protesting tough COVID-19 measures over the...

Uber starts taking cannabis orders in Canada

Uber is riding high in Canada, announcing Monday it was starting to take orders for...