China’s fastest CR450 high-speed train prototype unveiled in Beijing
Beijing: A prototype of the CR450 EMU (electric multiple units) high-speed train, China’s most recently designed high-speed bullet train model,...
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UK pledges relief to meet dire humanitarian need in the Middle East, Africa and Asia
London: Minister for Development announced urgent humanitarian aid for the Middle East, Africa and Asia. £61 million funding package will...
Police seize 6,000 illegal wild birds’ eggs as raids net largest haul in UK history
London: More than 6,000 eggs have been seized in the biggest haul of its kind in UK history, after police...
French stocks heading for worst annual run in years
Paris: French stock indices like the CAC 40 have suffered this year, dragged down by a slow down in the...
Belgium becomes first EU country to ban disposable e-cigarettes
Brussles: Wildly popular with young people for their dizzying array of flavours, including apple, watermelon and cola, the time is...
UK and EU look to 2025 for reset, but with little room for trade-offs
London: Early in 2025, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been invited to an informal summit of EU leaders. It's...
Three people die trying to cross the Channel to UK
London: Three migrants died Sunday in an attempt to cross the English Channel from France to Britain, a local mayor...
UK to tax private schools in $1.9 B boost to public education
London: The U.K. will end a tax exemption for private schools Wednesday, the center-left Labour government has announced, in a...
Juventus’ interest in Silva causes political controversy in Portugal
Lisbon: Juventus is targeting Antonio Silva in the January transfer window as they look to bolster their defensive options. The...
4,000 children from Afghanistan, Syria, Morocco seek protection in Bulgaria: UNICEF
Sofia: In 2024, UNICEF reported that 4,000 children from Syria, Afghanistan, and Morocco, along with 60,000 from Ukraine, sought refuge...
UK flights face further disruption due to fog
London: Disruption is continuing at several UK airports, including Gatwick, due to heavy fog. Dozens of flights at Heathrow and...
UK man to appear in court on double murder charge over Christmas Day killings
London: A 49-year-old man is to appear in court charged with two counts of murder after two women died following...
First television broadcast in Portugal with 5G Stand Alone technology
Lisbon: TVI and NOS are carrying out this Sunday, during the São Silvestre do Porto Race, the first television broadcast...
EU universal charger rules come into force
Brussels: EU rules requiring all new smartphones, tablets and cameras to use the same charger came into force on Saturday,...
Nigeria denies colluding with France to destabilise Niger
Paris: Nigeria has denied accusations from Niger's military leader, Brig Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani, of colluding with France to destabilise the...
France hands over first base in Chad during withdrawal from former colony
Paris: France has handed over its first military base as part of the withdrawal of its military forces from Chad,...
UK’s longest-serving postman calls time on career
London: Britain's longest-serving Royal Mail postman has recalled hand-delivering turkeys, kippers and last-minute gifts for Christmas as his record 60...
Farage and Badenoch clash over membership figures
London: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has accused Nigel Farage of "fakery" over Reform UK membership numbers, after his party said...
EU office issues ‘scam alert’ for Pakistanis seeking visas, consular appointments
Celina Ali Islamabad: The European Union (EU) office has issued a "scam alert" to warn Pakistanis about "criminal organisations" spreading...
Italian journalist under arrest for more than a week in Iran, says Italy
Rome: An Italian journalist has been under arrest in Iran for more than a week, Italy’s foreign ministry said on...
Tarar welcomes May 9 convictions, seeks military trial of mastermind & accomplices
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture Attaullah Tarar on Thursday, welcoming the convictions of...
Mauritius reopens talks with U.K. on controversial Chagos deal
London: A U.K.-Mauritius deal recognizing the latter’s claim to the Chagos Islands in the Western Indian Ocean could be in...
Boxing Day footfall down on UK high streets despite discounts
London: Fewer consumers have made the journey to high streets and shopping centres in search of Boxing Day discounts. Footfall...
Pakistan-France strengthening ties, PIA set to fly to France again
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and France aim to strengthen bilateral cooperation by resuming Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights to France,...
Heavy snowfall leaves Borovets and other Bulgarian regions without electricity
Sofia: Borovets, one of Bulgaria's most popular ski resorts, has been left entirely without electricity, as confirmed by a statement...
UK box office forecast to top £1bn in 2025 after year-on-year fall
London: The UK box office is forecast to surpass £1bn next year for the first time in six years, but...
Is Prince Harry sneaked into the UK for Christmas? Here’s your answer
London: Set to air on Christmas Eve, the special promotes themes of love, coinciding with Prince Harry's absence from royal...
Man shot dead by police in UK town
London: A 39-year-old man was shot dead by armed police on Christmas Eve. West Mercia Police said officers were called...
Nestlé takes back Nestea in Portugal
Lisbon: Nestlé will once again be responsible for the production and sale of Nestea in Portugal. This comes after the...
Exports to EU surge by 14% in first five months of FY25 to $4.8bn
Celina Ali Islamabad : Pakistan’s exports to the European Union (EU) grew by 14% to $4.8 billion during the first...
