The EU has repeatedly criticised the judicial reforms introduced by Poland’s Law and Justice Party.

Two of France's favorite pastimes — eating cheese and drinking wine — are under threat as the Covid-19 pandemic forced the closure of restaurants, markets and pubs. Producers fear France's key industries might n...

President Vladimir Putin is delivering his latest comments on the spread of the deadly Covid-19 pandemic. Russia has over 8,600 confirmed coronavirus cases, with the death toll standing at 63....

Charity to also halt building of new lifeboats amid 'testing' times

MOSCOW, APRIL 8 — RT has made it to the finals of the Shorty Awards — a leading digital and social media competition — in 21 categories. Among this year’s finalists are RT’s video agency RUPTLY, an augmented reality...

When Scandinavian Airlines asked 'what is truly Scandinavian?' the answer induced anger and questions about racism.

Four remarkable journeys, from an award-winning Iranian photographer to two Senegalese rights activists in Spain.

High Court finds evidence that luxury homes were used to launder money was 'unreliable'

The US president says he will offer the devices to "desperate" countries fighting coronavirus.

Boris Johnson is "responding to treatment" and in a stable condition but remains in intensive care at St Thomas' Hospital, No 10 has said.

No 10 has admitted it has no idea when the peak of the coronavirus pandemic will hit, making an early easing of the lockdown even less likely.

Raab has experience in international justice, but controversial statements about feminists and welfare have drawn fury.

US president defended his actions in the early days of the crisis and played down specific warnings on the contagion.

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar on Wednesday proposed a three-match ODI series against arch-rivals India to raise funds for the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in both the countries. "In this time of crisis, I want to propose a thre...

The situation in the country is akin to a "social emergency" and it has necessitated tough decisions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told political leaders on the COVID-19 outbreak as he asserted that the priority of his government is to "sav...

From Rhino horn poachers and sports dopers to groups fuelling Islamophobia in the US, five must-watch investigations.

Swedish authorities are resorting to refrigerated shipping containers, ice rinks and canteen fridges to store the nation’s dead as the Covid-19 death toll rises and burials are postponed across the country....

Some astronomers expect the moon to come closer to the Earth than at any time since 1948.

One driver escaped unharmed, and another was taken to hospital for treatment of a minor chest injury after the bridge they were driving on collapsed. The incident occurred at approxim...

European stock markets traded lower on Wednesday after eurozone finance ministers failed to reach a deal on additional stimulus to weather the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic....

The Grammy-winning country-folk singer died aged 73, due to coronavirus complications.

A national emergency blocking ports for refugees and migrants will expire on July 31, but deadline might be extended.

As COVID-19 cases rise in Ivory Coast, Abidjan residents attack testing centre they say may expose them to the virus.

In his address to the state via live webcast, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday urged people to use masks while going out of their homes and appealed to former defence health services personnel, retired nurses and ward boys to jo...

Coronavirus hotspots in 15 districts of UP where more than six cases of Covid-19 have been reported are going to be sealed till at least April 15. The 15 districts will also see greater enforcement of the lockdown with only doorstep deliver...

Despite a state-wide ban on sporting events due to covid-19, reports suggest UFC 249 will go ahead at Tachi Palace Casino Resort in California, a location on tribal land which would allow the promotion to bypass...

Mauro Ferrari says he lost faith in the system, criticising EU scientific governance and politics.

The talks are suspended after 16 hours with finance ministers failing to bridge deep divisions.

Italian ports cannot be considered safe because of the coronavirus epidemic, the government said, adding that it will not let charity migrant boats dock.The decision was taken late on Tuesday after a ship operated...

Temperatures set to change after Wednesday, becoming 'more unsettled' ahead of Easter weekend

The number of novel coronavirus cases in Russia has risen by 1,175 over the past day – a record daily rise – reaching 8,672 in 81 regions, according to the crisis center.Over the past day, 86 people have been disch...

No immediate reports of deaths but buildings have been damaged and towns flooded in the Pacific island.

The newfound embrace of the face mask comes after the World Health Organization moderated its stance, saying home-made masks may make it less likely that an asymptomatic carrier spreads the virus even though they wouldn't prevent individual...

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The Bank of France said on Wednesday that the country’s economy shrank around six percent in the first quarter of this year, its worst performance since the end of WWII. According to...

The number of suicides in England have risen to a record high after surging by a quarter in two years, new figures show.

'We're still am afraid on a daily basis seeing too many people losing their lives,' says London mayor

Johnson has received oxygen support but does not need ventilator as he tries to recover from severe case of coronavirus.

Idlib people have not faced coronavirus cases, but locals try to take some humble measures, like producing masks.

The only Indian tycoon whose net worth is unscathed as the deadly coronavirus roils markets worldwide can thank nation’s hoarders with millions scrambling to stock up on staples amid the world’s biggest isolation effort.

The state cabinet on Tuesday discussed whether to extend the lockdown by two weeks in Mumbai and Pune which have reported a high number of cases. In an indication that the lockdown may not be lifted on April 15, the cabinet cleared two pro...

The head of the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali predicts COVID-19 will worsen security situation in country.

Motorist had gone for a spin to relieve boredom, police said

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France’s sole aircraft carrier ‘Charles de Gaulle’ had to suspend its Atlantic Ocean mission and turn back to port shortly after around 40 of its crewmembers were placed under medical observation with suspected...

Abdul Majed had publicly announced his involvement in the 1975 assassination and was reportedly hiding in India.

Coronavirus most likely to have jumped to humans from intermediary host, but some say lab accident cannot be ruled out.