French imports of Russia's liquified natural gas surge, and Ukraine supporters seek a stop European governments have said banning Russian gas imports entirely would send energy and heating bills skyrocketing and industrial users of gas would suffer, too. World 06 Aug, 2024
Even when Africans want to visit Europe legally, rejection rates are high. Algeria is one example The study called the practices discriminatory and urged Schengen countries to reform them. Lifestyle 13 Jun, 2024
Conflict in the Middle East is affecting a key energy lifeline for Europe. How big is the risk? Missiles and drones are flying in the Red Sea, disrupting one of the world's key trade arteries and a chokepoint for energy shipments headed for Europe. Business 07 Feb, 2024
6 young climate activists take European governments to court over climate change Afterward, some of the plaintiffs said they were dismayed by the nations' arguments. World 28 Sep, 2023
Six young activists devote years to climate fight with 32 governments. Now comes their day in court Sofia Oliveira was 12 years old when catastrophic wildfires in central Portugal killed more than 100 people in 2017. World 25 Sep, 2023
China tries to act as mediator in Russia's war with Ukraine The Xi-Zelenskyy phone call was long anticipated after Beijing said it wanted to be a mediator in the war. World 26 Apr, 2023
China's Xi meeting Putin in boost for isolated Russia leader Chinese leader Xi Jinping is due to meet with Vladimir Putin in a political boost for the isolated Russian president after the International Criminal Court charged him with war crimes in Ukraine. World 20 Mar, 2023
Benedict XVI, reluctant pope who chose to retire, dies at 95 He was the reluctant pope, a shy bookworm who preferred solitary walks in the Alps and Mozart piano concertos to the public glare and majesty of Vatican pageantry. When Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger became Pope Benedict XVI and was thrust into the footsteps of his beloved and charismatic predecessor, he said he felt a guillotine had come down on him. World 01 Jan, 2023
Climate change: Not just drawing room talk Climate is increasingly becoming a conversation starter. Asia is facing heat waves and flooding. Protecting nature and climate change are defining issues of our generation. The issues include soil degradation; excessive groundwater, chemicals and fertiliser use; carbonisation; and weather events. Nature is in peril, a minefield, and correction is needed. Opinion 27 Jun, 2022
Ukraine negotiations to resume, Europe faces Russia gas deadline European buyers of Russian gas faced a deadline to start paying in roubles on Friday, while negotiations aimed at ending the five-week war were set to resume even as Ukraine braced for further attacks in the south and east. World 01 Apr, 2022
China's legislature to meet with economy, Ukraine backdrop China's 3,000-member ceremonial parliament will open its annual session Saturday with the government facing a slowing economy and international pressure over its refusal to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine. World 04 Mar, 2022
Russia adds troops near Ukraine despite drawdown claims: US As Ukrainians waved flags in a show of defiance of a feared Russian invasion, the United States reported that Moscow had added as many as 7,000 troops to forces stationed along the tense border — a warning that contradicted Kremlin declarations that military units were being pulled back. World 17 Feb, 2022
