Drone hits US-owned storage tanker at Egypt port, in major Middle East escalation, security firm says
The Middle East conflict appears to be expanding beyond its main fronts. Read More
French media regulator issues €200,000 fine against CNews for on-air remarks about immigration, culture
PARIS, July 29 – French media regulator Arcom said on Wednesday it had issued a €200,000 fine against CNews for comments made about people who were Muslim and the descendants…
Congo, Rwanda spar over protocol to disarm Rwandan rebels
DAKAR, July 29 – Congo said on Tuesday a Rwandan armed group operating in eastern Congo had signed a protocol committing to disarmament, but Rwanda rejected the move as inconsistent…
Congo, Rwanda spar over protocol to disarm Rwandan rebels
DAKAR, July 29 – Congo said on Tuesday a Rwandan armed group operating in eastern Congo had signed a protocol committing to disarmament, but Rwanda rejected the move as inconsistent…
Low Danube river levels force Romania to shut down both of its nuclear power reactors
Low river levels have also forced neighbouring Hungary to shut down one of its four Paks power plant reactors. Read More
US mulls scuppering France’s Washington ambassador pick over human rights spat
PARIS/WASHINGTON July 29 – The United States is considering delaying, or even blocking, President Emmanuel Macron’s choice for France’s next ambassador to Washington following public French criticism of the country’s…
Two firefighters killed battling a wildfire on Greek island of Crete
ATHENS, July 29 – Two Greek firefighters died on Wednesday after they were trapped in the blaze they were battling on the island of Crete, the Greek Fire Service said.…
Spain lifts evacuations for wildfire province near Madrid
The fire had forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people. Read More
Russia jails journalist for 12 years on treason charge
July 29 – Russian journalist Darya Shipacheva was convicted of treason by a Moscow court and sentenced on Wednesday to 12 years in a penal colony, the Interfax news agency…
British regulator investigates whether Microsoft misled personal and family customers
The probe would examine Microsoft’s addition of its AI assistant to Microsoft 365 subscriptions. Read More