Ukraine’s Fedorov says Palantir CEO will be first major investor in new defence company
Mykhailo Fedorov is Ukraine’s tech-savvy former defence minister who was dismissed in July. Read More
French singer Bruel cancels tour after protests over sex crime investigation
PARIS, Sept 1 – French singer and actor Patrick Bruel, one of France’s best-selling recording artists, on Tuesday cancelled a series of concerts he had planned from October following protests…
‘Significant’ number of EU countries back speeding up Ukraine funding, Ireland says
WICKLOW, Ireland, Sept 1 – A significant number of European Union member states support bringing forward the disbursement of funds under an EU loan to Ukraine to help its war…
Even at Elysee presidential palace, phones are handed in, France’s Macron tells students
Macron defended his drive to ban mobile phones in high schools. Read More
UK to unveil ‘comprehensive’ response to Israeli West Bank settlement plans in coming weeks
LONDON, Sept 1 – Britain will set out a “comprehensive” package of measures on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank in the coming weeks, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said…
Fire at Polish drone plant likely caused by sabotage, minister says
WARSAW, Sept 1 – A fire at a Polish drone factory was likely caused by sabotage, Poland’s interior minister said on Tuesday. Read More
Zambia’s chaotic election casts shadow over Hichilema swearing-in
LUSAKA, Sept 1 – Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday, while his main rival was in prison on treason charges, the conclusion of…
Majority of Americans oppose Trump’s new Canada tariffs, renaming Lake Ontario, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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In Serbia’s scorched dunes, foresters plan for an even hotter future
BELGRADE, Sept 1 – More than a month after flames tore through Serbia’s Deliblatska Pescara reserve, foresters are facing tough choices as they work on plans to restore its unique…
Russia, at tense point in ties with UK, says it will name new ambassador ‘in due course’
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia, Sept 1 – Russia said on Tuesday it would announce a new ambassador to Britain in due course, weeks after its previous envoy left London at a time…