France’s National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media
PARIS, Jan 26 (Reuters) – France’s National Assembly on Monday backed legislation to ban children under 15 years…
Japan-US alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM Takaichi says
TOKYO, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan’s strategic alliance with the U.S. would collapse…
Saudi dissident awarded $4.1 million by UK court for hacking, assault ‘by Saudi Arabia’
LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) – A Saudi human rights activist who accuses Saudi Arabia of targeting him with…
Starmer leadership rival Burnham blocked from seeking return to UK parliament
Senior committee blocks Burnham candidacy in 8-1 voteMarkets sensitive to speculation over Starmer’s futureBurnham disappointed, but calls for…
Airlines reroute, cancel flights as tensions ramp up over Iran
Jan 24 (Reuters) – Airlines have been rerouting and cancelling some flights across the Middle East as tensions…
Ukraine needs energy ceasefire as catastrophe looming, top power executive says
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Ukraine is nearing a “humanitarian catastrophe” after months of Russian airstrikes on…
Surprise UK retail sales rise adds to signs of pickup in economy
UK retail sales rise 0.4% in DecemberEconomists had expected 0.1% fallData adds to early signs of post-budget improvement…
NATO’s Rutte says Arctic talks with Trump will focus on keeping Russia, China out
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22 (Reuters) – NATO Secretary Mark Rutte said on Thursday that he and U.S. President…
Trump mocks Macron’s sunglasses in Davos speech
Item 1 of 2 France’s President Emmanuel Macron wears sunglasses as he attends the 56th annual World Economic…
Australia set to pass tougher laws on guns, hate crimes after Bondi shooting
Parliament to pass new laws for gun buyback, tougher checksTougher hate crime laws also expected to passFast-tracked reforms…
Exclusive: Investigators find broken joint on track at Spanish rail crash site, source says
Faulty joint identified as key to Spanish train crash investigation – source briefed on initial probeSpanish rail operator…
Valentino, Italian haute couture ’emperor’ who painted fashion red, dies at 93
ROME, Jan 19 (Reuters) – ROME, Jan 19 (Reuters) – A mix of carmine and scarlet, with a…