Ukraine offensive 'slower than desired', Zelenskiy says; Putin sees 'lull'

KYIV (Reuters) -President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was quoted on Wednesday as saying progress in Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian forces was "slower

2023-06-21 21:20

EU to Put Forward Plan for €584 Billion Overhaul of Power Grids

The European Commission will lay out a €584 billion ($637 billion) plan to overhaul the region’s power grids

2023-11-24 01:54

US manufacturing output rises solidly in September

WASHINGTON Production at U.S. factories increased more than expected in September despite strikes in the automobile industry curbing

2023-10-17 22:21

South Korea needs more babies and workers. It's hoping foreign housekeepers will fix that

As South Korea struggles to get young people interested in marriage and kids, authorities are trying a new tack: importing foreign workers to carry some of the household burden.

2023-09-02 07:58

Rushdie urges end to fighting between Israel and Hamas

Author Salman Rushdie on Friday called for a "cessation" in fighting between Israel and Palestinian Islamist militant group Hamas, saying he was...

2023-10-20 20:50

Keir Starmer Promises Spending Restraint if Elected

The leader of the UK’s political opposition promised his party would avoid large government spending increases to ensure

2023-07-16 16:53

Terrorists carry out bomb attack near government building in Ankara, Turkey says

Two terrorists carried out a bomb attack in front of Turkey's Interior Ministry building in the Turkish capital Ankara ahead of the opening of parliament on Sunday, authorities said.

2023-10-02 03:45

Boy dies after hit-and-run in Donegal

The boy was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a car in Bundoran on Saturday night.

2023-09-24 16:57

'So handsome': Fans swoon over Joe Scarborough as host returns to 'Morning Joe' after summer break in Maine

Joe Scarborough announces the end of his summer in break as he poses for the 'Morning Joe' fans

2023-09-07 11:48

Amazon is accused of enrolling consumers into Prime without consent and making it hard to cancel

The Federal Trade Commission is suing Amazon for what it calls a years-long effort to enroll consumers without consent into its Prime program and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions

2023-06-21 23:46

Former top US diplomat sentenced in Qatar lobbying scheme

A former top U.S. ambassador has been sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to pay a $93,350 fine for improperly helping a wealthy Persian Gulf country influence U.S. policy and for not disclosing gifts he received from a disgraced political fundraiser

2023-09-16 07:45

Paul McCartney melts hearts with sweet post for his 12th wedding anniversary with 'lovely wife' Nancy Shevell

Paul McCartney, 81, began dating Nancy Shevell, 63, in 2007 after meeting in the Hamptons

2023-10-10 10:58