JUST IN: British PM May tenders her resignation to Queen Elizabeth II
Outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May formally tendered her resignation to Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday as her successor…
5 years ago
Europe
On a Brexit mission, Britain’s Johnson takes office
by Alice RITCHIE and Robin MILLARD Agence France Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Boris Johnson began putting together…
5 years ago
Trains slowed down as temperatures in Europe hit new record high
by Adam PLOWRIGHT Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- Trains were slowed down and holidaymakers flocked to swimming…
5 years ago
Boris Johnson wins race to become Britain’s next PM
by Alice RITCHIE and James PHEBY Agence France Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Boris Johnson won the race…
5 years ago
Britain plans European-led Gulf force after tanker seizure
by Alice RITCHIE LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Britain on Monday said it was planning a European-led protection force for…
5 years ago
1,700 firefighters battle Portugal wildfires
by Patricia de Melo Moreira, with Bruno Cravo in Lisbon AMENDOA, Portugal (AFP) -- Planes and helicopters joined nearly 2,000…
5 years ago
Strong 5.3 magnitude quake shakes Athens, knocks out phones in capital
A strong 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolted Athens on Friday, knocking out phone and cellphone service, with no immediate reports…
5 years ago
Russia bars opposition candidates from Moscow city ballot
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russian officials on Tuesday refused to register nearly 30 candidates for elections to Moscow's local…
6 years ago
Small-aircraft crash kills nine in Sweden
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AFP) -- Nine people died Sunday when a small aircraft being used for tourism crashed in northwest Sweden,…
6 years ago
Paris clashes tarnish Macron’s military parade
by Daphné BENOIT and Stuart WILLIAMS PARIS, France (AFP) -- French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday showcased European military cooperation…
6 years ago
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