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Apartment block collapses in Athens, rescuers search for trapped - Reuters
Apartment block collapses in Athens, rescuers search for trapped Reuters
June 30, 2026Pacquiao and Mayweather rematch postponed indefinitely
The rematch between boxing greats Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has been postponed indefinitely because of a host of reasons, with contract disputes the main factor.
June 26, 2026Stop pretending EU's new border system is working, says airports chief
The head of Europe's airports lobby says concerns over EES are keeping him awake at night and he doesn't know how airports will cope over the summer.
June 23, 2026Jack Savoretti on 'leaning into a midlife crisis'
The singer reflects on 20 years as a musician and how moving to Oxfordshire helped his music.
June 19, 2026Why the US economy keeps defying the odds
Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?
June 14, 2026Ed Sheeran found this record in a second-hand store - now it's finally getting attention
Allan Taylor is receiving overdue recognition after Ed Sheeran found his 1978 LP in a second-hand shop.
June 12, 2026Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole
Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls
June 6, 2026Octogenarian Athens shooter acted in 'protest and despair', lawyer says - Reuters
Octogenarian Athens shooter acted in 'protest and despair', lawyer says Reuters
April 29, 2026Gunman, 89, arrested after five wounded in Athens shootings - Reuters
Gunman, 89, arrested after five wounded in Athens shootings Reuters
April 28, 2026China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll
The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.
April 22, 2026Man dies in storm near Athens as Saharan dust shrouds Crete
Several regions are flooded in mainland Greece, while a Saharan dust storm envelopes the island of Crete.
April 2, 2026Weight-loss treatments boom as Kenyan attitudes to beauty change
Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight‑loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.
March 8, 2026Spectacular images reveal unique sea creatures and corals off Caribbean islands
Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.
March 8, 2026The heartwarming tale of a father, a daughter, and a wedding band wowing India
Band Baaja Bitiya is the moving tale of a father who goes to rescue his daughter from her matrimonial home.
March 8, 2026Iran will continue to defend itself against aggression, ambassador to UK says
Seyed Ali Mousavi tells Laura Kuenssberg Iran's response depends on the actions of the US and Israel.
March 7, 2026Swiss to vote on right-wing push to slash licence fee for public broadcaster
The move is backed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, which says the current fee is unjustified because of the high cost of living.
March 7, 2026AI-generated Iran war videos surge as creators use new tech to cash in
The US-Israel war with Iran is being monetised by online creators with AI-generated misinformation.
March 7, 2026Greek court upholds criminal organisation verdict on neo-Nazi Golden Dawn
The party's founder Nikos Mihaloliakos and other officials are again found guilty, almost six years after an original trial.
March 4, 2026Anti-war protesters march on US and Israeli embassies in Athens after strikes on Iran - Reuters
Anti-war protesters march on US and Israeli embassies in Athens after strikes on Iran Reuters
March 1, 2026Analysts hike oil outlook on geopolitical risks, oversupply concerns limit upside - Reuters
Analysts hike oil outlook on geopolitical risks, oversupply concerns limit upside Reuters
February 27, 2026Nigeria denies report it paid 'huge' ransom to free pupils in mass abduction
The rebuttal was followed by news the police chief was resigning a year before the end of his term.
February 24, 2026More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US east coast digs out of record snow
A major snowstorm walloped the US north-east, causing disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations.
February 23, 2026From Venezuela to immigration crackdown, Project 2025 provided Trump's roadmap
Just a year into Trump's second term, and about half of Project 2025's policies have been implemented, observers say.
February 22, 2026Germany's Merz hopes for relief after Trump tariff verdict but uncertainty lingers - Reuters
Germany's Merz hopes for relief after Trump tariff verdict but uncertainty lingers Reuters
February 21, 2026Avalanches kill five in Austrian Alps, officials say
A man skiing with his son was among the victims on Friday, bringing the region's avalanche death toll this season to at least 21.
February 21, 2026