Over half of Europe and Mediterranean basin hit by drought in mid-May
More than half, or 53 percent of land in Europe and the Mediterranean basin were hit by drought in mid-May, according to an AFP analysis of data from the European Drought Observatory (EDO) from May 11-20, 2025.
Read more
Over half of Europe and Mediterranean bassin hit by drought in mid-May
More than half, or 53 percent of land in Europe and the Mediterranean basin were hit by drought in mid-May, according to an AFP analysis of data from the European Drought Observatory (EDO) from May 11-20, 2025.
Read more
Stock markets higher as traders eye possible Trump-Xi talks
Major stock markets rose and the dollar climbed on Tuesday as investors kept tabs on the China-US trade war, with speculation swirling that the countries' leaders will soon hold talks.
Read more
Brentford sign goalkeeper Kelleher from Liverpool
Brentford have completed the signing of Irish international goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher from Liverpool for a reported fee of up to £18 million ($24 million).
Read moreSouth Korea's Lee hails voters 'great decision' as poised to win presidency
South Korea's Lee Jae-myung hailed voters' "great decision" and vowed not to disappoint them as he was poised Tuesday to win a snap presidential election by a wide margin, capping months of political chaos.
Read more
Lois Boisson: from unknown to great home hope at Roland Garros
French Open quarter-finalist Lois Boisson has captured the hearts and minds of her compatriots as her remarkable run in Paris has dragged the French world number 361 from obscurity to stardom.
Read moreRussia says no quick breakthrough in 'complex' Ukraine talks
Russia on Tuesday said it was wrong to expect a quick breakthrough in Ukraine talks, a day after Moscow rejected Kyiv's call for an unconditional ceasefire at negotiations in Istanbul.
Read more
Navalny widow launches TV channel to fight Russia 'censorship'
The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and Reporters Without Borders on Tuesday praised the launch of a television channel that aims to bypass censorship in Russia and preserve the Kremlin critic's legacy.
Read more
South Korea's Lee on course to win presidency by landslide
Centre-left Lee Jae-myung was set Tuesday to win South Korea's presidential election by a landslide, capping months of political chaos in a vote which drew the highest turnout in nearly three decades.
Read more
France eyes tougher sentences after violence mars PSG celebrations
French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin said Tuesday that he wanted tougher punishments for anyone convicted of violence against police, after clashes and car-torchings this weekend marred celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League triumph.
Read moreIn The News
