Angry Iraq mourns dead from shelling blamed on Turkey
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi declared a day of national mourning Thursday after nine holidaymakers were killed in the bombardment of a Kurdish hill village he blamed on neighbouring Turkey.
Read more
Italy's Draghi resigns after coalition implodes
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigned Thursday after efforts to bring the country's fractious parties to heel failed, kicking off a snap election campaign which could bring the hard right to power.
Read more
UK's Tempest fighter project soars as European rival remains in limbo
Britain's future combat fighter jet project Tempest soared this week past a key barrier at Farnborough Airshow 2022, but Europe's rival FCAS concept is stuck in limbo.
Read more
Euro up as Russia gas returns, equities struggle ahead of ECB decision
The euro rose Thursday after Russia resumed gas supplies to Europe, while traders await a crucial European Central Bank policy meeting, with the continent's equities struggling.
Read more
Markets, euro rise as Russia turns on gas taps
Asian and European equities mostly rose with the euro Thursday after Russia resumed gas supplies to Europe, while traders await a crucial ECB policy meeting.
Read more
Feisty De Klerk looking to 'irritate' fellow Springboks in Japan
Rugby World Cup winner Faf de Klerk said Thursday he wants to "irritate" his fellow Springboks in Japan after becoming the latest South African to join the country's ambitious league.
Read more
Ukrainians in limbo at Polish refugee centre
Kyrill is killing time. Sitting on his cot at the Global Expo refugee reception centre in Warsaw, the 11-year-old busies himself by trying to take apart a scooter.
Read more
Fans return as Comic-Con awaits new 'Thrones' and 'Rings' shows
Tens of thousands of cosplaying fans will converge on San Diego Thursday for the first full-scale Comic-Con in three years, with new "Lord of the Rings" and "Game of Thrones" TV series set to be unveiled at the world's most famous pop culture gathering.
Read more
Smoke without fire? Researchers question heated tobacco products
Heated tobacco products have soared in popularity as a "smoke free" alternative to cigarettes in recent years, but a peer-reviewed report has suggested their emissions could be considered smoke -- a claim strongly rejected by the tobacco industry.
Read more
Vienna's horse-drawn carriages feel the heat
As much of Europe stifles under record high temperatures, Vienna's "fiaker" horse carriage drivers fear for their future with animal rights activists turning up the heat.
Read moreIn The News
