European Airline Weighs People Along With Luggage Before Boarding; Here's Why
The airline has announced it will be carrying the process for the next three months.
S&P 500 Flirts With 5,000 Points While Oil Prices Rally
The S&P 500 flirted with a landmark new peak Thursday, but finished just shy of 5,000 points, while oil prices shot higher on worries about the Middle East.
Putin Tells West: Russia Cannot Be Defeated In Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin said in an interview released Thursday with controversial right-wing US journalist Tucker Carlson that the West should understand it is "impossible" to defeat Russia in Ukraine.
Low-Budget Airline Offering Fixed-Price Flights From UK To Germany for Euro 2024; Tickets On Sale
Euro 2024 is scheduled to take place from June 14 to July 14 across 10 German cities.
Man Utd Star Harry Maguire Receives Frustrating Update On His Infamous Police Assault Case In Greece
Harry Maguire allegedly assaulted police officers in Greece in 2020.
Stock Markets Mixed As Investors Digest Corporate Results
While US stocks closed up, the picture in Europe was less positive: London, Paris and Frankfurt all ended lower as investors locked in profits from recent gains.
Macron Remembers French Victims Of Hamas's 'Anti-Semitic Massacre'
President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday described the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel as the "biggest anti-Semitic massacre of our century" as he hosted a ceremony paying tribute to the French victims.
AI Laws Inevitable But 'Not Right For Today', Says UK Government
The UK government have set out their position after EU legislators confirmed this week that their 'AI Act' will be passed as a law by next year.
Airports In Spain Make Massive Security Rule Change For Travellers, Will Begin from Later This Year
The new rule will initially come in Spain's three major airports.
Biden To Receive Scholz Amid Ukraine Aid Impasse
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will try to build on the momentum from Europe's success in agreeing new aid for war-torn Ukraine when he heads to Washington this week, where President Joe Biden is struggling to overcome opposition to a US package.
EU Agrees First Law Combatting Violence Against Women
EU member countries and lawmakers reached an agreement on Tuesday on the bloc's first rules to tackle violence against women, the European Parliament and officials said.
EU Strikes Deal On Clean Tech To Compete With China, US
EU states and lawmakers clinched a deal on Tuesday to expand Europe's clean tech production, from solar and wind to carbon capture, as the bloc faces off with China and the United States.
Global Stocks Rise On Strong Earnings, New Support From China
US and European indexes edged cautiously higher Tuesday as investors digested strong corporate results, while stocks in Hong Kong and Shanghai soared after Chinese authorities announced moves to reverse a long-running rout.
Sunak Plays Down £1,000 Rwanda Bet With Piers Morgan After Backlash
The House of Lords voted to delay ratification of the Rwanda treaty until the government has demonstrated that Rwanda is a safe country for migrants.
Eurostar Could Limit Passengers Per Day, Especially On London To Paris Train Route
European Union's new ESS checks are expected to come into place in October this year.
EU Walks Farming Minefield With New Climate Goals
The EU's climate goals for 2040 are set to further dial up the pressure on a farm sector that has yet to get tough on greenhouse gas emissions -- but is already up in arms over existing environmental rules.
Heatwave Risk Hovers Over Paris Olympics
Scorching summer heat is hard to imagine now in mid-winter Paris, but in six months' time when the world's athletes arrive for the Olympics, another pounding heatwave would spell trouble for organisers.
Tractors Converge On Rome As Farmers Protest Across Europe
A convoy of tractors was poised Saturday to descend on Rome as farmers' protests caused disruptions across Europe, though they wound down in France following government concessions.
Farmers Across the EU Unite in Protest: Costs Are Up While Prices Stay Down
The costs borne by farmers, notably for energy, fertiliser, and transport, have escalated in numerous EU countries, particularly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Drought Emergency in Catalonia, Water Reserves Fall Below 16%
The Catalan government has formally announced a state of emergency after more than 1,000 days of drought.
Is Spain Going To Change It's 90-Day Rule For British Nationals?
The movement restrictions imposed by Brexit on Britons, including second-home owners, has had a detrimental effect on EU economies. But, could it all change?
January Spending By Premier League Clubs Falls Dramatically From Last Year
Clubs in Ligue 1 spent £162 million altogether in the January transfer window, which eclipsed the spending of all the Premier League clubs.
IMF Says Central Banks Should Not Rush Into Rate Cuts
The IMF sees a greater risk to the global economy if central banks start cutting interest rates too soon than if they move "slightly" too late, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Thursday.
Shares In Banking Giants BNP, ING Fall Despite Hefty Profits
Shares in European banking giants BNP Paribas and ING tumbled on Thursday as disappointing fourth-quarter results took the shine off bumper annual profits.
N.Ireland Assembly Set To Resume On Saturday: Pro-UK Party
Northern Ireland's assembly in Belfast looks set to be restored this weekend following almost two years of political deadlock, the leader of the biggest pro-UK party said on Thursday.
'The Repercussions Affect Us The Most': Youngsters Say What They Really Think About Brexit
Those who were unable to vote when the Brexit referendum was held in 2016, now aged 19 to 21 years old, revealed to International Business Times UK how the independence scheme has changed their lives.
Ex-PM Boris Johnson Attacks Rishi Sunak's New Brexit Deal
This week, Sunak revealed new arrangements to remove routine checks on goods moving from Great Britain (GB) to Northern Ireland (NI), known as the "green lane".
Scholz Vows To Do All For 'Huge' EU Aid For Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed Wednesday to rally European partners to cobble together support for Ukraine "so huge" that it would weigh on Russian President Vladimir Putin's calculations.
Dozens Arrested As Tensions Escalate At French Farmers Protests
French police arrested dozens of people on Wednesday as tensions escalated to new levels at protests by farmers in search of better conditions that have spread to other European countries.
Stocks Waver As US Tech Shares Fall, Fed Meets On Rates
Stock markets wavered on Wednesday as shares in major US tech companies fell and investors awaited a key Federal Reserve interest rate meeting.