Today: September 22, 2024
Today: September 22, 2024

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Airbus looking at opportunities to create scale in space, satellites

Airbus is looking at opportunities to create scale in defence, space and particularly satellites markets, CEO Guillaume Faury said on Sunday.

Airbus looking at opportunities to create scale in space, satellites
Europe|Sports

Tadej Pogacar celebrates his 3rd Tour de France victory in style with another audacious stage win

Tadej Pogacar had no need to attack on the final stage of the Tour de France

Tadej Pogacar celebrates his 3rd Tour de France victory in style with another audacious stage win
Business|Europe|Finance

Varta's Porsche-led rescue would leave investors empty-handed

Varta stock plunged as much as 80% to a record low on Monday after the German battery maker said restructuring options to avert insolvency,

Varta's Porsche-led rescue would leave investors empty-handed
Business|Europe|Technology

Airbus says pressure on airline yields not yet impacting jet demand

There are some signs of a decline in airline yields but this is not yet affecting demand for new aircraft, Airbus's planemaking chief Christian Scherer said on Sunday.

Airbus says pressure on airline yields not yet impacting jet demand
Europe|Sports

Cycling-Pogacar achieves first Giro/Tour double since 1998

Tadej Pogacar became the first rider to achieve the Giro d'Italia/Tour de France double since 1998 when he claimed his third Tour title on Sunday, cementing his domination by

Cycling-Pogacar achieves first Giro/Tour double since 1998
Europe|Sports

ATP roundup: Nuno Borges jolts Rafael Nadal in Nordea Open final

Seventh-seeded Nuno Borges captured his first ATP Tour title by posting a 6-3, 6-2 win over Rafael Nadal on Sunday at the clay-court Nordea Open in Bastad, Sweden.

ATP roundup: Nuno Borges jolts Rafael Nadal in Nordea Open final
Europe|News|Opinion|Sports

Pope Francis calls for Olympic truce for countries at war, prays for peace

Pope Francis has voiced his hope that the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games will provide an opportunity for countries at war to respect an ancient Greek tradition and establish a truce for the duration of the Games

Pope Francis calls for Olympic truce for countries at war, prays for peace
Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

This ‘once in a generation’ Scottish cottage is up for sale. But there’s one key quirk

This ‘once in a generation’ Scottish cottage is up for sale. But there’s one key quirk

This ‘once in a generation’ Scottish cottage is up for sale. But there’s one key quirk
Europe|News

Civilians killed and wounded as Russia and Ukraine trade attacks. Russia claims gains in the east

At least two people have been killed in Ukrainian strikes on the partly Russian-occupied Donetsk region, Russian state media say, while Russian strikes wounded at least five people in Ukraine overnight

Civilians killed and wounded as Russia and Ukraine trade attacks. Russia claims gains in the east
Europe|Political

Europe turns to conscription as threat of wider war with Russia grows

Europe turns to conscription as threat of wider war with Russia grows

Europe turns to conscription as threat of wider war with Russia grows
Europe|News

Residents stage rare protest over power cuts in Russia’s Krasnodar

Residents stage rare protest over power cuts in Russia’s Krasnodar

Residents stage rare protest over power cuts in Russia’s Krasnodar
Europe|Sports

Olympics-Teams plan for lack of toilets on Paris opening ceremony barges

A possible lack of toilets on the barges used for carrying athletes during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday has thrown national teams an unexpected curve ball.

Olympics-Teams plan for lack of toilets on Paris opening ceremony barges
Europe|News|Sports

Pope hopes truce on wars can come from Paris Olympics

Pope Francis said on Sunday he hoped the Paris Olympics would be an occasion for truces in the world's conflicts, urging athletes to be messengers of peace and models for

Pope hopes truce on wars can come from Paris Olympics
Europe|News|Political

Russia says its jets prevented US bombers violating border over Barents Sea

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Sunday that Russian warplanes prevented two U.S. strategic bombers from violating the state border over the Barents Sea.

Russia says its jets prevented US bombers violating border over Barents Sea
Europe|News|Political

Azerbaijan proposes document on principles of peace before full deal with Armenia

Azerbaijan is proposing to sign a document with Armenia on the basic principles of a future peace treaty as an interim measure as they wrangle over a broader deal, a

Azerbaijan proposes document on principles of peace before full deal with Armenia
Europe|News|Political

Zelenskiy calls for long-range weapons after drone attack on Kyiv

Ukraine needs long-range weapons to protect its cities and troops on the frontline from Russian bombs and drones, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday after a massive

Zelenskiy calls for long-range weapons after drone attack on Kyiv
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

UK finance minister hints at above-inflation pay rises for public sector workers

Britain's new finance minister Rachel Reeves said she will consider giving inflation-busting pay increases for almost 2 million government employees later this month to avoid

UK finance minister hints at above-inflation pay rises for public sector workers
Europe|Political

Italy's Meloni put domestic concerns first in rejecting von der Leyen

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's decision not to back Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission chief was driven by fear of losing rightwing

Italy's Meloni put domestic concerns first in rejecting von der Leyen
Europe|Sports|Travel

With AI, jets and police squadrons, Paris is securing the Olympics — and worrying critics

The head of the Paris Olympics boldly declared that France’s capital would be “the safest place in the world” when the Games open

With AI, jets and police squadrons, Paris is securing the Olympics — and worrying critics
Europe|News|Opinion

Vatican's Pius XII archives shed light on another contentious chapter: The Legion of Christ scandal

The recently opened archives of Pope Pius XII are providing details about the scandal over the founder of the Legionaries of Christ

Vatican's Pius XII archives shed light on another contentious chapter: The Legion of Christ scandal
Europe|Sports

WTA roundup: Diana Shnaider advances to final of Hungarian Grand Prix

Top-seeded Diana Shnaider of Russia won her third title on a third different surface this year in defeating Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-4, 6-4 in the final of the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday in

WTA roundup: Diana Shnaider advances to final of Hungarian Grand Prix
Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

South Sudan nearly beat the US in an Olympic tuneup. Here's how it happened

Seems like being in London works for LeBron James

South Sudan nearly beat the US in an Olympic tuneup. Here's how it happened
Europe|Political

Azerbaijan's president pledges to help French territories secure independence

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev pledged on Saturday to help France's overseas territories secure independence, the latest in a series of incidents

Azerbaijan's president pledges to help French territories secure independence
Europe|News|Political

Slovak PM blasts Ukraine's Lukoil sanctions as oil flow stops

Slovakia will not be a "hostage" to Ukraine-Russia relations, its Prime Minister Robert Fico told his Ukrainian counterpart in a call on Saturday, after Kyiv placed Russian group Lukoil on

Slovak PM blasts Ukraine's Lukoil sanctions as oil flow stops
Europe|Sports

Motor racing-Norris takes Hungary pole in McLaren front row lockout

Lando Norris secured pole with teammate Oscar Piastri close behind as McLaren ended a nearly 12-year wait for a front row lockout in a twice-halted Hungarian Grand

Motor racing-Norris takes Hungary pole in McLaren front row lockout

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