Europe

Queen Elizabeth may never return to the Buckingham Palace; here's why

What's keeping Queen Elizabeth away from her Kingdom and Buckingham Palace. Find out here.

Aug 26, 2020

Russia plans COVID-19 vaccine output at 6 million doses a month

Large-scale testing of the vaccine, developed by Moscow's Gamaleya institute, is due to start in Russia next week.

Aug 23, 2020

White man knocked unconscious after a racist rant in London Underground: Watch

The 31-year-old white man was knocked unconscious after he launched a racist tirade against a group of black people calling them "pets" and "lesser" than whites. Police have launched an investigation.

Aug 21, 2020

British pound. (File: Xinhua/Then Chih Wey/IANS)

UK government debt hits £2 trillion for first time

The UK government debt has increased above 2 trillion pounds ($2.6 trillion) for the first time amid heavy spending to support the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed on Friday.

Aug 21, 2020

Russia's Sputnik V COVID vaccine to be tested on 40,000 people: Report

The vaccine, called "Sputnik V" in homage to the world's first satellite launched by the Soviet Union, has been hailed as safe and effective by Russian authorities and scientists following two months of small-scale human trials, the results of which have not been made public yet.

Aug 20, 2020

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny 'poisoned', claims spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny is still unconscious and in intensive care in hospital in Omsk.

Aug 20, 2020

It actually snowed chocolate in Swiss town; Lindt factory malfunctions

Residents of a town in Switzerland saw to their disbelief snowing flakes of chocolates after a ventilation system in a world-famous chocolate factory malfunctioned.

Aug 20, 2020

France declares Paris, Marseille as high-risk zone for coronavirus

For the coronavirus high risk zones, authorities have the power to impose localized confinement by limiting people travel, restricting transport traffic and closing restaurants and bars.

Aug 15, 2020

Avoid kissing during sex, face-to-face sex positions, warns UK's top health charity

UK-based sexual health charity has important tips on safe sex in wake of COVID-19, which includes wearing face mask, avoiding face-to-face sex positions and more.

Aug 12, 2020

Russia names new Covid vaccine 'Sputnik V' in reference to Cold War space race

Kirill Dmitriev, head of the country's RDIF sovereign wealth fund, said Russia had already received requests from more than 20 countries for 1 billion doses of its newly-registered COVID-19 vaccine.

Aug 11, 2020

Putin Calls Poisoned Ex-Spy Skripal A Traitor

Russia becomes first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, says Putin

President Vladimir Putin said that Russia had become the first country in the world to grant regulatory approval to a COVID-19 vaccine after less than two months of human testing, a move hailed by Moscow as evidence of its scientific prowess.

Aug 11, 2020

Massive explosion at gas station rocks Russia, 13 people injured

A huge explosion at a gas station occurred when the staff were transferring fuel from a tanker to an underground storage tank. At least 13 people have been injured in the blast.

Aug 11, 2020

Never too late to turn COVID pandemic around, but huge shortfall in funds to fight it: WHO chief

There is a huge gap between funds needed to fight the coronavirus and funds committed worldwide, World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday.

Aug 10, 2020

Happy Birthday JK Rowling: Some facts, inspiring quotes by the Harry Potter author

JK Rowling turns 55, while her created wizard turns 40 today.On the occasion of her birthday, we get you some of the best quotes by Rowling, and some of her notable work over the years.

Jul 31, 2020

A man wearing a surgical mask as G-string walks past a woman, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, on Oxford Street in London, Britain July 24, 2020. REUTERS/Simon Dawson

Man covers genitals with Face Mask; walks semi-naked on Oxford Street

A man strolled down central London's most popular shopping street on Friday with only a mask to cover his nudity, leaving passerbys astounded, amused and shocked.

Jul 25, 2020

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Europe

Queen Elizabeth may never return to the Buckingham Palace; here's why

Russia plans COVID-19 vaccine output at 6 million doses a month

White man knocked unconscious after a racist rant in London Underground: Watch

UK government debt hits £2 trillion for first time

Russia's Sputnik V COVID vaccine to be tested on 40,000 people: Report

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny 'poisoned', claims spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh

It actually snowed chocolate in Swiss town; Lindt factory malfunctions

France declares Paris, Marseille as high-risk zone for coronavirus

Avoid kissing during sex, face-to-face sex positions, warns UK's top health charity

Russia names new Covid vaccine 'Sputnik V' in reference to Cold War space race

Russia becomes first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, says Putin

Massive explosion at gas station rocks Russia, 13 people injured

Never too late to turn COVID pandemic around, but huge shortfall in funds to fight it: WHO chief

Happy Birthday JK Rowling: Some facts, inspiring quotes by the Harry Potter author

Man covers genitals with Face Mask; walks semi-naked on Oxford Street

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh