Dozens of refugees believed dead after boat sinks in Greek waters
2021’s death toll from central Mediterranean crossings likely to hit 1,500 as coastguard says survivors unlikely Greek authorities have said dozens of refugees are believed...
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Russia claims it will begin talks with US and Nato
If confirmed, talks would be a contentious effort to avert a Russian offensive in Ukraine this winter Russia claims it has has agreed to begin...
Kremlin denies restricting gas supplies to Europe for political gain
European gas prices climb close to record highs as flows on key pipeline move towards Russia The Kremlin has denied using Russia’s gas resources to...
Food shortages hitting Britons more than many in EU, poll finds
Survey suggests UK residents more likely to have faced shortages than those in France, Germany and Spain Britons are many times more likely to have...
Dozens feared missing after refugee boat sinks off Greek island
Search and rescue operation under way near Folegandros as boat carrying as many as 50 people sinks Greece’s coastguard says dozens of people are believed...
EU working to amend genocide denial law that is blamed for Bosnia crisis
Officials privately accept legislation to counter Serb efforts to deny scope of 1995 Srebrenica massacre risks reigniting regional conflict Senior EU officials are working behind...
Covid news live: Europe facing ‘another storm’ due to Omicron, WHO warns; Israel announces fourth jab for over-60s
The World Health Organization urges Europe to prepare for a “significant surge” in Covid cases and hospitalisations; Israel prepares for fourth jab after recording first...
Calls for femicide to become separate crime in Greece mount as two more women killed
‘It has to be recognised as a term and as a crime’, says government opposition, after unprecedented number of women murdered by partners The Greek...
Putin warns of possible military response over ‘aggressive’ Nato
Russian leader’s speech to top commanders comes amid growing tensions over Ukraine Vladimir Putin has said he will consider a military response if Russia feels...
Shipwrecked migrant crossings leave 164 dead in Mediterranean, says UN
Attempted crossing from Libya to Europe surge as authorities carry out deadly crackdown on migrants More than 160 people drowned in two separate shipwrecks off...
