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...
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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...
Liz Truss to hold Brexit talks with EU over NI protocol
The foreign secretary, now chief negotiator with the EU, wants ‘a comprehensive solution’ The UK’s newly appointed chief post-Brexit negotiator, Liz Truss, said she would...
Approval of new Covid jab raises hopes of persuading Germany’s unvaccinated
First doses of protein-based Nuvaxovid are expected to be used in new year after European Medicines Agency gives go-ahead Coronavirus – latest updates See all...
Channel deaths: report finds failings in rescue effort as legal action begins
Cases launched in UK and France over deaths of 27 people, and expert report for lawyers refers to ‘serious failings’ “Serious failings” in a rescue...
‘We need free speech’: protests erupt across Poland over controversial media bill
The bill, yet to be signed into law, would tighten rules around foreign ownership of media Poles have staged nationwide protests including a thousands-strong rally...
Liz Truss to take on Brexit brief after David Frost resignation
Foreign secretary is assuming responsibility for UK’s relationship with EU, says Downing Street The foreign secretary, Liz Truss, is to take over responsibility for the...
Dutch shopkeepers say Christmas lockdown has left them ‘broken’
‘Everyone will go shopping in Belgium and Germany,’ retailers warn as coronavirus closure begins Dutch shopkeepers say they have been “broken” by the Netherlands’ new...
