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"A Dreadful Loss": Fire Devastates 17th Century Copenhagen Building

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 16, 2024, Copenhagen

Danish rescue services said Tuesday that the fire that engulfed Copenhagen's 17th-century former stock exchange, ravaging the building and toppling its iconic spire, was "under control."

Russia But Not Putin Invited To French D-Day Landings Anniversary Event

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 16, 2024, Paris

Russia but not President Vladimir Putin will be invited to the French ceremony in June to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings during World War II, organisers said Tuesday.

What We Know About Copenhagen's 17th Century Building That Caught Fire

Reuters | Tuesday April 16, 2024, Copenhagen

A fire at Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange on Tuesday engulfed its spire, which collapsed onto the roof in a scene reminiscent of the 2019 blaze at Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral.

India On Ukraine Peace Summit In Switzerland That Russia Will Skip

NDTV Newsdesk | Friday April 12, 2024, New Delhi

The Swiss government has announced that it will host a high-level peace conference in June to end the Russia-Ukraine war. It hopes Russia will attend even if not on the first day. India has welcomed the initiative.

Europe Passes Non-Binding Resolution To Make Abortion Fundamental Right

Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 11, 2024, Brussels, Belgium

European lawmakers on Thursday backed a call to include access to abortion in the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights, in a symbolic move after France enshrined the right in its constitution.

Ukraine Parliament Passes Bill To Overhaul Army Mobilization Laws. Details

Reuters | Thursday April 11, 2024, Kyiv, Ukraine

Ukraine's parliament passed a bill on Thursday to overhaul its army mobilization rules as Kyiv tries to generate fresh manpower to rotate its exhausted troops fighting Russian invaders.

Russia Launches Angara-A5 Space Rocket At Third Attempt

Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 11, 2024, Moscow

A Russian rocket blasted off for a test flight on Thursday at the third try, after previous launch attempts earlier this week were aborted in the final seconds of countdown.

Ukraine "Simply Cannot Wait" For More Air Defence: NATO Chief

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 10, 2024, Brussels

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday said Ukraine "simply cannot wait" for more air defences as Kyiv pleads with Western allies to step up deliveries to stave off Russia's attacks.

All You Need To Know About Kazakhstan, Russia's Worst Flooding In Decades

Reuters | Wednesday April 10, 2024, Moscow/Almaty

Floods gripped cities and towns across Russia and Kazakhstan on Wednesday after Europe's third-longest river burst its banks, forcing over 110,000 people to evacuate and swamping parts of the Russian city of Orenburg.

Russia Slams Ukraine Peace Conference Plans In Switzerland As US Project

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 10, 2024, Moscow

Russia's foreign ministry on Wednesday criticized plans to hold a Ukraine peace conference in Switzerland as a futile initiative of the US Democratic Party ahead of this year's US presidential election.

3 Killed In Russian Aerial Attacks On Ukraine's Kharkiv Region

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 10, 2024, Kyiv

Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv region killed three people and wounded four more on Wednesday.

Ukraine, UK Sign Agreement On Arms Production Cooperation

Reuters | Wednesday April 10, 2024, Kyiv

Ukraine and Britain have signed a framework agreement to cooperate in the defence and arms production sector, officials said in Kyiv, part of a wartime effort to build up Ukraine's domestic weapons industry by working with allies.

4 Dead, 5 Missing In Blast At Italy Hydroelectric Plant

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 10, 2024

An explosion at an Italian hydroelectric power plant on Tuesday killed at least four people and left five missing, an official said.

Spain To Scrap "Golden Visa" Scheme For Foreign Real Estate Investors

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 09, 2024, Madrid

Spain is to axe its so-called "golden visa" scheme under which foreign investors get residency for a 500,000-euro-investment in property, to curb the speculation blighting many Spanish cities, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday.

Russia Says Ukraine Tried To Strike Zaporizhzhia Plant Again With Drone

Reuters | Monday April 08, 2024, Moscow

The Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station said on Monday that a Ukrainian drone was shot down over the roof of Reactor No. 6.

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