Greece rescues dozens of migrants, majority Bangladeshis
Greek authorities said on Thursday they had rescued dozens of migrants, most of them Sudanese and Bangladeshis, as they approached the country’s shores, including some Egyptians. Irregular migrant arrivals to southern Crete have continued, with at least 202 migrants reaching the Greek island in less
Ukrainian drone attack kills 8 and wounds 24 at logistics centre in Russia
A Ukrainian drone attack on two logistics centres in Russia killed eight people and injured 24, officials said on Saturday, when the Moscow region reported a new wave of drone strikes. Ukraine has been attacking a range of targets in Russia, which Kyiv says is fair retribution for Moscow's more than
Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' to become UK PM
Andy Burnham boasts man-of-the people vibes, but behind the casual exterior lies ruthless ambition and political reinvention that has helped propel him to become the UK's next prime minister. The 56-year-old was appointed leader of the ruling Labour party on Friday at the third time of trying, and w
EU population to peak in 2029 before long-term decline
The population of the 27-nation European Union will peak in 2029 before falling in the coming decades, according to a report published Tuesday that puts a spotlight on the major challenges of an ageing citizenry. Today there are 450.6 million people, but researchers say this will peak at 453.3 mill
