Europe

Ukraine uncovers ring behind $500 million hacking operation

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MOSCOW — Ukrainian police say they have uncovered a ring of computer hackers responsible for cyberattacks that targeted universities in the United States and...

China says nuclear fuel rods damaged, no radiation leak

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BEIJING — A Chinese nuclear power plant near Hong Kong had five broken fuel rods in a reactor but no radioactivity leaked, the government...

UK: Met Police chief defends force after corruption charges

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LONDON — The head of Britain’s Metropolitan Police said Wednesday she has no intention of resigning after a damning report accused the force of...

French conspiracist accused in kidnapping expelled home

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PARIS — A Frenchman accused of inspiring the kidnapping of a young girl arrived in his home country Wednesday to face changes following his...

Hungary: Demonstrators gather anew to protest anti-LGBT law

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BUDAPEST, Hungary — Several hundred demonstrators gathered in Hungary's capital Wednesday urging the country's president to nullify a newly adopted law that human rights...

Greenpeace apologizes, local police slam Euro 2020 protestor

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MUNICH — Greenpeace has apologized and Munich police are investigating after a protestor parachuted into the stadium and injured two people before Germany’s game...

Belgium to stop game against Denmark for Eriksen tribute

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COPENHAGEN — Belgium's players will kick the ball out of play in the 10th minute of their European Championship game against Denmark so the...

UK inflation up more than expected amid COVID fluctuations

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LONDON — British consumer prices rose by more than expected last month as fuel and clothing costs surged following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. ...

British lawyer Karim Khan sworn in as ICC’s chief prosecutor

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THE HAGUE, Netherlands — British lawyer Karim Khan was sworn in Wednesday as the new chief prosecutor for the International Criminal Court, pledging to...

Greece: Public workers strike over proposed labor law

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ATHENS, Greece — A 24-hour strike in Greece disrupted transportation and other services as public sector workers walked off the job to protest a...