Tag: Europe
Serena Williams loses in straight sets to Siniakova in Parma
<p>PARMA, Italy — Serena Williams’ disappointing return to tennis continued when she lost in straight sets to 68th-ranked Katerina Siniakova in the second round...
Ransomware hits AXA units in Asia, Irish healthcare
BANGKOK — The Thai affiliate of Paris-based insurance company AXA said Tuesday it is investigating a ransomware attack by Russian-speaking cybercriminals that has affected...
Air-France-KLM launches first long-haul flight with eco-fuel
PARIS — Air France-KLM is sending into the air what it calls its first long-haul flight with sustainable aviation fuel Tuesday. The plane is...
Kerry says US examining carbon border tax, sees risks
BERLIN — U.S. special envoy for climate John Kerry said Tuesday that Washington is looking into the possibility of introducing a fee on imports...
EXPLAINER: Are Israel, Hamas committing war crimes in Gaza?
<p>JERUSALEM — A week into their fourth war, Israel and the Hamas militant group already face allegations of possible war crimes in Gaza. Israel...
Stellantis, Foxconn team up to make cars more connected
<p>MILAN — Carmaker Stellantis and Taiwan’s Foxconn on Tuesday announced plans to develop a jointly operated automotive supplier focusing on technology to make vehicles...
Eurovision Song Contest starts with first semifinal
<p>ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — Lithuanian pop-rock band The Roop gets the Eurovision Song Contest party started Tuesday night with the fittingly titled song “Discoteque" and...
Russia’s northernmost base projects its power across Arctic
NAGURSKOYE, Russia — During the Cold War, Russia's Nagurskoye airbase was little more than a runway, a weather station and a communications outpost in...
Albanian president calls impeachment probe committee illegal
TIRANA, Albania — Albania’s president refused Tuesday to appear before a parliamentary committee that is investigating whether he violated the country's constitution and should...
Granqvist picked by Sweden for Euro 2020 despite injuries
STOCKHOLM — Andreas Granqvist was selected in Sweden's squad for the European Championship on Tuesday despite only playing a full match once in the...