Tag: Europe
French conspiracist accused in kidnapping expelled home
PARIS — A Frenchman accused of inspiring the kidnapping of a young girl arrived in his home country Wednesday to face changes following his...
Ukraine uncovers ring behind $500 million hacking operation
MOSCOW — Ukrainian police say they have uncovered a ring of computer hackers responsible for cyberattacks that targeted universities in the United States and...
Security flaw found in 2G mobile data encryption standard
BERLIN — Cybersecurity researchers in Europe say they have discovered a flaw in an encryption algorithm used by cellphones that may have allowed attackers...
Man charged after reporter hounded at anti-lockdown protest
LONDON — London police have charged a 57-year-old man with abusive behavior after a journalist was harassed and chased by anti-lockdown protesters.
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Federer fails to make Halle Open quarterfinals for 1st time
HALLE, Germany — Roger Federer failed to reach the Halle Open quarterfinals for the first time Wednesday when Félix Auger-Aliassime rallied from a set...
Unions react angrily to adult care home vaccination plans
LONDON — British labor unions reacted angrily Wednesday to reports that the government plans to require COVID-19 vaccinations for people who work in care...
Greenpeace apologizes, local police slam Euro 2020 protestor
MUNICH — Greenpeace has apologized and Munich police are investigating after a protestor parachuted into the stadium and injured two people before Germany’s game...
England-Scotland: Rivalry that started international soccer
LONDON — Unimaginable now, especially with tickets in short supply during the coronavirus pandemic, but when England and Scotland first decided to play each...
EU members agree to lift travel restrictions on US tourists
BRUSSELS — The European Union is recommending that member countries start lifting restrictions on tourists from the United States.
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UK inflation up more than expected amid COVID fluctuations
LONDON — British consumer prices rose by more than expected last month as fuel and clothing costs surged following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
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