Joshua Askew

Sport

Ukraine defeat Scotland 3-1 in emotional World Cup qualifier

Ukraine have moved one step closer to competing in the World Cup, after beating Scotland 3-1 Wednesday night.

02/06/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine: Angela Merkel urges allies to stop Russia's 'barbaric war'

In a rare speech since leaving her role as Chancellor, Merkel also expressed solidarity with Ukraine and said she supported Kyiv’s right to self-defence.

02/06/2022

Europe

Greece and Cyprus lift COVID measures for tourist season

Wearing face masks is no longer compulsory in Greece and Cyprus ahead of the high tourist season.

01/06/2022

Europe

'An abomination': Charities react as UK orders first Rwanda deportation flight

The UK's first deportation flight to Rwanda is scheduled to leave on June 14.

01/06/2022

Europe

Former Qatari princess found dead in Spanish home

Kasia Gallanio, 46, had been staying in the Spanish resort after a bitter 10-year-long custody battle with her former husband, the 73-year-old uncle of the Emir of Qatar.

01/06/2022

Europe

Deutsche Bank subsidiary CEO resigns after greenwashing raid

The head of DWS, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank, has resigned, after 50 German investigators raided its offices over alleged greenwashing.

01/06/2022

Europe

Roman Abramovich files lawsuit against EU Council

The billionaire, who was sanctioned by the European Union in March, filed a lawsuit against the EU Council on Tuesday.

31/05/2022

European Union

How is the Ukraine war affecting the cost of living crisis?

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has led to record-breaking inflation. But how is the war affecting the cost of living?

31/05/2022

Economy

Mixed fortunes as three European economies reveal post-Ukraine invasion GDP

It's good news for some and bad for others as France, Italy and Switzerland published GDP growth figures today.

31/05/2022

Europe

Turkey warns of 'security risks' if Finland & Sweden join NATO

Turkey's president wrote Finland and Sweden's entry into NATO would endanger his country and the "organisation's future".

31/05/2022

Culture news

Imperial measurements will bring back 'British culture', says MP

A Tory MP has said the UK will adopt imperial measures to bring back 'British culture and heritage.'

30/05/2022

Culture news

Record-breaking opening weekend for Top Gun: Maverick

The film bagged the 59-year-old superstar his first $100 million opening weekend.

30/05/2022

Culture news

Cannes film festival over the decades - in pictures

From the velvet suits of Pablo Picasso to Madonna's dazzling dress, there's a lot to admire at Cannes.

29/05/2022

Culture news

How have the Queen's Jubilee celebrations changed through history?

From renaming mountains and beauty pageants to rock concerts and protests, how the UK commemorates its monarchy has changed a lot over the years.

28/05/2022

Culture news

What happened when Iran criminalised music?

After the Islamic Revolution, western music was banned in Iran. So how did people carry on listening to their favourite songs?

26/05/2022

Culture news

'Another difficult year' awaits Eiffel Tower

Paris's most treasured landmark is facing a "difficult year" in 2022, despite a surge in tourism, says operator.

25/05/2022

Art

$86m fraud lands London art dealer in jail

A former London art dealer, who pleaded guilty to defrauding buyers out of $86m, has been jailed for 7 years.

24/05/2022

Culture news

Bruce Springsteen is touring in Europe in 2023

#BruceSpringsteen has announced that he and the #EStreetband are touring Europe next year.

24/05/2022

Culture news

Mohamed Alnaas scoops 2022 International Prize for Arabic Fiction

The novel, which was published with support from the Libyan Arete Foundation, is about masculinity in Libya. Set in a rural village, it follows the story of Milad as he struggles to live up to ideals surrounding what it means to be a man.

23/05/2022

Culture news

American Idol: Noah Thompson wins season 20

Country-singer Noah Thompson has clinched victory over Hunter Girl in season 20 of American Idol.

23/05/2022