Egyptian authorities impound Ever Given ship after owners refuse to pay compensation over Suez Canal blockage
The chair of the Suez Canal Authority has confirmed to Egyptian state TV that Ever…More
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Mexico arrests 30 marines over alleged forced disappearances in city hit by drug cartel violence
Dozens of marines have been arrested by Mexican police for allegedly playing a part in…More
Iran says it will enrich uranium to 60% in the wake of suspected Israeli sabotage at Natanz
Iran will start enriching uranium to 60% purity this week, higher than ever, a top…More
France suspends flights with Brazil ‘until further notice’ amid Covid variant concern
The French prime minister has announced the suspension of all flights to and from Brazil…More
Johnson & Johnson delays Covid vaccine rollout in Europe as US regulator investigates blood clot risk
Johnson & Johnson said it will “proactively delay” the rollout of its Covid-19 vaccine in…More
Dublin says limiting use of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 jab will have ‘minimal impact’ on vaccine rollout
Irish health officials have dismissed claims that the new restrictions limiting the use of the…More
US to send 500 extra troops to Germany ‘as early as fall’, Pentagon chief says, as Berlin praises ‘strong signal of solidarity’
The American military presence in Germany will be increased by 500 soldiers, US Secretary of…More
Candidates to succeed Merkel can’t count on her support: Germany’s veteran leader promises to stay out of debate
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said she is keeping out of any debate that will…More
Israel sets date to open borders to vaccinated foreign tourists
Vaccinated foreign tourists who come “in groups” will be allowed into Israel starting on May…More
British variant of Covid-19 virus not linked to increase in severe disease or death, two studies published in the Lancet claim
The so-called B.1.1.7 variant of the Covid-19 virus first identified in Britain does not lead…More