Europe
Deadly explosion in Slovakia; building at risk of collapse
A gas explosion in an apartment building in eastern Slovakia killed at least five people Friday. Firefighters said other people are trapped on the roof as the building burns and is in danger of collapse.
Johnson under pressure ahead of final UK election TV debate
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is preparing to take on opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn in the last head-to-head debate before a general election in six days — and facing allegations that he's shirking tough questions about his character and record.
Victims of London Bridge attack discharged from hospital
Three people injured in the London Bridge attack have been sent home after receiving medical treatment as more details emerged on the stabbings.
France shuts down: Mass strike hits trains, Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower shut down, France's vaunted high-speed trains stood still and several thousand people protested in Paris as unions launched open-ended, nationwide strikes Thursday over the government's plan to overhaul the retirement system.
Russia suspends project with Iran due to uranium enrichment
Russia's state-controlled nuclear fuel company said Thursday it has suspended a joint research project with Iran because of its move to resume uranium enrichment.
France readies for massive transport strike Thursday
France is getting ready for massive, nationwide transport strikes against government plans to overhaul the state pension system. The strike will disrupt train, buses and airline services.
Climate activists target Liberal Democrats in UK election
Extinction Rebellion says six of its activists have targeted the U.K. election campaign bus of the Liberal Democrats including one protester dressed as a bee who glued himself to the windshield.
France creates anti-hate crime office amid anti-Semitic wave
The French government is creating a national anti-hate crime office following the discovery of anti-Semitic graffiti at a Jewish cemetery in eastern France.
Russia calls Germany expulsions 'groundless'
Russia's foreign ministry says the expulsion of two Russian diplomats from Germany over the August slaying of a Georgian man in Berlin is "groundless" and "unfriendly."
European Union warns it could miss climate targets for 2030
The European Union says it will miss its targets for reducing planet-warming greenhouse gases by 2030 unless member states make a greater effort than they have so far.