Russia, Ukraine swap 492 prisoners of war

Apr 20, 2025

Moscow [Russia], April 20: Russia and Ukraine on Saturday exchanged 492 prisoners, said the Russian Defense Ministry.

Roundup: Belgian cyclist begins solar-powered journey from Brussels to Shanghai

Apr 20, 2025

Brussels [Belgium], April 20: Belgian cyclist Claude Brouir, now in his sixties, officially set off on his cross-continental journey titled "Bike2Shanghai" on Saturday morning from...

Switzerland, north Italy returning to normal after severe weather

Apr 20, 2025

Rome [Italy], April 20: Travel conditions largely returned to normal in Switzerland after heavy snowfalls cut key routes, and conditions eased in northern Italy following...

British couple among four dead after cable car crash in south Italy

Apr 20, 2025

London [UK], April 20: The two Britons who died in a cable crash near Naples were a couple.

Man who admitted UK police pursuit crash charge drove to work on bail

Apr 20, 2025

London [UK], April 20: A personal trainer who was taking a woman out on a first date has admitted dangerous driving after a huge crash...

Cat on loose causes stir at White House

Apr 20, 2025

Washington DC [US], April 20: A cat found its way onto the heavily secured north lawn of the White House in Washington on Friday, causing...

US Supreme Court blocks deportation of Venezuelans

Apr 20, 2025

Washington DC [US], April 20: The US Supreme Court temporarily blocked the deportation of dozens of Venezuelans in an order issued on Saturday.

Italian PM Meloni interpreter issues public apology for White House slip-up

Apr 20, 2025

Rome [Italy], April 20: An interpreter working for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has made a public apology after apparently struggling with translating during...

Tunisian court hands opposition figures lengthy jail terms

Apr 20, 2025

Tunis [Tunisia], April 20: Dozens of opposition figures in Tunisia have been handed lengthy prison terms on national security charges, according to state media.