World Apr 24 More countries are turning to nuclear power 40 years after the Chernobyl disaster Over 400 nuclear reactors are operational in 31 countries, while about 70 more are under construction. Nuclear power accounts for producing about 10% of the world’s electricity, equivalent to about a quarter of all sources of low-carbon power.
World Apr 16 Europe nears energy crisis with global implications, head of energy agency warns Europe has “maybe six weeks or so” of remaining jet fuel supplies, said Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency Executive Director .
World Apr 08 Iran's proposal to collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz violates trade norms To end the war with the United States and Israel, Iran is demanding the right to collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz as a precondition for reopening the waterway vital to world oil supplies.
World Mar 18 Trump's failed strong-arming of allies on Iran shows that pressure is losing its effect The string of refusals indicates that his stock of European goodwill is low.
World Mar 15 French voters head to polls in first round of municipal elections before 2027 presidential race Although largely focused on grassroots concerns, the voting will be scrutinized for any early hints of how parties might fare in the presidential race of 2027.
World Feb 27 Europe's worries about Trump in spotlight as Macron heads to French nuclear sub base French President Emmanuel Macron, the person with the power to unleash France’s nuclear arsenal, will on Monday update French thinking on the potential use of warheads carried on submarines and planes, if it ever came to that.
World Feb 24 Louvre's director resigns in the wake of brazen French crown jewels heist and other troubles The world's most visited museum has faced widening scrutiny over security failures, labor unrest and a suspected ticket fraud scheme.
World Feb 24 France says ministers will no longer meet with U.S. ambassador until he responds to summons French authorities had summoned Kushner for a meeting on Monday evening over comments from the Trump administration; French diplomats said Kushner did not show up.
World Jan 06 Ukraine's allies meet in Paris, but progress uncertain as Russia shows no signs of budging from demands Ukraine’s allies met Tuesday in Paris for key talks that could help determine the country’s security after any potential peace deal is reached with Russia.
World Jan 04 Mourners march in silence to honor victims of deadly Swiss Alpine bar fire Hundreds marched in silence Sunday to honor the victims of the New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in the Swiss Alpine resort of Crans-Montana, which left 40 dead and many severely injured.