Europe

UK nurses stage unprecedented walkout

By James PhebyAgence France-Presse (AFP) — UK nurses on Thursday staged an unprecedented one-day strike in a fight for better wages and working conditions, despite warnings  patients could be put at risk. Up to 100,000 members of the Royal College…

Britain and the world bid adieu to Queen Elizabeth II

By Jitendra Joshi / Phil HazlewoodAgence France-Presse (AFP) — Britain said farewell to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday at a historic state funeral attended by world leaders, before a last ceremonial journey through London streets packed with sorrowful mourners. Huge crowds gathered…

Spain fights fierce fire fanned by winds

(AFP) — Firefighters were battling strong winds Monday as a huge forest fire burnt out of control in southeastern Spain while another blaze in the north was stabilised, officials said Saturday.  Both fires broke out late Saturday, with more than…

EU agrees plan to cut Russian gas and protect Germany

By Daniel Aronssohn / Dave ClarkAgence France-Presse (AFP) — The European Union agreed a plan to reduce gas consumption on Tuesday, an act of solidarity with Germany and a response to Russia’s manipulation of supplies as an economic weapon. The…