Europe
Europe heat wave breaks records, mercury set to go higher
Berlin, Jul 25 (AP/UNB) — Europeans cooled off in public fountains Wednesday as a new heat wave spread across parts of the continent and was already breaking records.
Boris Johnson becomes UK PM
London, Jul 24 (AP/UNB) — Boris Johnson became Britain's new prime minister Wednesday, vowing to lead the U.K. out of the European Union, "no ifs, ands or buts."
Russia wants probe on alleged S Korean airspace violation
Seoul, Jul 24 (AP/UNB) — Russia wants an investigation into a South Korean announcement that one of its military planes violated South Korea's airspace, a senior lawmaker said Wednesday citing, Russia's acting ambassador.
Boris Johnson chosen as new UK leader, now faces Brexit test
London, Jul 24 (AP/UNB) — Boris Johnson, Britain's blustering Brexit campaigner, was chosen as the U.K.'s next prime minister on Tuesday, with a resounding mandate from the Conservative Party but conflicting demands from a politically divided country.
In Greece, floating candles mark anniversary of deadly fire
Mati, Jul 24 (AP/UNB) — Residents of a small coastal resort gutted by a deadly wildfire one year ago held a candlelight memorial on the beach late Tuesday in memory of the 102 people killed by the blaze near Athens. Survivors and well-wishers released floating candles into the sea hours after religious services were held at Orthodox Churches across the area.
Boris Johnson wins race to become UK's next prime minister
London, July 23 (AP/UNB) — Brexit hardliner Boris Johnson won the contest to lead Britain's governing Conservative Party on Tuesday and will become the country's next prime minister, tasked with fulfilling his promise to lead the U.K. out of the European Union "come what may."
Macron says UN refugee agency attacked, decries Libya camps
Paris, Jul 23 (AP/UNB) — French President Emmanuel Macron called on Libyan authorities Monday to stop holding transiting refugees in detention camps and said buildings of the United Nations' refugee agency in Libya were attacked earlier in the day.
Goose freed, got stuck in pizza driver's car grille
Burlington, Jul 23 (AP/UNB) — Authorities say a goose that got stuck in a pizza delivery driver's car grille in Vermont is expected to make a full recovery.
Voting closing in race to become UK's new prime minister
London Jul 22 (AP/UNB) — Voting is drawing to a close in the race to become Britain's next prime minister.
UK Treasury chief vows to quit if Boris Johnson becomes PM
London, Jul 21 (AP/UNB) — British Treasury chief Philip Hammond said Sunday that he will quit if — as widely expected — Boris Johnson becomes prime minister this week on a promise to leave the European Union with or without a divorce deal.