UK PM Keir Starmer vows to fight any challenge after leading rival Andy Burnham wins bigPrime Minister Keir Starmer has declared he will not resign, vowing to contest any leadership challenge from Greater Manchester Mayor Andy ...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessNations worldwide are enacting strict rules for social media access by children. Australia has banned platforms for those under 16. Britain...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
Spain: Pope Leo says world crying for peace, urges leaders to temper divisionsPope Leo has begun a week-long visit to Spain on Saturday. He called on world leaders to reject divisive politics and embrace peace. The Po...
06 Jun, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Under-threat UK PM Starmer vows to prove 'doubters' wrongEmbattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer came out fighting Monday, vowing to prove his "doubters" wrong as he sought to quell a growin...
11 May, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Britain's Starmer fights for his job as calls for his ouster grow after local election lossesBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure after his Labour Party's poor local election results. Dozens of lawmakers are calling fo...
11 May, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Hungary's Peter Magyar sworn in as prime minister, ending Viktor Orban's 16-year ruleHungary inaugurates Peter Magyar as its new prime minister, marking a significant political shift after 16 years of Viktor Orban's rule. Ma...
10 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
EU's Ursula Von der Leyen calls for simplified regulations in EuropeEuropean Commission President urges to lighten the regulatory load on businesses to enhance competitiveness on the global stage, particular...
11 Feb, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces vote on her bid for second 5-year termUrsula von der Leyen has committed to being a strong leader for Europe amid crisis and polarization. She made this pledge on Thursday durin...
18 Jul, 2024, 01.30 PM IST
'Europe could die,' Emmanuel Macron warns, as he calls for stronger defencesPresident Emmanuel Macron emphasized the need for stronger European defenses and urged against Europe becoming subservient to the US. Conce...
25 Apr, 2024, 04.50 PM IST
EU chief says sanctions on Russia to stay"I want to make it very clear, the sanctions are here to stay. This is the time for us to show resolve, not appeasement," von der Leyen sai...
14 Sep, 2022, 01.45 PM IST
Ukraine's Zelenskiy tells EU: 'Prove that you are with us"European Union lawmakers, many wearing #standwithUkraine T-shirts bearing the Ukrainian flag, others with blue-and-yellow scarves or ribbon...
01 Mar, 2022, 08.38 PM IST
Exception to the rule: Members unhappy after Greta was allowed to visit European Parliament despite coronavirus banThunberg's speech to MEPs in Brussels on Wednesday is still set to go ahead.
04 Mar, 2020, 04.10 PM IST
Queen's Speech for 2018 cancelled to deal with BrexitLeader of the House of Commons Andrea Leadsom said the next parliamentary session was being doubled in length to two years.
18 Jun, 2017, 05.56 PM IST
Theresa May to make major Brexit speech next weekAccording to UK media reports, UK foreign secretary Boris Johnson and Brexit secretary David Davis have been involved in drawing up the con...
13 Jan, 2017, 03.14 PM IST
- EU parliament launches web TV
The European Parliament on Wednesday launched a new Web-based TV channel, hoping to bolster its image and reach a wider, younger audience.
17 Sep, 2008, 07.33 PM IST
- Kashmir CM to address European Parliament
Ghulam Nabi Azad is expected to be the first chief executive of any state in India to make a speech to the European Parliament.
25 Aug, 2006, 03.38 AM IST