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The team is specifically seeking to prove a hypothesis lent credence by Herodotus, the expedition's German leader, Dominique Goerlitz. (Photo: AFP)

An ancient Egypt-To-Black sea route? Adventurers to test theory

A group of adventurers believe so, and will try to prove their theory by embarking on a similar journey in reverse.

02 Aug 2019 4:02 PM

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party lost a by-election in Wales, cutting his parliamentary majority to just one. (Photo: AFP)

Britain's Johnson suffers first leadership blow in by-election

The result extends a recent revival for the Liberal Democrats at the major parties' expense.

02 Aug 2019 2:19 PM

All the named fugitives have a common connection with Spain and are believed to be on the run anywhere in the world under false identities (Representational Image)

India-born drug smuggler named in list of UK's most wanted fugitives

Shashi Dhar Sahnan, 61, is accused of importing heroin into the United Kingdom in 2007, the National Crime Agency's (NCA) alert said.

02 Aug 2019 1:17 PM

Johnson (R) was accompanied by Britain's Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith (L) on his visit to Belfast. (Photo: AFP)

Boris Johnson visits Nothern Ireland, heart of Brexit battle

He arrived in Belfast, amid warnings from Irish leaders that his vow to leave the European Union, risks breaking up the United Kingdom.

31 Jul 2019 4:32 PM

Prince Harry and the world-famous primatologist discussed the environment, climate change and preserving the planet for the generations to come. (Photo: AFP)

Prince Harry reveals how many children he wants

During their conversation, Prince Harry also noted how easily susceptible children truly can be.

31 Jul 2019 3:44 PM

A similar proposal was made last week to numerous countries, including Australia, Japan, South Korea, and Germany by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. (Photo: Representational Image/ File)

Germany rejects US proposal to join in combating 'Iranian aggression"

The Ministry added that it has always stressed upon giving priority to reducing tensions through diplomatic efforts.

31 Jul 2019 3:41 PM

The captain, an Indian national who asked not to be named, told the BBC that British soldiers forced his unarmed crew to kneel on the deck at gunpoint after landing on the ship in a helicopter. (Representational Image)

Indian Captain reveals UK soldiers’ 'brute force' when they seized Iranian ship

The seizure of the oil tanker sparked a diplomatic crisis between the UK and Iran, which has escalated since then.

31 Jul 2019 9:54 AM

Princess Haya, 45, a wife of 70-year-old United Arab Emirates Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, has applied for the order, as well as wardship of their children and for a non-molestation order relating to herself, the High Court heard. (Photo: File)

Dubai ruler's wife asks UK court for forced marriage protection order

The case is being heard at the Royal Courts of Justice complex in London, with a preliminary hearing taking place Tuesday.

31 Jul 2019 9:36 AM

Johnson and his partner have not been seen publicly together since they were recorded by a neighbour in the Camberwell area of London having a late-night brawl just before the elections. (Photo: File)

10 Downing Street welcomes Boris Johnson, girlfriend Carrie Symonds

There had been speculations that the unmarried partner of Johnson might not move with him in 10 Downing Street.

30 Jul 2019 12:03 PM

The video, published by the semi-official Tasnim news agency, contains footage of the capture of the tanker, showing Guards abseiling onto the deck from a helicopter, with the audio recording superimposed. (Representational Image)

Don't put your life in danger: Iran publishes purported exchange with British warship

'You are required not to interfere in these issues,' the Guards' Navy representative said.

29 Jul 2019 3:36 PM

The injured were rushed to a local hospital. (Photo: Representational Image/File)

3 killed, 1 injured in Ollioules shooting: France

According to the report, two tourists were among those killed.

29 Jul 2019 12:15 PM

Italian authorities identified the two as Gabriel Christian Natale Hjorth, 18, and Finnegan Lee Elder, 19, and said both were born in San Francisco. (Photo: Representational)

2 American teens jailed in Italy over murder of policeman

Investigators contended in written statements Saturday that the pair had confessed to their roles in the grisly slaying.

28 Jul 2019 10:53 AM

The rally came a week after the capital’s biggest protest in years, when some 22,000 marchers called on officials to reverse rulings and allow opposition activists to stand for the city council in September. (Photo: AP)

‘We want free elections’: Russians chant on street, hundreds arrested

The protest was the latest in a wave of demonstrations calling for fair local elections in the capital.

28 Jul 2019 9:25 AM

The hot air that smashed European weather records this week looks set to move towards Greenland and could cause record melting of the world's second largest ice sheet, the United Nations said on Friday. (Photo: AFP)

World’s second largest ice sheet in Greenland may melt due to Europe heat wave

Nullis cited data from Denmark's Polar Portal, which measures the daily gains and losses in surface mass of the Greenland Ice Sheet.

27 Jul 2019 4:13 PM

In the video, a group of people are seen looking as a crane hoists the man above ground. Moments later, the jump begins.Within few seconds, the rope snaps and man was seen plummeting down on the safely cushion placed below. (Screengrab)

Viral video: Man’s bungee jumping rope snaps mid-air, caught on camera

The incident took place at the Rady Europy theme park in Gdynia, Poland on July 20.

27 Jul 2019 3:47 PM

UK PM Johnson gives brother Jo government role

More details awaited.

26 Jul 2019 3:41 PM

Former British prime minister Theresa May skipped seeing her successor fire up Conservative MPs on Thursday and instead spent her first day out of office enjoying one of her favourite pastimes – cricket. (Photo: Twitter)

Theresa May skips Boris Johnson’s maiden speech as UK PM. Why?

Johnson replaced May, bringing to an end her crisis-plagued 3-year tenure that will be remembered for her failure to deliver Brexit.

26 Jul 2019 3:35 PM

As the heat rose, they feared they would suffocate and made a desperate call to the police emergency line, Antwerp prosecutors said. (Representational Image)

Trapped in cocaine box, Belgian drug traffickers call cops for rescue

According to a statement from Antwerp prosecutors, they had entered the container 'to remove drugs'.

26 Jul 2019 1:09 PM

British police on Thursday charged four teenage boys over an alleged homophobic attack on a lesbian couple who refused to kiss in front of them on a London night bus. (Representational Image)

Four teens charged over London bus attack on lesbians

Geymonat earlier told the BBC that the gang surrounded the couple while aboard the top deck of the bus.

26 Jul 2019 10:00 AM

Britain’s new Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes a statement in the House of Commons in London on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Boris Johnson rejects ‘unacceptable’ Brexit deal

In a pugnacious debut in parliament, the former London mayor urged EU leaders to rethink their opposition to renegotiating the deal.

26 Jul 2019 7:06 AM

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