Police investigating murder of Malta journalist arrest local businessman
Malta police arrested one of the country’s most prominent businessmen on Wednesday as part of an investigation into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
Britain’s Prince Andrew, from dashing pilot to sex offender’s friend
Once feted as a dashing young military officer, Britain’s Prince Andrew’s reputation came to be overshadowed by accusations about his sex life and royal excess.
EU should recognise Palestinian state after U.S. backs Israeli settlements: Luxembourg
The European Union should recognise a Palestinian state after the United States expressed support for Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, Luxembourg Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn said on Wednesday.
Hungary aims to reach NATO defense spending goal in 2023
Hungary hopes to reach a NATO defense spending target in 2023, a year ahead of the deadline agreed by allies who are facing strong pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to invest more in European security.
Britain’s Prince Andrew halts public duties over sex scandal
Britain’s Prince Andrew stepped down from public duties on Wednesday, saying the controversy surrounding his “ill-judged” association with late U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein had caused major disruption to the royal family’s work.
Islamic State claims responsibility for killing 30 Malian soldiers
Islamic State’s West African affiliate claimed responsibility on Wednesday for an attack on an army patrol in northern Mali that killed 30 soldiers, according to a statement published by the SITE Intelligence Group.
Third Israeli election looms as Netanyahu challenger fails to form government
Israel moved closer toward holding its third election in less than a year on Wednesday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main challenger failed to form a government.
Netanyahu challenger Gantz fails to form new Israeli government: party
Benny Gantz, the main political challenger to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has failed to form a new government by the deadline set after he tied with the incumbent in a September election, his centrist party said on Wednesday.
UK’s Johnson raises prospect of multi-billion pound payroll tax cut
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday he planned a multi-billion-pound tax cut if he wins an election on Dec. 12, by raising the amount of earnings exempt from social security payments.
U.S. House to attempt quick passage of Hong Kong human rights bill
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday will attempt to pass legislation unanimously approved by the Senate that aims to protect human rights in Hong Kong amid a pro-democracy movement there, a senior House aide said.
