Paris: WWII bomb discovery disrupts trains
French police were working to disarm a WWII-era bomb found "in the middle of the train tracks" in the north of Paris. All trains to the Gare du Nord station, including the Eurostar, were halted.An unexploded bomb from World...
Germany: Strike called at Frankfurt Airport
Workers at Germany's largest airport are set to go on strike on Monday.Trade union Verdi on Friday said workers at Frankfurt Airport are set to go on strike on Monday.Most employees of Fraport, which operates Frankfurt Airport, are under...
TSMC investment ‘historic moment’ for US-Taiwan ties
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has said semiconductor giant TSMC's decision to invest $100 billion in the US was not due to pressure from Washington. The firm has been facing calls to move more production abroad.Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on...
ECB cuts key interest rate to 2.5% amid ‘risk, uncertainty’
The rate cut comes as the ECB seeks to alleviate pressure on consumers and businesses amid sluggish economic growth in Europe, and the threat of trade tensions with the US.The European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday announced it is...
Romania: Six arrested over alleged coup plot with Russia
The suspects include a 101-year-old former military general. They are accused of wanting to overthrow the Romanian government and end its NATO membershipRomanian officials announced the arrest of six alleged coup plotters on Thursday, accused the detainees of working...
South Korea: Shells hit civilian area during military drill
Air force officials said eight bombs were "abnormally released" from a fighter jet during a live-fire military drill exercise. Media reported the shells landed in the civilian region of Pocheon.Several civilians in South Korea were injured on Thursday after...
