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'Hobbit houses' that might just save a Moldovan village
AFP, Published on 16/01/2026
» ROGOJENI — They call Rogojeni the "hobbit village", and its little half-buried houses, built to resist Moldova's cold winters and hot summers, do look like something from "The Lord of the Rings".
US confirms sweeping visa service suspensions
Published on 15/01/2026
» WASHINGTON - The administration of US President Donald Trump is suspending processing of immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries including Thailand, a State Department spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday, as part of Washington’s intensifying immigration crackdown.
Travel mayhem and power cuts in storm-tossed northern Europe
AFP, Published on 09/01/2026
» CHERBOURG, France - Gale-force winds and storms barrelled through northern Europe on Friday, disrupting air and rail travel and cutting power to hundreds of thousands in freezing temperatures.
Eyeing its own security, Europe muted as Trump ousts Maduro
AFP, Published on 06/01/2026
» BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - European leaders have given a low-key response to US President Donald Trump's military intervention in Venezuela as they seek to avoid riling him on other critical issues -- from Ukraine to Greenland.
Russian strikes on Ukraine trigger heat and water cuts
AFP, Published on 06/12/2025
» KYIV - Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine have targeted critical infrastructure, including energy sites and railways, triggering heating and water outages for thousands of households, Kyiv said on Saturday.
Portugal, Norway book spots at 2026 World Cup
AFP, Published on 17/11/2025
» PARIS - Portugal booked their ticket to the 2026 World Cup with a 9-1 victory over Armenia on Sunday, while an Erling Haaland brace rubber-stamped Norway's place in the global showpiece as they romped to a 4-1 win in Italy.
Ukraine signs deal with Greece for winter deliveries of US gas
AFP, Published on 16/11/2025
» ATHENS - Ukraine signed a deal with Greece on Sunday for winter deliveries of American liquefied natural gas to Kyiv, as Ukrainian energy infrastructure is battered by Russian strikes.
France qualify for World Cup as Portugal, Norway forced to wait
AFP, Published on 14/11/2025
» PARIS - France reached the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 win over Ukraine on Thursday as the country marked the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris attacks, while Portugal were made to wait after losing 2-0 in Dublin as Cristiano Ronaldo saw red.
Who can qualify for 2026 World Cup in next round of European qualifiers
AFP, Published on 11/11/2025
» PARIS — The penultimate round of European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup takes place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
England clinch 2026 World Cup qualification, Portugal forced to wait
AFP, Published on 15/10/2025
» PARIS - Harry Kane scored twice as England thrashed Latvia 5-0 on Tuesday to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal were forced to wait to clinch their spot at the finals after being held by Hungary.