Europe

A letter lost in Britain in 1916 is finally delivered 100 years later

6:10am February 17, 2023

London resident Finlay Glen received the letter with the wrong name and address — sent with a penny King George V stamp. Glen says he wants to share the letter with the intended recipient's family.

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Some fear that donor fatigue may impact the aid needed after Turkey-Syria earthquake

5:29pm February 16, 2023

by Aya Batrawy

The U.N. says hundreds of millions of dollars are needed to help the millions of people impacted by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. There's concern that donor fatigue could impact support.

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Larry the Cat is seen in front of No. 10 Downing St. on July 5, 2022. He has now been on the job as Chief Mouser at the British prime minister's official residence for a dozen years.

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Larry the Cat celebrates 12 years of dutiful service at No. 10 Downing St.

3:10pm February 16, 2023

by Giulia Heyward

The Chief Mouser of No. 10, the London residence and home office of Britain's prime minister, began his lengthy term in February 2011.

A Border Police officer stands guard outside the office building where Indian tax authorities raided BBC's office in New Delhi.

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Indian tax inspectors leave BBC offices after nearly 60 hours of questioning

1:40pm February 16, 2023

by Lauren Frayer

Around 10 BBC employees had been sleeping in their office since Tuesday. Some of the tax agents stayed overnight too. They searched laptops and phones of some journalists and administrative staff.

One of the balloons the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine says they shot down.

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Ukraine says it shot down 6 Russian balloons that appeared over Kyiv

12:14pm February 16, 2023

by Julian Hayda

A spokesman for Ukraine's air force said the balloons had plain metal triangles suspended with string below them, saying that was enough to appear like an incoming missile or drone on radars.

Spain's Equality Minister Irene Montero looks down during a press conference in Madrid on Jan. 27. Spain's parliament passed laws on Thursday expanding abortion and transgender rights for teenagers, while making Spain the first country in Europe entitling workers to paid menstrual leave.

Spain approves menstrual leave, teen abortion and trans laws

12:14pm February 16, 2023

by The Associated Press

Among the enacted changes, 16- and 17-year-olds will be allowed to undergo an abortion without parental consent. And workers suffering debilitating period pain can take paid time off.

Tens of thousands of new Russian troops are forcing Ukrainian soldiers to pull back

7:25am February 16, 2023

Russia throws new conscripts into battle — beginning a winter offensive in Ukraine. Ukrainians plan their own offensive soon. Can either side avoid a stalemate?

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Morning news brief

5:58am February 16, 2023

Russian forces have begun an offensive in eastern Ukraine. Residents near a derailed freight train in Ohio worry about toxic chemicals. One of the deadliest U.S. federal prison units is closing.

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First minister of Scotland resigns

5:01pm February 15, 2023

by Willem Marx

After eight years, Nicola Sturgeon has unexpectedly resigned as the first minister of Scotland. Her shock departure could mark a new chapter in the Scottish fight for independence.

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Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced Wednesday that she would step down.

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Scotland's Nicola Sturgeon, supporter of independence and trans rights, will resign

4:45pm February 15, 2023

by Emily Olson

Nicola Sturgeon will resign from her first minister post, she announced Wednesday. The move is prompting a new conversations about trans rights, independence and Jacinda Ardern.