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Greek policeman who fatally shot Roma boy freed ahead of trial

Greek policeman who fatally shot Roma boy freed ahead of trial

A Greek police officer accused of fatally shooting a Roma teen earlier this month was conditionally freed from detention Monday ahead of his trial, a justice source said.

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World Cup leader Odermatt wins Alta Badia giant slalom

World Cup leader Odermatt wins Alta Badia giant slalom

Switzerland's Marco Odermatt extended his alpine skiing World Cup lead after claiming victory in Monday's giant slalom at Alta Badia.

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German gas giant's shareholders to vote on nationalisation

German gas giant's shareholders to vote on nationalisation

Shareholders of troubled German gas giant Uniper were to vote Monday on the company's nationalisation after it was pushed to the brink of collapse following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Ecstatic Argentina prepares to welcome World Cup winners

Ecstatic Argentina prepares to welcome World Cup winners

Lionel Messi and his teammates were due to arrive in Argentina to a hero's welcome on Monday as millions of their compatriots waited to catch a glimpse of the World Cup trophy.

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German business morale up again as prospects brighten

German business morale up again as prospects brighten

German business confidence improved for a third straight month in December, a key survey showed Monday, the latest sign a downturn in Europe's top economy may be milder than feared.

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Meta 'breached EU antitrust rules' on Facebook ads

Meta 'breached EU antitrust rules' on Facebook ads

US online giant Meta appears to have "breached EU antitrust rules" in the online classified section of its Facebook social network, the European Commission said Monday in a preliminary finding.

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Italy partly bows to EU over card payments

Italy partly bows to EU over card payments

Italy's new hard-right government has abandoned plans to allow merchants to refuse card payments under 60 euros ($64), following pressure from the European Union.

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Norway's King Harald hospitalised but 'stable': palace

Norway's King Harald hospitalised but 'stable': palace

Norway's King Harald, 85, will remain in hospital "for a few days" following an infection but his condition is stable, the royal household said Monday.

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England get their man as Borthwick tasked with reviving rugby fortunes

England get their man as Borthwick tasked with reviving rugby fortunes

Steve Borthwick has been appointed as the new head coach of the England men's rugby team on a five-year contract, the Rugby Football Union announced Monday.

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UK judges rule Rwanda deportation plan lawful

UK judges rule Rwanda deportation plan lawful

Judges in London on Monday ruled that the UK government's controversial plan to deport migrants to Rwanda was lawful, after a legal challenge by migrants and campaigners.

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