Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:56:43 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198396/world/europe/germany-arrests-ukrainian-accused-of-spying-for-russia Chancellor Friedrich Merz, seen in this file photo, praised the arrest as a “success” and warned Germany should expect more such cases. — AFP Chancellor Friedrich Merz, seen in this file photo, praised the arrest as a “success” and warned Germany should expect more such cases. — AFP Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:26:49 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198156/world/europe/france-braces-for-more-protests-security-measures-at-a-glance Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:12:10 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198147/world/europe/world-on-track-for-26c-warming-warns-un-report UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:23:39 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198085/world/europe/france-imposes-curfews-in-parts-of-paris Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:07:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198075/world/europe/france-could-declare-state-of-emergency-over-unrest Protesters block the entrance to the Louvre Museum in Paris. — AFP Protesters block the entrance to the Louvre Museum in Paris. — AFP Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:34:15 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198040/world/europe/france-counts-the-cost-of-worst-unrest-in-years Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:40:39 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1198032/world/europe/bomb-threat-forces-austrian-airline-from-tel-aviv-to-divert HU-EL8EXoAACSuR HU-EL8EXoAACSuR Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:28:48 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197998/world/europe/kremlin-vows-war-aims-post-ukrainian-large-scale-attacks Fire and smoke rise near the St. Petersburg oil terminal, St. Petersburg, Russia. — Reuters Fire and smoke rise near the St. Petersburg oil terminal, St. Petersburg, Russia. — Reuters Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:29:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197997/world/europe/france-counts-cost-of-worst-unrest People inspect a destroyed vehicle, the day after clashes during a national day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Paris, France, October 18, 2026. REUTERS People inspect a destroyed vehicle, the day after clashes during a national day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Paris, France, October 18, 2026. REUTERS Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:27:48 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197996/world/europe/albanian-pm-says-protests-pose-threat-to-eu-membership Demonstrators clash with police amid an anti-government protest held by students, in Tirana, Albania. — Reuters Demonstrators clash with police amid an anti-government protest held by students, in Tirana, Albania. — Reuters Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:27:00 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197974/world/europe/half-a-million-protest-in-france-as-hundreds-detained-over-riots Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:10:35 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197880/world/europe/ukraine-hits-russian-refinery-ends-energy-truce Smoke rises from an oil refinery in Moscow after what authorities said was a Ukrainian drone strike in September. — Reuters file photo Smoke rises from an oil refinery in Moscow after what authorities said was a Ukrainian drone strike in September. — Reuters file photo Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:36:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197879/world/europe/albanian-pm-refuses-to-quit-as-protests-grow Fire burns as police stand guard during clashes with student protesters in Tirana on Thursday. — Reuters Fire burns as police stand guard during clashes with student protesters in Tirana on Thursday. — Reuters Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:35:29 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197878/world/europe/pope-recovering-well-after-lung-surgery A picture of Pope Leo is laid at the statue of John Paul II outside Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where the pope is recovering after lung surgery. — AFP A picture of Pope Leo is laid at the statue of John Paul II outside Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where the pope is recovering after lung surgery. — AFP Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:30:44 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197877/world/europe/swedish-parliament-rejects-andersson-as-prime-minister Social Democrats leader Magdalena Andersson (left) speaks with Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar in parliament in Stockholm on Thursday. — AFP Social Democrats leader Magdalena Andersson (left) speaks with Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar in parliament in Stockholm on Thursday. — AFP Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:29:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197820/world/europe/ukraine-accuses-us-of-helping-russia-as-missiles-hit-kyiv Rescuers work at a site of a Russian drone strike in Rivne, Ukraine. — Reuters Rescuers work at a site of a Russian drone strike in Rivne, Ukraine. — Reuters Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:40:59 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197819/world/europe/world-prays-for-pope-leo-after-lung-cancer-diagnosis A nun holds a picture of Pope Leo on the day of a mass including special prayers for his health in St Peter's Square at the Vatican. — Reuters A nun holds a picture of Pope Leo on the day of a mass including special prayers for his health in St Peter's Square at the Vatican. — Reuters Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:39:53 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197818/world/europe/macron-says-french-student-protesters-exploited-by-political-forces A protester kicks back a tear gas canister during a demonstration of high-school students in Paris. — AFP A protester kicks back a tear gas canister during a demonstration of high-school students in Paris. — AFP Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:39:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197793/world/europe/pope-leo-diagnosed-lung-cancer-during-surgery-vatican Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:36:38 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197759/world/europe/german-british-fms-urge-more-sanctions-on-russia Ukrainian firefighters extinguish a blaze at the site of a Russian drone strike at a multi-floor building in Kharkiv. — AFP Ukrainian firefighters extinguish a blaze at the site of a Russian drone strike at a multi-floor building in Kharkiv. — AFP Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:59:19 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197758/world/europe/spanish-royals-begin-sensitive-diplomatic-visit-to-tense-ceuta Spain's King Felipe VI greets people upon his arrival in the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta. — AFP Spain's King Felipe VI greets people upon his arrival in the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta. — AFP Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:58:27 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197757/world/europe/eleven-sailors-missing-after-drone-sinks-ship-off-bulgaria A view shows a vessel that was hit by a drone in the Black Sea, an image released by the Bulgarian Interior Ministry. — Reuters A view shows a vessel that was hit by a drone in the Black Sea, an image released by the Bulgarian Interior Ministry. — Reuters Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:53:56 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197711/world/europe/macron-dreamed-of-reviving-france-but-his-term-is-ending-in-crisis Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:44:24 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197704/world/europe/september-the-second-warmest-on-record-globally A drone view of Lake Velence, Hungary's third-largest lake, where years of drought and insufficient water retention have led to critically low water levels, in Velence, Hungary. - AFP A drone view of Lake Velence, Hungary's third-largest lake, where years of drought and insufficient water retention have led to critically low water levels, in Velence, Hungary. - AFP Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:21:21 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197680/world/europe/zelensky-nato-vow-to-respond-over-moscow-attack-threats Firefighters work at a residential building damaged in a Russian drone strike in Kharkiv. — AFP Firefighters work at a residential building damaged in a Russian drone strike in Kharkiv. — AFP Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:14:05 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197679/world/europe/france-schools-protest-rumbles-on-as-macron-urges-respect Riot police officers walk past burning trash as protesters and students gather outside the Lycee Toulouse Lautrec. — AFP Riot police officers walk past burning trash as protesters and students gather outside the Lycee Toulouse Lautrec. — AFP Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:12:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197678/world/europe/germanys-coalition-hit-by-turmoil-as-labour-minister-quits German Chancellor Friedrich Merz addresses journalists after a meeting with his conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party's leadership. — AFP German Chancellor Friedrich Merz addresses journalists after a meeting with his conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party's leadership. — AFP Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:12:08 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197615/world/europe/thousands-urge-climate-action-in-brussels Protesters take part in the Climate March 2026, organised by the Climate Coalition, in Brussels, on October 11m 2026. The Climate Coalition demands the federal and regional governments to stop subsidising polluting industrial activities in Belgium and levy higher taxes on these companies. - Belgium OUT Protesters take part in the Climate March 2026, organised by the Climate Coalition, in Brussels, on October 11m 2026. The Climate Coalition demands the federal and regional governments to stop subsidising polluting industrial activities in Belgium and levy higher taxes on these companies. - Belgium OUT Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:27:24 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197611/world/europe/germany-backs-zelensky-as-trump-calls-for-his-ouster Rescuers evacuate a wounded woman found under debris damaged during a Russian air strike in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. — Reuters Rescuers evacuate a wounded woman found under debris damaged during a Russian air strike in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. — Reuters Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:24:05 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197610/world/europe/poland-suspects-assassination-attempts-on-pm-defence-minister (L-R) Poland's PM Donald Tusk and Poland's Deputy PM and Minister of Defence Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz attend a session of parliament in Warsaw. — AFP file photo (L-R) Poland's PM Donald Tusk and Poland's Deputy PM and Minister of Defence Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz attend a session of parliament in Warsaw. — AFP file photo Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:23:04 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197552/world/europe/large-scale-outages-in-kyiv-due-to-russian-fresh-trikes Firefighters work at a site of a destroyed warehouse hit during a Russian drone strike in Kyiv region. — Reuters Firefighters work at a site of a destroyed warehouse hit during a Russian drone strike in Kyiv region. — Reuters Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:13:29 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197551/world/europe/spanish-pm-begins-vote-campaign-overshadowed-by-housing-crisis Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez attends a press conference after cabinet meeting at Moncloa Palace, in Madrid. — Reuters Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez attends a press conference after cabinet meeting at Moncloa Palace, in Madrid. — Reuters Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:12:19 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197518/world/europe/wttc-calls-for-enhanced-public-private-colloboration-seamless-travel vinod@omaninfo.om (Vinod R Nair) Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:29:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197506/world/europe/us-leads-fresh-ukraine-peace-push-with-miami-talks A resident enters an apartment building that was damaged during a Russian air strike, amidst Russia's attack on Ukraine in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. — Reuters A resident enters an apartment building that was damaged during a Russian air strike, amidst Russia's attack on Ukraine in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. — Reuters Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:11:18 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197504/world/europe/south-african-judge-navi-pillay-wins-nobel-peace-prize Navi Pillay Navi Pillay Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:08:15 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197481/world/europe/canadas-anne-carson-wins-nobel-for-modern-spin-on-classics Anne Carson Anne Carson Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:34:28 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197467/world/europe/eu-backs-extension-of-un-peacekeepers-in-lebanon EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi attend a press conference in Beirut on Thursday. — Reuters EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi attend a press conference in Beirut on Thursday. — Reuters Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:09:04 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197465/world/europe/ex-prince-andrew-search-warrants-deemed-unlawful Media equipment outside the High Court in London on Thursday, during a hearing in the case brought by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over the search warrants. — Reuters Media equipment outside the High Court in London on Thursday, during a hearing in the case brought by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over the search warrants. — Reuters Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:07:46 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197464/world/europe/europe-can-meet-winter-gas-demand An LNG carrier sails past an offshore wind farm off the coast of western France. — Reuters file photo An LNG carrier sails past an offshore wind farm off the coast of western France. — Reuters file photo Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:06:51 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197462/world/europe/french-students-keep-marching-despite-government-pledge A protester jumps over a fence at Place de la Bastille in Paris on Thursday, during nationwide protests demanding better school conditions. — Reuters A protester jumps over a fence at Place de la Bastille in Paris on Thursday, during nationwide protests demanding better school conditions. — Reuters Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:05:23 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197439/world/europe/high-school-students-turn-out-for-new-protests-across-france Protesters walk through tear gas amid clashes at Place de la Nation during a demonstration by high school and university students, supported by teachers' union and school parents Protesters walk through tear gas amid clashes at Place de la Nation during a demonstration by high school and university students, supported by teachers' union and school parents Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:55:20 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197427/world/europe/duo-wins-chemistry-nobel-for-solving-molecular-mystery Nobel graph Nobel graph Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:19:55 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197409/world/europe/france-suspends-use-of-stun-grenades-to-police-student-protests A protester holds a French flag behind a barricade to block the Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris. — Reuters A protester holds a French flag behind a barricade to block the Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris. — Reuters Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:03:27 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197408/world/europe/bulgaria-ends-search-for-missing-crew-from-drone-hit-ship A Bulgarian police vessel carrying crew members from a ship damaged in a drone attack, in Varna. — Reuters A Bulgarian police vessel carrying crew members from a ship damaged in a drone attack, in Varna. — Reuters Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:02:33 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197373/world/europe/pacific-nations-insist-world-must-increase-efforts-to-meet-global-warming-limit The rotor of a wind turbine turns round at a wind power plant on top o The rotor of a wind turbine turns round at a wind power plant on top o Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:49:52 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197358/world/europe/protests-across-france-demand-better-education Protesters hold a banners during as part of a nationwide protest movement over learning conditions in the south-western city of Bordeaux. — AFP Protesters hold a banners during as part of a nationwide protest movement over learning conditions in the south-western city of Bordeaux. — AFP Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:16:57 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197357/world/europe/nobel-physics-prize-honours-work-on-ghostly-messengers Eva Olsson, Ellen Moons, and Mark Pearce sit in front of a screen displaying Francis Halzen as the recipient of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm. — AFP Eva Olsson, Ellen Moons, and Mark Pearce sit in front of a screen displaying Francis Halzen as the recipient of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm. — AFP Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:15:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197320/world/europe/british-airways-chicago-flight-drops-26000-feet-returns-safely Photo: X Photo: X Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:18:58 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197301/world/europe/hundreds-of-french-schools-shut-as-protests-persist Riot policemen stand alert securing the area in Bordeaux, south-western France. — AFP Riot policemen stand alert securing the area in Bordeaux, south-western France. — AFP Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:10:45 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1197300/world/europe/spains-pm-calls-snap-election-after-housing-bill-defeat Protesters camp in Puerta del Sol, where they are demanding political measures to address the housing crisis in Madrid. — Reuters Protesters camp in Puerta del Sol, where they are demanding political measures to address the housing crisis in Madrid. — Reuters Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:10:04 +0400