Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:07:40 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191777/world/europe/omega-heatwave-deadly A person shelters from the sun beneath a parasol as they take a punt ride along the River Cam, during a heatwave, in Cambridge on Wednesday. — AFP A person shelters from the sun beneath a parasol as they take a punt ride along the River Cam, during a heatwave, in Cambridge on Wednesday. — AFP Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:36:10 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191776/world/europe/france-doctor-confirmed-first-ebola-case-outside-africa-continent Healthcare workers carry on a stretcher a patient suffering from the Ebola virus disease from an ambulance at the Ebola Treatment Centre (ETC) in Bunia, Ituri, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. — AFP Healthcare workers carry on a stretcher a patient suffering from the Ebola virus disease from an ambulance at the Ebola Treatment Centre (ETC) in Bunia, Ituri, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. — AFP Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:34:44 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191775/world/europe/london-police-to-extend-use-of-live-facial-recognition-drones A police officer walks past Number 10 Downing Street in Westminster. — Reuters A police officer walks past Number 10 Downing Street in Westminster. — Reuters Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:33:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191753/world/europe/more-heat-records-expected-as-deadly-omega-heatwave-grips-europe A woman holds a portable electric fan as she shelters herself from the sun under an umbrella on the day Pope Leo holds the weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican A woman holds a portable electric fan as she shelters herself from the sun under an umbrella on the day Pope Leo holds the weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:06:48 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191746/world/europe/major-power-outage-in-france-as-europe-wilts-under-record-heat Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:23:22 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191723/world/europe/red-cross-sounds-european-heatwave-health-alarm Tourists protect themselves from the sun under umbrellas while crossing a street in Paris. — AFP Tourists protect themselves from the sun under umbrellas while crossing a street in Paris. — AFP Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:24:01 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191722/world/europe/russia-says-us-no-longer-objective-mediator-in-ukraine Russia's President Vladimir Putin gives a speech during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow. — AFP Russia's President Vladimir Putin gives a speech during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow. — AFP Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:23:10 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191721/world/europe/germany-eyes-longer-working-lives-in-pension-reform Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz (L) and German Minister for Labour and Social Affairs Baerbel Bas (R) speak after the 13-member pension reform commission at the chancellery in Berlin. — AFP Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz (L) and German Minister for Labour and Social Affairs Baerbel Bas (R) speak after the 13-member pension reform commission at the chancellery in Berlin. — AFP Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:22:13 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191699/world/europe/forty-drown-in-france-as-people-seek-relief-from-europes-heatwave People cool off in the Trocadero Fountain next to the Eiffel Tower as temperatures rise during a heatwave affecting a large part of the country, in Paris, France People cool off in the Trocadero Fountain next to the Eiffel Tower as temperatures rise during a heatwave affecting a large part of the country, in Paris, France Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:48:19 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191675/world/europe/european-leaders-offer-warm-farewell-to-starmer British Prime Minister Keir Starmer walks with his wife Victoria, on the day he announces the timeline for his resignation. - Rueters British Prime Minister Keir Starmer walks with his wife Victoria, on the day he announces the timeline for his resignation. - Rueters Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:57:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191659/world/europe/uks-pm-starmer-resigns-paving-way-for-burnham British PM Keir Starmer announces the timeline for his resignation outside 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain. — Reuters British PM Keir Starmer announces the timeline for his resignation outside 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain. — Reuters Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:17:51 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191658/world/europe/temperatures-to-exceed-40c-in-european-heatwave-as-3-die-in-france A person shelters from the sun under an umbrella along the banks of the River Seine in Paris. — Reuters A person shelters from the sun under an umbrella along the banks of the River Seine in Paris. — Reuters Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:16:46 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191657/world/europe/eu-leaders-to-meet-for-ukraine-talks-in-berlin Ukrainian war veteran walks at a makeshift memorial for Ukrainian service members in Kyiv. — Reuters Ukrainian war veteran walks at a makeshift memorial for Ukrainian service members in Kyiv. — Reuters Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:15:49 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191632/world/europe/starmer-resigns-as-uk-pm-burnham-favourite-to-take-over Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:57:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191615/world/europe/europe-braces-for-prolonged-heatwave-as-temperatures-approach-40c Meteorologists ‌say the system is creating a so-called 'heat dome' trapping hot air ​over western and central Europe. - AFP Meteorologists ‌say the system is creating a so-called 'heat dome' trapping hot air ​over western and central Europe. - AFP Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:02:46 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191597/world/europe/ukrainian-strikes-on-crimea-kill-4-pause-fuel-sales Residents inspect a damaged apartment building hit by Russian military strike in Donetsk region, Ukraine. — Reuters Residents inspect a damaged apartment building hit by Russian military strike in Donetsk region, Ukraine. — Reuters Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:30:54 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191596/world/europe/britains-king-charles-to-reveal-personal-tax-bill-palace Britain's King Charles III reacts on the fifth day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting in Ascot, west of London. — AFP Britain's King Charles III reacts on the fifth day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting in Ascot, west of London. — AFP Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:29:46 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191595/world/europe/bolivia-crisis-to-ease-after-lawmakers-back-emergency Police officers recover a flag tied with wires from a blockade point on the La Paz-Oruro highway. — Reuters Police officers recover a flag tied with wires from a blockade point on the La Paz-Oruro highway. — Reuters Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:28:15 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191567/world/europe/thousands-gather-for-summer-solstice-as-uk-braces-for-major-heatwave Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:57:10 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191536/world/europe/red-heat-alert-issued-for-third-of-france A child plays in a fountain during a heatwave in Lyon, south-eastern France. — AFP A child plays in a fountain during a heatwave in Lyon, south-eastern France. — AFP Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:46:39 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191534/world/europe/bolivia-declares-state-of-emergency-enables-military Military Police stand guard outside the Quemado presidential palace in La Paz. — AFP Military Police stand guard outside the Quemado presidential palace in La Paz. — AFP Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:44:24 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191533/world/europe/top-ukrainian-officials-return-polish-awards-in-wwii-row Poland's President Karol Nawrocki (R) and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky address a joint press conference following their talks. — AFP file photo Poland's President Karol Nawrocki (R) and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky address a joint press conference following their talks. — AFP file photo Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:42:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191532/world/europe/court-bans-spanish-pms-wife-from-leaving-country Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (L) holds hands with his wife Begona Gomez. — AFP Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (L) holds hands with his wife Begona Gomez. — AFP Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:40:21 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191504/world/europe/this-robo-can-stand-in-for-a-doctor-working-remotely-or-bring-a-patient-water Alter-Ego at the IRCSS Maugeri hospital in Milan Alter-Ego at the IRCSS Maugeri hospital in Milan Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:58:55 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191498/world/europe/burnham-vows-new-path-for-uk-as-he-eyes-bid-to-oust-premier-starmer Andy Burnham speaks to supporters and members of the media, the morning after his by-election victory, at Ashton Town FC Andy Burnham speaks to supporters and members of the media, the morning after his by-election victory, at Ashton Town FC Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:42:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191480/world/europe/ukraine-sets-moscow-ablaze-in-biggest-attack Black smoke rises from the area of the Russian oil producer Gazprom Neft's Moscow oil refinery on the south-eastern outskirts of Moscow. — AFP Black smoke rises from the area of the Russian oil producer Gazprom Neft's Moscow oil refinery on the south-eastern outskirts of Moscow. — AFP Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:57:20 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191479/world/europe/hegseth-says-us-will-review-forces-in-europe US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth arrives to attend a Nato Defence Ministers meeting, in Brussels. — AFP US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth arrives to attend a Nato Defence Ministers meeting, in Brussels. — AFP Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:56:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191475/world/europe/iaea-ready-to-help-define-concrete-steps IAEA chief Rafael Grossi IAEA chief Rafael Grossi Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:26:48 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191461/world/europe/ukraine-hits-moscow-in-large-scale-attack Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:51:10 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191433/world/europe/bbc-job-cuts-to-include-550-news-tv-and-radio-roles People walk outside the BBC headquarters in London. — A Reuters file photo People walk outside the BBC headquarters in London. — A Reuters file photo Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:08:42 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191418/world/europe/im-the-boss-trump-tells-g7-counterparts Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:52:05 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191407/world/europe/g7-leaders-to-discuss-global-economic-recovery Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:30:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191382/world/europe/g7-powers-push-russia-to-end-ukraine-war France's President Emmanuel Macron greets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of the working session with G7 leaders and Ukraine during the G7 summit, in Evian, eastern France. — AFP France's President Emmanuel Macron greets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of the working session with G7 leaders and Ukraine during the G7 summit, in Evian, eastern France. — AFP Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:17:40 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191319/world/europe/trump-faces-g7-summit-over-iran-accord US President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One after landing at the Geneva airport. — AFP US President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One after landing at the Geneva airport. — AFP Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:55:44 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191284/world/europe/britain-announces-sweeping-social-media-ban-for-under-16s Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:31:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191256/world/europe/uk-intercepts-russian-shadow-fleet-vessel UK Royal Marine Commandos take part in a maritime interdiction operation on the vessel SMYRTOS off the south coast of England. — Reuters UK Royal Marine Commandos take part in a maritime interdiction operation on the vessel SMYRTOS off the south coast of England. — Reuters Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:06:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191130/world/europe/starmer-vows-to-fight-on-denies-loss-of-authority Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Britain's Defence Secretary John Healey meet with BAE system apprentices Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Britain's Defence Secretary John Healey meet with BAE system apprentices Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:46:29 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191129/world/europe/pope-urges-migrants-to-integrate-during-canary-islands-visit Pope Leo XIV with migrants at the 'Las Raices' (The Roots) centre in San Cristobal de la Laguna Pope Leo XIV with migrants at the 'Las Raices' (The Roots) centre in San Cristobal de la Laguna Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:45:23 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191110/world/europe/mother-sues-openai-due-to-daughters-suicide OpenAI CEO Sam Altman attends an event in Tokyo, Japan. — Reuters file photo OpenAI CEO Sam Altman attends an event in Tokyo, Japan. — Reuters file photo Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:16:47 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191099/world/europe/uk-defence-minister-quits-jolting-starmer British Defence Secretary John Healey during a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, after a meeting of Nato Defence Ministers at the Alliance headquarters, in Brussels. - Reuters File British Defence Secretary John Healey during a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, after a meeting of Nato Defence Ministers at the Alliance headquarters, in Brussels. - Reuters File Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:12:18 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191098/world/europe/pope-condemns-indifference-towards-migrants-on-canaries-trip SPAINVATICAN-RELIGION-POPE-MIGRANTS SPAINVATICAN-RELIGION-POPE-MIGRANTS Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:11:35 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191096/world/europe/12-officers-injured-in-night-of-unrest-in-northern-ireland Tradespeople replace front doors of boarded-up houses off the Newtownards Road, in east Belfast, Northern Ireland. - AFP Tradespeople replace front doors of boarded-up houses off the Newtownards Road, in east Belfast, Northern Ireland. - AFP Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:09:57 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191094/world/europe/fuel-stations-in-crimea-run-dry-after-ukrainian-drone-strikes Signs reading 'No' placed on fuel pump nozzles at a gas station after local authorities restricted petrol sales and introduced rationing amid a supply shortage in the course of the Russia-Ukraine military conflict in the Black Sea resort city of Yevpatoriya, Crimea. — Reuters Signs reading 'No' placed on fuel pump nozzles at a gas station after local authorities restricted petrol sales and introduced rationing amid a supply shortage in the course of the Russia-Ukraine military conflict in the Black Sea resort city of Yevpatoriya, Crimea. — Reuters Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:07:17 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191048/world/europe/china-warns-eu-on-new-sanctions-over-ukraine-war A Ukrainian rescuer stands on the porch of a damaged building following an air attack in Kharkiv. — AFP A Ukrainian rescuer stands on the porch of a damaged building following an air attack in Kharkiv. — AFP Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:11:48 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191046/world/europe/erdogan-says-israels-attacks-threaten-turkiye Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:08:51 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191045/world/europe/iaea-board-passes-resolution Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:07:51 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191006/world/europe/world-sees-second-hottest-may-as-europe-faces-new-normal-eu-monitor Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:31:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190977/world/europe/eu-proposes-21st-package-of-sanctions-against-russia An apartment building damaged during overnight Russian drone strikes in the town of Chuhuiv in Kharkiv region, Ukraine. — Reuters An apartment building damaged during overnight Russian drone strikes in the town of Chuhuiv in Kharkiv region, Ukraine. — Reuters Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:22:42 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190975/world/europe/uns-guterres-calls-for-end-to-violence-in-mideast United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:20:40 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190925/world/europe/us-demands-iran-give-un-nuclear-watchdog-access Director General of the IAEA Raffael Grossi speaks to the media in Vienna, Austria. — Reuters Director General of the IAEA Raffael Grossi speaks to the media in Vienna, Austria. — Reuters Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:03:12 +0400