Film about cold water guru Wim Hof put on ice over abuse claims
A film about the life of cold water guru Wim Hof aka the Iceman has been put on hold following “serious” accusations of domestic violence, production company Genesius Pictures has […]
Whispers of war
The quiet town of Maple Ridge lay nestled amidst the vast cornfields of Iowa. It was a place where, cocooned in the simplicity of rural life, the young son of […]
At least nine dead and several missing as ‘once in a century’ floods hit Central and Eastern Europe
Heavy rains from Storm Boris have caused widespread flooding across several countries, with the Czech Republic declaring the highest flood warnings in 100 places. Nine people have died in severe […]
A hairy tax
In the late 17th century, amidst Russia’s sprawling, frozen expanses, Tsar Pyotr I Alekseyevich—known to history as Peter the Great—embarked on a mission to expand and transform his empire. His ultimate […]
The government now decides what is and isn’t allowed in relationships betweeen men and women
Men will have to be even more careful in their interactions with women. As of July 1, the Sexual Offenses Act has come into effect, officially intended to provide more […]
“Get vaccinated to protect the people around you”
Starting from September 16, various target groups can receive an ‘autumn booster’ against COVID-19. The National General Practitioners’ Association (LHV) asserts that “by getting vaccinated, you protect people with vulnerable […]
West Nile virus: Concerns grow over further cases after two more deaths in Seville
According to authorities, the total number of deaths in Andalusia has risen to five, with 10 more people estimated to be infected with the virus. Concerns are mounting in Spain […]
EU foreign policy chief tables sanctions on hardline Israeli ministers for hate crimes
Recent provocations from government hardliners Ben Gvir and Smotrich have sparked international outcry. The EU’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, has proposed sanctioning Israeli ministers for hate speech and incitement to war […]
Four “youth village” abuse victims make formal police complaints August 28, 2024
Four adults who were taken into care and placed with families in a special village in the 1980s and 1990s say they were physically and sexually abused during their time […]
The endocannabinoid system: Essential and mysterious
Many of us have heard of some of the transmitter systems within our bodies, such as the sympathetic nervous system, which gives us our fight-or-flight response. Fewer have heard of […]