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 […]
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 […]
‘We cannot continue to shoot this many’: Campaigners hit back at Sweden’s controversial bear hunt
Bear defenders say the hunt is more about ‘macho prestige’ than keeping the predators to a safe level. Around 500 bears are set to be shot in Sweden from tomorrow […]
Mount Etna volcanic eruption shuts down Catania international airport on Ferragosto public holiday
All flights have been cancelled or diverted to other airports in Sicily on Italy’s busy Ferragosto public holiday. Travel to and from the Italian island of Sicily is currently disrupted […]
Attending the Paris 2024 Olympics? Protect yourself against dengue fever with these simple tips
Health officials have been preoccupied about the spread of dengue fever at the Olympics. Here’s some advice to limit exposure and avoid infection. The 2024 Olympics Games officially kicked off […]
From Albanian and Hungarian prisons to EU Parliament: Meet the jailed MEPs
Freshly elected Ilaria Salis and Fredi Beleri may prove a thorn in the side of Hungary and Albania, as supposedly political charges raise questions over the rule of law. The […]