UK’s ‘Hardest Geezer’ completes challenge to run length of Africa | News
Russ Cook finishes the journey of more than 16,000km (9,940 miles) in 352 days, raising $870,000 for two separate charities. Sore and sandblasted but triumphant,…
Russia says Ukraine attack hits Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant | Russia-Ukraine war News
Ukraine has struck the dome above a shutdown reactor at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear station, the plant’s Russian-installed administration said. It was not immediately clear…
UK’s Cameron says support for Israel ‘not unconditional’ | Israel War on Gaza News
Foreign secretary says the UK expects Israel to ‘abide by international humanitarian law’ as war enters seventh month. Britain’s support for Israel depends on it…
Djokovic wants last dance with Nadal at French Open tennis | Tennis News
World number one Novak Djokovic is hoping for one last matchup with the 14-time French Open champion at Roland Garros. Rafael Nadal’s withdrawal from the…
Poland holds local elections in test for PM Tusk’s coalition government | Elections News
About 190,000 registered candidates running for local government positions, including mayors and councillors. Poles are set to vote in local elections in the first test…
Slovakia elects new president amid divisions over Ukraine war | Elections News
Russia and Ukraine a key point of contention between two leading candidates who went into the election neck and neck. Voters in Slovakia went to…
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained twice at Dutch protest | Climate Crisis News
The demonstration was organised to protest against fossil fuel subsidies in the Netherlands. Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained twice by police at a demonstration…
Thousands demonstrate in anti-Orban protest in Hungary | Protests News
The protest was led by Peter Magyar, a former government insider who plans to challenge Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz party. Thousands of people have…
Russia evacuates 4,000 people after dam bursts, floods near Kazakh border | Weather News
Authorities warn of dangerous water levels on the Ural river and open an investigation into the dam breach. Russia said it has evacuated more than…
At least six killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Kharkiv | Russia-Ukraine war News
Ukrainian officials say 10 people have been injured in the attack on the eastern border city. Russian strikes on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, have killed…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 772 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 772nd day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Fighting The Ukrainian military…
Sun, Sea and Exports Give Southern Europe Reason to Feel Smug
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessSouthern European economies that were long sneered at by their richer northern neighbors have turned the tables as they cement their role…
Waterfront cities in Europe set sail for climate resilience
A group of European urban areas bordering seas and rivers is paving the way for climate neutrality by 2030. By Karen McHugh In the medieval…
Russia’s war on Ukraine forces Europe to weaponise its economic might | Russia-Ukraine war News
Whatever the exact territorial outcome of the war in Ukraine, the political outcome is already clear – Russia has lost its gambit to create a…
Ukraine says three killed, 13 wounded in Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia | Russia-Ukraine war News
Russian officials have meanwhile accused Ukraine of attacking the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. At least three people have been killed after Russia fired five missiles…
Why are doctors striking in several countries? | TV Shows
Doctors are trying to make the field more accessible, but are they concerned about quality of care or their own prestige? Many countries around the…
Russia downs dozens of drones as Kremlin warns NATO over Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News
Kremlin says Russia, NATO relations have slipped to the level of ‘direct confrontation’ over the war in Ukraine. Russia has downed 53 Ukrainian drones, the…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 771 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 771st day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Friday, April 5, 2024. Fighting The death toll…
Diplomatic spat erupts between Poland and Israel after WCK killings in Gaza | Israel War on Gaza News
Israel’s ambassador has sparked outrage for accusing Poles of anti-Semitism following the killing of seven aid workers. A diplomatic crisis has erupted between Poland and…
Denmark missile launcher fault closes busy shipping strait | Weapons News
Denmark’s National Maritime Authority warns ships not to sail through the Great Belt strait. An activated but faulty missile launcher on a Danish navy vessel…