Sweden, Norway issue red alerts as heavy rain derails train, floods roads | Weather News
Authorities are warning people to stay away from rivers and steep slopes as the downpour is set to continue for days. Heavy rainfall has drenched…
Photos: Extreme rain in Beijing after typhoon turns roads into rivers | Climate News
At least two people have been killed in floods in the Chinese capital, Beijing, following days of relentless rain that left hundreds of people trapped…
Italy intends to leave China’s Belt and Road Initiative, defense minister says – POLITICO
Italy intends to leave the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) "without doing damage" to its relationship with Beijing, Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said. "The…
Holiday chaos as roads are gridlocked and train stations deserted amid rail strike
Motorists faced delays of up to two hours at Dover as people tried to cross the Channel, and at Folkestone there was a five-mile tailback…
Russia closes Crimea bridge — again — after attack on ammo depot – POLITICO
Four days after re-opening the strategic Crimea bridge that links Russia to the occupied Ukrainian peninsula, Moscow was forced to close it again due to…
Best times to travel this weekend with 13million hitting roads as summer holidays begin
An estimated additional 4.8m journeys will be taken on Britain's roads at some point between Friday and the end of Sunday as schools break up…
Prigozhin’s insurrection may be destined to fail but it will weaken Putin – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Jamie Dettmer is the opinion editor of Politico Europe. Yevgeny Prigozhin’s insurrection — or…
The EU makes a bet on rebuilding Ukraine – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. It’s a huge ask — convincing countries and investors to plow billions of dollars…
Don’t ask us to choose between the US and China – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Pakistan has enough problems — including escalating attacks by Taliban insurgents and a spiraling…
Headed to Yosemite? Here’s which roads are open and closed
As summer road-trippers ready their cars, SUVs, RVs and Sprinters, driving through Yosemite National Park will get easier beginning Saturday morning at 7. That’s when…
Wagner’s feud with Russian army escalates amid reports of not-so-friendly fire – POLITICO
The feud between the mercenaries of the Kremlin-connected Wagner Group and the ordinary Russian army appears to be escalating, amid reports of exchanges of friendly…
Global plastic treaty talks limp on despite blockade by oil-rich countries – POLITICO
PARIS — Getting 170-plus countries to agree on a global treaty to fight plastic pollution was never going to be easy. But negotiators didn't think clearing…
11 gravel biking routes around L.A. to get you off the roads
It isn’t always easy riding a bike around L.A. Streets weren’t designed with cyclists’ safety in mind and mountain biking trails can be intimidating for…
Busy roads and airports expected over late-May UK bank holiday weekend | Road transport
The start of the May half-term holiday for many schools will result in “hectic” roads and the most flights departing the UK since before the…
US, Europe unite in tough messaging against Beijing – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. HIROSHIMA, Japan — China on Saturday faced a strong pushback from the Group of…
Italy prepares to quit Xi’s global building megaplan – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. HIROSHIMA, Japan — It took four years for Italy to consider breaking off its…
Chinese menace threatens to shatter G7 unity – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. HIROSHIMA, Japan — As the leaders of the Group of Seven gather for their…
Poland’s Morawiecki plays Europe’s anti-Macron in Washington – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. There’s an Emmanuel Macron-shaped shadow hovering over this week’s U.S. visit by Polish Prime…
China leaves EU playing catchup in race for raw materials – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. There aren’t many places on Earth as far removed from the political scheming of…
Putin’s Russia summons Stalin from the grave as a wartime ally – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. MOSCOW — As Russia enters the second year of its war against Ukraine, fans…