World Russia’s Victory Day celebrations scaled back over fears of attack May 3, 2023 admin Security is being beefed up in Moscow and several Russian regions have announced they are scaling back this year’s Victory Day celebrations due to fears pro-Ukrainian saboteurs could target the…
World Italy’s most powerful mafia targeted as more than 150 arrested across Europe May 3, 2023 admin More than 100 people have been arrested in Germany, Spain and Italy after a three-year investigation into a powerful Italian mafia group. Italian and Belgian investigators believe the suspected members…
World Police arrest fake ‘Boris Johnson’ for suspected drink driving May 2, 2023 admin Dutch police who arrested a man on suspicion of drink driving discovered he had a driving licence naming him as “Boris Johnson”. The fake Ukrainian document featured a picture of…
World Australia to ban recreational vaping in crackdown on e-cigarettes May 2, 2023 admin Australia has banned recreational vaping and tightened other e-cigarette laws in a huge crackdown on the tobacco industry as it tries to stop the rise in teenage vaping. The government…
World Has Ryan Reynolds got his eye on a new sporting venture? April 28, 2023 admin After taking Wrexham FC to new heights, it appears Ryan Reynolds may have a new sporting venture on the horizon – this time in Canada. The Deadpool star, alongside his…
World Sudan conflict threatens supply of key fizzy drinks ingredient April 28, 2023 admin The conflict in Sudan has left international consumer goods makers racing to shore up supplies of gum arabic – critical to the food, drinks and cosmetics industry. The northeastern African…
World Sudan ceasefire extended as remaining Britons told to head to airfield ‘quickly’ April 28, 2023 admin A ceasefire in Sudan has been extended for three more days despite continuing reports of heavy fighting in the capital Khartoum and the western region of Darfur. The truce between…
World Spain believed to have hit hottest April day ever April 27, 2023 admin Spain is believed to have recorded its hottest ever April day. A temperature of 38.7C (101.66F) was provisionally recorded at Cordoba Airport on Thursday, according to the Met Office. The…
World Putin critic says he now faces ‘absurd’ terrorism charges in Russia – and could be jailed for decades April 26, 2023 admin Alexei Navalny, the jailed critic of Vladimir Putin, has said he is being investigated on terrorism charges that could see him sentenced to 30 years in prison. The Russian opposition…
World Uber Eats driver dismembered after ‘demonic murder’ while ‘delivering food to suspect’ April 25, 2023 admin An Uber Eats driver was dismembered after a “demonic” murder while delivering food, authorities have said. Oscar Solis Jr is accused of killing the driver during a delivery to his…
World India’s population to surpass China by end of the month April 25, 2023 admin India is expected to be the world’s most populous country by the end of this month, eclipsing an aging China, according to the United Nations. The milestone comes at a…
World ‘World’s largest cross-border power line’ to be built by UK and Netherlands April 24, 2023 admin A new power line which could provide green electricity to 1.8 million homes is set to be built by the UK and the Netherlands as part of a plan to…
World Spain braced for record-breaking April temperatures of 40C April 24, 2023 admin Spain could experience its hottest ever day for the month of April this week with forecasters predicting temperatures of up to 40C (104F). Record-breaking temperatures are expected between Wednesday and…
World Climate protesters attempt to bring Berlin traffic to a halt – as disruption continues in London April 24, 2023 admin German climate activists have glued themselves to streets all over Berlin this morning in a bid to bring traffic to a standstill. Members of the group Last Generation have repeatedly…
World US and France evacuate diplomats from Sudan as fierce fighting rages April 23, 2023 admin US troops have carried out an evacuation of American embassy staff from Sudan’s capital as fighting between the Sudanese army and a rival paramilitary group continues for a ninth day.…
World German publisher apologises for AI-generated Schumacher interview April 22, 2023 admin A German publisher has apologised for publishing an AI-generated interview with Michael Schumacher. Funke magazines is also firing the editor of Die Aktuelle over the “tasteless and misleading article” which…
World Thailand issues ‘don’t go out’ warning as heat index hits record 54C April 22, 2023 admin People in Bangkok and other areas of Thailand have been warned not to go outside due to extreme heat. It hit 42C (100F) in the capital on Saturday, but the…
World Sudan clashes continue despite ceasefire: Here’s what’s happening on the ground April 22, 2023 admin Intense violence continues to rock Sudan a week after fighting first erupted between its army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary force. More than 400 people have been killed…
World Ukraine will struggle to win the war and Russia will struggle to lose, increasing pressure for negotiations April 21, 2023 admin The West has committed to support Ukraine’s battle against the Russian invasion, but what can Ukraine realistically expect to achieve with its forthcoming offensive? Will the West continue to perpetuate…
World Putin needs to be held accountable for kids being taken from Ukraine, US ambassador says April 20, 2023 admin Russian President Vladimir Putin needs to be held accountable for the Ukrainian children who have been taken from their homeland, the US ambassador-at-large for global criminal justice has told Sky…