World Brazil ex-president’s home searched by police probing ‘fake COVID vaccine cards’ May 3, 2023 The home of Brazil’s ex-president Jair Bolsonaro has been searched by police investigating COVID-19 vaccine cards allegedly being falsified. The cards of Mr Bolsonaro, his family members and his advisers…
World Drone attack probably wasn’t assassination attempt but you can’t blame Russia for making the most of it May 3, 2023 Whoever flew a drone into the Kremlin knew what they were doing. The footage is spectacular. A flight path over a full strike of Russian icons – St Basil’s distinctive…
World Iran seizes second oil tanker in a week in ‘threat to global economy’ May 3, 2023 Iran has seized a second oil tanker in Gulf waters in a week as tensions with the US increase. The US Navy said Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard seized the vessel…
World Putin ally calls for ‘weapons capable of destroying Kyiv’ after ‘planned terrorist act’ on Kremlin May 3, 2023 Russia has claimed it stopped two drone attacks on Vladimir Putin’s presidential home overnight. The Kremlin blamed Ukraine for what it called a “terrorist act”. It said Russian military and…
World Russia’s Victory Day celebrations scaled back over fears of attack May 3, 2023 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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…