Migrant deaths hit new record high in 2024, United Nations agency says
The year 2024 marked the deadliest year for migrants, with drowning remaining the leading cause of death. Read More
Construction of private bunkers in Spain rises 200% as fears of war in Europe grow
Some citizens in Europe have created safe spaces in their homes while the EU has urged people across the bloc to prepare 72-hour survival kits. Read More
Nervous flyer? These airlines have dedicated support programmes and in-flight apps
Turbulence, screaming children and randomly allocated seats are most likely to make passengers feel uncomfortable. Read More
Tech involved in three-quarters of gender violence cases among children, Spanish research shows
Spain’s ANAR foundation analysed more than 11,000 cases and found 56% involved the digital sphere. Read more at Read More
Türkiye’s 20,000-year-old glaciers are disappearing. Scientists want to close them to visitors
The remaining glacial area in the Cilo Mountains has been damaged and degraded, scientists say.Read More
French authorities clear migrant camps along Seine in Paris
With the winter truce over, Paris authorities began clearing migrant camps along the Seine, drawing criticism from NGOs over forced evictions and relocations. Read more at Read More
Four US soldiers missing in Lithuania swamp: What we know so far
The search for the fourth soldier continues after three US Army members were found dead when their armoured vehicle was pulled from a swampy area in eastern Lithuania. Read more…
Electric cars, leaky homes, and food: How does France plan to get emissions cuts back on track?
After a sluggish 2024, France is “mobilising” to meet its 2030 climate goal.Read More
Gas pipeline fire near Kuala Lumpur injures more than 100
Dozens were injured after a massive fire broke out in Puchong, near Malaysia’s capital, when a gas pipeline burst, sending flames spreading to homes. Read more at Read More
Vote Idris: Is Labour eyeing actor Idris Elba for next London Mayor?
Following the celebrated actors’ work leading the UK-wide knife-crime campaign, it now seems that Labour have Idris Elba at the top of its ‘wish list’ for its next City Hall…