‘A golden opportunity’: UK unveils plan to ban bottom trawling in more marine protected areas
It comes as pressure ramps up at UNOC in Nice, including with a satirical film featuring Stephen Fry and Theo James.Read More
Czech court sentences Colombian to eight years in prison for Russia-linked arson attack
A court in Prague has sentenced a Colombian citizen to eight years in prison on Monday for conducting an arson attack and planning another one, in a case which authorities…
British Netflix series Adolescence to be shown in French schools, says minister of education
The hit British series Adolescence will be used as a teaching tool in French schools, according to French Minister of Education Élisabeth Borne. Read More
European Commission chief von der Leyen unveils EU ocean pact at UN conference
The EU pact aims to restore natural habitats in oceans and promote the competitiveness of the maritime industry. Read More
Holiday planning: Where and how are you most likely to get scammed?
The travel industry is among the sectors considered “most susceptible to fraud.” New research reveals the most common scams in some of the world’s top travel destinations. Read More
Several killed as gunmen open fire near Gaza food centres, Palestinians say
At least 18 people were killed and over 100 injured in two separate incidents on Sunday and Monday, when gunfire erupted near food distribution sites in southern Gaza. Read more…
Tom Cruise awarded Guinness World Record for stunt in ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’
Tom Cruise has added another accolade to his shelf: Guinness World Records titleholder. Read More
Iran says it obtained Israel’s nuclear secrets without providing proof
The announcement comes as Iran prepares to face fresh diplomatic pressure from the International Atomic Energy Agency, with Western nations expected to propose a motion finding Tehran in noncompliance with…
From Cornclave to Twin Leeks: Take a look at London’s wonderful vegetable sculpture contest
A wildly creative vegetable sculpture contest stole the show at this year’s Lambeth Country Show in London’s Brockwell Park. From a papal “Cornclave” to “Twin Leeks”, the entries were as…
NATO chief to call for ‘quantum leap’ in defence spending over growing threats
The secretary general of the military alliance is expected to call on members to increase their air and missile defence by 400% to counter the threat from Moscow. Read more…