Bringing back extinct species is ‘the most exciting thing in 2026’, says Colossal founder at WGS
De-extinction company Colossal Biosciences unveiled its ‘bio vaults’ at last week’s World Governments Summit in Dubai.Read More
Storm Nils caused deaths, major flooding and mass power cuts in France
France is grappling with the aftermath of Storm Nils, as several regions remain under threat of flooding. Portugal and Spain have also been affected by a series of storms that…
Kazakhstan to hold referendum on adopting new constitution
The draft of Kazakhstan’s new constitution will consolidate the president’s powers and introduce a number of additional changes. The referendum on its adoption is set for 15 March. Read more…
Airport strikes in Italy to disrupt thousands of travellers during Winter Olympics and Paralympics
The industrial action could impact between 25,000 and 27,000 air passengers. Read More
US orders its largest aircraft carrier to Middle East in show of force to Tehran
The USS Gerald R Ford, the world’s most advanced carrier, is redeployed to the Middle East as Washington signals it is keeping military options open on Iran. Read more at…
Lazgi: Uzbekistan’s UNESCO listed dance returns to Europe with Salzburg performance
From the deserts of Khorezm in Uzbekistan to the grand stage of Salzburg, Lazgi makes its European return on Valentine’s Day, a date for lovers of dance. Read More
Ukraine: Mass Russian drone strike hits Odesa port and energy sites
Mass Russian drone strikes hit Ukraine’s Odesa region overnight, killing one and injuring six, damaging port and energy sites and disrupting basic city services. Read more at Read More
Brussels government reaches coalition agreement after 600-day deadlock
Brussels’ complex institutional set-up was a complicating factor in the coalition talks. To be sworn in, a government needed to hold a majority in both of the local parliament’s two…
‘Never too late’: Science-led policy can reverse ocean damage, says Abu Dhabi environment chief
At the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri shares how environmental regulation has transformed Abu Dhabi’s coastline.Read More
Slovak fugitive arrested at Milano-Cortina Olympics after showing up to watch hockey
The arrested man, wanted for theft, told Italian authorities he had travelled to Milan to support Slovakia’s hockey team at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Read more at Read More