African countries report more than 100 mpox-related deaths in a week
The rising death toll due to mpox is “not acceptable,” a top health official said. Read More
Boeing workers strike after rejecting 25% pay rise, ignoring advice of CEO
Employees want better wages, pensions and healthcare from Boeing, the aerospace giant that has faced a number of safety scandals this year. Read More
Estonia records 600 violations at Russian border since full customs checks started in August
According to the customs authorities, travellers leaving Estonia generally transport goods that are in short supply in Russia, such as spare parts for cars and machinery, components for drones and…
Dutch royals and WWII veterans mark 80th anniversary of Netherlands’ liberation
American troops from the 30th Infantry Division, known as Old Hickory, were among Allied forces that liberated parts of Belgium and the southern Netherlands from German Nazi occupation in September…
Starmer says Putin started Ukraine war and can ‘end this conflict straight away’
Starmer’s comments come a day after it emerged that the US and UK had made the decision to allow Ukraine to use partly British-made Storm Shadow missiles to strike targets…
Austria raids alleged Islamist extremists in run-up to anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
Tuesday’s raids came a month after authorities foiled a plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna which were subsequently cancelled. Read More
Activists call for measures to stop forced deportations to Syria
Human rights defenders say refugees “are increasingly becoming targets of xenophobia, discrimination, and violent aggression” upon their return to Syria. Read More
Paris Olympics: Will the Games boost the French economy?
With the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games now concluded, France is left with a bill exceeding €8 billion for hosting the world’s biggest sporting event. The question remains: will the…
Russia launches counteroffensive in Kursk region
All the latest military updates on the war in Ukraine. Read More
Could the impossible peace in the Caucasus end the war in Ukraine?
The end of Russia’s war in Ukraine could come from an unexpected direction. Read More