Exiled Belarusians denounce Lukashenko’s sham elections and repression
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who is a close ally of Vladimir Putin and supports his war in Ukraine, is standing for election for the seventh time. Read More
Italy resumes policy of sending its unwanted migrants to Albania
A navy ship is now sailing to Shengjin in Albania with dozens of migrants on board, mostly from Egypt and Bangladesh, which are deemed safe countries. Read More
Thieves use explosives to steal artefacts from museum in the Netherlands
The main artefact stolen from the Drents museum was the golden helmet of Cotofenesti, which was on loan from the National History Museum of Romania. Read More
X-ray of the earth: Confidential oil data shows where vital water sources lie in Africa
Unlocking seismic data could aid the search for fresh groundwater in Africa, where water scarcity affects two-thirds of the population. Read More
Humans could one day live in bases on the ocean floor using these underwater pods
The UK company that designed the modular underwater habitats says they could be used for everything from marine studies and tourism to security. Read More
From sweeping fjords to majestic mountains: European train routes with the most unforgettable views
From tiny towns to the steepest railways in the world, these journeys are about much more than the destination. Read More
Kyiv says it can supply Moldova with coal as gas transit agreement with Russia ends
Zelenskyy said last year he had no intention of renewing the gas transit deal, stressing the importance for Europe of moving on from Russia and not allowing the Kremlin to…
Zelenskyy says military aid has not stopped after US announced foreign grants pause
The future of US aid to Ukraine remains uncertain as President Donald Trump begins his second term in office. Read More
Polls open in Belarus presidential election with chance of change at the top slim
Voting started following a period of almost non-existent election fever. In the capital Minsk, there’s an almost total absence of billboards promoting the candidates and there has been little in…
Pope Francis warns that excessive scrolling causes ‘brain rot’
Pope Francis expressed concern over the impact of social media, warning against excessive scrolling, which he described as causing ‘brain rot.’ Read More