Russia restricts Telegram over alleged law breaches as it supports state-backed rival
Russia’s communications regulator Roskomnadzor said it would “continue to introduce phased restrictions” on Telegram over legal violations. Read more at Read More
This mobile swimming pool brings lessons to schoolchildren in rural communities
A swimming-pool lorry has been touring rural communes in France’s Moselle department to provide swimming lessons where access to public pools is limited. Read more at Read More
Floods and landslides disrupt daily life in northern Morocco
Authorities in northern Morocco have mobilised emergency resources as heavy rainfall caused flooding in Kenitra and landslides cutting roads in the Chefchaouen area. Read more at Read More
No protesters released as Tehran offers clemency to more than 2,100 convicts
Iran’s judiciary said the list of 2,108 people pardoned or granted reduced sentences does not include “defendants and convicts from the recent riots”. Read more at Read More
Macron pushes for EU common debt capacity to fund Europe’s future
The French president has called for a common EU debt capacity and eurobonds to fund green tech, defence and security, arguing Europe must invest in its future. Read more at…
US boards Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after pursuit from Caribbean
US Department of Defense says Aquila II was intercepted after defying the Trump administration’s blockade of oil shipments to and from Venezuela. Read more at Read More
Cuba says airlines can no longer refuel on the island amid US oil blockade
The government of Cuba published the notices to airlines and pilots on Sunday night, warning that jet fuel would be available at nine airports across the island, starting Tuesday and…
South Korean divers mark Lunar New Year with underwater performance in Seoul
Scuba divers dressed in traditional hanbok celebrated the upcoming Lunar New Year with an underwater performance at an aquarium in Seoul. Read more at Read More
South Korea police raid spy agency over alleged drone flight into North Korea
Pyongyang said it downed a surveillance drone in early January, accusing Seoul of sending the aircraft to gather intelligence on “important targets”. Read more at Read More
Strong water torrents hit Ubrique after storms in Spain’s Cadiz region
Heavy rainfall following recent storms has caused powerful water torrents in the mountainous area of Ubrique, in southern Spain’s Cadiz province. Read more at Read More