Poland and Baltic states want to exit landmine treaty over Russia’s military threat
The defence ministers of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland have recommended leaving the 1997 Ottawa Treaty due to Russia’s aggression. Read more at Read More
Germany probing three cases of citizens detained and denied entry to US
Berlin is examining whether there has been a change in American immigration policy after three German nationals were detained at the US border. Read more at Read More
More than 400 Palestinians killed and scores injured in extensive Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
Israel said it carried out the strikes after Hamas refused to release hostages held in Gaza and rejected a truce deal proposed by US special envoy Steve Witkoff. Read more…
Diplomatic tensions rise after Algeria refuses to take back its nationals from France
The French interior minister has promised a “graduated response” after Algeria refused to cooperate on a list of around 60 Algerians whom France intends to expel. Read more at Read…
Peru declares state of emergency after killing of popular singer
Paul Flores was shot dead in Lima on Sunday morning amid a recent surge in violence. Read more at Read More
Generation game: Heineken begins global hunt for new owner to take over family-run Irish pub
As Irish families struggle to keep pubs independent, Heineken is looking for a new owner to take over a remote island pub that’s been run by the same family for…
French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann says US should give back Statue of Liberty
It’s generally considered poor form to ask for a gift back, but that hasn’t stopped French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann, who believes the Statue of Liberty should head back to France.…
Is grass-fed beef better for the planet? New study finds its not so simple
Even in the most optimistic scenarios, new research has found grass-fed beef is no less carbon intensive than industrial alternatives. Read More
Stuck NASA astronauts head back to Earth after 9 months in space
Two NASA test astronauts were finally on their way back to Earth after nine months stranded in space following faults with Boeing’s Starliner capsule. Read More
Early Nowruz celebrations begin in Kazakh region of Mangistau
In Mangistau, Kazakhstan, locals celebrate Nowruz early by gathering in yurts and around mausoleums, marking winter’s end and passing down cultural traditions to younger generations. Read more at Read More