Rules tying doctors to rural posts leave Russian medical schools short of students
Russia’s new rules requiring medical graduates to commit to regional hospital postings before enrolment have left 1,500 residency places unfilled at top universities, even as applications hit record highs. Read…
EU – Canada: Standing ovation for Mark Carney at European Parliament
“I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to be the first associate member of the EU,” von der Leyen told the Canadian prime minister,…
Tributes paid to Catherine Ringer, singer of Les Rita Mitsouko
Catherine Ringer died at 68 from cancer on 14 September. Since then, artists, politicians and cultural figures have paid tribute to the voice and freedom of the music icon. Read…
Celebrated playwright and novelist Bonnie Greer dies aged 77
Greer was known for incisive TV and radio appearances and for her novels, plays and essays which delved into politics, culture and identity. Read More
Sniffing out trouble: Customs dogs remain vital in the age of AI
From synthetic drugs to concealed cargo, trained dogs can detect what scanners may miss. At a WCO forum in Tashkent, experts showed how canine units and new technology are increasingly…
Syria’s al-Sharaa opens the biggest Arab Media Summit yet
Syria’s president delivered the opening keynote in Dubai on Tuesday, a day that also brought the UAE’s most complete account of the cyber-attacks it faced this year and new figures…
The Soprano: A magical evening of opera with acclaimed Greek singer Christina Poulitsi
For many years, Christina Poulitsi has turned heads in the world of opera, stunning audiences with her incredible performances, but a chance to perform at The Chios Festival was also…
‘Starship Troopers’ director confirms Donald Trump’s space uniforms are Nazi-inspired
“I don’t know if this president is aware that the movie says these are fascists without knowing that they’re fascists. That’s the point,” said Paul Verhoeven, the director of ‘Starship…
EU heads to COP31 with a blunt message: climate pledges are no longer enough
EU ambassadors want COP31 to deliver faster clean-energy deployment, a transition away from fossil fuels, greater electrification, tripling renewable energy, doubling energy-efficiency improvements and cutting methane and other non-CO2 emissions…
Canada in talks to join EU’s Erasmus+ exchanges programme
Canada is in early talks to join Erasmus+ and possibly Horizon Europe, as Ottawa and Brussels weigh an unprecedented “associate membership” of the EU short of full accession. Read More