European Parliament mulls seizure of Russian assets to help Ukraine
The total amount of frozen money is more than the entire aid provided to Ukraine by the EU over the three- year war. But taking it is not without risk.…
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on US goods as Trump’s 25% tariffs come into effect
Canada’s new tariffs are in addition to its 25% counter tariffs on $30 billion Canadian of imports from the US that were put in place on 4 March in response…
What is climate whiplash? New report reveals dangers of flooding and drought in European cities
Researchers have found that 90 per cent of all climate disasters are driven by too much or too little water. Read More
US stocks rally as inflation cools and euro holds four-month highs
US stocks rallied as February’s inflation data came in lower than expected, boosting hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year. The S&P 500 gained 0.7%, while the Nasdaq…
Philippines’ ex-President Rodrigo Duterte flown to the Hague on ICC charges
The Hague-based court has been investigating the mass killings linked to Duterte’s so-called war on drugs. Read more at Read More
Will Russia agree to Washington’s 30-day ceasefire proposal?
Ukraine agreed to a month-long ceasefire only if Russia abides by it, Kyiv said. Although Moscow’s stance on the proposal is rather unclear, the Kremlin’s demands have always been known.…
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Austria to temporarily halt family reunification for migrants
Vienna’s three-party coalition announced their aim on Wednesday to prevent close relatives of asylum seekers from joining them in the country. Read More
Solo travel: How to avoid paying a ‘singles tax’ and pick the perfect destination
Solo travellers can find themselves paying over €2,000 more for their holiday package, but more travel agents are now catering for single adventurers. Read More
The next Microsoft will be started by a 17-year-old girl, Tara Chklovski says
Can young women revolutionise the world of tech? According to Tara Chklovski, CEO of Technovation, the answer is yes – it’s simply a matter of providing them with the same…