Dutch citizens carry out own border checks in pushback against migration policy
The move has been criticised by the justice minister who has called for the checks to be stopped, saying such steps are the responsibility of the border police. Read More
Land convoy sets off for Gaza from Tunisia to protest against Israeli blockade of Strip
The convoy of buses and cars plans to traverse Tunisia, Libya and Egypt before reaching Rafah, the border crossing with Egypt that has remained largely closed since Israel’s military took…
Fire breaks out on container ship after explosion, Indian coastguard says
The coast guard has not yet given the cause of the explosion and fire on board the vessel managed by Singapore-based Wan Hai Lines. Read more at Read More
Referendum in Italy to fail as turnout far below threshold, polling agency says
The referendum, proposed by trade unions and civic organisations, addresses issues that have generated political debate in Italy in recent years, particularly labour market reform, as well as migrant reception…
Sperm donation policies in Europe called into question after cancer gene scandal
A Danish donor, unknowingly carrying a mutation in a gene that increases the risk of cancer, is said to have helped conceive at least 67 children, 10 of whom now…
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Hitchcock heroine Kim Novak to be honoured with Venice Golden Lion
Legendary Hollywood actress Kim Novak, 92, best known for portraying the double life of Alfred Hitchcock’s heroine in ‘Vertigo’, will be honoured at this year’s Venice Film Festival with the…
Ukraine and Russia commence new prisoner of war exchange
Ukraine and Russia have started a new prisoners of war exchange, following the agreement reached at the second round of direct talks in Istanbul last Monday. Kyiv and Moscow agreed…
Landmark treaty to protect the high seas now ‘inches away’ from 60 signatures for ratification
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged world leaders to ratify the treaty, warning that fishing, plastic pollution and rising sea temperatures were destroying ocean ecosystems.Read More
‘A golden opportunity’: UK unveils plan to ban bottom trawling in more marine protected areas
It comes as pressure ramps up at UNOC in Nice, including with a satirical film featuring Stephen Fry and Theo James.Read More