Cleanup efforts under way after Hurricane Melissa leaves destructive trail in the Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful ever recorded, tore through the Caribbean, with scientists pointing to climate change as a key factor behind the storm’s intensity. Read more at…
Should we expect more monster storms like Hurricane Melissa as the planet warms?
Experts estimate that Melissa was about 10 per cent stronger because of climate change.Read More
Heavy rains cause flooding in various parts of Tuscany
Italy faces unstable weather over Halloween, with heavy rain in the north and thunderstorms expected in the south. Read more at Read More
Jewish heirs sue Met Museum and Greek foundation over Nazi-looted Van Gogh painting
A Jewish couple was forced to leave Vincent van Gogh’s 1889 ‘Olive Picking’ behind when they fled Nazi Germany. The pair’s heirs are now fighting for the painting’s ownership. Read…
Trump and first lady hand out candy at White House Halloween celebration
The event was organized in partnership with the International Fresh Produce Association, which provided the pumpkins for the celebration and later donated them to DC Central Kitchen after the festivities.…
Is the risk of ‘brain drain’ overlooked in the EU’s enlargement process?
The EU’s enlargement process risks deepening a “brain drain” in the Western Balkans as skilled workers from newer members may migrate looking for opportunities. Experts say targeted measures must be…
Did Trump invite the AfD’s Alice Weidel to the White House? Not exactly
Social media is awash with claims that Donald Trump invited Alternative for Germany (AfD) co-leader Alice Weidel to Washington. He didn’t, but a Republican congresswoman did. Read More
Soaring ski pass prices are making Europe’s slopes unaffordable for many holidaymakers
The cost of skiing in Europe has risen by 34.8 per cent above inflation since 2015, with Swiss, Austrian, and Italian resorts most responsible. Read More
Lego pumpkins bring Halloween magic to Legoland Windsor
At first glance, it looks like an ordinary pumpkin patch. But hidden among the real pumpkins are others made entirely of Lego bricks. Read more at Read More
Latvian Parliament votes to withdraw from treaty opposing violence against women
Some 32 Latvian lawmakers voted to stay in the pact of the Council of Europe that opposes violence against women, while 56 voted to leave it. Two MPs abstained from…