Sharp rise in utility bills pushes Russia’s inflation further off target
The October increase follows a January rise and is the first double tariff hike in four years. The central bank warned it would push annual inflation further above its 4%…
Star Trek Day: London Science Museum aims for Vulcan salute Guinness World Record
Star Trek fans are hoping to set a simultaneous Vulcan salute world record to celebrate the iconic show’s 60th anniversary next week. Read More
Cargo ship with 10 crew sinks off Istanbul after collision, maritime authorities say
The collision occurred 18 nautical miles (33 kilometres) off the Silivri district on the western edge of Istanbul province, the governor’s office said on X. Read more at Read More
US and Sri Lankan agents bust Pakistan drug network and seize €18m of meth, police say
Sri Lanka’s Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told parliament that most of the illegal drugs originated in Afghanistan and Pakistan and were being smuggled into the island by sea. Read…
Europe Today: EU foreign ministers meet as Germany attributes drone attack to Russia
EU foreign ministers are meeting today in Ireland following Berlin’s decision yesterday to attribute a drone incident in the country to Russia. Also on the show: EU trade chief Maroš…
At least two people injured in explosion at German train station, police say
According to German media reports an object detonated at Augsburg station causing minor injuries and blowing out nearby windows. Read More
China must deliver concrete results by October or face ‘harsher measures’, EU trade chief tells Euronews
Šefčovič tells Euronews that talks to rebalance a surging trade deficit are “super political”, as European leaders look for clear pledges from Beijing. Read More
Europe jolted by the Kremlin’s ‘hybrid’ escalation
Hello from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today, we bring you an exclusive sit-down interview with the EU’s trade chief on his quest to rein in the EU’s ballooning trade deficit…
Iceland said ‘No’ to EU membership talks. What does it mean?
Icelanders voted to keep their stalled EU membership bid on ice, dealing a blow to Brussels’ post-Ukraine enlargement drive. Watch the video! Read More
Tenerife vs Lanzarote: How the two popular Canary Islands compare for a holiday
Both islands offer year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches and volcanic landscapes, but Tenerife and Lanzarote have very different personalities. Here’s what to expect from each, from outdoor adventures to culture, food…