Doubts grow over reparations loan for Ukraine as final deadline nears
The push to approve the reparations loan for Ukraine has entered the final stretch ahead of an EU leaders’ summit on 18 December. Belgium continues to oppose the proposal, while…
Ukraine seeks ‘dignified peace’ as Russian strikes kill one and injure 15
At least one person was killed and more than 15 others were wounded in overnight Russian strikes targeting several Ukrainian cities. The attacks come as efforts continue to bring an…
Three killed in Tenerife tidal surge sweeping tourists into the ocean
Several people fell in the water after being “surprised by a wave” in a natural pool at the Los Gigantes cliffs, authorities said. Read more at Read More
Amazing architecture: Frank Gehry’s most provocative designs
Frank Gehry’s buildings are routinely described as organic, spellbinding and striking. His architecture was unconventional, challenging traditional forms and therefore divisive, but few, if any, could claim indifference . Here’s…
Seven EU countries pressure European Commission to rethink 2035 diesel and petrol car ban
Pressure from EU countries, lawmakers and the automotive industry is likely pushing the European Commission to delay the revision of the bloc’s ban on diesel and petrol cars by 2035.…
Radiation shield protecting Chernobyl nuclear power plant no longer blocks radiation, IAEA says
The Europe-built multilayered confinement building completed in 2019 was designed to contain the radiation coming from the melted-down nuclear fuel. Read more at Read More
Lisbon airport queues spark security warnings as police unions cite pressure to speed up checks
Portuguese police unions have warned that government pressure to reduce airport queues is forcing the use of simplified border checks that bypass security databases. Read More
Centrist Ciprian Ciucu defeats hard-right candidate to become mayor of Bucharest
Ciprian Ciucu, a close ally of Romanian prime minister Ilie Bolojan, won the mayoral election in Bucharest with around 36% of the votes, defeating hard-right contender Anca Alexandrescu, who polled…
Norway police say suspect detained in shopping centre shooting, no injuries reported
In a statement, police determined that the Storo Storsenter centre was now safe after the perpetrator, who appeared to have acted alone, fired at least one shot inside. Read more…
Football vs soccer: Does Trump want to rename sport before World Cup?
For Americans, the word “football” refers to American football, a sport primarily played with hands. Donald Trump has suggested a new name for the NFL, because “soccer” deserves the name…