UK jury convicts Kuwaiti national over attempt to attack Israeli embassy in London
The conviction comes the day after Britain’s security services raised the terrorism threat level to “severe”, the second highest level in the five-tier system, meaning an attack is “highly likely…
World record made in Europe: The world’s longest railway tunnel is being built under the Alps
Deep below the Alps, huge tunnelling machines are cutting their way through the mountain massif. The longest railway tunnel in the world is being built at the Brenner Pass. An…
US Hormuz coalition ‘not in competition’ with France-UK proposal, FM says
France says a new US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz will complement, not compete with, its own UK-backed mission as standoff with Iran in the vital waterway roils…
Man detained for plotting attack on Dutch princesses with axe to appear in court
It was not clear where or when the man was arrested and the suspect’s name was not released, in line with Dutch privacy regulations. Read More
Kiwi birds return to New Zealand’s capital after a century away
Wellington has welcomed its 250th relocated kiwi as the Capital Kiwi Project works to restore New Zealand’s national bird to hills where it has been absent for over a century.…
Tuscany, flames out of control on Monte Faeta: 800 hectares burnt, 3,000 evacuated
Fires on Monte Faeta, between Pisa and Lucca, are being fuelled by windy weather conditions. Read More
Direct Prague to Copenhagen train returns after more than a decade
A new direct rail link from Prague to Copenhagen, via Berlin and Hamburg, is bringing back an easy, no-fly way to travel between some of Europe’s most popular cities –…
King Charles III wraps up US state visit with Arlington tribute
King Charles III concluded his four-day US state visit with appearances in Virginia, a tribute at Arlington National Cemetery and a farewell ceremony before departing from Maryland. Read more at…
Turkish police fire tear gas and arrest almost 400 people at May Day rallies
Earlier this week, authorities issued arrest warrants for 62 people, of whom they deemed 46, including journalists, trade unionists and opposition figures, were “likely to carry out attacks.” Read more…
‘Fenian’: Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap return with much more than provocation
Dismiss Kneecap as merely headline-grabbing agitators at your foolishness. WARNING: This article contains language that some people may find offensive. Read More