Botswana’s president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has warned Germany that he will send 20,000 elephants to the European country as a political dispute between the two continues.
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Switzerland’s non-membership of the EU means it is viewed as more neutral than countries like Austria, Ireland or Sweden.
Months after the disappearance of toddler Emile Soleil, a hiker stumbled upon some of his bones in an area previously explored.
A shooting at a school in the city of Vantaa in Finland has left three children wounded, according to police. Authorities say they responded to the incident at Viertola school just after 09:00 (06:00 GMT) on Tuesday and have urged locals to remain indoors.
French investigators have located the remains of a toddler who disappeared in 2023, a case that deeply affected the nation. A prosecutor stated on Sunday that investigators are now focused on determining the circumstances surrounding the boy’s death.
As of April 1st, Germany has legalised cannabis for people over the age of 18, bringing into effect new laws regarding personal possession. Under the new regulations, adults in Germany are permitted to carry up to 25 grams of dried cannabis and cultivate a maximum of three marijuana plants at home.
Turkey’s primary opposition party has claimed major triumphs in the key urban centres of Istanbul and Ankara. It deals a blow to Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who aimed to reclaim control of these cities less than a year after winning a third presidential term.
Fighter jets scrambled after Putin’s missiles fire dangerously close to Nato border Vladimir Putin’s barbaric bombardments on Ukraine came alarmingly…
Russia has terminated a United Nations expert panel responsible for overseeing sanctions against North Korea, a group that has operated for several years. Last week, the panel announced an investigation into allegations that Russia violated regulations by procuring North Korean weaponry, including ballistic missiles, for deployment in Ukraine.
France’s prime minister has announced that a teenage girl will face legal action from the state for falsely accusing her headteacher of assaulting her during a heated altercation regarding her wearing of an Islamic head-covering.
Former Barcelona star Dani Alves released from prison today after serving only a few weeks.
Russian state media is squarely pointing fingers at Ukraine and Western powers for the deadly assault on the Crocus Hall, mirroring narratives propagated by the Kremlin while ignoring Ukraine’s denial of involvement.
Ukraine claims to have targeted two landing ships, a communications centre, and other infrastructure utilised by Russia’s Black Sea fleet near annexed Crimea. The Ukrainian general staff announced the destruction of the Yamal and Azov ships.
Four men have been charged in Russia for the deadly Moscow concert attack, where 137 people were killed. Three men were marched into a Moscow court while the fourth was in a wheelchair. All were charged with committing an act of terrorism.
After eight years since formally applying to join the European Union, Bosnia and Herzegovina, a Balkan nation, is set to commence negotiations for EU membership. Last week, the European Commission, the executive body of the EU, recommended initiating talks, a proposal that has now received approval from EU leaders.
According to Ukraine’s air force, 31 missiles launched by Russia were intercepted over Kyiv overnight. The attack resulted in at least 17 injuries, including one child, with four individuals currently hospitalised due to falling debris, as reported by authorities.
Leo Varadkar, the Irish prime minister, has announced his immediate resignation as party leader and plans to step down as taoiseach once his successor from Fine Gael is appointed.
Portugal set for centre-right minority government The President of Portugal has extended an invitation to centre-right politician Luís Montenegro to…
West condemns Russian election and have strongly criticized the outcome of Russia’s presidential election.
The eruption unleashed powerful and rapid lava flows beginning late Saturday, although the flows have been characterised as “slow and steady” since Sunday morning, according to the Icelandic Met Office (IMO).
Vladimir Putin has secured a fifth term as president in a landslide victory. He won 87% of the vote, in an election that saw three candidates stand against him – but many in the West argue that the three opposition candidates were not genuine contenders.
According to Czech authorities, there were 28 reported cases of whooping cough in the first week of January. This number has now surged to 3,084 – the highest seen since 1963.
Iceland volcano erupts ‘without warning’ in most powerful blast yet A volcano in Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula has suddenly erupted without…
Voting has started in Russia’s presidential election, widely expected to secure another six-year term for Vladimir Putin. The election spans three days, although the outcome is essentially predetermined, lacking any credible opposition.
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza are to be moved to “humanitarian islands” in the middle of the strip, ahead of any offensive in Rafah, according to the Israeli military.
Survivors say that at least 60 migrants lost their lives after a rubber dinghy encountered difficulties in the Mediterranean Sea. The 25 survivors were rescued by the Ocean Viking, a vessel operated by the humanitarian organisation SOS Méditerranée.
