Wetland lagoon in southern Spain dries out amid severe drought
MADRID The largest permanent lagoon in southern Spain's Donana national park has completely dried out for the second
2023-08-10 19:56
China Allows Group Tours to US, UK in Test for Travel Demand
China lifted a ban on group tours to a slew of countries including the US, UK, Australia, South
2023-08-10 16:24
Ukraine-Russia war – live: Kyiv breaks through Putin’s defences in ‘surprise raid’ across Dnipro River
Ukrainian forces broke through some of Russia’s defensive lines after launching a surprise raid across the Dnipro River as monitors of Moscow’s full-scale invasion reported clear signs of a major battle. The Dnipro River divides liberated Ukrainian territory on one bank and Russian-occupied land on the other, and for months it has served as part of the front line in southern Ukraine. Up to seven boats, each carrying up to six troops, arrived on the Russian-occupied bank, apparently under the cover of darkness, and advanced 800m, the Russian military bloggers said. Blogger Trinadtsatyi, posting on the Telegram messaging app to more than 150,000 followers, said a number of Russian soldiers were allegedly killed or taken captive during the raid. Images circulating on social media appeared to show captured soldiers. This latest surprise raid appears to be the most significant since the launch of a similar operation by Ukraine’s 73rd marine special operations unit. Read More Ukrainian troops launch surprise raid across Dnipro River and break through some of Russia’s defences Ukraine accuses Russia of targeting rescue workers in latest missile strikes Pokrovsk reduced to rubble after Russian strike hits hotel, killing eight What Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska wants the world to know
2023-08-10 14:54
Swedish Housing Market Still on Edge as Summer Lull Brings Calm
Swedish housing prices were little changed in July, as the battered market entered a wait-and-see mode before activity
2023-08-10 13:57
Record Egypt Inflation Quickens Again as Pound Devaluation Looms
Egyptian inflation accelerated to another record high, with a new surge in food costs heaping more pressures on
2023-08-10 13:51
German official accused of spying for Russia
The man, named only as Thomas H, worked for an office dealing with military equipment and IT.
2023-08-10 12:26
Asia Stocks Set to Drop After Wall Street Sell-Off: Markets Wrap
Asian equity futures traded moderately lower Thursday following a tech-led sell-off on Wall Street as investors await US
2023-08-10 07:56
Hampshire family escapes 'Armageddon' Portugal wildfires
Hampshire mum Miranda Harvie-Watt and her family were evacuated from their house in São Teotónio.
2023-08-10 01:57
Italy’s Meloni Breaks Silence, Backs Tax on Banks’ Extra Profits
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni broke the silence she’d observed for almost two days, backing her government’s decision
2023-08-09 21:47
Russia’s new schoolbook aims to justify war on Ukraine
The book makes numerous false claims and portrays Ukraine as an aggressive state run by nationalists.
2023-08-09 19:47
Wintzenheim fire: Eleven people missing after blaze at holiday home for disabled people
Eleven people are missing after a fire broke out in a holiday cottage welcoming disabled people in eastern France, in the town of Wintzenheim, local authorities said on Wednesday. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said there were likely several casualties after the fire ravaged 300 square meters of the 500-square meter building. Rescue operations were still ongoing, he said. Seventeen people were evacuated, one of which was sent to hospital, the local prefecture said, adding that the eleven missing were adults, from a group of people from Nancy, also in eastern France. The fire broke out at 0630 am (0430GMT) and fire brigades quickly put out the fire, the prefecture said. More to follow... Read More Europe wildfires map shows where devastating blazes are sweeping Portugal and Italy Amazon nations seek common voice on climate change, urge action from industrialized world 22% of UK employees report facing discrimination in workplace, survey finds
2023-08-09 17:20
Forty-one migrants die in shipwreck off Italy
Forty-one migrants died in a shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa, survivors tell local media.
2023-08-09 16:55