2019-04-27

USA

One dead, three hurt in California synagogue shooting

A gunman walked into a San Diego-area synagogue crowded on the last day of Passover opened fire, killing one woman in a "hate crime."

27/04/2019

Italy

Trieste marathon excludes African runners, then backtracks amid outcry

Trieste half marathon organisers backtracked on their controversial decision to close the May 5 race to African athletes amid accusations of racism.

27/04/2019

Venezuela

U.S. steps up pressure on Venezuelan leader Maduro

Maduro and Guaido hold rival rallies in Venezuela

27/04/2019

Germany

German parties CDU and CSU unite for European elections

German conservative parties, the CDU and CSU, have launched a joint campaign for the European Parliamentary elections next month with Manfred Weber as their candidate.

27/04/2019

China

Fake Lego manufacturers apprehended in China

Toys - including an imitation Star Wars set - which were copied from Lego blueprints were seized, a police statement said.

27/04/2019

Canada

Canada braces for more rain after spring floods

The city of Montreal has been under a state of emergency since Thursday.

27/04/2019

Crimea

Unconventional family: cat raises baby squirrels alongside new kittens

In Crimea, a cat named Pusha has "adopted" four orphaned baby squirrels and is raising them as her own alongside her new kittens.

27/04/2019

World News

Cyclone Kenneth pounds Mozambique

With more rain forecast in the coming days, aid agencies say the risk of flooding and landslides is high.

27/04/2019

USA

College admissions scandal has California lawmakers taking aim at 'side doors'

Other proposals include denying Cal Grants — the state's financial aid program — to schools that offer preferential decisions for donors, and phasing out standardized tests.

27/04/2019

Living

What a cruelty-free approach does to luxurious interior design

With the trend for vegan food on the increase, attention is now turning to vegan properties.

27/04/2019

World News

Orthodox christians celebrate Holy Fire in Jerusalem

The church stands on the site where Jesus’s tomb is believed to have been located and the event attracts thousands of pilgrims each year.

27/04/2019

China

Xi Jinping says BRI is a great opportunity

Presidents Xi Jinping and Putin attend Belt and Road Forum in Beijing

27/04/2019

Russia

Putin says Russia may offer fast-tracked passports to all Ukrainians

The move is likely to further inflame tensions with Kiev, just days after Russia eased the path to citizenship for residents of separatist-controlled eastern Ukraine,

27/04/2019

Greece

Grrrrrrr... eeece named the most stressed country in the world

Mediterranean countries are known for their relaxed lifestyle but a poll finds Greeks and Italians among the most stressed in Europe.

27/04/2019

Turkey

Meet the Turkish cartoonist jailed over making a holiday booking

“We have to stand tall against this suppressing, cruel attitude. There is no way we should yield or step back. Our children, grandchildren are living in this country. This is our country and we love our country and we will stay here and go into jail again if we have to.”

27/04/2019

Sweden

European travellers hit as airline cancels hundreds more flights

SAS pilots went on strike on Friday as wage talks broke down, grounding around 70 percent of the airline's flights and hitting some 170,000 people over the weekend alone.

27/04/2019

USA

Putin calls Butina's sentence 'lawless'

"It's not clear what she was sentenced for," Russian President Vladimir Putin said. "What crime did she commit?

27/04/2019

Spain

Divided Spain votes in election that could boost far-right

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez fears that the right wing, led by Pablo Casados's People's party, will form a winning coalition with the far-right Vox party.

27/04/2019

Spain

Leaders of Spain's political parties relax on eve of general election

With polls for general elections in Spain opening soon, the leaders of all the political parties relaxed after completing their pre-election campaigns

27/04/2019

Green News

What is the best eco-friendly and reusable coffee cup on the market?

Say no to the disposables with our pick of the best eco-friendly and reusable coffee cups.

27/04/2019

USA

Fusion power start-ups go small in effort to bring commercial reactors to life

After decades of research and development, fusion may be poised for its "SpaceX moment."

27/04/2019

France

'Gilets jaunes': Turnout down after Macron promises reforms

Anti-government protesters hit the streets in France again on Saturday in a key test of President Emmanuel Macron's authority.

27/04/2019

USA

Melania Trump's birthday photo raises eyebrows

She turned 49 on Friday.

27/04/2019

Eco-Innovation

Trains vs planes, plastic-free kitchens and beauty brands to watch

All the most inspiring eco-friendly content this week on the web

27/04/2019

World News

Donald Trump pulls US out of Arms Trade Treaty

Trump made the announcement at the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting, signing an order to the US Senate to stop the ratification process.

27/04/2019

Romania

Why does Romania want to bring back its gold?

Romania's parliament has approved legislation to bring back the country’s gold reserves, but the national bank opposes the move.

27/04/2019

Brazil

Indigenous Brazilians protest against President Bolsonaro’s land reforms

The representatives of more than 300 tribes are angry that President Jair Bolsonaro has closed down the country’s indigenous affairs agency.

27/04/2019

USA

Militaries go green, rethink operations in face of climate change

"Militaries are great planning organizations, we need to utilize that great planning capability to get further ahead of the climate threat than we have."

27/04/2019

USA

Fifteen dead in Sri Lanka gun battle

At least 15 people, including six children, were found after a fierce gun battle on the east coast of Sri Lanka, a military spokesman said on Saturday.

27/04/2019

Kosovo

What are Pristina and Belgrade likely to discuss in Friday's talks?

Kosovo and Serbia will sit down at the negotiating table once again on Friday to try and find a solution to some of the major political problems blocking normalising relations.

27/04/2019