2022-10-04

Slovenia

Slovenia legalises same-sex marriage and adoption

Many other countries in the region have been slow to introduce new social reforms for LGBT people.

04/10/2022

United Kingdom

UK government to 'take back control' from European human rights court

Interior Minister Suella Braverman said on Tuesday evening that "we cannot allow a foreign court to undermine the sovereignty of our borders," when it comes to dealing with migrants and asylum seekers.

04/10/2022

Tech News

Dutch town loses case against Twitter over paedophilia conspiracies

The court found that the social network was doing enough to prevent the conspiracies from spreading.

04/10/2022

World News

Students in Iran defy police crackdown on anti-regime protests

A wave of protests over human rights issues, the death of two young women, and strict social rules have swept Iran in the last month.

04/10/2022

Tech News

Elon Musk reverses course on Twitter buyout deal - again

After trying to walk away from it, the billionaire Tesla CEO is now offering to proceed with his €44 billion deal to buy Twitter.

04/10/2022

Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Borisov urges political opponents to help form government

"Who is on the side of Ukraine and who isn't... this should be the first topic that elected parties state their positions about", Borisov said on Tuesday.

04/10/2022

No Comment

Indonesians hold mass prayer after deadly stadium stampede

Arema FC fans and local communities light up candles and hold a mass prayer outside Kanjuruhan stadium.

04/10/2022

Culture news

Queen of Country music Loretta Lynn dies aged 90

Loretta Lynn was a fearless artist and one of the most celebrated stars in US country, scoring 24 n°1 singles and selling 45 million singles. She was also the most awarded lady in country music history.

04/10/2022

Climate

Thinning ice: How climate change is making frozen lakes unsafe

Ice-skating and other recreational activities are getting increasingly riskier in a warmer world, a new study shows.

04/10/2022

Travel News

Spain: Free train travel scheme extended until December 2023

The policy could be here to stay with commuters being encouraged to ditch their cars in favour of taking the train.

04/10/2022

Tech News

Russia fines TikTok over LGBT material, Twitch over Ukraine content

The fines mark the latest step in Moscow's long-running dispute with Big Tech.

04/10/2022

The Cube

Critics slam Turkey's draft law on criminalising 'disinformation'

Critics say the proposed bill will censor opposition voices and restrict independent media.

04/10/2022

USA

'Mega drought' leaves millions in California facing water shortages

More than 1,200 wells have run dry this year statewide, a 57% increase over the same period last year, according to officials.

04/10/2022

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04/10/2022

Sweden

Three physicists share Nobel Prize for work on quantum science

Frenchman Alain Aspect, American John F. Clauser and Austrian Anton Zeilinger built on the theory of quantum entanglement made by Stewart John Bell's work of the 1960s.

04/10/2022

Europe News

Germany faces EU scrutiny over €200 billion scheme to curb gas prices

EU officials worry the massive borrowing could have a negative impact on fair competition in the single market.

04/10/2022

Home

Is solar energy a solution to power cuts in Gaza?

Businesses and households in the blockaded Palestinian enclave are turning to solar panels to keep the lights on, and it’s helping cut their energy bills.

04/10/2022

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Ukrainians pay tribute to the 'ghosts of Kyiv' commander

Ukrainians pay tribute to the 'ghosts of Kyiv' commander killed on a mission.

04/10/2022

Culture news

Barbie goes to space: how did space travel become un-chic?

Italian astronaut, Samantha Cristoforetti, has taken a Barbie doll to space. 50 years ago that would have been the chicest thing ever. What happened?

04/10/2022

Tech News

Big Tech unites to make voice recognition tools more inclusive

Tech giants including Apple and Google are working with university researchers to improve voice recognition tools for people with disabilities.

04/10/2022

Culture news

Cultural choices: What do we know about Giorgia Meloni?

What are the cultural likes and dislikes of Giorgia Meloni, the woman poised to become Italy's first far-right leader since Benito Mussolini? And how might they impact the country's cultural ties and policies?

04/10/2022

Europe Decoded

An EU cap on gas would end the market as we know it, experts warn

For elected politicians fearing popular unrest, a gas cap represents a fix worth a shot. But for energy experts, it's a leap of faith – one taken out of despair rather than conviction.

04/10/2022

Culture news

Novi Sad: This buzzing city is this year’s European Capital of Culture

In partnership with Novi Sad European Capital of Culture

Known as the “Serbian Athens” thanks to its rich cultural heritage, Novi Sad is one of the first cities outside of the European Union to be named the European Capital of Culture

04/10/2022

Europe News

EU-wide common charger for mobile devices to become a reality in 2024

USB Type-C port will be the new standard for portable devices.

04/10/2022

Tech News

Meta unveils AI tool that turns text into short videos

Facebook’s parent company has taken AI image generation a step further, creating videos from text prompts.

04/10/2022

Georgia

Climate change wreaks havoc with Georgia’s emerging wine market

Winemakers in many of the country's microclimate zones fear this summer's drought and scorching temperatures will affect output after export volumes soared last year.

04/10/2022

Sport

Ex-Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone to go on trial for tax fraud

The 91-year-old is accused of failing to declare overseas assets worth millions of euros.

04/10/2022

Germany

Merkel wins award for Germany's open door policy to refugees

"By helping more than one million refugees to survive and rebuild, Angela Merkel has shown great moral and political courage."

04/10/2022

Earth News

UK plans 2040 nuclear fusion plant - but is it realistic? 

The UK will build a nuclear fusion plant - which could theoretically provide near-limitless clean energy - in Nottinghamshire.

04/10/2022

Earth News

Ukraine estimates €35bn in environmental damage from Russian invasion

A new methodology from the Ukrainian government has revealed the 7-month war alone has caused 31 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.

04/10/2022