2024-01-28

Finland

Ex PM projected to win first round of Finland's presidential election

Alexander Stubb, who likely gained 27.3%, will now face runner-up Pekka Haavisto, who likely gained 25.8%, in a runoff next month.

28/01/2024

World News

Three Americans killed, 'many' wounded in Jordan drone attack

US President Joe Biden said the United States “will hold all those responsible to account at a time and in a manner our choosing.”

28/01/2024

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28/01/2024

Iran

Iran launches three rockets into space as part of missile programme

Analysis of the footage showed that it took place at the Imam Khomeini Spaceport in Iran’s rural Semnan province.

28/01/2024

World News

Two masked assailants attack Roman Catholic church in Istanbul

The pair entered the Santa Maria Church in the Sariyer district while Sunday services were being held.

28/01/2024

Culture news

Activists throw soup at Mona Lisa painting in Louvre Museum

The group "Food Riposte" claimed responsibility for the 'art attack' and said the French government is breaking its climate commitments.

28/01/2024

Australia

Italy's Jannik Sinner wins Australian Open in five sets

The 22-year old Italian had only lost one set in the tournament before facing Daniil Medvedev in the final.

28/01/2024

World News

The week in pictures: Holocaust Memorial Day, heatwave hits Spain

The best photos from across Europe this week.

28/01/2024

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28/01/2024

Ukraine

Ukraine says corrupt officials stole $40 million of weapons money

Authorities say five people have been charged, with one person detained while trying to cross the border. If found guilty, they face up to 12 years in prison.

28/01/2024

Iraq

Iraq and US begin talks to end coalition formed to fight Islamic State

The two nations have made the decision to open the dialogue as US forces in Iraq and Syria are targeted by Iran-backed militias since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.

28/01/2024

Food and Drink

My personal tour through Spanish culinary culture

Chef Oscar González Moreno offers up Andalusian delights for discerning travellers and taste buds with his latest endeavor: Spain and the Chef.

28/01/2024

Gaza

Negotiators see progress on Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release

A meeting in France on Sunday brings together US, Israeli and Egyptian intelligence chiefs, and Qatar's prime minister for more negotiations.

28/01/2024

Gaza

UN chief calls for donors to restore funding for Gaza relief agency

The UN agency has more than 13,000 staff working in Gaza, and at least 150 have been killed during the Israeli offensive.

28/01/2024

Art

Vatican plans €700,000 restoration of St Peter's Basilica baldachin

Vatican officials have announced a €700,000 restoration of St. Peter's Basilica's baldachin. The project aims to complete the first extensive work on Bernini's masterpiece in 250 years before Pope Francis' 2025 Jubilee.

28/01/2024

Nature

Rainforest rangers are being trained in the Amazon’s tallest treehouse

Education is changing the lives of Indigenous Peruvians in the Amazon.

28/01/2024

Experiences

Why I ditched flying for an 18-hour train trip from Budapest to Lyon

Inspired by my 6-year-old son, I took a night train from Budapest instead of flying.

28/01/2024

Sport

Japanese youth take home gold at day two of Judo World Tour

At -81kg Yoshito Hojo made his first appearance at the Judo Grand Prix in Portugal, taking home gold for his country,

28/01/2024

Finland

Finns vote in tight presidential race amid 'hybrid operation' claims

The two leading candidates represent the left and right-wings of Finnish politics, but the far-right candidate has made progress in recent polls.

28/01/2024

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28/01/2024