2024-04-28

Europe News

Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel over Rafah

International pressure is building on Israel over its plans to invade Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah and a ceasefire agreement.

28/04/2024

Europe News

Ukraine army chief warns of front line pressure as US aid lags

Ukraine's army chief has warned of a worsening situation as his forces wait for much-needed arms from a huge US aid package to reach the front lines.

28/04/2024

Europe News

Neo-fascists mourn Mussolini on Lake Como

Around two hundred people flocked to Mezzegra-Giulino, on Lake Como on Sunday morning to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the death of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini.

28/04/2024

Europe News

European countries grapple with internal politics over nuclear energy

Emmanuel Macron has championed the revival of France's nuclear program as a central focus of his second presidential term.

28/04/2024

Europe News

Italy's Giorgia Meloni throws her hat in the ring for EU elections

Live from the Fratelli d'Italia programmatic conference in Pescara, the Italian prime minister announced her candidacy in the European elections next June

28/04/2024

Ireland

Ireland seeks emergency law to return asylum seekers back to UK

Ireland is seeking an emergency law to allow the return of asylum seekers to the UK amid concerns over increased arrivals through Northern Ireland linked to Rishi Sunak's Rwanda deterrence plan.

28/04/2024

Europe News

Russian forces gained partial control of Donetsk's Ocheretyne town

According to an Ukrainian spokesperson, Kyiv still has "fire control" over the invaded area.

28/04/2024

Europe News

Far-right AfD launches EU election campaign amid turmoil

Germany's far-right AfD party launched its EU election campaign amidst controversy, including the absence of its lead candidate due to an espionage-related arrest and declining poll ratings.

28/04/2024

Europe News

Pope greets artists and inmates at Venice Biennale

The Pontiff travelled to Venice to see the Holy See’s pavilion for this year’s Venice Biennale. It’s a first for a pope, and has given the 60th edition of the world’s longest running international art exhibit reason.

28/04/2024

World News

Hamas to respond to Israel's hostage proposal in 48 hours

Hamas to respond to Israel's hostage proposal in 48 hours

28/04/2024

Tech News

Can social media swing the EU election?

Compared to the 2019 election more EU platform rules are in place.

28/04/2024

Tech News

Scientists create octopus-inspired ‘super strong’ robotic suction cups

The scientists were inspired by the way natural organisms, such as octopuses, can stick to rocks with their suckers.

28/04/2024

Europe News

How the EU farmers movement plans to gain traction ahead of elections

The group aims to prioritise products produced in Europe and end green policies as well as mport trade agreements such as grain from Ukraine, and dealings with Mercosur.

28/04/2024

USA

Detained US reporters must be released: Biden

At a media dinner in Washington on Saturday night, US President Joe Biden used his opportunity at the podium to to call on foreign governments to release detained journalists and roast his presumptive Republican running-mate Donald Trump over his age and literary tastes.

28/04/2024

Ecotech

How climate change is threatening one of Portugal’s best carbon sinks

For each kilogram of cork produced, the trees can capture 73 kg of CO2, according to Portugal's leading cork company.

28/04/2024

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28/04/2024

Moments

Here’s how to access fancy hotel pools for one day only

Day pass apps, which offer access to hotel pools and facilities, are getting ever more popular as holidays rocket in price across Europe.

28/04/2024