USA Disgraced US financier Bernie Madoff dies in prison Bernie Madoff, the disgraced financier who defrauded thousands around the world in the biggest Ponzi scheme in history, died at the Federal Medical Center in Butner, North Carolina, on Wednesday.
Angola The two family-owned businesses in Angola beating the pandemic Dulce and Ana have several things in common. They are both entrepreneurs, they work with their mums and they're expanding their businesses even during the pandemic. Their family-owned businesses sell quality Angolan products proving to be very popular.
Europe Weaning Europe off COVID bailouts will be a tough balancing act | View Now is the time to consider how to roll back support when the opportunity presents itself, say Ivan Mikloš and Soňa Muzikárová.
Europe 'Time is of essence': Brussels urges countries to ratify recovery fund Commissioner Johannes Hahn says the EU will be ready to raise money on the capital markets by June but cooperation from the 27 member states is required.
no comment Hundreds of Sikh pilgrims converge in northwest Pakistan Hundreds of Sikh pilgrims from India and Pakistan converged on a temple in northwestern Pakistan to celebrate Vaisakhi, one of the most important festivals for the Sikhs.
Czech Republic Slavia’s Kúdela banned for 10 games by UEFA for 'racist behaviour' The ban means he will miss the rest of Slavia's Europa League campaign and the Czech Republic's games at the European Championship.
Life Scientists hit a high note discovering the music created by spiders Researchers are using virtual reality to pluck spider webs like guitar strings and the sounds are awe-inspiring.
Sci-tech What is Coinbase and why is its IPO so significant? Widely expected to become worth more than Goldman Sachs overnight, the floating of Coinbase on the Nasdaq is significant for the future of cryptocurrencies.
Romania Romanian health minister dismissed over handling of COVID-19 pandemic A number of incidents related to the pandemic had created tensions within Romania's governing coalition.
Kosovo Russia interrupts UN video meeting to protest over Kosovo flag 98 of the UN's 193 member nations recognise Kosovo's declaration of independence from Serbia, but Russia and China are among those who do not.
Sci-tech Michelangelo’s David: Inside the high-tech project to create a perfect 3D ‘twin’ of the Renaissance David conquered Goliath, but can modern experts overcome challenges to make a 3D copy of Michelangelo's majestic statue worthy of the Renaissance giant?
Sweden Swedish region declares ‘personal lockdown’ as COVID cases soar Officials have largely blamed the spike in instances of the virus on the spread of the UK variant.
no comment Third night clashes at Brooklyn Center Clashes break out between protesters and law enforcement as hundreds gather for the third night in a row outside Brooklyn Center's police station, in the suburbs of Minneapolis
Czech Republic Czech MPs reject proposed quota for local food in supermarkets Several EU countries criticised the proposed law, saying it would break EU single market rules by discriminating against imported products.
Denmark Denmark becomes first in Europe to abandon AstraZeneca vaccine BREAKING: Denmark becomes first country in Europe to abandon AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine