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Thousands of public sector workers take to streets in Italy

Unions stated that salary raises for public servants included in the budget law are not enough to bridge the gap with high inflation rates in the past three years.

North Korea

Russian defence minister visits North Korea to expand cooperation

In recent months, North Korea has prioritised relations with Russia, aiming to break out of isolation and strengthen its global standing while embracing the idea of a “new Cold War”.

Gaza

One meal a day: UN warns of 'severe hunger' in Gaza

Israel denies placing restrictions on aid entering Gaza and instead blames UN agencies for failing to retrieve it, while its own figures show a significant drop in the number of daily truck deliveries.

World News

Russia gifts North Korea over 70 zoo animals

A statement released by the Kremlin on Wednesday confirmed the transfer of the animals, in a display of the two countries' growing ties.

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USA

US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire

The resolution that was put to a vote demanded "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire to be respected by all parties."

World News

Rafael Nadal bids bittersweet farewell to tennis

The 38-year-old Spaniard played on tour for more than two decades and collected 22 Grand Slam titles.

World News

Georgian police break up anti-government protests

Demonstrators accuse Moscow of interfering in October's parliamentary elections, in which the ruling Georgian Dream party won 54% of the vote.

Europe News

Dozens more dead as Russia continues attacks on Odesa and Sumy

At least 19 people have died with many more injured across Ukraine in drone and missile strikes this Monday morning.

Europe News

1,000 days of war: Kyiv square filled with flags for Ukraine's fallen

Kyiv's Maidan or Independence Square has been the heart of Ukraine’s revolutions, and for many, it is the only place where their loved ones can truly be honoured.

Europe News

NATO completes first large-scale military exercise in Latvia

Operation "Resolute Warrior" involved thousands of troops from 13 different countries.

Europe News

Zelenskyy stops in Ireland on way back from NATO summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris at Shannon airport in the west of Ireland on Saturday. About President Biden's slip of the tongue at the NATO summit he said: "We can forget mistakes".

United Kingdom

Starmer: UK will 'reset' relations with the EU

The UK's new prime minister says the UK has been too "inward looking" on the world stage.

Europe News

Heavy rain traps 16 tourists in Slovakia

At least two people have been reported dead so far. Scientists attribute the latest extreme weather events in Europe to climate change.

Europe News

UK's new foreign minister visits Poland for talks on Ukraine

David Lammy is seeking to tighten UK relations with the EU and stress the new government is just as supportive of Ukraine in its war against Russia.

Tech News

Inventing our future: European Inventor Award 2024 winners revealed

In partnership with EPO

This year especially celebrated the work of women scientists and inventors throughout history, with the lifetime achievement award going to chemist Dame Carol Robinson for her work with mass spectrometry.

Europe News

Thirteen in court after yacht's fireworks spark Greek island blaze

The crew appeared in court in Piraeus on Sunday after allegedly launching fireworks from their luxury yacht on the island of Hydra.

USA

One year after Titan tragedy, explorers gear up for Titanic return

After the privately owned Titan submarine imploded with five passengers onboard last June, plans to explore the famous sunken vessel continue.

Yemen

US warship Houthis claimed to have sunk hosts 'Taco Tuesdays'

An information war online between the US Navy and Houthi rebels has put the USS Dwight D Eisenhower's existence into question over the past few months. Its commanding officer, Captain Christopher "Chowdah" Hill, is more alive than ever on social media.

Health news

Busting stereotypes: Do women really feel pain more than men?

This year, a new study will focus on the disparities of sex and gender in pain and try to explain this complicated relationship.

Health news

Study finds women live longer but have poorer quality lives than men

The investigation showed that men are more likely to be involved in a car crash while women tend to suffer more from anxiety and depression.

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