Norway Norway’s King Harald V tests positive for COVID The king has faced recurring health issues in recent years, and his son Crown Prince Haakon will replace him while he recovers. 23/10/2023
Netherlands Dutch Royal Prince Bernhard's Nazi membership revealed The Dutch Royal household has confirmed that Prince Bernhard - prince consort for decades after World War II and husband of former Queen Juliana - was a member of the Nazi party. 06/10/2023
United Kingdom 'Cruel' greyhound racing should be banned, says leading UK charity Animal welfare charity is mounting a new campaign to have the sport outlawed by the British government. 01/10/2023
Culture news Oldest shoes in Europe found in haul from Spanish bat cave The grass-woven sandals were first retrieved along with various tools and artefacts by 19th-century miners. 29/09/2023
No Comment Heavy rain causes widespread flooding in Slovenia Three people are reported to have died after homes, businesses and campsites were hit by flooding in Slovenia. 07/08/2023
Philippines Gun boats and diplomacy in the South China sea China's territorial claims over a shoal of tiny islands sparks a diplomatic row in Manila 07/08/2023
Portugal Pope Francis desciribes the Mediterranean as a migrant 'cemetery' Pope Francis calls for action to save the lives of migrants who perish in the Mediterranean, or the deserts of North Africa, trying to reach Europe 07/08/2023
Myanmar Mynamar reduces some of Aung San Suu Kyi's prison sentences Myanmar's military government has reduced some of the prison sentences being served by former ruler Aung San Suu Kyi in an act of clemency timed to coincide with a religious festival. 01/08/2023
Europe News European Commission president pledges support to the Philippines European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe would not tolerate aggression in the Indo-Pacific region in a speech in Manila. 31/07/2023
Poland Wagner exercises in Belarus a provocation, says Poland A Wagner mercenary military exercise in Belarus has triggered warnings from Poland that Russia is deliberately trying to destabilise the border region 31/07/2023
Climate Greek islanders worry the heat will hit tourism and wreck harvests On Saturday, Greece faced its hottest July weekend in 50 years. 24/07/2023
Sport Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard wins second consecutive Tour de France Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard wins second consecutive Tour de France with Jordi Meeus winning the final stage. 23/07/2023
Ukraine Russia retaliates for Crimea bridge, frontlines 'dynamically changing' All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine. 18/07/2023
Ukraine Zelenskyy admits 'difficult week' for Ukrainian counteroffensive Having slowed the Ukrainian advance, Russia has then attempted to strike Ukrainian armoured vehicles with one-way attack, uncrewed aerial vehicles, attack helicopters and artillery. 04/07/2023
Ukraine Ukraine and Russia both claim successes in conflict Ukraine claims it has made advances in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk while Russia says its forces have held back the counter-offensive in Bakhmut and Berkhivka 03/07/2023
Smart Health Harmful residues from medicines leaking into our water systems In partnership with The European Commission In Uppsala, Sweden, an innovative pilot project to rid water of pollutants is making waves. 29/06/2023
Smart Health The science behind waste water management In partnership with The European Commission Among nutrients, phosphorous, organic material and other micropollutants, the wastewaters in Uppsala, Sweden, contain microscopic but resilient pharmaceutical residues. What are the most cost-effective ways to clean these residues and prevent them from further harming our environment? 29/06/2023
Qatar 365 Giant Pandas and the Arabian oryx finding sanctuary in Doha In partnership with Media City Qatar, a nation known for its stunning architecture and rich cultural heritage, is also making strides in the field of wildlife conservation. The country is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to preserve vulnerable animal species, including the Arabian oryx and, most recently, giant pandas. 28/06/2023
Ocean Noise pollution posing a significant threat to marine biodiversity In partnership with the European Commission In an effort to save our marine ecosystems, can we replace our noisy offshore technologies with quieter alternatives? 27/06/2023
France Credit card and cash fines for drugs announces French President Macron On the spot credit card or cash fines for drugs will range from €200 to €2,500. 26/06/2023