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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 October 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.

6 October 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.

1 October 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 September 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.

7 August 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

7 August 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

7 August 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.

1 August 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 July 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 July 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 July 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 July 2023

Ukraine

Russia retaliates for Crimea bridge, frontlines 'dynamically changing'

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

18 July 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.

4 July 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

3 July 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 June 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 June 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 June 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 June 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 June 2023