Europe News Former Albanian President Ilir Meta arrested on corruption charges Meta says he has full faith in his complete innocence following his arrest by the Special Prosecutors for Corruption (SPAK). 22/10/2024
Lebanon Israeli airstrike in northern Lebanon kills at least 21 people Until now, Israel has mostly focused its military operations on the south of the country, the suburbs of Beirut, and the Bekaa Valley in the east. 14/10/2024
Europe News Two injured in Israeli attack on UN's Lebanon peacekeeping base Multiple UN Blue Helmets were injured after Israeli Forces fired at the UNIFIL mission's Naqoura base. 11/10/2024
USA European Council president Charles Michel calls for Security Council reform The EU council chief says 'a permanent seat on the Security Council is not a privilege. It is a responsibility.' 26/09/2024
USA Borrell warns Israel-Hezbollah fighting risks a 'full-fledged war' Speaking at the UN General Assembly, the EU's foreign policy chief commented on the need to avert a wider war in the Middle East, as well as giving an update on the EU's assistance to Ukraine. 24/09/2024
Europe News Europe's first lithium refinery opens in Germany The refinery is expected to produce enough lithium hydroxide for 500,000 electric cars per year. 19/09/2024
Europe News Zelenskyy says Ukraine's Victory Plan is fully prepared The Ukrainian President praised the army for its attack on a Russian ammunition depot, and says Ukraine's Victory Plan is ready in his nightly video address. 19/09/2024
Europe News Major bridge partially collapses into river in Dresden The partial collapse of the Carola Bridge disrupted major traffic artery in Dresden and left the city without hot water. 12/09/2024
Culture Series A deep dive into record breaking underwater fashion photography Belgian photographer Filip Blommaert and Austrian freediver Christin Gerstorfer went to a depth of 45,4 metres to break the world record for deepest underwater photoshoot. 06/09/2024
Lebanon Guterres calls for de-escalation of attacks between Israel and Lebanon The UN secretary-general made his call as cross-border attacks along the unofficial line of separation intensified. 27/08/2024
Europe News Hop picking season kicks off in Czech Republic The season of hop picking has started in the Czech Republic, the third largest grower and exporter of hops in the world. 22/08/2024
Europe News How the war in Ukraine has driven a split through the Orthodox Church Russia's war is forcing Orthodox Christians in Ukraine to choose between the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the Orthodox Church of Ukraine. 21/08/2024
Europe News Ukraine discusses supply of new air defence systems with allies Zelenskyy says supply of new air defence systems to Ukraine is being "discussed" with allies, as further evacuations are underway in Russia's Kursk region. On 6 August, Ukrainian forces made a push into the region, seizing villages and taking hundreds of prisoners. 21/08/2024
Russia Zelenskyy: Ukraine troops have full control of Russian town of Sudzha Kyiv claims its forces advanced further into Russia's Kursk region, gaining more ground and capturing the Russian town of Sudzha. 15/08/2024
Russia Former spies speak on Russian TV following massive prisoner exchange Prisoners freed in the US-Russia prisoner swap have spoken since their release, but one expert warns "this doesn't mean that Russia has turned a corner". 06/08/2024
France Khelif asks for end to bullying after Olympic boxing gender row The Algerian Olympic boxer also urged “all the people of the world to uphold the Olympic principles, according to the Olympic Charter”. 05/08/2024
Europe News Farmers anxious about impact of high temperatures on agriculture Sicilian farmers are urging the government to implement long-term solutions as extreme heat and a year-long drought raised concerns about the future of agriculture. 01/08/2024
Europe News Gershkovich and others free after massive US-Russia prisoner swap The highly speculated Russia-US prisoner swap also includes Russian-US journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, former US marine Paul Whelan, and Russian-British politician and journalist Vladimir Kara-Murza. 01/08/2024
Italy More algae on surface Adriatic Sea as result of rising temperatures Algae has plagued the Adriatic Sea for weeks in Ancona. The natural phenomenon occurs as sea temperatures rise, a pattern seen across European seas. 27/07/2024
USA UN chief calls for action to curb extreme heat The Secretary-General of the United Nations called for international cooperation to meet climate targets and to better protect billions exposed to the effects of extreme heat. 26/07/2024