World News International community welcomes Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal According to Lebanese officials, more than 3,700 people have been killed by Israel's intense bombing campaign, many of them civilians. On the Israeli side, over 130 people have been killed, local reports say. 27/11/2024
Europe News Thousands across the UK battle floodwaters caused by Storm Bert Among the hardest-hit areas were parts of Wales, where authorities issued over 40 flood warnings after floods were reported in several towns over the weekend. 25/11/2024
Europe News VW workers' union threatens to go on strike after talks fail Earlier this week, the workers announced that they were willing to accept pay reductions so that the company could continue to keep plants open and avoid mass layoffs. 22/11/2024
Europe News Russia tests new intermediate range missile in a strike on Ukraine Putin’s announcement came hours after Ukraine claimed that Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile overnight at the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro. 21/11/2024
Europe News French farmers block Bordeaux port in fourth day of nationwide protest Proponents of the EU-Mercosur deal argue it would boost economic ties between Europe and South America by removing tariffs on exports, notably for machinery, chemicals and cars. However, the deal is widely seen as not beneficial for the agricultural sector. 21/11/2024
Europe News Largest EU countries back joint defence bonds to stop Russia The development followed Putin's signing of a revised nuclear doctrine that declared a conventional attack on Russia by any nation that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on the country. 19/11/2024
Europe News Up to 11,000 North Korean troops now in Kursk, Zelenskyy says According to local media reports, Ukrainian forces had fired at North Korean soldiers in combat for the first time since their deployment by Russia to its western Kursk region. 05/11/2024
Europe News Russian strike on Kharkiv kills three, including 12-year-old Authorities in Kharkiv said about 36 others sustained injuries following the 500-kilogramme Russian glided bomb attack on the residential building, causing massive damage. 31/10/2024
Europe News US defence secretary visits Kyiv amid Zelenskyy's support plea Lloyd Austin visited Kyiv as Ukraine's president further pushed for Western support for his "victory plan". 21/10/2024
USA Pennsylvania could tip the scales in US presidential election The presidential race hinges on Pennsylvania, a key battleground with 19 electoral votes, where both candidates are heavily investing in a neck-and-neck contest. 21/10/2024
Europe News Kenyan athletes triumph at first edition of Rome Half Marathon 19-year-old Emmanuel Wafula dominated the men's race after reaching the 10 km mark in 28 minutes 14 seconds and finishing the marathon in 59'58". 20/10/2024
Albania Albanian activists protest as migrants arrive on Italian ship Opponents of the Italy-Albania migrant deal argue it is undemocratic because the people of both countries have not been consulted. 16/10/2024
World News 15 UN peacekeepers injured as Israeli forces destroy compound gate The latest incident comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to “immediately” remove UN peacekeepers from combat zones in southern Lebanon. 13/10/2024
Russia Russian court sentences 72-year-old American for fighting in Ukraine Russia sentenced 72-year-old American Stephen Hubbard to almost seven years in prison for allegedly fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine's conflict. 07/10/2024
Bosnia and Herzegovina Fires reach Bosnia's oldest national park as blaze in Albania persists Three armed forces helicopters were working to control the blaze in Bosnia, while choppers from Serbia were said to be on their way on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the flames in Albania's Mali i Thatë or Dry Mountains, located along the eastern border with North Macedonia, have been burning for a week. 13/08/2024
World News European court upholds French law penalising clients of sex workers According to rights group Amnesty International, Thursday's ECHR's ruling was a missed opportunity to better protect sex workers from abuse and violence. 25/07/2024
Europe News Vast security operation under way in Paris before Olympics The city has repeatedly suffered deadly extremist attacks and international tensions are high because of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. 21/07/2024
Italy Meloni says French election result not a defeat for far right Marine Le Pen's party came in a surprising third in the snap poll despite expectations of a shocking victory. 09/07/2024
World The Ugandan literacy specialist making a difference for disadvantaged children "80% of the books that I write advocate for disabilities. So, we are using children born with autism, albinism, any form of disability... as the main characters in these books to inspire children..you can see that what started as just literacy and books has transformational and social impact." Hasfa 02/12/2023
World Tunde Onakoya, the Nigerian changing young lives across Africa with chess (Inspire Africa) Interview with Nigeria's award winning chess master Tunde Onakoya 01/07/2023