Mark Armstrong

Cult

Multi-coloured vinyl artwork illuminates Liège-Guillemins rail station

Colourful vibrant vinyl panels have been installed at Belgium Liège-Guillemins railway station to brightening up the iconic building and enhance the travelling experience for passengers.

04/01/2023

United Kingdom

UK rail services severely disrupted amid widespread strike action

UK rail services have again been severely disrupted amid widespread strike action by workers over pay and working conditions

03/01/2023

World News

Brazil's President pays last respects to football legend Pelé

Brazil's President Lula da Silva pays last respects to football legend Pelé.

03/01/2023

Brazil

Lula uses first day as president to meet and greet world leaders

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva greets regional and world leaders on his first day back in office to cap a remarkable comeback for the left-winger

03/01/2023

United Kingdom

Poll for UK newspaper finds large numbers want another Brexit vote

A poll commissioned for the UK's Independent newspaper found almost two-thirds of people questioned would like to see another referendum on Brexit

02/01/2023

United Kingdom

500 lives a week at risk in UK health service crisis

A senior UK health official has warned that up to 500 lives a week could be at risk as a result of a crisis in the country's National Health Service.

02/01/2023

Vatican

Thousands line up to pay their respects to Pope Benedict XVI

Thousands of people have been queuing to pay their last respects to the late Pope Benedict XVI, whose remains are lying in state at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

02/01/2023

France

French interior minister visits scene of fire tragedy

France's Minister for the Interior says the death toll from an apartment block fire in Lyon could have been higher but for the heroism of firefighters

16/12/2022

Ukraine

At least three dead as Russia launches new wave of missile attacks

Officials in Ukraine say at least three people are dead and thousands without power and water after Russia fired at least 60 missiles across the country

16/12/2022

Culture news

Four critically injured after crowd storms London concert venue

Four people are in critical condition in hospital after being crushed during a concert at London's 02 Brixton Academy

16/12/2022

Sport

Croatia and Argentina prepare for World Cup semi-final

Croatia face Argentina on Tuesday in the first of the World Cup 2022 semi-finals and a place in the final of the planet's most prestigious football tournament

12/12/2022

Belgium

EU agrees to top-up Ukraine military aid fund with two billion euros

EU foreign ministers agree to put another two billion euros into a fund used to pay for military support for Ukraine and target Iran with sanctions over supplying drones to Russia

12/12/2022

Art

Climate activists throw soup at Van Gogh painting in Rome

A painting by the Dutch master Vincent van Gogh on exhibition in Rome is the latest masterpiece targeted by climate activists

04/11/2022

China

Scholz under pressure over China visit

As European nations continue to pressure China over alleged human rights abuses German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has come in for criticism over his trip to Beijing

04/11/2022

Spain

Spain's cost of living crisis sparks large union rally in Madrid

Thousands of trade union members rallied in the Spanish capital Madrid on Thursday demanding higher wages to cope with the soaring cost of living.

03/11/2022

World News

Germany calls for Balkans unity at summit in Berlin

In Berlin, the German chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on the nations of the Western Balkans to resolve their conflicts in order to ensure regional stability

03/11/2022

Work

The woman on a mission to teach young Kenyans IT skills

Nelly Cheboi, who founded TechLit Africa, upcycles old computers to open new worlds to pupils in rural Kenya.

01/11/2022

Brazil

Bolsonaro silence brings tension to post-election Brazil

Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva's supporters are celebrating his narrow election victory in Brazil but there is tension in the air over Jair Bolsonaro's silence

31/10/2022

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Brazil bitterly divided after narrow election win for Lula

There has been jubilation and disbelief in Brazil over Luis Ignacio Lula da Silva's narrow election victory against Bolsonaro who so far has not acknowledged defeat

31/10/2022

Hungary

Hungary closing public facilities due to soaring cost of energy

The soaring cost of energy in Hungary is forcing local authorities to close public services with city authorities a facing five to ten-fold increase in prices.

30/10/2022