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Netherlands

Going out with a bang? Dutch shoppers snap up fireworks before ban

Fireworks went on sale in the Netherlands yesterday, likely for the last time before a nationwide ban in 2026, with shoppers expressing disappointment.

30 December 2025

Europe News

How a Russian spy couple became Portuguese citizens

The process took years and included a wedding in Rio de Janeiro, several visits to the Portuguese consulate, trips to Lisbon and a suspicious declaration attributed to a national living in Brazil.

31 May 2025

Markets

Trading bots are evolving: What happens when AI cheats the market?

Algorithms have been used in trading for decades, but recent advancements could throw up new challenges for regulators.

18 May 2025

Earth News

More than 100 vultures poisoned in South Africa national park

Vultures are key to wildlife ecosystems because of the clean-up work they do, feeding on the carcasses of dead animals.

9 May 2025

Nature

Poachers have killed more than 100 rhinos in South Africa this year

South Africa has the largest rhino population in the world, with an estimated 16,000 to 18,000 animals.

6 May 2025

Nature

Inside South Africa’s burgeoning illegal leopard trade

On International Leopard Day, FOUR PAWS warns how leopards are threatened by their commercialisation.

3 May 2025

Culture news

Stolen Eminem songs stolen and sold online - former engineer charged

A former studio engineer has been charged with stealing Eminem's unreleased music and selling it online.

20 March 2025

Travel News

Thailand plans to cut visa-free stays for foreign tourists to 30 days

An increasing number of foreigners are engaging in illicit jobs or business activities while claiming to be visiting for tourism purposes.

18 March 2025

Travel News

Tourist paradise, developer haven: Santorini's illegal building crisis

Authorities have released details of dozens of illegal buildings on the Greek island of Santorini, which seismologists say present a future earthquake risk.

28 February 2025

Haiti

US deported Haitian migrants under Trump's new executive orders

In the first week of the US president's second term, officials reported the deportation of some 7,300 people of different nationalities.

5 February 2025

Culture news

Trump team uses Taylor Swift song in ‘cringe’ campaign video

The Trump team has been ripped online for a ‘cringe’ video that uses a song from Harris-endorser Taylor Swift, who Trump has stated he hates.

18 October 2024

Culture news

Donald Trump hosts listening party - artists threatening legal action

With the presidential election nearly three weeks away, Trump decided to host a listening party instead of answering political questions. His playlist included songs by artists who have banned him from using their music.

16 October 2024

Culture news

'This machine sues fascists': The White Stripes are suing Donald Trump

Rock band The White Stripes add their name to an ever growing list of artists who are suing Donald Trump over the illegal use of their songs in campaign videos. The band highlight the “flagrant misappropriation” of their hit song ‘Seven Nation Army’.

10 September 2024

Culture news

Beyoncé vs Trump over unauthorized use of her song ‘Freedom’

Another day, another unauthorized use of a song by the Trump campaign team... Beyoncé adds her name to a long list of artists who are issuing cease-and-desist letters or even suing Trump for using their songs without permission.

22 August 2024

Earth News

Neighbours at war over illegal air-con as Italy’s heatwave drags on

There are reports of drones being used to find hidden air conditioners in Italy’s richest municipality.

13 August 2024

Culture news

British Museum admits to breaking UK law after missing artefact report

The museum admitted that many of the approximately 2000 missing items may be “unrecoverable” after being defaced and “sold for scrap”.

13 August 2024