By Guy Hedgecoe Activists have begun a hunger strike on the island of Tenerife, in protest at what they see as the destructive growth of tourism on the Canary Islands. Protesters are calling for a halt to the construction of a hotel and a beach resort in the south of the island. They also want […]
She said she had treated people with bullet wounds, burns and other injuries. She added the lack of food available in Gaza meant patients were not strong enough to heal properly. Over 76,000 Gazans – mainly civilians – have been injured by Israel over the course of the war, the Hamas-run health ministry says, while […]
Recent opinion polls suggest Mr Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies will win the election for the Lok Sabha – the lower chamber of India’s parliament – for a third time running. The Lok Sabha chooses the prime minister, who in turns chooses government ministers. In the 2019 election the BJP won 303 […]
By Paul Kirby Less than two months before European voters in 27 countries take part in EU Parliament elections, Belgium says it is investigating pro-Russian networks that are trying to influence the vote. Moscow’s aim was to bring more pro-Russian candidates into the European Parliament, said Prime Minister Alexander de Croo. “Weakened support for Ukraine […]
By Kathryn Armstrong in London & Chris Ewokor in Abuja Dozens of Russian military instructors have arrived in Niger as part of a new agreement with the country’s junta, which has cut links with the West. State media reported that they arrived along with a state-of-the-art air defence system. They are expected to install the […]
Renovation work continues after 2019’s devastating fire at the iconic cathedral in Paris. Read Original Article
By Robert Greenall Floods in the Russian city of Orenburg have raised water levels to two metres above critical, leaving just the roofs of some houses showing. Levels in Orenburg are likely to peak on Friday, but floods are expected to spread through neighbouring regions over the coming days and weeks. Kazakhstan has also been […]
By Pallab Ghosh Researchers have discovered the cause of the brightest burst of light ever recorded. But in doing so they have run up against two bigger mysteries, including one that casts doubt on where our heavy elements – like gold – come from. The burst of light, spotted in 2022, is now known to […]
By Christy Cooney The United States has restricted travel for its employees in Israel amid fears of an attack by Iran. The US embassy said staff had been told not to travel outside the greater Jerusalem, Tel Aviv or Beersheba areas “out of an abundance of caution”. Iran has vowed to retaliate, blaming Israel for […]
Senate Banking Committee chair called Chinese EVs an “existential threat” to the US motor industry. Read Original Article
