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UK prisons: overcrowding and reoffending – is the system broken?

Overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales has contributed to soaring reoffending rates, with staff too overburdened to help offenders prepare for life on the outside.

UK care homes face ban on recruiting staff from overseas

After a drubbing in the local elections and with migrants continuing to cross the Channel in small boats, the government is set to unveil its plan to reduce migration numbers on Monday.

Bradford Kashmiris on India-Pakistan conflict

The events in Kashmir have ramifications here in the UK, not least in Bradford, where more than a quarter of people identify as Pakistani.

Reform out to dismantle UK diversity programmes

We report from Doncaster where the council is now controlled by Reform.

How significant was the Sycamore Gap tree?

Kevin Martin is the head of Tree collections at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew - he spoke to us earlier from a digital installation around one of their ancient oaks.

Andover Advertiser

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Lidl reveals the 17 locations in Hampshire where it wants to build new stores

Lidl has shared a number of locations where it wants to build new stores in Hampshire, including Winchester, Southampton and Portsmouth

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Breathtaking night sky with Jupiter captured in our Picture of the Week

The photo shows a breathtaking night sky filled with countless stars scattered across a deep, inky backdrop.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Community diagnostic centre to benefit from share of £237m funding package

The South East currently has the highest number of CDCs per head of population in the country, with 31 centres now open.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Column: 'Hampshire deadline to register for upcoming local elections - don't miss it'

You might not be aware of it, but there will be elections for Hampshire County Council due on Thursday, May 7.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:30:00 +0100
All the M3 and M27 closures Hampshire drivers need to plan for this weekend

Hampshire drivers will need to be aware of a couple of closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of April 17 to 19

Anphoblacht

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:47:47 +0100
A blast of fresh thinking

‘A Nation for All - Solidarity, Democracy & Sovereignty’ by Caoilfhionn Ní Dhonnabháin. Published by Green Island Press.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:33:29 +0100
Terry ‘Cruncher’ O’Neill: “a stalwart in the struggle for Irish freedom”

Gerry Adams remembers Terry 'Cruncher' O’Neill. He was ‘an incomparable singer of Irish songs of resistance’, and ‘a hard-working activist’ who was ‘a huge part of the growth of Sinn Féin in North Belfast following the Good Friday Agreem...

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:17:30 +0100
Easter 2026: Commemorations and Speakers

This weekend, Republicans will gather at various locations across the island of Ireland for this year’s Easter Commemorations. Here you can find details for all commemorations such as times, locations and main speakers.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:11:55 +0100
1969 Liosta Laochra na Poblachta – Republican Roll of Honour 2026

BELFAST BRIGADE 1st Battalion Vol Tony Henderson, April 4th, 1971 Vol Terence McDermott, October 2nd, 1971 Vol Martin Forsythe, October 24th, 1971 Vol Tony Jordan, June 28th, 1972 Vol John Finucane, June 28th, 1972 Vol Francis Hall, August 30t...

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:31:07 +0100
Sinn Féin’s work in the US and Canada towards Irish unity continues all year round

For many, the annual influx of politicians to Washington for St. Patrick’s Day celebration appears to be the pinnacle of engagement with the US. All year-round Sinn Féin representatives travel across the US and Canada hosting delegations, speakin...

Armenia News

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:55:23 +0400
RFE/RL: European Union to have 2nd civilian mission in Armenia

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:30:54 +0400
Byblos Bank Armenia joins FinTech Armenia as Founding Member

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:26:27 +0400
Armenia to attend CIS FMs’ Moscow meeting – but at deputy minister’s level

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:07:48 +0400
Strong Armenia party leader Samvel Karapetyan: We started process of renouncing Russia, Cyprus citizenship

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:59:08 +0400
CNN: Armenia, Azerbaijan also may feel knock-on effects of US blockade against Iran

Armenia Panorama

Armenian News

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:23:48 GMT
Trump may join Iran peace deal talks personally

“If the agreement is signed in Islamabad, I could absolutely go there,” he told reporters.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:48:00 GMT
Oil prices surge after U.S.-Iran talks collapse

On the morning of April 13, the price of North Sea Brent crude rose by 8% to reach $102.80 per barrel.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:03:36 GMT
US-Iran talks collapse, Strait tensions rise

The discussions did not lead to the signing of a peace agreement that could have ended the conflict.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:24:10 GMT
Russia criminalizes denial of Soviet people’s genocide

Russia introduces criminal liability for denying Soviet people’s genocide during World War II.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:28:51 GMT
U.S., Iran hail truce as their own success

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would be ensured for two weeks.

Lidl has shared a number of locations where it wants to build new stores in Hampshire, including Winchester, Southampton and Portsmouth

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Basingstoke rock band to play 'loud and heavy' at music festival in Southampton

A Basingstoke rock band will be playing a musical festival in The Hobbit Pub, Southampton.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Breathtaking sunrise selected as our Picture of the Week

The photo shows a breathtaking sunrise stretching across a wide-open countryside landscape, with a golden sun sitting low on the horizon.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man writes book to support dementia research in honour of his wife

A man from Basingstoke has written a book about the history of the road he lives in, with proceeds going to charity in honour of his wife.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Housebuilder rated five-star for tenth year following customer feedback

The five-star rating is based on feedback from the National New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey.

BBC News Humberside

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:28:21 GMT
Why traditional British newsagents are on their last legs

Trade body warns dedicated newsagents are "disappearing", with numbers almost halving since 2011.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:44:09 GMT
Streeting to 'take the lead' in funeral regulation

Families from Hull involved in the Legacy funerals scandal are campaigning for industry reforms.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:57:29 GMT
Man jailed for 20 years over multiple sex offences

Nigel Bull, 55, of East Yorkshire, was sentenced at Grimsby Crown Court earlier.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:32:01 GMT
Hull Central Library to undergo £200k revamp

It will include a new themed café, a sensory room and quiet spaces for adults with additional needs.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:02:35 GMT
Lack of buses 'pinning us in homes' say villagers

The combined authority says it is consulting residents on future bus services.

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Belarus Belta

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:45:00 +0300
BelCCI, Hong Kong Federation of Innovative Technologies to step up business ties

“We invite you to think about organizing an exhibition of the economic potential of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in Belarus at premises of the China-Belarus industrial park Great Stone,” the BelCCI deputy chairwoman stressed.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:37:00 +0300
Belarus U21 fall to Denmark in 2027 Euro qualifier

Belarus U21 started their match against Denmark in Gori, Georgia, with a narrow 0-1 defeat.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:11:00 +0300
Belarus, Kazakhstan target $1bn in bilateral trade

Aleksandr Turchin noted that the agreement to hold the meeting was reached during the recent visit of the Belarusian governmental delegation to Kazakhstan.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:08:00 +0300
Belarus’ border agency: Over 700 trucks are waiting to enter Poland

The State Border Committee reported that there were no queues for passenger vehicles at the EU border as of 10.00 in the morning, 19 November.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0300
Belarus, Greece play out goalless draw in final FIFA World Cup qualifier

In Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, in what was considered their home game, Belarus played out a goalless draw with Greece.

Belarus Digest

2023-05-26
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Borehamwood Times

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:20:00 +0100
3 of Hertfordshire's best and most idyllic National Trust spots you need to visit

Here are some of Hertfordshire's most scenic National Trust properties and sites to visit from Ashridge Estate to Morven Park.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0100
Hertfordshire extremist who created online 'library' handed supervision order

A young man from Borehamwood, Hertfordshire who created an online “library” of extreme right-wing material has been handed a two-year supervision order.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:03:43 +0100
Youth homelessness crisis deepens as need for independent living support highlighted

According to recent Centrepoint research, there are tens of thousands of 18 to 25-year-olds across the country facing homelessness.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:39:41 +0100
Why we must call time on legal bullies and their SLAPPs

Today media outlets across the country are joining a Day of Action to call for the UK Government to include anti-SLAPP protections in the forthcoming King’s Speech.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:50:12 +0100
Schoolboys set up charity football match to support friend battling rare cancer

A charity football match is to be held next month to support a teenager from Bushey who is battling a rare form of cancer.

Bournemouth Echo

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:52:35 +0100
Community left in shock after man stabbed in street attack

A COMMUNITY has been left shocked after a man was stabbed near a gardens in Weymouth.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:53:53 +0100
New traffic arrangements for meningitis clinic as motorists urged to avoid area

Dorset Council has announced there will be alterations to traffic in the Chickerell area this weekend as a health clinic is set up at Budmouth Academy.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:55:21 +0100
Rare jewel‑coloured bird spotted in Dorset leaves wildlife fans stunned

A rare red-spotted bluethroat has been photographed in Dorset

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100
'Proper coastal pub' with maritime roots and tales from sailors dating to 1790

A PUB dating back to 1790 features a design inspired by its maritime roots, with shipping forecasts, ship’s rudders and tide times adorning the walls.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:59:17 +0100
Lollipop lady will not be replaced - even if money was found to pay for the patrol

Cllrs Cathy Lugg and Mike Parkes, in a joint question to Dorset Council’s April meeting, asked why the crossing patrol (lollipop lady) in Church Road, Ferndown was being withdrawn at the end of the school term, when in their view, a risk to pupil...

Bradford Telegraph and Argus

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100
Site where caravans stand could soon become Bradford's latest leisure attraction

A bizarre structure that has appeared on a major road could be Bradford’s newest leisure facility.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100
Bradford district woman lost pulse for 40 minutes after cardiac arrest on cruise

A Bradford woman who suffered a cardiac arrest while on a cruise heading for Madeira has beaten the odds to survive.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100
New Greggs branch coming to Bradford - here's where it will be

An under-construction building opposite Odsal Stadium will be a new branch of Greggs.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100
'I didn’t think it was that serious' - Man in court for not helping with probe

A Bradford man has appeared in court for failing to help council staff investigate a fly-tipping incident.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100
Report details how discovery of ancient remains should be dealt with if plan approved

DETAILS of what must be done if human remains or buried treasure are discovered during the construction of a facility to tackle loneliness have been published.

Bridgwater Mercury

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Road in Bridgwater set to close for nearly a month

Bower Lane, Bridgwater, will close 20 April–15 May for JSM Group excavation and ducting works for Agratas. Diversion routes available for motorists.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Your Health, Your Choice: Why exercise helps prevent type 2 diabetes

Exercise, especially strength training, can help prevent type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar and improving insulin sensitivity.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:20:00 +0100
Somerset village hall applies for premises licence

Puriton Village Hall seeks a premises licence to sell alcohol and host entertainment. Public comments can be submitted to Somerset Council by 21 April.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Column: How Somerset Council will use new clean-up funding

Somerset Council approves £5m for road, pavement, and cycleway improvements. Community litter picks, council support, and clean-up efforts boost local pride.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0100
Every Somerset road which will be surface dressed this summer

Somerset Council and its contractor Keily Bros will be surface dressing nearly 100 different roads as part of its highway maintenance programme

Bridport News

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset pub makes it into Michelin Guide just a year after new ownership

The Ilchester Arms pub in Symondsbury has made it to the Michelin Guide just a year after new ownership at the helm

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:38:00 +0100
Film festival set to deliver a licence to thrill

Bridport is set for a dazzling night of cinematic glamour later this month as the town’s From Page to Screen film festival rolls out a James Bond-flavoured gala at the Electric Palace.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:09:00 +0100
Man struck by car claims ‘boy racer harassment'

A man has told of how a boy racer continues to harass and shout abuse at him more than a week after a terrifying ordeal in which he drove his car into him

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:55:00 +0100
Meeting to be held for town's annual carnival

An information evening is to be held this month for Bridport’s beloved carnival ahead of this year’s event

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
West Bay exhibition and talk to celebrate 25 years of World Heritage status

West Bay Discovery Centre hosts 'Changing Landscapes' to celebrate 25 years of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Talk by Sam Scriven, Dorset Council.

Bucks Free Press

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tennis club that was on the brink of closure has been refused funding for lighting

A growing tennis and pickleball club that was on the brink of closure has been refused funding by councillors

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Landlords in Buckinghamshire will be offered support before new housing law

Landlords are being offered extra support with major changes to housing law.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks hotspot where asking rents have surged revealed amid wider price standstill

Iver has seen a price surge as average asking rents outside London hit a standstill in the early months of 2026, according to an index.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hazlemere: School requests funding for pupils whose families can't afford trips

Councillors at Hazlemere Parish Council have approved a £500 grant to support school trips for pupils whose families are unable to contribute towards the cost.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Amersham resident to attempt world record at London Marathon

Tom, an Amersham resident, will be attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest male marathon time in a cricket kit at the TCS London Marathon.

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Your Health, Your Choice: How staying active cuts type 2 diabetes risk

Exercise, especially strength training, can help prevent type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar and improving insulin sensitivity.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Road in Burnham-on-Sea set to close for two days

Brent Broad, Burnham-on-Sea, will close 20–21 April for Bristol Water works. Somerset Council enforces closure; no alternative route available.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Column: What clean-up funding means for Somerset communities

Somerset Council approves £5m for road, pavement, and cycleway improvements. Community litter picks, council support, and clean-up efforts boost local pride.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0100
Every Somerset road which will be surface dressed this summer

Somerset Council and its contractor Keily Bros will be surface dressing nearly 100 different roads as part of its highway maintenance programme

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:48:03 +0100
Police launch appeal after vulnerable man in his sixties injured

Police have launched an appeal after a man in his sixties was injured in Burnham-on-Sea.

Chard and Ilminster News

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Your Health, Your Choice: Exercise and reducing type 2 diabetes risk

Exercise, especially strength training, can help prevent type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar and improving insulin sensitivity.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Local law firm named finalist in national industry awards

Milford & Dormor, with Chard and Ilminster offices, is shortlisted for the National Probate Industry Awards 2026, recognising excellence in probate services.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Road in Stocklinch and Puckington to close for two nights

Somerset Council will close a road between Ilford Bridges and Puckington Road, Stocklinch, 22–24 April, 7pm–7am, for Openreach cable works. Diversions in place.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tributes paid to ‘inspiring’ South Petherton artist following death at 63

South Petherton artist Mike Jackson, known for his colourful watercolours and quirky style, has died aged 63. Tributes pour in from across the South West.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Multiple roads set to close in Somerset village for internet works

Somerset Council to close key roads in North Cadbury, including Woolston Road and High Street, for Wessex Internet cabling works from 20 April to 21 May.

Chronicle Live

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:39:07 +0000
A189 closed LIVE: Road shut after crash near Moor Farm Roundabout

The road is closed between the A190 for Seghill and the Moor Farm Roundabout

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:32:09 +0000
Average UK fuel price drops following weeks of increases across the world

The price decrease will be welcomed by struggling households across the UK

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:30:00 +0000
Six groups of people who automatically qualify for Blue Badge permit as driver or passenger

A Blue Badge allows people with disabilities or health conditions to park closer to their destination, use disabled bays and even park on double yellow lines

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0000
Little-known toenail change that could be potentially deadly cancer

Pharmacist identifies eight toenail warning signs that may indicate serious health conditions from cancer to diabetes

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:16:00 +0000
Dog law 'extended to roads and paths' and fine is now unlimited

A major change means owners need to be on top of the new rules

Coventry Telegraph

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:57:01 +0000
Concern grows for missing man from Coventry

Karol was reported missing on Wednesday

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Nuneaton couple become UK's longest-serving pub quiz masters after 30 years

Geoff and Val King have hosted more than 4,500 pub quizzes over 30 years and asked over 450,000 questions at venues across Warwickshire - and they're still going strong

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:28:59 +0000
Coventry City Premier League promotion will be 'big prize' financially for city

The Sky Blues are at the promised land for the first time in a quarter of a century - we've taken a look at what it will bring to Coventry

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:28:29 +0000
The Coventry barber responsible for one of the most infamous hairdos in Sky Blue history

Paul Todd was the unofficial barber of Coventry City for decades

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:28:14 +0000
Memories of 1987 FA Cup Parade as bus driver says 'I'd never seen anything like it'

Nearly 40 years on the city is set to celebrate once again

Czech Republic Ceske Noviny

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:44:00 +0200
Írán kvůli americké blokádě uzavřel Hormuzský průliv

Teherán - Teherán opět uzavřel Hormuzský průliv, důvodem je pokračující americká námořní blokáda Íránu, uvedlo podle tiskových agentur velitelství íránských ozbrojených sil. Kontrola nad průlivem se...

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:20:00 +0200
Prodejci: U dospělých roste zájem o hračky, vede u nich stejně jako u dětí Lego

Praha - Mezi dospělými roste zájem o hračky, přičemž nejčastěji kupují stavebnici Lego, jiné stavebnice nebo sběratelské produkty. Lego se těší oblibě i u dětí, pro které rodiče stále častěji pořizují...

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200
Expert: Kolaps fronty na Ukrajině na jedné či druhé straně je nepravděpodobný

Brno - Válečná linie na Ukrajině zůstává podle Zdeňka Petráše z Univerzity obrany převážně statická, i když se na východě dál místy intenzivně bojuje. Hlavní roli hrají drony. Výhodu má ten, kdo jich...

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:43:00 +0200
Pastrňák má podle ankety mezi hráči nejlepší přezdívku v NHL

Toronto - Český útočník David Pastrňák z Bostonu Bruins má nejlepší přezdívku v NHL a druhý nejlepší módní styl. Vyplývá to z ankety, kterou mezi hokejisty zámořské soutěže uspořádala hráčská asociace...

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:28:00 +0200
Z nominace na cenu BBC mám velkou radost, říká klavírista Schulmeister

Brno - Euforii a čistou radost prožíval mladý klavírista Jan Schulmeister, když se dozvěděl o nominaci na hudební cenu BBC Music Magazine Award. Zda nominaci promění, bude jasné 22. dubna. Zisk ceny...

Czech Republic Radio Praha

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:13:00 +0200
Czech army plans to acquire 3,000 drones by 2028

Czech army plans to acquire 3,000 drones by 2028

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200
Public transport begins running over Prague’s new Dvorecký Bridge

Public transport begins running over Prague’s new Dvorecký Bridge

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:48:00 +0200
Historic sites open hidden spaces for heritage day

Historic sites open hidden spaces for heritage day

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:46:00 +0200
Pastrňák tops NHL players’ poll for best nickname

Pastrňák tops NHL players’ poll for best nickname

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:31:00 +0200
Czech Wimbledon champion Vondroušová faces possible doping ban

Czech Wimbledon champion Vondroušová faces possible doping ban

Daily Mail

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:23:18 GMT
Trump brutally rebuffs NATO after Hormuz reopens and oil prices plunge: 'STAY AWAY'

Trump's rhetoric in recent days, particularly his anger over NATO's refusal to back his blockade of the vital oil route, has fueled speculation he could move to pull the US out of the defensive alliance.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:21:40 GMT
Bride's white wedding dress is covered in black paint moments before she walked down the aisle in 'revenge' attack by her sister-in-law

Gemma Monk, 35, was forced to change dresses last minute after Antonia Eastwood launched the 'revenge' attack on May 24, 2024.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:06:54 GMT
I was just three when dad fatally stabbed mum 36 times with her own dressmaking scissors. Yet after his two years in prison, I was forced to move back in with him

Gemma was just three years old when her father killed her mother - stabbing her 36 times with her scissors - while their young daughter ate her breakfast downstairs.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:59:31 GMT
Meghan spends two hours at 'Megstock' festival posing for photos with fans who had paid £1,700 and telling them about her 'very hard life'

The Duchess of Sussex will reportedly net up to £130,000 for turning up to the women-only Her Best Life retreat on the final day of her Australian tour with Prince Harry .

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:39:08 GMT
Keir's latest 'fall guy' fights back: Allies of Foreign Office chief warn there was 'no basis' to sack him over Mandelson vetting... amid fears he is now in line for a bumper payoff

Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins was ousted last night as the 'furious' PM claimed he was not told vetting officials had warned against appointing the New Labour architect.

Daily Star

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:43:41 +0000
Russia threatens to 'annihilate those who shed Russian blood' as 4 UK areas are targets

After four UK areas were revealed as alleged targets in Russia's threats, former deputy premier Dmitry Rogozin is now urging for those who 'made the decision to shed Russian blood' be annihilated

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:29:12 +0000
Sad fate of pubs named after shamed Prince Andrew in aftermath of Epstein scandal

Pubs up and down Great Britain named The Duke of York have been forced to close their doors in the aftermath of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein being revealed

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:30:45 +0000
Inside 'rapid' operation to arrest alleged mob boss Daniel Kinahan as cops make dramatic swoop

The suspected crime boss and boxing promoter Daniel Kinahan was arrested in the UAE after a joint operation involving Irish authorities

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Woman lucky to be alive after horse kicks her in head during wild rampage

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: A woman almost met her end after a rampaging horse booted her in the head during a rampage – the attack left the woman struggling to walk and suffering from memory loss

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Keir Starmer's chances of survival revealed ahead of 'expected Labour bloodbath'

Keir Starmer faces a May bloodbath that could decide his fate, as experts weigh up whether a spat with Donald Trump is enough to save him from a party coup

East London and West Essex Guardian

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Extra storey could be added to Walthamstow flats

Plans to add an extra storey to a block of flats in Walthamstow are among those submitted to Waltham Forest Council.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New London walking tour follows in the historic footsteps of the capital's posties

The Postal Museum in Clerkenwell is starting a new walking tour to explore the people, places and post boxes from London's past.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0100
UK delivery company set to close down after entering liquidation

Emissionless UK delivery company Quiver Delivery, based in London, is set to shut down after entering liquidation.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:57:00 +0100
Free peer support service helping people in West Essex feel understood and hopeful

Andrew Brookes from Mind in West Essex explains how free Peer Support helps adults in the community feel understood, regain confidence and move forward with hope.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:28:07 +0100
Padel club to run free sessions for kids and those with additional needs

A London padel club will host an open day showcasing a junior programme and an inclusive initiative designed to make the sport accessible for everyone.

El Pais (sp)

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 17:13:44 +0200
Un periodista que viajó a Milán para cubrir el Valencia-Atalanta, positivo por coronavirus

Se trata del segundo caso confirmado en la comunidad y el decimoquinto en España desde el lunes

Sun, 1 Mar 2020 15:16:43 +0200
Mapa de la expansión y claves para entender el coronavirus de Wuhan

Qué es, cómo se transmite, cuál es la población más vulnerable y dimensiones del contagio en el mundo

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:26:25 +0200
El turismo italiano se resiente; España mira expectante

La patronal hotelera del área de Venecia describe un sector “al borde del colapso”

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 19:26:43 +0200
“La magnitud del problema del coronavirus no será diferente a una gripe”

Ángel Gil de Miguel, catedrático de Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública de la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, lanza un mensaje de tranquilidad

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 13:36:34 +0200
Seis italianos encerrados por partida doble

Los compañeros de viaje de los cuatro positivos en Canarias están aislados del resto en el hotel en cuarentena

Epsom Guardian

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Veteran paddles 126 miles to raise funds for RNLI and Combat Stress

Alan Thornewill, will be paddling from Lechlade in Gloucestershire to Teddington Lock in south-west London to raise money to help other former servicepeople.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New London walking tour follows in the historic footsteps of the capital's posties

The Postal Museum in Clerkenwell is starting a new walking tour to explore the people, places and post boxes from London's past.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0100
UK delivery company set to close down after entering liquidation

Emissionless UK delivery company Quiver Delivery, based in London, is set to shut down after entering liquidation.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:33:07 +0100
Protesters ‘reassured but not satisfied’ after police talks in Epsom

Protest organisers in Epsom say they are reassured but still seeking answers after meeting police over an ongoing investigation.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sexual offences by London taxi and minicab drivers 'tripled in three years'

Shocking data shows that sexual offences by taxi or minicab drivers in London have more than tripled in three years.

Estonia

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:34:38 +0300
The police caught a suspect in Austria accused of misusing funds intended to support Ukraine

At the end of March, Austrian police detained former Lviv deputy mayor Hennadi Vaskiv, who, together with Johanna-Maria Lehtme, was one of the main figures suspected of possible misuse of donations made to the non-profit organization Slava Ukraini.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:13:55 +0300
OTT LUMI ⟩ Estonia’s State Bureaucracy Needs an Overhaul

The Estonian state has built an excessively bureaucratic system that burdens taxpayers, and therefore the country’s administrative structure must be reviewed, writes Ott Lumi, lecturer in political science at Tallinn University.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:58:27 +0300
Drone debris found on Kalvi beach

According to local residents, a fallen drone was spotted this morning on Kalvi beach in Lääne-Virumaa. Estonia’s Internal Security Service (KAPO) has confirmed that the object consists of drone debris.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:09:15 +0300
Estonia to purchase three additional HIMARS rocket launchers

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments and the U.S. defense company Lockheed Martin have signed a contract for the procurement of three additional HIMARS rocket launchers. The agreement also includes an investment of nearly 11 million dollars in...

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:23:00 +0300
HEIDO VITSUR ⟩ Estonia is in no way an exceptional country; the reduction of value‑added tax must be reflected in food prices

Estonia is exceptional. Here one can, without batting an eye, claim that the VAT rate does not affect prices and that therefore there is no point in lowering the VAT rate on food products, writes economic analyst Heido Vitsur.

Estonia Post Times

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:34:38 +0300
The police caught a suspect in Austria accused of misusing funds intended to support Ukraine

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:13:55 +0300
OTT LUMI ⟩ Estonia’s State Bureaucracy Needs an Overhaul

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:58:27 +0300
Drone debris found on Kalvi beach

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:09:15 +0300
Estonia to purchase three additional HIMARS rocket launchers

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:23:00 +0300
HEIDO VITSUR ⟩ Estonia is in no way an exceptional country; the reduction of value‑added tax must be reflected in food prices

Euro Weekly

Europe

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:29:10 +0200
Starmer faces calls to step down after appointing Epstein associate

Opposition leaders demanded Starmer's resignation on Thursday after it emerged that US envoy Peter Mandelson was appointed despite having failed his security check.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:40:30 +0200
Lebanon president says his country is in 'a new phase' after Israel truce

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun declared Friday that the newly brokered ceasefire marks the start of a "new phase" for Lebanon, vowing the country will move toward permanent agreements with Israel.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:56:04 +0200
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will 'not remain open' if US blockade continues

A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran showed signs of strain Saturday as Tehran threatened to re-close the Strait of Hormuz over an ongoing American naval blockade.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:33 +0200
Latest news bulletin | April 18th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:56:56 +0200
First cruise ship transits the Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began

Iran and the US said the strategic waterway, which has been effectively closed since the beginning of the war, will be fully open to commercial traffic for the remainder of the ceasefire

Europe BBC

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:42:06 GMT
Palestinians hand over suspect in 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant in Paris

Hicham Harb is suspected of directing the attack in the Rue des Rosiers and acting as one of the gunmen who shot at diners.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:46:34 GMT
Orbán's era was over in a flash and Hungary's next PM is a man in a hurry

Péter Magyar and his Tisza party are wasting no time preparing for the transfer of power after their dramatic landslide victory.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:49:34 GMT
UK seeks closer EU ties in volatile times - but at what cost?

The UK is adopting a "ruthlessly pragmatic" approach to becoming closer to its European neighbours, the UK's EU minister tells the BBC.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:19:07 GMT
Europe has 'maybe six weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns

Flights could soon be cancelled if supplies from the Gulf remain blocked, says the International Energy Agency.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:23:23 GMT
Turkish police detain 162 people over online posts about school shootings

At least 16 people were injured in a shooting at a high school on Tuesday, before another nine were killed in a separate school shooting on Wednesday.

Evening Telegraph

Express and Star

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:35:56 +0000
Motorists are being warned to expect 'minor disruption' due to broken down car in Birmingham

Motorists are being warned to expect minor disruptions due to a broken down car in the Snow Hill area of Birmingham.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:30:18 +0000
Disruption to rail services between Wolverhampton and Stafford continues after tree fall damages powerlines

Trains operating between Stafford and Wolverhampton are facing cancellations due to damage caused by a fallen tree.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:12:35 +0000
'I've had a really rough day' - West Midlands man who killed mother-of-two tells police in bodycam footage before lying about fathers cancer

Watch the moment the man who killed a mother-of-two in the West Midlands told police he was having 'a rough day' and lying about his dad's illness in police bodycam footage.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:43:37 +0000
Lanes closed on M5 after fairground lorry overturns between West Bromwich and Oldbury

Two lanes are closed on the M5 in Sandwell after a fairground lorry overturned this morning (March 26).

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:28:59 +0000
Captivating drone footage shows new Bluey ride at Alton Towers - date ride will open

Drone footage shows never-before-seen aspects of the new Bluey-themed ride at Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire

Finland Today

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:49:22 +0000
Tourist Tax Plan Set to Shake Up Finnish Travel

Finland is planning a tourist tax that may leave travelers paying more for their trip.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:02:00 +0000
Film Review: ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Puts Other Mummies to Shame

Here’s why ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ receives an impressive score of 90%.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:12:44 +0000
A Three‑Day Coffee Wonderland Is Brewing in Helsinki

A three-day flavor festival is set to take place at the Helsinki Cable Factory.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:36:11 +0000
April Jazz: Eleven Days. Two Cities. One Big Jazz Vibe.

For 11 days, nearly 200 artists from 17 countries fill Espoo and Helsinki with jazz energy. These highlights set the mood for the festival’s 40th year.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:10:57 +0000
How to Reduce Exposure to Elevated Levels of Street Dust in Helsinki: Map and Tips

HSY reports elevated street dust levels and poor air quality, especially in areas with heavy traffic.

Finland Yle Uutiset

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:13:39 +0300
Stubb heading to Jordan, Egypt for official visits

Finnish President Alexander Stubb is scheduled to discuss the Iran conflict as well as the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, among other topics.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:16:59 +0300
Rydman: More cuts in social services on the way

The government plans additional cuts in social services worth 55 million euros next year and 100 million euros from 2028 onwards.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:40:52 +0300
Unemployed urged to travel up to 1.5 hours for work

Commute times of up to 90 minutes are considered reasonable.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:36:45 +0300
You can now major in a language without prior knowledge

To stir interest, Finnish universities are admitting beginners to language majors.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:16:53 +0300
Cabinet gains vote of confidence after poverty challenge

Three left-leaning opposition parties accused the government of failing the nation on poverty and the rising cost of living — but it easily survived a confidence vote.

France 24 Live News

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:58:33 GMT
Tale of two truces: Lebanon 'steps up' alongside Israel as Tehran and Washington edge toward a deal

Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Robert B. Murrett, retired Vice Admiral in the US Navy, Professor of Practice and Deputy Director of the Syracuse University's Institute for Security Policy and Law. The Israel-Lebanon and US-Iran ceasefires are at a ...

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:07:06 GMT
Trump says US blockade of Iranian ports will 'remain' if no deal reached

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:03:16 GMT
Game over: Players press EU to ban 'destroying' video titles

More than a million people from across Europe have backed a citizens' petition called "Stop Destroying Videogames", and are now pressing for action in Brussels. At the heart of the issue: in the past decade, hundreds of video titles have been rende...

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:29:28 GMT
Churches to the rescue of Cuba's legions of poor

Dozens of people queue outside Santa Cruz de Jerusalen Catholic church in Havana twice a week for free medicine, which, like food and electricity, is in short supply on the island. The crisis, which began six years ago during the Covid pandemic, ha...

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:29:25 GMT
In Trump era, fearful left-leaning Americans turn to guns

The semi-automatic weapon in the 38-year-old's hand is the first he has ever owned. He is one of many left-leaning Americans who are embracing guns because of their fears about President Donald Trump's administration -- upending conventional wisdo...

France RFI

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:06:12 GMT
Trump says US blockade of Iranian ports will 'remain' if no deal reached

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:28:20 GMT
Pope brings Africa tour to Angola as Trump feud drags on

Leo is set to become the third pontiff to visit the fossil fuel-rich country, where around 44 percent of the population identifies as Catholic, after John Paul II in 1992 and Benedict XVI in 2009. Before his expected arrival at 1400 GMT in the capi...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:36:10 GMT
Fitzpatrick charges to one-shot lead at RBC Heritage

England's Fitzpatrick, who holidayed on Hilton Head Island as a youngster, conjured eight birdies at Harbour Town Golf Links, including runs of three in a row on each side, to build a 36-hole total of 14-under-par 128. "Good play, good breaks, took...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:01:12 GMT
Carrick won't rule out Rashford return to Man Utd

England forward Rashford has not played for United since December 2024 and ended last season on loan at Aston Villa before joining Barca for the current campaign. The 28-year-old has enjoyed a solid season with the La Liga leaders, but it has emerg...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:46:10 GMT
Lampard restores reputation by leading Coventry to Premier League

Lampard's Championship leaders clinched promotion on Friday with a 1-1 draw against Blackburn, sparking jubilant celebrations from the Sky Blues boss, his players and 7,500 Coventry fans at Ewood Park. It was a cathartic scene for Lampard and his c...

French News Online

Gazette Live

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:02:17 +0000
Schools may face disruption as teachers say they could go on strike

There is a row over pay and funding

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:59:10 +0000
NHS to give millions of people new Covid jab - full list of who will get it

People will be contacted in the weeks ahead to make an appointment

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:05:00 +0000
Mother of baby born with rare liver condition warns of tell-tale signs as tot awaits transplant

Little Aurora Oliver spent much of her first year in hospital and will need a liver transplant in the coming weeks

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:01:00 +0000
Bannatyne's gets approval for new padel courts in Ingleby Barwick

The health club and spa will build two more courts for the increasingly popular racquet sport

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:01:00 +0000
'Good' Middlesbrough mental health nurse who tried to kick patient in crisis to return to profession

Marie Louise Fiske was suspended for six months after the 'isolated incident in an otherwise unblemished career'

Gazette News

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100
5 of the best garden centres in Essex this spring

Here are five of the best garden centres to visit in Essex this spring including Perrywood, Popular Nurseries and Summerhill Garden Centre.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:35:00 +0100
‘She loves challenging herself’ - Southend girl gets top 1% score in Mensa test

An 11-year-old girl from Southend scored in the top 1% of the British Mensa IQ test and gained membership of the elite club.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the Colchester butcher who started aged 13 and is still going at 76

FJ Martin and Son in Canterbury Road, Colchester, may be the city's longest-running butcher – and owner Charlie Martin is determined to keep going.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pictured: 10 criminals jailed across Essex for drugs offences so far this year

10 men have been put behind bars across Essex for drugs offences since January 2026.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ex-teacher fined and disqualified after two drugs found in his blood

On November 9 last year Olasunkanmi Animashaun was involved in a road traffic accident in Main Road, Alresford while driving a white Ford Kuga.

Germany

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200
Defense in Orbit: Germany Goes Big in the Military Space Race

Berlin was long content to ignore space as a military frontier. But now, the Merz government is investing 35 billion euros in an array of new systems. The race for lucrative contracts has begun.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:16:00 +0100
Germany's Queen Mum: Nostalgia for the Merkel Era Alive and Well

With every blunder from Chancellor Friedrich Merz, longing for the purported good, old days of Angela Merkel grows in Germany. Many miss her tone, her presence. Has Germany's Queen Mum noticed?

Tue, 7 Oct 2025 10:53:00 +0200
Growing Anti-Semitism: How Jews in Germany Are Dealing with a Changed Reality

Life has changed for Jews in Germany since the Hamas terror attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Netanyahu's vicious war in Gaza has led to rising anti-Semitism and increased fear in the Jewish community. Three members of that community describe what...

Sat, 6 Sep 2025 16:19:00 +0200
Müllermilch Boss with Fringe Friends: A German Dairy Billionaire's Links to the Far Right

The dairy billionaire Theo Müller is friends with Alice Weidel, the co-leader of the right-wing extremist party Alternative for Germany. She and other fringe figures were invited to his extravagant birthday party.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:45:00 +0200
"Have We Done It?": How Is Germany Doing 10 Years after the Refugee Crisis?

In 2015, with hundreds of thousands of refugees from Syria and elsewhere marching toward Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel said: "We can do it." Ten years have since passed. How much progress has been made?

Germany European News

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:06:00 +0100
Portrait of a City after Four Years of War: The Courage of Kyiv

The attacks come at night. But once the sun comes up, daily life continues. After four years of war, the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv remains defiant. Where does the city's strength come from?

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:02:00 +0100
Gisèle Pelicot After the Rape Trial: "I Now Allow Myself to Be Happy Again"

The courage Gisèle Pelicot showed during the trial of her rapists made her a hero to women around the world. Here, she speaks about the difficult weeks in court and the source of her bravery.

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 17:40:00 +0100
Ongoing Interactions with Sailing Vessels: The Mysterious Behavior of the Orcas of Gibraltar

For the past several years, orcas off the coast of southwestern Europe have been ramming boats and sailboat rudders for no apparent reason. Why?

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:35:00 +0100
Former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz: An Alliance of the Illiberal Right with Tech?

former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is traveling the world as a businessman. And he is making sure to maintain his close ties to those with power. Might he be considering a return to politics?

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:12:00 +0100
Fast Fashion Exploitation: How the Clothes-Hanger Wars Escalated in Italy

A double murder in Rome shook Italy's Chinese community. The trail led to Prato, the heart of the fast-fashion industry - where workers from Asia are exploited by ruthless companies.

Get West London

Get West london

Greek Reporter

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 17:46:35 +0000
Greece's exit from Schengen will not solve the refugee crisis

tsipras-tousk.jpg As stated by European Council President Donald Tusk after his meeting the Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at Maximou residence. ...

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 16:54:05 +0000
Incompetence fails SYRIZA’s governing

12715551_1021794801216661_3889761652356951816_n.jpg Иn his new book entitled "SYRIZA: The Failure of Populist Promises" to Cas Mudde, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University...

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 11:08:39 +0000
Pensions, taxes and non-performing loans hinder negotiations with creditors

imagehandler_10.jpg According to Mario Draghi, the fast completion of the monitoring is as important as carrying it under conditions of trust. read more

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 20:22:57 +0000
5.2 on the Richter scale rocked the Peloponnese

seismos_1.jpg The earthquake was felt shortly after 09:00 pm today, its epicentre was about 25 kilometres southeast of the town of Pyrgos at a depth of about 5 kilometres. read more

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 20:09:22 +0000
Christ crucified again ... in Crete

newego_large_t_1101_54634165_type13145.jpg Nikos Kazantzakis' novel has a contemporary resonance in relation to the refugee crisis and other problems of our time, said director Thodoris Papadou...

Harrow Times

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free board games and book club event in Harrow this month

Palm House, a co-living space in Harrow is hosting a board games social and women’s book club this month.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New London walking tour follows in the historic footsteps of the capital's posties

The Postal Museum in Clerkenwell is starting a new walking tour to explore the people, places and post boxes from London's past.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0100
UK delivery company set to close down after entering liquidation

Emissionless UK delivery company Quiver Delivery, based in London, is set to shut down after entering liquidation.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sexual offences by London taxi and minicab drivers 'tripled in three years'

Shocking data shows that sexual offences by taxi or minicab drivers in London have more than tripled in three years.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0100
Winner of The Apprentice 2026 and £250,000 from Lord Sugar revealed after tense final

After several intense weeks, it came down to Karishma Vijay and Pascha Myhill competing to become Lord Alan Sugar's latest business partner.

Herald Scotland

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:19:22 +0100
Dundee man admits role in $8 million US cyber fraud scheme

A Scottish man has pleaded guilty to plotting to hack into the computer systems of at least a dozen companies to steal at least 8 million dollars (£5.9 million) in virtual currency from victims in the United States.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0100
'Totally transformational': former RAF base could host supersonic space project

A former RAF airfield on the Kintyre peninsula is one of two sites shortlisted to host the test flights of 'hypersonic' space planes

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Council expects to pay £145m in interest for a £138m school

East Dunbartonshire Council expects to spend more than £278 million repaying loans for Lenzie Academy, currently estimated to cost £138 million.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:34:00 +0100
Scottish garden centre and pet store company pushed into collapse

A Scottish garden furniture and pet store has been sold out of administration

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:31:00 +0100
Camera Obscura boss spells out home truths for tourism market

Andrew Johnson, boss of Camera Obscura on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, highlights importance of domestic market amid fall-out from Middle East conflict

Hungary Budapest Business Journal

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:10:00 +0200
Lithuania Industrial Output Tumbles in June

Industrial production in Lithuania tumbled to 4.5% year-on-year in June from an upwardly revised 5% growth in the previous month, data from the Vilnius-based Statistics Lithuania (LS) on Tuesday show.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:10:00 +0200
Hungary Boasts Over 200 FinTech Companies

The number of FinTech companies in Hungary reached 212 in 2022, a report on the sector released by the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) on Wednesday shows.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:50:00 +0200
Number of Higher Education Applicants to Exceed 120,000

Thanks to the new admissions system, the number of applicants to higher education institutions this year will again exceed 120,000.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0200
Hungary's 1st Lipstick Bar Opens in the Heart of Budapest

Szabina Tomán has created the new Lipbar by Toman brand, a unique lipstick bar in Hungary, according to a press release sent to the Budapest Business Journal.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0200
EC Acknowledges Reforms, Notes Concerns in Rule of Law Report

The European Commission acknowledged the implementation of Hungary's 2023 judicial reform and the adoption of a new anti-corruption strategy but voiced concerns over media pluralism and state interventions affecting businesses in an ...

Iceland Monitor

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:59:00 +0000
OECD: Cases of chronic diseases set to surge in coming decades

A new OECD report on the social and economic impact of non-communicable diseases shows that they have a significant effect on the health, quality of life, and economies of member countries. According to the report, cases of such diseases are expec...

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Penis enlargement case in Hafnarfjörður becomes a police matter

A man in his fifties who underwent a procedure in which hyaluronic acid was injected into his penis at a beauty clinic in Hafnarfjörður ended up in the emergency department at Landspítali due to an infection and complications related to the tre...

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000
The golden plover in Lisbon is now on its way home

Of the ten golden plovers that were in Iceland last summer and then flew abroad with transmitters on their backs, most have stayed in Ireland. Others have gone farther south, such as to France and Portugal. The one that traveled the farthest south...

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Reykjavík to revisit controversial parking fee changes

Hildur Björnsdóttir, leader of the Independence Party in Reykjavík City Council, says it is clear that the council majority now recognizes that changes to paid parking in the city center have failed and are negatively affecting both businesses ...

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000
The airplane disappeared for four minutes

An Icelandair Boeing 757 passenger aircraft that flew low over Heimaey on Saturday disappeared from Flightradar24 tracking data for four minutes during its flight from Frankfurt to Iceland.

Iceland Review

Iceland Reykjavik Grapvine

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:17:07 +0000
Ten Million ISK To Be Allocated For Strengthening Music Venues

Reykjavík City Council has approved a proposal to revive the Music Venue Improvement Fund, with 10 million ISK to be... The post Ten Million ISK To Be Allocated For Strengthening Music Venues appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:29:09 +0000
Grapevine Events: Nai Barghouti At Harpa, Kling & Bang Openings, First Day Of Summer Festival

If you’re looking for something fun to do in Reykjavík this weekend, you’re in the right place! Today (April 17),... The post Grapevine Events: Nai Barghouti At Harpa, Kling & Bang Openings, First Day Of Summer Festival appeared fir...

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:19:51 +0000
Airplane Fuel Reserves In Iceland Good, Despite AFP Report Suggesting Otherwise

As reported by RÚV, the likelihood of jet fuel diminishing increases as each day of the Hormuz Strait closure. AFP... The post Airplane Fuel Reserves In Iceland Good, Despite AFP Report Suggesting Otherwise appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:01:54 +0000
Going For Baroque*: Live Music Review Of The Early Music Festival At Harpa In Reykjavík

Early music in Iceland is new: this week was only the third edition ever of the annual Early Music Festival... The post Going For Baroque*: Live Music Review Of The Early Music Festival At Harpa In Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:21:08 +0000
2026 Edda Awards Nominations Announced

The nominations for the Edda Awards 2026 were publicly announced on April 10. The Edda Awards are Icelandic film and... The post 2026 Edda Awards Nominations Announced appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Impartial Reporter

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:15:40 +0100
Former Dungannon School Principal Paula Jordan MBE passes away

A highly respected educator and former principal of Sperrinview Special School in Dungannon, has died peacefully following a short illness. She passed away on April 16, 2026, at Craigavon Area Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0100
Investigation launched after graffiti sprayed on commercial premises

Police are investigating after graffiti was daubed on the wall of a commercial premises in Enniskillen.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:28:58 +0100
Fermanagh and Tyrone pupils excel in UFU schools' competition

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) in partnership with Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend (BOIOFW) and sponsors Asda, are pleased to confirm the winners of the 2026 ‘Grow it, know it. eat it!’ schools’ competition.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:20:50 +0100
Mid Tyrone UFU group celebrates award success after busy winter programme

The Mid Tyrone group of the Ulster Farmers’ Union has reported a busy and productive winter programme, marked by strong member engagement, educational visits and a major award success.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:16:41 +0100
'Shock' after dead animals dumped on Clogher Valley road

Councillor Kevin McElvogue has spoken of his sense of shock upon coming across the remains of sheep, calves, and a cow at a particular rural spot in Clogher Valley – a scene so harrowing he described it as “a graveyard”.

Inverness Courier

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Active Outdoors: Making the most of an evening outdoors in Dores

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Lauren Cameron makes the most of the longer days with a spring evening ride to Dores.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Man charged over indecent imagery of children

A man has been charged with having indecent images of children.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:30:00 GMT
End of an era as bus-driving couple complete final school run after 40 years’ service

For more than 40 years, Bill and Edith Ross have transported generations of pupils in rural Highland communities to and from school.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Firm celebrates awards that recognise the best in our community

After an inspiring evening celebrating those who make life better for others a firm that played a key part has spoken about what it means to them.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Highland music festival announces new artists in 2026 line-up

A Highland music festival has announced the latest acts in their 2026 line-up, adding a mix of new artists, family-friendly acts and Scottish talent.

Ireland Headlines

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:02:32 +0100
Iran command closes strait again over US blockade

Iran's central military command has announced it would resume "strict management" of the Strait of Hormuz, reversing a decision to unblock the strategic channel as part of negotiations with the US.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:07:42 +0100
Govt thanks UAE for cooperation leading to Kinahan arrest

The Government has thanked authorities in the United Arab Emirates for their cooperation with the garda investigation which resulted in the arrest of one of the leaders of the Kinahan Organised Crime Group.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:01:00 +0100
Why did mooted move against Martin end before it began?

Not for the first time, recent days have seen Fianna Fáil engulfed in rumours of its own making that a heave against the party leader, now 15 years in his role, is imminent.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:30 +0100
Did the Government sell PTSB on the cheap?

Amid feverish late-night negotiations 18 years ago, the then government, a coalition of Fianna Fáil and the Green Party, made a monumental decision to rescue Ireland's drowning banks.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Watch: Census Centenarian Ambassador on past century

The National Archives of Ireland has announced 48 'Centenarian Ambassadors' for the public release of the 1926 Census records.

Ireland IrishExaminer

Italy

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:14:22 +0200
Airlines fear jet-fuel rationing due to Mideast war

The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Friday called on authorities to put "well-coordinated plans in place" in the event of jet-fuel rationing due to the Middle East war.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:44:08 +0200
Europe's far right gathers in Milan after Orban defeat

Far-right leaders from Europe gather in Milan Saturday for a rally against irregular immigration and Brussels bureaucracy, the first since the electoral defeat of nationalist Viktor Orban in Hungary.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:56:28 +0100
Coffee and tomatoes: Which groceries are getting more expensive in Italy?

Food prices in Italy are up by 25 percent since 2021, though various products and different parts of the country are affected unequally.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:20:42 +0200
'I've had three different answers': EES causes delays and confusion for Italy's residents

As the EU's Entry and Exit system (EES) comes into force, Italy’s international residents say they've found themselves waiting much longer at the border than tourists - despite being exempt.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:51:05 +0200
33 new flight routes coming to Italy this spring and summer

Dozens of new flight routes are slotted for peak travel season in Italy – both for visitors and for Italian residents looking to escape the crowds.

Krakow Post

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:58:31 +0000
I survived COVID-19 in Poland. Here’s what to do if you think you might have it

Coronavirus is on the rise in Poland again. Think you might have it? Follow our instructions to get tested, stay safe, and comly with Poland's pandemic regulations. The post I survived COVID-19 in Poland. Here’s what to do if you think you migh...

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:53:03 +0000
PHOTOS: Krakow Equality March 2020

Thousands of people from the LGBTQ community and their allies gathered on Krakow's Main Square Saturday for the 16th annual Equality March in support of their rights and in celebration of their identities. The post PHOTOS: Krakow Equality March 2020 ...

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 18:56:25 +0000
What is ‘LGBT ideology,’ and why are Polish people talking about it?

The phrase "LGBT ideology" makes about as much sense as "redhead ideology" or "left-handed ideology." The post What is ‘LGBT ideology,’ and why are Polish people talking about it? appeared first on The Krakow Post.

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 18:11:26 +0000
PHOTOS: Krakow Black Lives Matter march

This afternoon over a thousand people peacefully gathered in Krakow during sporadic rain in memorial of George Floyd, a black The post PHOTOS: Krakow Black Lives Matter march appeared first on The Krakow Post.

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 06:13:45 +0000
Sunday march for George Floyd to be held in Krakow

A peaceful march in memory of George Floyd, a black man recently murdered by US police, will be held in The post Sunday march for George Floyd to be held in Krakow appeared first on The Krakow Post.

Liverpool Echo

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000
ITV Coronation Street spoilers next week see four exits 'sealed' and huge arrival

Four character exits are teased next week on Coronation Street as the ITV soap welcomes a newcomer to the cobbles

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:13:28 +0000
Inside 200-year-old Georgian Quarter mansion on the market for £900k

The grade II-listed property is currently home to a backpacker's hostel

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:37:43 +0000
Inside 'Meatball' Molly McCann's rise from night shifts at Subway to Scouse boxing star

The Evertonian on being turned away from a boxing gym as a child and the Scouse trait that's made her a trailblazer in the sport

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000
People are being forced into the road and it's dangerous

Pavement parking is making life a misery for people with mobility issues

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Corrie's Curly Watts star 23 years after ITV exit and how soap 'saved his life'

Kevin Kennedy, who played Curly Watts on Coronation Street for 20 years, has spoken openly about his alcohol addiction recovery

Macclesfield Express

Macedonian News Agency

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 19:52:38 +0000
KURIR.MK in the race for most popular web portal in the whole Balkan region

For the first time specialized web portal Media Daily introduced the section “selection of the most popular portals from the Balkan region”, and on the list among most read internet sites is found KURIR.MK. Only three Macedonian internet ...

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 14:13:05 +0000
VMRO-DPMNE’s EC holds its first meeting

The Executive Committee of VMRO-DPMNE held its first session, condemning the political persecution by the government, which through judicial authorities is committed against MPs, artists, police officers and other persons whose only sin is that they ...

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:53:05 +0000
New round of talks in New York: Nimetz believes Zaev wants quick solution to name issue

Matthew Nimetz, the UN mediator in the Macedonia-Greece name dispute told Greece’s state broadcaster ERT that there is no new name proposal and that he will put several ideas on the table in an upcoming meeting in New York on January 17, proposals ...

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:50:22 +0000
Ohrid named ‘world’s capital of humanism’ by World Organization for Social Integration

The World Organization for Social Integration has issued on its website an exclusive feature about Ohrid and Macedonia describing it as ‘the world’s capital of humanism in honor of St. Clement of Ohrid.’ Clement of Ohrid, a disciple of the sain...

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:45:12 +0000
Mickoski: With sporting courage and excellent strategy to another handball victory

Hristijan Mickoski, the leader of VMRO – DPMNE, congratulated Monday’s victory of the Macedonian handball players over the Montenegrin national team on Facebook. “Proof that with a strong will, honest approach and sacrifice everything is possib...

Malta Gozo News

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:49:23 +0000
Momentum endorses a compassionate vision for animal welfare

Momentum participated in the National Animal Conference organised by Vuci ghall-Annimali, which brought together NGOs, policymakers, activists, and... The post Momentum endorses a compassionate vision for animal welfare appeared first on ...

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:25:00 +0000
Pharmacies open in Victoria and Xewkija on Sunday

There will be two pharmacies open for customers on Gozo tomorrow from at least 9am till midday and... The post Pharmacies open in Victoria and Xewkija on Sunday appeared first on Gozo News.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:09:57 +0000
New Bone Density machine at Gozo General Hospital

Minister for Health and Active Ageing Jo Etienne Abela inaugurated a new Bone Density machine at the Gozo... The post New Bone Density machine at Gozo General Hospital appeared first on Gozo News.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:09:40 +0000
PL and NGOs discuss views on environment, and mental and physical health

As part of its 2026 congress, the Labour Party invited NGOs to discuss their views and aspirations for... The post PL and NGOs discuss views on environment, and mental and physical health appeared first on Gozo News.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:40:29 +0000
Malta stamps showing the Gozo Boat on display at Il-Hagar

A survey of Malta stamps showing the Gozo Boat is now on display at the Gozo Philatelic Society... The post Malta stamps showing the Gozo Boat on display at Il-Hagar appeared first on Gozo News.

Malta Independent

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:01:00 +0200
Next Labour electoral manifesto will be more ambitious than the last, Prime Minister says

Prime Minister Robert Abela said that the Labour Party's next electoral manifesto will be more ambitious than the last, which featured 1,000 proposals of which, the government has implemented over 80%, he said."Four years ago, we were very ambitious ...

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:02:00 +0200
Starmer's Mandelson nightmare never ends. This time, it may cost him his job as UK leader

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer probably wishes he had never heard the name Peter Mandelson.Starmer is again facing questions over his future. And again, it's do with his misguided decision to appoint a self-professed "best pal" of conv...

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:06:00 +0200
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but threatens to close it again as the US maintains its blockade

Iran said it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but questions lingered Saturday about how much freedom ships actually had to transit the waterway as Tehran maintained its grip on the who got through and threatened to close it ...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:31:00 +0200
Court rejects time-bar objections in high-profile Kasco-linked money laundering proceedings

A court has dismissed a series of preliminary objections raised by the defence of several accused individuals and companies in the Kasco-linked money laundering case.The court ruled the charges brought against them are not time-barred and may proceed...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:53:00 +0200
64-year-old English diver dies in hospital after experiencing difficulty

A 64-year-old man died in Mater Dei Hospital shortly after experiencing difficulties while diving off the coast of Wied iz-Zurrieq on Friday, police said in a statement.The police said that the Englishman, whose identity was not provided, passed away...

Malta Today

Thu,12 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Transforming education: Preparing for tomorrow’s skills | Clifton Grima, Byron Camilleri

Preparing the workforce for these exigencies requires collaboration across the board

Thu,12 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Luca Indraccolo: My career feels more like a continuous and natural progression

7 questions for ... artist Luca Indraccolo

Thu,12 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Paola crematorium set to cater for 30% of all funerals in Malta

The Planning Authority board is expected to decide on 26 March whether to grant an outline permit for what could become Malta’s first crematorium, following a case officer’s recommendation to approve the project in principle

Thu,12 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Italian secret service warns of ‘automated radicalisation’ through generative AI

The Italian secret service has warned of 'automated radicalisation' of individuals through the use of generative artificial intelligence that eliminates the need for human interaction.

Wed,11 Mar 2026 19:42:26 +0100
Woman handed suspended sentence for getting abortion in 2024

Woman handed three-year suspended sentence after court finds her guilty of inducing her own abortion using medication in early 2024

Northern Ireland BBC

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:39:45 GMT
'No data gathered' on taxis in bus lanes, despite Stormont plan

No data has yet been collected on the use of taxis in Belfast bus lanes, a government official says.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:48:13 GMT
Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai

Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:46:27 GMT
Historic 1926 census shows Protestant population drop in Irish Free State

The 1926 census is available online from Saturday morning and the public are able to look up their own families.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:40:51 GMT
Ireland's bank bailout era draws to a close

This week, the Austrian bank BAWAG agreed to buy the government's majority stake in PTSB for €931m (£812m).

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:47:18 GMT
Hope Street actor Finnian Garbutt dies aged 28

The actor, known for his role in BBC police drama Hope Street, has died "peacefully at home".

Northwich Guardian

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Volunteer group praised for transforming town's station into 'welcoming gateway'

Friends of Northwich Station have been praised for transforming the station into a 'welcoming gateway', with their recent win at the Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brothers run marathon over May following grandad's 'aggressive' dementia diagnosis

In 2024, Zach Oleszczuk and Liam Doyle's grandad, Eric Doyle, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, which progresses rapidly.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans are unveiled for village housing development

New homes could be built in a Cheshire village if plans are given the go-ahead.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:34:00 +0100
The Cheshire curry house with 'one of the longest menus I've seen' - and tastiest

Nuruz Zaman (Naz) is a well travelled and talented chef who has experienced the Asian continent and absorbed the flavours and spices along the way to help produce possibly the most extensive menu I have encountered.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Crime reports fall in Cheshire for fourth year in a row, latest data shows

REPORTS of crime in Cheshire continue to fall, with offences dropping for the fourth year in a row, according to Cheshire Police and the latest data.

Poland

Poland Krakow

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:58:31 +0000
I survived COVID-19 in Poland. Here’s what to do if you think you might have it

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:53:03 +0000
PHOTOS: Krakow Equality March 2020

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 18:56:25 +0000
What is ‘LGBT ideology,’ and why are Polish people talking about it?

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 18:11:26 +0000
PHOTOS: Krakow Black Lives Matter march

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 06:13:45 +0000
Sunday march for George Floyd to be held in Krakow

A peaceful march in memory of George Floyd, a black man recently murdered by US police, will be held in The post Sunday march for George Floyd to be held in Krakow appeared first on The Krakow Post.

Pravda Russian News

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:51:00 +0300
Russia’s GDP Falls in Early 2026 as Growth Model Weakens

Russia's economic slowdown at the start of 2026 was partly driven by seasonal and weather-related factors, President Vladimir Putin said, according to TASS. He noted that January had two fewer working days than the same period in 2025, while February...

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:38:00 +0300
Kalashnikov Tests New Krona Air Defense System Designed to Stop Drones

Kalashnikov Concern has begun preliminary testing of its latest short-range surface-to-air missile system (SAM), the Krona, designed for territorial air defense. The announcement came from the company's press service. Krona System Designed to Counter...

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:48:00 +0300
Tax Pressure Mounts: Up to 30% of Small Businesses in Russia May Shut Down

Up to 30% of small businesses in Russia, including sole proprietors, could shut down in the medium term, according to economist Nikolai Kulbaka, a candidate of economic sciences. His comments were reported by Govorit Moskva radio station. The expert...

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:32:00 +0300
Monetary Easing Continues: Russia Cuts Key Rate Despite Rising Inflation Expectations

The Bank of Russia has extended its monetary easing cycle launched last year, opting for a cautious step by lowering the key interest rate by 50 basis points to 15% at its March 20 meeting. Seventh Consecutive Rate Cut The decision marks the seven...

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0300
Rights Advocate Calls Putin’s Pardon of 23 Women a 'Big Surprise'

Eva Merkacheva, a member of the Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights, described the decision by Russian President Vladimir Putin to pardon 23 women as a major surprise. In comments to Podyom, Merkacheva said the clemency decree exc...

Pravda World News

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:01:00 +0300
Ukraine Proposes Zelensky–Putin Summit in Turkey with Erdogan and Trump

Kyiv has expressed readiness to meet with a Russian delegation in Turkey. According to the Ukrainian side, partners in Istanbul have already been informed of this intention. Proposal for a Leaders' Summit in Turkey Ukraine is ready for a meeting b...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0300
Kalashnikov to Unveil SKAT 350M Recon Drone at INNOPROM Central Asia Expo

The Russian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) SKAT 350M, designed for reconnaissance missions, will be presented for the first time at the international exhibition INNOPROM. Central Asia in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This was announced by the Kalashnikov Сon...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0300
Norwegian NM123 Mines Supplied to Ukraine Found Ineffective Due to Faulty Fuzes

Mines of the NM123 type, which Norway supplied to Kyiv, have proven ineffective. The fuze mechanism of the ammunition did not function properly, according to the Norwegian Armed Forces publication Forsvarets forum. Faulty Fuze Limits Combat Effective...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:09:00 +0300
Kremlin: Russia Offers to Take Iranian Enriched Uranium, US Declines Proposal

Russia has reiterated its willingness to accept enriched uranium from Iran as part of efforts to address tensions around the Iranian nuclear issue. However, the proposal has not gained traction with the United States. Kremlin Confirms Position Kre...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:02:00 +0300
Russian Oil Exports to EU Collapse to Multi-Month Low in February 2026

Imports of Russian oil into the European Union declined sharply in February 2026, reflecting a broader trend of decreasing reliance on Russian energy supplies across the bloc. Imports Fall to Multi-Month Low According to data from Eurostat, EU cou...

Radio Poland

Richmond and Twickenham Times

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Veteran paddles 126 miles to raise funds for RNLI and Combat Stress

Alan Thornewill, will be paddling from Lechlade in Gloucestershire to Teddington Lock in south-west London to raise money to help other former servicepeople.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New London walking tour follows in the historic footsteps of the capital's posties

The Postal Museum in Clerkenwell is starting a new walking tour to explore the people, places and post boxes from London's past.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0100
UK delivery company set to close down after entering liquidation

Emissionless UK delivery company Quiver Delivery, based in London, is set to shut down after entering liquidation.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sexual offences by London taxi and minicab drivers 'tripled in three years'

Shocking data shows that sexual offences by taxi or minicab drivers in London have more than tripled in three years.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:39:30 +0100
Man in hospital after crash which has shut Richmond Bridge for seven hours

A man has been taken to hospital after a crash which has shut Richmond Bridge for hours.

Romania Agerpres

DESTINAȚII DE WEEKEND: sfârșit de săptămână în București și în țară

USR propune desființarea Agenției Române pentru Investiții și Comerț Exterior și preluarea atribuțiilor de către MAE

Bogdan Ivan: Când lucrurile nu funcționează, cineva trebuie să spună clar: ajunge; 20 aprilie, 'momentul adevărului'

Sindicate: CNAB nu este de vânzare; respingem continuarea politicii de cedare a activelor strategice ale României

Romania Insider

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:14:00 GMT
Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs

Former Former Office chief Sir Olly Robbins is expected to be grilled by the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:17:43 GMT
Chris Mason: Mandelson saga is a messy palaver - and the questions continue to swirl

Sir Keir and the top official at the Foreign Office at the time are expected to face questions from MPs next week.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:16:33 GMT
'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents

Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:33:10 GMT
Mortgage rates show signs of falling after Iran war peak

Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:35:23 GMT
Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80%

A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.

Romanian National News Agency

DESTINAȚII DE WEEKEND: sfârșit de săptămână în București și în țară

USR propune desființarea Agenției Române pentru Investiții și Comerț Exterior și preluarea atribuțiilor de către MAE

Bogdan Ivan: Când lucrurile nu funcționează, cineva trebuie să spună clar: ajunge; 20 aprilie, 'momentul adevărului'

Sindicate: CNAB nu este de vânzare; respingem continuarea politicii de cedare a activelor strategice ale României

RT

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:33:49 +0000
EU has four years to militarize – Belgian defense chief

Europe should build up its defenses by 2030 to be ready for a war with Russia, Frederik Vansina has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:02:37 +0000
The end of USAID: Why is it Africa’s moment?

African experts warn against overdependence on any single donor or bloc Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:30:35 +0000
Netanyahu ‘alarmed’ by Trump’s Lebanon move – Axios

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reportedly stunned when US President Donald Trump said he prohibited strikes in Lebanon Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:58:07 +0000
Russian drones hunt down Ukrainian UAVs in mid-air (VIDEO)

An elite Russian drone unit has released footage showing the interception of Ukrainian kamikaze UAVs Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:44:53 +0000
French MPs withdraw controversial ‘anti-Semitism’ bill

MPs linked to French President Emmanuel Macron have withdrawn a controversial bill aimed at expanding anti-Semitism laws after backlash Read Full Article at RT.com

Scotland BBC

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:24 GMT
Swinney predicts SNP majority at Holyrood election

The first minister has told BBC News that his party will return at least 65 seats at next month's vote.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:28:20 GMT
Otter mayhem after 'challenging beast' sneaks into garden centre

A fishing net had to be used to capture the "challenging beast" in a south of Scotland store.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:04:39 GMT
Scotland's papers: Parties in 'fiscal denial' and Cherry's SNP claims

A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:22:38 GMT
Pals and personality - how Amy Macdonald keeps her feet on the ground

The Bishopbriggs singer has experienced nearly two decades of fame, but says she has the same two best friends she had at school.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:27:49 GMT
Scottish engineer who designs prosthetic hands makes Forbes 30 under 30 list

Fergal Mackie, 28, founded of Edinburgh-based Metacarpal in 2020, which develops fully mechanical prosthetic hands.

Scotland Herald

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:19:22 +0100
Dundee man admits role in $8 million US cyber fraud scheme

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0100
'Totally transformational': former RAF base could host supersonic space project

A former RAF airfield on the Kintyre peninsula is one of two sites shortlisted to host the test flights of 'hypersonic' space planes

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Council expects to pay £145m in interest for a £138m school

East Dunbartonshire Council expects to spend more than £278 million repaying loans for Lenzie Academy, currently estimated to cost £138 million.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:34:00 +0100
Scottish garden centre and pet store company pushed into collapse

A Scottish garden furniture and pet store has been sold out of administration

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:31:00 +0100
Camera Obscura boss spells out home truths for tourism market

Andrew Johnson, boss of Camera Obscura on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, highlights importance of domestic market amid fall-out from Middle East conflict

Serbia News

Sky News

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:22:00 +0100
Starmer fighting for his job as he faces crunch week over Mandelson vetting row

Sir Keir Starmer is fighting to save his premiership as he faces a crunch week over the latest revelations in the Peter Mandelson vetting row.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:24:00 +0100
England fans facing hugely inflated prices to get to World Cup stadium

England fans are facing having to pay train fares of more than £100 to watch one of their World Cup group matches in the USA.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:02:00 +0100
Daniel Kinahan arrested over alleged links to 'international organised crime'

Irish national Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in Dubai over alleged links to an "international organised crime network".

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000
Buyout firm plots £600m swoop on London-listed Advanced Medical Solutions Group

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:26:00 +0100
Kanye West's Polish concert cancelled over past antisemitic comments

US rapper Kanye West has had another concert in Europe cancelled as fury over his past comments continues to grow.

Slovak Spectator

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200
Slovak scientists researching better breast cancer treatment

SAV experts trying to unlock secrets of therapy resistance

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:56:00 +0200
News digest: Fico’s “strategic” Vietnam trip ends with entrepreneurs stranded in Kazakhstan

MPs to take up an amendment on foreigners’ residence next week, Danube cruise season sets sail, and Slovak families are not spending long enough at the table.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:51:26 +0200
Hop on with your bike: Trnava’s cycle-friendly buses return

Buses with bike carriers will run until the end of October.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:27:22 +0200
Levoča museum displays a contested bust once attributed to Donatello

The sculpture is now presented as a forgery – a claim some experts reject.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:45:23 +0200
Season tickets now just a tap away at Bratislava stops

With 80 modernised machines now in place, DPB is bringing quicker, round-the-clock access to season tickets across the city.

Slovakia News

Slovakia Spectator

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200
Slovak scientists researching better breast cancer treatment

SAV experts trying to unlock secrets of therapy resistance

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:56:00 +0200
News digest: Fico’s “strategic” Vietnam trip ends with entrepreneurs stranded in Kazakhstan

MPs to take up an amendment on foreigners’ residence next week, Danube cruise season sets sail, and Slovak families are not spending long enough at the table.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:51:26 +0200
Hop on with your bike: Trnava’s cycle-friendly buses return

Buses with bike carriers will run until the end of October.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:27:22 +0200
Levoča museum displays a contested bust once attributed to Donatello

The sculpture is now presented as a forgery – a claim some experts reject.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:45:23 +0200
Season tickets now just a tap away at Bratislava stops

With 80 modernised machines now in place, DPB is bringing quicker, round-the-clock access to season tickets across the city.

Slovenia Times

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:14:49 +0200
VinFast signs partnerships with 14 e-scooter dealers in the Philippines, accelerating nationwide network expansion

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 April 2026 - VinFast today announced the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on strategic cooperation with 14 e-scooter distributors in the Philippines. The agreements demonstrate VinFast's ...

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:42:31 +0200
Slovenian psychology pioneer honoured in Brno

The Czech city of Brno has honoured Slovenian psychologist Mihajlo Rostohar, a pioneer of modern psychology whose work helped shape the discipline across Central Europe. A commemorative plaque dedicated to Rostohar (1878-1966) was unveiled this week ...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:27:49 +0200
Illegal migration spikes again

Illegal migration into Slovenia has been in decline for more than two years, but fresh data from the police shows the number of cases rose by 40% in the first quarter of this year. The police handled 5,921 cases of migrants entering the country illeg...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:29:41 +0200
Laibach take on algorithms in new post-modern pop album

Laibach, the iconic Slovenian conceptual music band, will release their new studio album on 1 May. Aptly titled Musick, the electronic-pop record offers a critique of today's era of warped reality and AI imitation, drawing influences from K-pop, J-po...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:12:21 +0200
4,680 young Chinese volunteers called "Little Deer" ready for Asian Beach Games

SANYA, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 April 2026 - As the 6th Asian Beach Games draws near, 4,680 youth volunteers, affectionately known as the "Little Deer" (Xiao Lu Lu), have completed their general training and are now intensively honing the...

South Wales Argus

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Live gigs to check out in the area this weekend

From live band gigs to singalong afternoons, Newport and the surrounding area has a packed schedule of events to enjoy this weekend.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Government R&D spending rises 11.6% to £20.4 billion

Government research and development (R&D) spending rose significantly to £20.4bn in 2024.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mobility scooter road casualties remain alarmingly high

Road casualties involving mobility scooters remain among the highest on record.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South Wales Fire Service issues warning as summer approaches

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is preparing for the expected seasonal spike in water activity and has issued a message to stay back from the water’s edge, think twice before entering unfamiliar or fast‑moving water, and call 999 immediately ...

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Public event to discuss stopping Palantir infiltrating the Welsh NHS

A public event will explore whether the Welsh NHS could be next in line for Palantir’s controversial health data platform.

St Albans Review

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:56:00 +0100
Police recognise 'disappointing' outcome of St Albans Peregrine prosecution

Herts police have issued a further statement appreciating the public's "disappointment" that no further legal action was taken in an investigation involving the St Albans Peregrine Falcons.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:20:00 +0100
3 of Hertfordshire's best and most idyllic National Trust spots you need to visit

Here are some of Hertfordshire's most scenic National Trust properties and sites to visit from Ashridge Estate to Morven Park.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Listed: Latest food hygiene ratings for businesses across Hertfordshire

Environmental health officers have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across Hertfordshire.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom family home in St Albans on market for £1.075m

A four-bedroom house in Townsend Drive, St Albans with an electric vehicle charger and dedicated office space is on the market for just over £1 million.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:55:41 +0100
Hertfordshire woman's death 'unnatural' after being found in water

A coroner is probing an "unnatural" death, after a young woman was mysteriously found dead on Porthkerry Beach, an inquest heard

Swiss Info

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:49:09 GMT
Magic sand recalled owing to asbestos risk

Possible asbestos residues mean the German publisher moses. Verlag has had to recall its product PhänoMint Magic Sand. This could pose a health risk. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Asbestos traces were found in some prod...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:51:00 GMT
Lufthansa pilots continue strike

Lufthansa pilots continued to strike on Friday. The Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo and Lufthansa CityLine companies downed tools again. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to the Lufthansa Executive Board, Lufthansa City...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:03:00 GMT
Syrian asylum-seekers can be sent home again from Switzerland

Asylum-seekers from Syria can be sent back to their country of origin. Following the suspension of asylum decisions in December 2024 in connection with the fall of the Assad regime, the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration will once again decide on ...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:14:00 GMT
Swiss to vote on exporting war materiel

The Swiss electorate will vote on parliament's decision to relax restrictions on the export and re-export of war materiel. An alliance submitted a referendum with more than 75,000 signatures on Friday. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:21:00 GMT
Neolithic Swiss village was destroyed by storm

In 2018, archaeologists discovered the well-preserved remains of a Neolithic village on the site of the new university campus in Biel/Bienne, western Switzerland. The settlement existed for just under five years before it was devastated by violent wi...

The Argus

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Schoolchildren inspire fun names for new waste trucks

Creatively named food waste collection trucks are now hitting the roads, thanks to a competition that captured the imaginations of primary school pupils.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:56:46 +0100
Live updates as thatched-roof house catches fire

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are currently at the scene after a thatched-roof domestic property in Pett Level caught fire, near Hastings, prompting a large emergency response.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Railway station café hit with zero-star food hygiene rating

The Station Express Café at Bognor Regis Railway Station has received a 0-star rating after being assessed by food safety officers on March 9.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Outrage at parking 'surveillance' after people fined for walking out of car park

Alison Griffiths, MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, has criticised the arrangement at Wick Parade car park, in Littlehampton as "surveillance"

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Six pensioners arrested at protest in Sussex town

Six people were arrested at a protest challenging the ban of Palestine Action

The Nordic Page

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 16:15:45 +0200
Reserachers in Norway Study Connection between Sunbathing and Corona Infection

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 21:15:16 +0200
Norway Postal Service Becomes the World's First To Use Electric Trucks

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 11:49:25 +0200
Worrying Trend in Norway: Young People Have the Highest Corona Infection Rate

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 13:55:21 +0200
Norway opens the borders for Europe on 15 July

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 18:58:07 +0200
Norway provides funding for UN Migration Trust Fund

Think Spain

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:46:24
Dive into the Mediterranean lifestyle: Villas for sale in Valencia with private pools

The Valencia region in Spain is famous for its endless sunshine, vibrant culture, and world-class gastronomy. When looking at property for sale here, having a place to cool off during the long, warm summers is naturally a top priority for most buyers...

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:32:36
Top new builds on the market in Alicante right now

Alicante has become one of Spain's most active property markets, and new developments remain among the most popular choices for international buyers — offering modern layouts, energy-efficient specifications, and the reassurance of buying direc...

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:22:36
The best neighbourhoods in Valencia for expats in 2026

With some of the best weather in the country, a lower cost of living compared to Madrid and Barcelona, and an unparalleled Mediterranean lifestyle, it’s no secret why Valencia has become a magnet for foreign property buyers and renters. Whether you...

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00
How to file your income tax return in Spain in 2026

Navigating the tax system in a new country can feel overwhelming — particularly when the rules are different from what you are used to at home. If you live in Spain or earn income here, understanding how the annual income tax return works is essent...

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:51:09
Is Spanish bureaucracy really that bad? How to deal with it

Ask anyone who has moved to Spain and one word comes up quickly: trámites — paperwork. Spain has a reputation for administrative complexity, and in many cases it is justified. A 2025 Bureaucracy Index developed by the Fundación Internacional para...

This Is Local London

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Extra storey could be added to Walthamstow flats

Plans to add an extra storey to a block of flats in Walthamstow are among those submitted to Waltham Forest Council.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Woman has UK’s first robotically assisted breast reconstruction

Patricia Carroll, 52, from Hillingdon has praised a surgical robot used in an operation at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead to reconstruct one of her breasts after a mastectomy.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Children’s home could become 19‑household HMO

Here are the latest batch of planning applications submitted to Redbridge Council.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Veteran paddles 126 miles to raise funds for RNLI and Combat Stress

Alan Thornewill, will be paddling from Lechlade in Gloucestershire to Teddington Lock in south-west London to raise money to help other former servicepeople.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
These are 5 incredible UK day trips you can reach from London in less than 2 hours

From the Kent village of Chilham to the town of Burford in Oxfordshire, discover five of the best day trips less than two hours from London.

Times of Malta

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:40:00 +0100
Momentum condemns PM's 'feudal approach' to abortion cases

'Forcing citizens to rely on the arbitrary mercy of one man is a circumvention of our democratic institutions'

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:34:00 +0100
Education that works for working parents

How Knights College is designing further and higher education around professional life

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:25:00 +0100
Today's front pages – March 13, 2026

The top stories in Malta's newspapers

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:01:00 +0100
March 13: The front page of Times of Malta 10, 25 and 50 years ago

The prominent newspaper stories of the last half a century

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:50:00 +0100
Assailant dead after ramming vehicle into Michigan synagogue

Assailant recently lost family members in an Israeli strike in Lebanon, where 687 people were killed in recent days

Tottenham Independent

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New London walking tour follows in the historic footsteps of the capital's posties

The Postal Museum in Clerkenwell is starting a new walking tour to explore the people, places and post boxes from London's past.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0100
UK delivery company set to close down after entering liquidation

Emissionless UK delivery company Quiver Delivery, based in London, is set to shut down after entering liquidation.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sexual offences by London taxi and minicab drivers 'tripled in three years'

Shocking data shows that sexual offences by taxi or minicab drivers in London have more than tripled in three years.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0100
Winner of The Apprentice 2026 and £250,000 from Lord Sugar revealed after tense final

After several intense weeks, it came down to Karishma Vijay and Pascha Myhill competing to become Lord Alan Sugar's latest business partner.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:16:35 +0100
Warning issued as Europe heading for 'the largest energy crisis we have ever faced'

The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that Europe has about six weeks of jet fuel left amid the 'largest energy crisis we've ever faced'.

Turkey

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:46:00 Z
Iran says Hormuz shut again as Trump renews threat

Iran said on April 18 it had reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, just a day after announcing that the key shipping route had reopened, in a move that added fresh strain to the fragile ceasefire process with the United States.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:34:39 Z
Erdoğan steps up sideline diplomacy at Antalya forum

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a series of bilateral meetings on April 17 on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, discussing Syria, the Iran ceasefire process and regional connectivity in talks with the leaders of Syria, Pakistan and G...

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:01:23 Z
Şimşek says regional integration, new corridors vital in uncertain world

Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek said Türkiye could not detach itself from either its neighbors or global supply chains, arguing that the right response to a more fragmented world was not isolation but risk reduction, diversification an...

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:43:54 Z
Digital trail, gun access in focus after Kahramanmaraş school attack

Investigators are widening their focus to the attacker’s digital footprint and access to firearms after the school shooting in Kahramanmaraş, one of two rare back-to-back attacks that have shaken Türkiye this week.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:37:00 Z
South Korea says Türkiye ties expanding from defense to energy, technology

South Korea’s Vice Minister for Diplomatic Strategy and Intelligence Jeong Yeon-doo said on April 18 that Ankara and Seoul had deepened cooperation in recent years across a widening range of fields, from the defense industry and energy to technolog...

UK BBC

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:14:00 GMT
Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs

Former Former Office chief Sir Olly Robbins is expected to be grilled by the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:17:43 GMT
Chris Mason: Mandelson saga is a messy palaver - and the questions continue to swirl

Sir Keir and the top official at the Foreign Office at the time are expected to face questions from MPs next week.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:16:33 GMT
'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents

Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:33:10 GMT
Mortgage rates show signs of falling after Iran war peak

Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:35:23 GMT
Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80%

A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.

UK Daily Express

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:16:00 +0100
Huge boost to UK city with famous 240-year-old square set to reopen after £20m glow-up

The square dates back to 1781 and sits at the centre of the city, but has been closed since last spring.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:01:00 +0100
England’s worst schools for attendance revealed – 1 region dominates truancy

The worst schools in the country for attendance have been revealed, with unauthorised absences reaching up to 17% in some areas.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:45:00 +0100
Iconic UK seaside town is home to Britain’s best pier - undergoing major £40m revamp

The pier has topped 62 others across the UK.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
200,000 children at risk of soiling themselves in class – how has it come to this?

OPINION - JUDY FINNIGAN: Parents in Britain need to wake up.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0100
4 signs your cat actually loves you and doesn't just tolerate you

Understanding cat body language can reveal happy signs that show your feline is truly content - here are the four key behaviours to look out for

UK Independent

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:51:34 GMT
This is what should have happened in Mandelson’s security vetting

Developed Vetting is designed to insulate the UK against employing people in sensitive jobs who are vulnerable to blackmail or bribery, writes Sam Kiley

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:11:36 GMT
Scottish man faces 22 years in US prison for $8m virtual currency scam

Tyler Buchanan has pleaded guilty to plotting a widespread hack

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT
Voices: ‘No concept of children’s food’: Readers compare ‘stodgy’ UK school dinners with France, Spain and beyond

As reforms spark debate, our community recalls forcing down heavily processed UK school dinners – and contrasts them with fresher meals in France, Spain and beyond

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:59:01 GMT
Homelessness charity cuts ties with Sharon Osbourne after support for Tommy Robinson rally

Sharon Osbourne signalled her support for the rally on Instagram

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:54:31 GMT
Tube strikes: Londoners warned to brace for travel disruption as drivers confirm walkout

Members of the RMT union will walk out for 24 hours on two days next week

UK Telegraph

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:30:49 GMT
Ambulance strike dates: When they are and what to do if you need emergency help

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:17:55 GMT
Mass flight cancellations at Heathrow as temperatures plunge to lowest in a decade

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:44 GMT
Nurses strike: Dates of NHS walkouts and which areas are affected

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:25:17 GMT
Teachers strikes: When will they take place, will all schools close and what will be disrupted?

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 04:49:32 GMT
Police hunt hit-run driver after six people hurt in North London crash

UK Times

Ukraine News

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:36:58 +0000
Kyiv Post Morning Memo – Everything You Need to Know on Wednesday, Dec. 7

Good morning from Kyiv where there’s something of a blizzard falling this morning with temperatures plunging to around -5C overnight. What’s happening today? Aside from a lot of forecast snow, many people in Ukraine – and around the world – w...

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:15:57 +0000
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 6

Key Takeaways The Kremlin directly responded to Russian rumors of a second wave of mobilization in an apparent effort to manage growing societal concern and recentralize information about the war with the Russian government and its authorized outlets...

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:12:01 +0000
British Defence Intelligence Update Ukraine – 07 December 2022

Russia has recently started extending defensive positions along its international border with Ukraine, and deep inside its Belgorod region. On 6 December 2022, the governor of Belgorod announced he was establishing local ‘self-defence units’. Tre...

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:04:37 +0000
EXPLAINED: Why the US Denies ‘Enabling’ Ukrainian Strikes Inside Russia

A series of daring drone strikes against targets deep inside Russian territory is sparking some delicate and very carefully worded diplomatic posturing on the part of Ukraine’s western allies. Which strikes are we talking about? On Dec. 6, a drone ...

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:47:48 +0000
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Russian Oil Depot

Earlier today, an allegedly Ukrainian drone struck a Russian oil depot located on a military base about 93 miles or 150 kilometers inside of Russia. The Dec. 6 strike, which led to a massive blast caught on tape, comes the day after two Russian milit...

Unian News Agency

Fri, 24 May 2024 17:00:00 +0300
The case of "contract killing": International Society for Human Rights emphasizes significant violations of Kolomoisky's rights as a suspect

Human rights activists published a report and pointed to a number of gross abuses by the prosecutor's office and the Pechersk District Court regarding the businessman's arrest.

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0200
Why Ihor Kolomoisky should be released immediately

In representing Mr Ihor Kolomoisky, I express my deep concern about the trials I witnessed during the hearings held in the Ukrainian courts in Kyiv in February 2024. Mr Kolomoisky has been unjustly detained...

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 15:11:00 +0200
"Poland has banned imports of Ukrainian grain. So what are Polish farmers protesting against?" - Executive Vice President of European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis

The Executive Vice President of the European Commission, Valdis Dombrovskis told in an interview with UNIAN what the unblocking of the Ukrainian-Polish border depends on, how soon Russian grain will be targeted by the EU sanctions, and about priority...

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:24:33 +0200
Zelensky shared the results of the latest negotiations: new defense agreements and packages

The partners promised Ukraine more artillery as well as joint production of weapons, the head of state said in an evening address.

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 04:11:00 +0200
Interpol blocked a search request for People’s Deputy of the 8th convocation Hranovskyi

The defense side notes that the former MP is not on an international wanted list, and NABU's request to Interpol was blocked.

Wales Online

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:33:49 +0000
Job Centre in lockdown after man threatens staff and shouts how they 'help immigrants'

Rhodri Hewings, 26, shouted and swore at staff members and wedged his head and his bike in the doors so they could not be locked

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:08:49 +0000
Major roads affected by closures on Saturday, April 18

A closure is in place on part of the M48 Severn Bridge

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:44:33 +0000
Company boss running thoroughly dishonest scheme caught in DVLA sting

Doctors on Wheels Ltd 'put profit before safety' with its DVLA driver medical forms, a court heard. The boss of the company has now been found guilty of running a fraudulent business

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:13:35 +0000
Chocolate sold at Home Bargains and B&M recalled over safety fears

The Food Standards Agency has issued a 'do not eat' alert

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:12:18 +0000
Faces of the people most wanted in Wales right now

They are wanted in connection with a range of alleged crimes and police forces are asking for information from the public to help find them

Wandsworth Guardian

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New London walking tour follows in the historic footsteps of the capital's posties

The Postal Museum in Clerkenwell is starting a new walking tour to explore the people, places and post boxes from London's past.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0100
UK delivery company set to close down after entering liquidation

Emissionless UK delivery company Quiver Delivery, based in London, is set to shut down after entering liquidation.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
All the schools on the planned SL15 bus route between Eltham and Clapham

South London is getting a new SL15 Superloop bus route, and we’ve rounded up all the schools accessible along it.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:25:29 +0100
RECAP after main road BLOCKED following early morning crash

A main road has been blocked since the early hours of the morning following an emergency services incident.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sexual offences by London taxi and minicab drivers 'tripled in three years'

Shocking data shows that sexual offences by taxi or minicab drivers in London have more than tripled in three years.

Watford Observer

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:44:34 +0100
Appeal for witnesses after man exposes himself to woman in Hitchin

Police are appealing for information after a man allegedly exposed himself to a woman in Hitchin.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Large police presence and tent in Watford road 'relates to arson investigation'

A large police presence including a tent and searches in a road relates to an arson investigation, Met Police have said.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Camera club snappers share photos celebrating springtime

A last selection of photos from the Watford Observer Camera Club celebrating springtime as they prepare for 'a new start' with their next theme.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:20:00 +0100
3 of Hertfordshire's best and most idyllic National Trust spots you need to visit

Here are some of Hertfordshire's most scenic National Trust properties and sites to visit from Ashridge Estate to Morven Park.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0100
The highest‑rated restaurant in Hertfordshire with almost perfect reviews

A restaurant nestled inside a luxury Hertfordshire hotel, within easy reach of Watford, is currently rated as the county’s best place to eat.

Western Daily Press

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Six Somerset beaches you should not swim at

The Environment Agency has deemed the water quality at these beaches to be 'poor'

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000
‘Unloved’ rare 1978 Austin Allegro leaves auctioneers excited

"It is hard not to see the potential behind this rare survivor."

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:51:00 +0000
Somerset town transformed as new car-free route across town opens

All part of major redevelopment and masterplan for Taunton

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:49:00 +0000
Independent Somerset food hall named best in the UK and we can see why

Congratulations to them!

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:39:00 +0000
Somerset woman proves there's more than one-way to speak up

She's redefined what many people think is possible

World Bulletin

York Press

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0100
'I love what I'm doing!' - York woman sets up counselling business after cancer

A CANCER diagnosis led to York businesswoman, Suzanne Wright, giving up a successful career to start her own counselling service.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:59:00 +0100
Report reveals debts of company behind closed York cafe

The company behind a vegan café in the centre of York has gone under owing more than £60,000, according to details filed with Companies House.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:57:00 +0100
Defence of UK - 'we may need to look at introducing conscription'

Our letter writers suggests we may need to look at conscription - what is your view?

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:34:55 +0100
Top Thai cooking returns with 'kitchen' opening in North Yorkshire city pub

A popular Thai restaurant that operated in one of the country’s oldest pubs in Boroughbridge has now re-opened in Ripon city centre.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:44:00 +0100
Sending death threat among offences sentenced recently at York Magistrates Court

Four defendants who committed offences including fraud, sending a death threat and assaulting a woman received community orders at York Magistrates Court recently

Your Local Guardian

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Children’s home could become 19‑household HMO

Here are the latest batch of planning applications submitted to Redbridge Council.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Veteran paddles 126 miles to raise funds for RNLI and Combat Stress

Alan Thornewill, will be paddling from Lechlade in Gloucestershire to Teddington Lock in south-west London to raise money to help other former servicepeople.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for nine new flats in three and four-storey block revealed

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Croydon Council this week.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New London walking tour follows in the historic footsteps of the capital's posties

The Postal Museum in Clerkenwell is starting a new walking tour to explore the people, places and post boxes from London's past.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0100
UK delivery company set to close down after entering liquidation

Emissionless UK delivery company Quiver Delivery, based in London, is set to shut down after entering liquidation.

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