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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.
Albania News
Andover Advertiser
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100World's first laughing gas breathalyser trialled by Hampshire police
A ground-breaking trial of the world’s first laughing gas breathalyser has taken place in Hampshire.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three days of open air theatre returning to town with shows for children
Established in 2024, the outdoor theatre event is held every two years, alternating with the award-winning family arts festival, Whitchurch Children’s Festival.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Latest planning applications coming to Andover and the surrounding areas
This is a summary of Planning Applications received in the Northern Area Planning Office of Test Valley Borough Council for the week ending 8th May 2026.
Wed, 13 May 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Four-bedroom Andover home with river frontage up for sale at £725,000
The property's charm extends beyond the garden, boasting a large stretch of river frontage, creating an idyllic backdrop with delightful views over the lakes.
Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Hampshire business given chance to win team building sea shanty workshop
The workshop offers a chance to learn about the history of sea shanties, followed by a singing session led by an experienced local sea shanty crew.
Anphoblacht
Mon, 11 May 2026 13:34:57 +0100Francis Hughes – Died on 12 May 1981 on hunger strike in the H-Blocks
The death of Francis Hughes at the age of 25 on hunger strike in the H-Blocks of Long Kesh saw not the end of a legend but a new chapter in what was, by any measure, the story of one of the most fearless and tenacious guerrilla fighters of the 20th C...
Fri, 08 May 2026 08:40:33 +0100
The Triple Lock - the truth
There was huge interest among delegates to the presentation on the Triple Lock at last summer’s ICTU Global Solidarity School. As a result Dublin Council of Trade Unions organised a similar presentation for its delegates and a call for the Trade Un...
Tue, 05 May 2026 11:35:47 +0100
Séamus gave it his all
Sinn Fein MLA Gerry Kelly gave the main oration to a gathering of over 1,000 people in Scotstown, Co. Monaghan, to honour IRA Volunteer Séamus McElwain on the 40th anniversary of his death in a British SAS ambush.
Mon, 04 May 2026 10:10:58 +0100
Bobby Sands MP – Died 5 May 1981 on hunger strike in the H-Blocks of Long Kesh
5 May 1981 was one of the most defining days in Irish history. It was the day that Bobby Sands, the 27-year-old Member of Parliament for Fermanagh/South Tyrone, died on hunger strike in the H-Blocks of Long Kesh as part of the republican prisoners’...
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0100
A progressive, united Ireland can and will be achieved
24 April marks the 110th anniversary of the Easter Rising in Ireland, when Irish revolutionaries took on the might of the British empire and declared a national Republic. The Proclamation of the Republic itself was a revolutionary document which...
Armenia News
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:55:23 +0400RFE/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, 08 May 2026 07:16:57 GMTZelenskyy urges leaders to skip Moscow parade
Kyiv says it will mirror Moscow’s actions, while warning foreign leaders against attending Victory Day events in Russia.
Fri, 01 May 2026 10:38:13 GMT
Azerbaijan suspends ties with European Parliament
Azerbaijan has decided to suspend cooperation with the European Parliament, citing objections to a recent resolution it considers biased.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:58:58 GMT
Trump says shooter’s text shows religious hostility
“If we read his manifesto, it becomes clear he was mentally unstable,” he said.
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.
Azerbaijan Today
Thu, 14 May 2026 12:21:00 +0400Karabakh as business project: Pashinyan revealed essence of "old government"
Thu, 14 May 2026 12:12:00 +0400
Anatomy of robbery - what the Armenian opposition is "proud of"
Thu, 14 May 2026 12:01:00 +0400
Baku–Khankandi int'l cycling race ends with decisive final stage
Thu, 14 May 2026 11:43:00 +0400
Azerbaijan, Syria discuss cooperation in reconstruction
Thu, 14 May 2026 11:25:00 +0400
Rhythmic gymnast wins gold medal in Portugal
Azerbaijan Trend
Thu, 14 May 2026 12:58:24 +0400Fuad Karimli takes helm as SecGen of Global South NGO Platform
Thu, 14 May 2026 12:56:54 +0400
Dedicated K1 shuttle service launched for WUF13 participants between Koroghlu and Baku Olympic Stadium
Thu, 14 May 2026 12:54:08 +0400
Global South Network gains international recognition from UN - Azerbaijani official
Thu, 14 May 2026 12:01:00 +0400
Global South NGO Platform in Baku becomes int'l hub of solidarity - official
Thu, 14 May 2026 11:42:00 +0400
Azerbaijan flags looming threats of climate change to economy and health
Basingstoke Gazette
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100World's first laughing gas breathalyser trialled by Hampshire police
A ground-breaking trial of the world’s first laughing gas breathalyser has taken place in Hampshire.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hampshire businesses given chance to win sea shanty workshop
The workshop offers a chance to learn about the history of sea shanties, followed by a singing session led by an experienced local sea shanty crew.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Stoke holding official world record attempt - Here's how to get involved
Basingstoke Town FC is inviting fans to participate in an official Guinness World Record attempt.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity duck race to return this month
The annual charity duck race is set to return this month in Old Basing.
Wed, 13 May 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Air ambulance receives £100,000 towards training facilities at new base
The Bradbury Training Room will help prepare the charity’s doctors, dispatchers, pilots and paramedics through simulation exercises and emergency response drills.
BBC News Humberside
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:02:27 GMTFingerprint scanner allows parents into baby unit
The £12,000 system means parents can visit their babies 24 hours a day without waiting to be let in.
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:50:48 GMT
Hot yoga and padel site approved at farm
The site near Bainton would convert two existing farm buildings to house two padel courts.
Thu, 14 May 2026 04:51:59 GMT
A pothole has burst my tyre - what now and how do I claim?
A BBC investigation reveals three in four claims for pothole compensation are being turned down.
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:12:03 GMT
Hull City tickets and travel as Championship play-off details confirmed
The Tigers face Southampton in the final at Wembley for a place in the Premier League.
Wed, 13 May 2026 19:07:47 GMT
Post Office confirms city centre branch closure
Officials say the branch in the Prospect Centre will close on 11 July, but are looking to relocate.
Belarus Belapan
Belarus Belta
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:45:00 +0300BelCCI, 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
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Borehamwood Times
Tue, 12 May 2026 11:30:02 +0100Hertfordshire driver fined after video shows football net on top of car
Hertfordshire Police have released a video of a car with a football net on its roof, confirming that the motorist was fined £120.
Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
College students get hands-on experience of working in life-saving industry
West Herts College students are getting hands-on experience in the high-tech industry that produces lifesaving treatments with Elstree-based Kedrion Biopharma UK.
Tue, 05 May 2026 17:32:36 +0100
Free webinar: 5 easy wins to help funeral directors stand out online
LOCALiQ UK is hosting a free 45‑minute online seminar designed to give increased Google visibility to funeral directors
Fri, 01 May 2026 07:20:55 +0100
Cash and nitrous oxide seized from 'suspicious vehicle' near Watford
Police have seized cash and nitrous oxide from a "suspicious vehicle" in Borehamwood.
Fri, 01 May 2026 15:20:25 +0100
Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme returns with early bird price offer
To mark the milestone, new schools have the chance to benefit from special early bird pricing until June 30.
Bournemouth Echo
Thu, 14 May 2026 09:17:17 +0100LIVE: Middle school closes for year 6 over outbreak concerns
Ferndown Middle school is closed today after an 'outbreak' for children in Year 6.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Cheeky and kind’ three-year-old boy died after struck by van
A ‘cheeky and kind’ three-year-old boy died after he was struck by a van in a residential road.
Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100
'Get back into school and start teaching' - 'baying mob' of striking teachers slammed
A parent of a schoolchild has said a "baying mob" of teachers protesting job cuts outside Corfe Hills School is negatively "affecting" children.
Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100
Bournemouth teen turns pageant win into mission for girls’ empowerment
An 18-year-old crowned Miss Teen Bournemouth is aiming to 'rewrite the story' for young women and help them with their ambitions.
Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100
Jim Davidson claims he's 'banned' from performing in Bournemouth
Jim Davidson has claimed he is “not allowed to play” in Bournemouth theatres— and has blamed the council for the ban. The controversial comedian, 72, made the accusations ahead of his adult pantomime, ‘Big Dick Whittington’, coming to Wimbo...
Bradford Telegraph and Argus
Thu, 14 May 2026 00:03:00 +0100'City of believers': How Bantams have convinced fans to enjoy good times
GRAHAM Alexander insists Bradford City have turned the fans into believers – as they dream of taking their League One journey all the way to Wembley.
Thu, 14 May 2026 03:00:00 +0100
Police working with cross-border officers ahead of crunch Bradford City play-off tie
Police are working with cross-border officers ahead of Bradford City’s crunch play-off match against Bolton Wanderers after chaos ensued during the reverse fixture.
Thu, 14 May 2026 03:00:00 +0100
This Bradford man ended up UNCONSCIOUS inside a police van - and here's why
A court has heard how a violent drunk arrested by police for assaulting a former partner ended up unconscious inside a police van.
Thu, 14 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Bulls boss says he has wanted 'bigger pitch since joining' after stock car query
Bradford Bulls head coach Kurt Haggerty says he has wanted to extend the Odsal pitch for months, with that now possible with no stock car racing at the stadium.
Thu, 14 May 2026 03:00:00 +0100
'We have a long history' - Bradford company set to celebrate 100 years in business
A Bradford firm which started in the city’s heyday of textile mills is set to celebrate its centenary.
Bridgwater Mercury
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Clinton Rogers: Why child tooth decay is a major issue in Somerset
NHS data reveals tooth decay is now the leading cause of childhood hospital admissions in Somerset and UK-wide, with access to NHS dental care under strain.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
PCC column: The importance of mental health care in Somerset
The Integrated Access Partnership unites NHS, ambulance, and mental health services to improve emergency response for mental health crises.
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brian Smedley column: Looking back at Bridgwater in the 1970s
Step back to 1970s Bridgwater: council changes, lost landmarks, and shifting politics in Somerset. Discover how the town rebuilt after decades of decline.
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bridgwater-based group named among top nurseries in the South West
YMCA Dulverton Group’s nurseries win top South West childcare award for fourth year, with Meadowside and Barley Wood nurseries also recognised.
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Impact of shop crime and rising costs discussed with Bridgwater MP
Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox meets Burnham-on-Sea retailers to discuss rising costs, retail crime, energy bills and support for independent shops across the UK.
Bridport News
Thu, 14 May 2026 01:51:00 +0100Owner of iconic cinema on why he is is selling 'unique gem' he loves
After 12 years of owning Bridport Electric Palace, owner Alasdair Warren explains why it is up for sale
Thu, 14 May 2026 03:47:00 +0100
Apology issued after error meant drivers had to unnecessarily fork out for parking
The town council in Lyme Regis has apologised after many people had to unnecessarily pay for parking over the weekend during an annual ceremony on the Cobb
Thu, 14 May 2026 02:46:00 +0100
Town set for music, magic and family fun as free fair returns this weekend
A quirky event celebrating a 700-year tradition, hailed as one of Bridport's standout annual highlights, returns this weekend
Thu, 14 May 2026 02:03:00 +0100
Killer hornet nest sighted in west Dorset
A sighting of an invasive species has been reported in west Dorset
Thu, 14 May 2026 00:39:00 +0100
Councillor resigns over response to controversial housing plans
A councillor in Beaminster has resigned from his position following reports of unethical behaviour in relation to a controversial planning application in town
Bucks Free Press
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Judge sets two-day hearing in Chesham Section 215 land appeal
A family fighting a Buckinghamshire Council order to clear land in Chesham will return to court later this year after a judge set dates in their appeal.
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:42:47 +0100
Police investigating racial abuse incident at Marlow Weatherspoon's
Police are investigating reports of two members of staff being racially abused at a pub in Marlow.
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:16:55 +0100
Emergency services called to incident in High Wycombe - Live updates
Emergency Services called to Priory Avenue
Thu, 14 May 2026 09:28:18 +0100
Police close off busy Wycombe road after reports of 'crash' between bike and car
Officers have been spotted along Desborough Avenue in High Wycombe. Police have cordoned off the road. Updates to follow shortly.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fraudster falsely offered building services to woman in attempt to make £11k
A fraudster who falsely offered building services in a bid to make £11k is among those sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.
Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100PCC column: How Somerset delivers mental health support
The Integrated Access Partnership unites NHS, ambulance, and mental health services to improve emergency response for mental health crises.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Clinton Rogers: The scale of child tooth decay in Somerset
NHS data reveals tooth decay is now the leading cause of childhood hospital admissions in Somerset and UK-wide, with access to NHS dental care under strain.
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Impact of rising costs and crime on retailers raised with MP in Burnham
Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox meets Burnham-on-Sea retailers to discuss rising costs, retail crime, energy bills and support for independent shops across the UK.
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:53:00 +0100
Somerset special needs children failed by 'dreadful backlog' in assessments
Children with education, health and care plans (EHCPs) are being left without "appropriate and timely transition arrangements" as they move schools
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:31:00 +0100
Somerset Council spends nearly £19m on consultants in just three years
Somerset Council has spent large sums of money on consultants on top of paying agency staff and its ongoing transformation programme
Chard and Ilminster News
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Adam Dance: What I thought of the new facilities at Yeovil College
Yeovil College opens new £60m Construction Innovation Centre, boosting technical education, skills, and career opportunities for young people in South Somerset.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Team to walk 630 miles in memory of RNAS Yeovilton officer
Friends and colleagues of Royal Navy officer Cdr Amy Gilmore MBE are completing the South West Coast Path in her memory, raising funds for cancer charities.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Clinton Rogers: What’s behind child tooth decay in Somerset?
NHS data reveals tooth decay is now the leading cause of childhood hospital admissions in Somerset and UK-wide, with access to NHS dental care under strain.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
PCC column: Why mental health care matters in Somerset
The Integrated Access Partnership unites NHS, ambulance, and mental health services to improve emergency response for mental health crises.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Somerset care home celebrates International Nurses' Day
West Abbey Care Home in Yeovil marked the occasion this week.
Chronicle Live
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:48:03 +0000Avoid paying up to £30 airport drop-off fees at 19 airports as Martin Lewis MSE says 'it's possible'
Most airports charge for using the drop-off parking with some costing as much as £30 for a 30-minute drop-off
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:38:49 +0000
Police give update on Brighton beach deaths after three young women found in sea
It is understood that the women were 'aged between 20 and 30 years old'
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:23:14 +0000
Plans for Northumberland home approved despite pleas to reject over road safety worries
Councillors defied officers recommendations and approved the construction of new home in Riding Mill.
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:02:00 +0000
New giant garden fence blocks entire view from property's living room window
The massive wooden panels have been erected just centimetres from the lower floor of a home in Lockleaze, Bristol, completely blocking the living room window of light and any view to the street
Thu, 14 May 2026 07:18:29 +0000
Keir Starmer leadership LIVE: Updates as PM braces for possible challenge
The PM could face a potential leadership challenge - here's the latest as Sir Keir fights for his premiership
Coventry Telegraph
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:29:29 +0000New Labour leader announced as major Nuneaton and Bedworth council meeting looms
She replaces the former leader who lost his seat to Reform
Thu, 14 May 2026 07:30:20 +0000
Coventry council’s future to be set out at critical meeting – here’s what to expect
Key positions will need to be filled at Coventry City Council's Annual General Meeting
Thu, 14 May 2026 06:39:12 +0000
Net closing in on youths behind major issues around Nuneaton park
There have been multiple reports of yob behaviour in and around Buttermere Park
Thu, 14 May 2026 06:02:52 +0000
Tile Hill incident LIVE as Coventry police and air ambulance scrambled
There was a large emergency services presence in the area late last night
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:30:00 +0000
The city centre bar where 'everyone feels at home' that's officially been named Coventry's best
Mister Shenanigans on Spon Street has won best city centre venue
Czech Republic Ceske Noviny
Thu, 14 May 2026 10:54:00 +0200Tisk: Trump přicestoval do sebevědomější Číny, než jakou navštívil v roce 2017
Peking - Za osm let od předchozí návštěvy Donalda Trumpa v Číně se situace změnila a americký prezident se musí připravit na Velkou čínskou zeď sebevědomí. Čína stále více vnímá Spojené státy jako...
Thu, 14 May 2026 10:39:00 +0200
Soud: Nižší gramáž čokolád Milka v Německu bez upozornění klamala spotřebitele
Brémy - Americká nadnárodní skupina Mondelez klamala německé zákazníky a uváděla je v omyl, když snížila gramáž čokolád Milka ze 100 na 90 gramů, aniž viditelně změnila obal. Rozhodl o tom soud v Brémách....
Thu, 14 May 2026 10:33:00 +0200
Lotyšská premiérka Siliňová rezignuje, uvedla stanice LSM
Riga - Lotyšská středopravicová premiérka Evika Siliňová rezignuje, informovala dnes veřejnoprávní stanice LSM, podle níž to znamená pád vlády pobaltské země. Děje se tak pět měsíců před plánovanými...
Thu, 14 May 2026 10:25:00 +0200
Kamení na koleje u Přelouče daly v lednu dvě děti, další případy se vyšetřují
Pardubice - Kamení, které se v lednu objevilo na železničním koridoru nedaleko Přelouče, daly na koleje dvě děti. Policisté věc předali k vyřízení Drážnímu úřadu, uvedla dnes mluvčí krajské policie...
Thu, 14 May 2026 10:22:00 +0200
Soud zamítl žalobu Parkanové kvůli nezákonnému stíhání v kauze CASA
Praha - Pražský městský soud dnes pravomocně zamítl žalobu bývalé ministryně obrany Vlasty Parkanové, která žádala odškodné 8,5 milionu korun za dlouholeté nezákonné trestní stíhání v kauze armádních...
Czech Republic Radio Praha
Thu, 14 May 2026 10:41:00 +0200Weather forecast
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Thu, 14 May 2026 10:10:00 +0200
Daniel Žižka takes Eurovision stage with Crossroads
Eurovision kicked off this week and Czechia’s hopes now rest on 23-year-old singer and actor Daniel Žižka, who will take to the stage in Thursday’s second semi-final in Vienna. Performing Crossroads, Žižka will be hoping to secure a place in...
Thu, 14 May 2026 10:05:00 +0200
Ombudsman calls for fairer prison rules in Czech Republic
Ombudsman calls for fairer prison rules in Czech Republic
Thu, 14 May 2026 10:04:00 +0200
Prague court sentences eight in cocaine smuggling case
Prague court sentences eight in cocaine smuggling case
Thu, 14 May 2026 10:03:00 +0200
Army may take over Mošnov airport
Army may take over Mošnov airport
Daily Mail
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:57:03 GMTXi greets Trump with ominous warning about risk of war between US and China: 'Beware the Thucydides Trap'
Donald Trump has received a spectacular state welcome from China's president Xi Jinping, treated to imperial pomp rarely afforded a US president.
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:52:05 GMT
Rise in university truancy as more than half of students admit to missing lectures
Some 52 per cent of undergraduates missed at least one class in 2025 - up from just 37 per cent in 2006 - analysis from the Higher Education Policy Institute (Hepi) found.
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:49:16 GMT
Resolution Foundation urges Starmer to remove inheritance tax-free band and ditch triple lock
As Left-wing MPs plot to unseat the Prime Minister, the Resolution Foundation called for older and richer households to 'pay their way'.
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:26:14 GMT
Hospital worker, 30, who got pregnant with a psychiatric patient she 'fell in love' with is jailed
Lydia-May Green, 30, who later miscarried, fell 'in love' with the patient and met him outside the hospital when she was given leave from the wards and he was on day release.
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:24:54 GMT
QUENTIN LETTS: With that smoky voice, Kemi filleted Streeting so skilfully even Keir yelped with mirth
The Commons was full for the start of the King's Speech debate. Mutinous Wes was on the government front bench, possibly one final time. What a gift to Mrs B.
Daily Star
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:07:18 +0000New rat virus cruise ship warning as experts claim 'intimate partners' could be at risk
Health experts have warned Hantavirus will continue to spread as authorities try to prevent a global outbreak following the MV Hondius infection
Thu, 14 May 2026 07:51:12 +0000
'I'm a Babestation legend – here's why I want everyone to adopt a Romanian dog'
EXCLUSIVE: British Babestation legend Jess West has been forstering a rather cute dog called Knight, and she did it all via the charity called Pawprints to Freedom
Thu, 14 May 2026 07:45:11 +0000
Women pulled from sea at Brighton beach 'aged between 20 and 30' as police give update
The bodies of three women were pulled from the sea near Brighton beach in the early hours of Wednesday morning and it is believed they may have entered the water from the beach near Madeira Drive
Thu, 14 May 2026 07:21:06 +0000
Labour MP 'held hostage' in weird tradition as Brits warn 'stay safe'
The State Opening of Parliament is a big day for the Royal Family, but one MP spent it held 'hostage' at Buckingham Palace as part of a centuries-old tradition
Thu, 14 May 2026 07:11:43 +0000
Freeview switch-off feared as date service to go for good is confirmed
A petition has been launched by the Countryside Alliance in a bid to save Freeview's over-the-air broadcasts amid fears of a 2030s switch-off
East London and West Essex Guardian
Thu, 14 May 2026 07:14:00 +0100How poor communication is worsening Thames Water chaos in Chingford
Chingford MP Iain Duncan Smith criticises Thames Water over ongoing road closures, delays and a lack of clear communication with residents.
Thu, 14 May 2026 09:15:00 +0100
UK bedding company supplying Tesco and Debenhams enters administration owing £1.6m
UK bedding company Visco Therapy, operated by One Holding Ltd, which supplied products to the likes of Debenhams and The Range, has fallen into administration.
Wed, 13 May 2026 17:34:34 +0100
BBC comedy that ‘continues to capture hearts of the nation’ renewed for third series
Amandaland, starring Lucy Punch and Joanna Lumley, will return to the BBC for a third series in the near future
Wed, 13 May 2026 11:35:29 +0100
‘Petrol head’ dad spends 100 hours creating perfect replica of dream car in LEGO
A self-confessed ‘petrol head’ dad has spent 100 hours building his dream car from 1,200 Lego pieces – and could soon see it become a real toy for sale in stores.
Wed, 13 May 2026 09:53:49 +0100
EastEnders serial killer to return to BBC soap for 'explosive' storyline
An EastEnders villain is expected to return to Albert Square four years after he went to prison, according to reports.
El Pais (sp)
Thu, 27 Feb 2020 17:13:44 +0200Un 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
Thu, 14 May 2026 07:39:33 +0100Man airlifted to hospital after stabbing on boat near pub in Surrey
A man has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a stabbing on a boat near a pub in Surrey.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
FREE vintage buses to run between Kingston and Sutton next month – what to know
Next month, vintage buses will take over the 213 bus route in parts of south London and Surrey – and it will be free to travel on.
Thu, 14 May 2026 09:15:00 +0100
UK bedding company supplying Tesco and Debenhams enters administration owing £1.6m
UK bedding company Visco Therapy, operated by One Holding Ltd, which supplied products to the likes of Debenhams and The Range, has fallen into administration.
Wed, 13 May 2026 17:34:34 +0100
BBC comedy that ‘continues to capture hearts of the nation’ renewed for third series
Amandaland, starring Lucy Punch and Joanna Lumley, will return to the BBC for a third series in the near future
Wed, 13 May 2026 11:35:29 +0100
‘Petrol head’ dad spends 100 hours creating perfect replica of dream car in LEGO
A self-confessed ‘petrol head’ dad has spent 100 hours building his dream car from 1,200 Lego pieces – and could soon see it become a real toy for sale in stores.
Estonia
Wed, 13 May 2026 12:22:25 +0300PEETER KOPPEL ⟩ Let's Play That There Won't Be a Flood, Okay?
Some time ago now, such a film art «spectacle» as «Don't Look Up!» was released on streaming platforms. The essence of the film consisted basically in this: the world is threatened by an apocalyptic event, scientists try to make the seriousness o...
Tue, 12 May 2026 16:11:32 +0300
Estonia to purchase three additional Chunmoo rocket launchers
The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) has signed an additional contract with the South Korean procurement organization KOTRA to acquire three Chunmoo rocket launchers from the defense company Hanwha Aerospace.
Tue, 12 May 2026 12:34:06 +0300
FOCUS ⟩ ⟩ What could be Sweden's role in the military defense of the Baltic states?
Sweden could have three main roles in the military defense of the Nordic-Baltic region: helping to repel a Russian attack in the Far North, participating in the defense of the Baltic states, and serving as a hub for allied operations throughout the r...
Mon, 11 May 2026 10:54:03 +0300
EDITORIAL ⟩ Fewer Soviet Monuments, Less Fuss
This year, May 9th passed relatively peacefully. Since Soviet monuments have been removed from public spaces in recent years, there are no longer as many places where conflicts could arise. The removal of Soviet monuments has yielded positive results...
Fri, 08 May 2026 11:37:24 +0300
JOOSEP KAASIK ⟩ We Don't Guard the Border Between Good and Evil Alone – On Helpers and Works at the Eastern Border
On Europe Day, it is fitting to recall that Estonia, due to its location, has quite a significant role and responsibility in ensuring the security of the European Union (EU). We guard one part of the border with Russia – or as it is also said – t...
Estonia Post Times
Wed, 13 May 2026 12:22:25 +0300PEETER KOPPEL ⟩ Let's Play That There Won't Be a Flood, Okay?
Some time ago now, such a film art «spectacle» as «Don't Look Up!» was released on streaming platforms. The essence of the film consisted basically in this: the world is threatened by an apocalyptic event, scientists try to make the seriousness o...
Tue, 12 May 2026 16:11:32 +0300
Estonia to purchase three additional Chunmoo rocket launchers
The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) has signed an additional contract with the South Korean procurement organization KOTRA to acquire three Chunmoo rocket launchers from the defense company Hanwha Aerospace.
Tue, 12 May 2026 12:34:06 +0300
FOCUS ⟩ ⟩ What could be Sweden's role in the military defense of the Baltic states?
Sweden could have three main roles in the military defense of the Nordic-Baltic region: helping to repel a Russian attack in the Far North, participating in the defense of the Baltic states, and serving as a hub for allied operations throughout the r...
Mon, 11 May 2026 10:54:03 +0300
EDITORIAL ⟩ Fewer Soviet Monuments, Less Fuss
This year, May 9th passed relatively peacefully. Since Soviet monuments have been removed from public spaces in recent years, there are no longer as many places where conflicts could arise. The removal of Soviet monuments has yielded positive results...
Fri, 08 May 2026 11:37:24 +0300
JOOSEP KAASIK ⟩ We Don't Guard the Border Between Good and Evil Alone – On Helpers and Works at the Eastern Border
On Europe Day, it is fitting to recall that Estonia, due to its location, has quite a significant role and responsibility in ensuring the security of the European Union (EU). We guard one part of the border with Russia – or as it is also said – t...
Euro Weekly
Europe
Thu, 14 May 2026 10:40:05 +0200Marco Rubio says Cuba's leaders must go as US offers country €85 million in aid
Cuba lost the source for around half its fuel needs when US forces snatched Venezuela’s president in a stunning January raid, with his successor complying with US pressure not to aid the island.
Thu, 14 May 2026 09:01:04 +0200
Ukraine: Russian drone and missile barrage slams Kyiv, killing at least one
Ukraine’s capital Kyiv was struck by a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack early on Thursday, leaving at least one person dead and 31 injured, according to local officials.
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:47:12 +0200
Watch: Key moments from Trump’s first day in Beijing
China welcomed US President Donald Trump to Beijing on Thursday for a closely watched summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as the two powers sought to stabilise relations strained by trade disputes, tensions over Taiwan and the ongoing conflict ...
Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:34 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 14th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Thu, 14 May 2026 06:30:50 +0200
Russian attack on Kyiv continues overnight, killing at least one
The drone and missile attack comes hours after a rare daytime attack on the Ukrainian capital, which had killed at least six people.
Europe BBC
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:46:58 GMTRescuers search rubble of Kyiv flats after massive Russian strikes kill two
Children are among the injured after Russia launched drones and missiles across Ukraine, officials say.
Wed, 13 May 2026 20:46:05 GMT
Passengers allowed to leave norovirus-hit cruise ship
Passengers on the ship showing no symptoms are allowed to leave, authorities say, after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal sickness.
Wed, 13 May 2026 11:29:53 GMT
Shrinking Milka chocolate bar tricked consumers, says German court
A court in Bremen has found the manufacturer of the classic Alpine Milk chocolate bar guilty of "shrinkflation".
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:16:08 GMT
Woman isolating on British island in South Pacific after hantavirus contact
The woman who was on a virus-hit ship shows "no signs of illness", the government of Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory, says.
Wed, 13 May 2026 17:29:33 GMT
Arrieta beats Eulalio to win epic wet Giro stage
Spain's Igor Arrieta beats Afonso Eulalio of Portugal to win a soaking-wet stage five of the Giro d'Italia after a thrilling breakaway battle.
Evening Telegraph
Express and Star
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:35:56 +0000Motorists 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
Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000‘In the Grey’ Film Review: From Slow Burn to Snatch-Speed
Guy Ritchie’s new film opens with a jolt, then settles into a slow, teasing rhythm that hints at danger without giving away its hand. My final score is a perfect 100%.
Thu, 07 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000
‘Mortal Kombat II’ Film Review: The One Fans Have Been Waiting For
A return to the iconic battleground captivates the audience with breathtaking fight scenes, meticulous attention to detail and an engaging story that remains faithful to its origins.
Fri, 01 May 2026 11:51:50 +0000
VIDEO: Heat, Harmony and Protest Signs in Hakaniemi
The Hakaniemi Market Square was buzzing as Finland’s largest May Day parade kicked off under the warm Friday sun. Catch the moments we captured on video!
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:16:30 +0000
Helsinki Celebrates May Day Eve: Manta Crowned! GALLERY & VIDEO
Tens of thousands gathered to witness the crowning of Havis Amanda on the eve of May Day in Helsinki.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:31:37 +0000
The Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Northern Espoo
The health protection authority lifted the boil water advisory for Northern Espoo on Thursday morning.
Finland Yle Uutiset
Thu, 14 May 2026 11:07:34 +0300Stubb discusses frontline situation with Zelensky, heads to Vilnius
The Nordic countries may join the Bucharest Nine group of former Soviet or Warsaw Pact countries to form a Nato eastern flank bloc, reports the Finnish News Agency.
Wed, 13 May 2026 16:58:17 +0300
Lappeenranta police remove swastika flag from private home's flagpole
The swastika flag is not strictly prohibited by Finnish law, but a 2024 ruling by the Helsinki Court of Appeal has opened up the possibility that use can be considered a hate crime.
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:40:34 +0300
SDP MP Joona Räsänen admits to drink driving incident
The politician was stopped and breathalysed by police in Espoo on 17 April.
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:15:34 +0300
"I had forgotten this feeling" — Tampere pilot project offers green shoots of hope amid unemployment gloom
An innovative employment programme in Tampere is helping highly-educated, long-term unemployed people get back on their feet.
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:37:18 +0300
Finns drinking less, despite wine in grocery stores
Allowing mild wines onto supermarket shelves has not increased alcohol consumption.
France 24 Live News
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:58:21 GMTWho will rule over Palestinian territories after Mahmoud Abbas?
Palestinian Authority president Mahmous Abbas is accused of trying to consolidate his family's hold on his Fatah party by getting his son onto the 18-member central committee at the party's Congress, which starts today in Ramallah. 64-year-old Yasse...
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:41:12 GMT
A massive overnight barrage on Kyiv splits a residential building in two
Russia has launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, overnight. At least one person has been killed and sixteen injured. The strike has caused damage across six of the city's districts, including on residential building...
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:23:10 GMT
U2 surprise fans in Mexico City to shoot music video
The rock band, led by Bono, were perched on a rustic truck whose windshield read "Street of Dreams" in Spanish, the name of their new track.
Heavy rain that lashed the Mexican capital on Tuesday had caused damage to a generator used for the shoot a...
Thu, 14 May 2026 07:49:10 GMT
Burberry returns to full-year profit on turnaround plan
Net profit stood at £21 million ($28 million) in the year to the end of March, compared with an after-tax loss of £75 million a year earlier, Burberry said in a statement.
Revenue, however, dipped two percent to £2.4 billion, and the company's ...
Thu, 14 May 2026 07:33:13 GMT
Spiky, polarising, rarely dull: ups and downs of rugby's Eddie Jones
The Japan Rugby Football Union suspended their head coach for four games on Wednesday for "verbal abuse directed at local officials" during a recent Australia tour.
They also relieved the 66-year-old Australian from all duties for six weeks and cut...
France RFI
Thu, 14 May 2026 07:34:14 GMTSpiky, polarising, rarely dull: ups and downs of rugby's Eddie Jones
The Japan Rugby Football Union suspended their head coach for four games on Wednesday for "verbal abuse directed at local officials" during a recent Australia tour.
They also relieved the 66-year-old Australian from all duties for six weeks and cut...
Thu, 14 May 2026 06:36:28 GMT
Denmark, Australia in the spotlight in Eurovision second semi
Fifteen countries will do battle at the Wiener Stadthalle for the remaining spots in Saturday's showpiece at Austria's biggest indoor arena.
Eurovision is the world's biggest live televised music event, typically reaching more than 150 million view...
Thu, 14 May 2026 06:28:12 GMT
Heavy Russian strikes on Kyiv kill one, wound 31
AFP journalists in the capital heard air raid sirens wailing before a series of loud explosions that lasted throughout the night, spurring residents of the capital to seek shelter in metro stations.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had laun...
Thu, 14 May 2026 06:16:10 GMT
Iran war and oil dominate BRICS meet in India
War in Iran and the related fuel crisis are dominating discussions in the two-day gathering.
India was hosting the foreign ministers from the expanded bloc that now includes Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates -- countries at odds over ...
Thu, 14 May 2026 06:08:18 GMT
Bone appetit: Paris pups lap up treats at dog-centric spots
Loulou, a fluffy Pomeranian, lets out a satisfied "woof" after polishing off a five-euro ($5.90) "Le Merveilleux" made from banana puree, cream cheese, apple and beef.
The one-year-old pup is a regular at this dog bakery, where the treats lined up ...
French News Online
Gazette Live
Thu, 14 May 2026 07:47:35 +0000Police bid to trace owners of Nike trainers and Samsung phone found on Redcar beach
The items were found on Majuba beach
Wed, 13 May 2026 23:05:00 +0000
Dealer caught with wads of cash, knuckle duster and CS spray showed off gangster lifestyle
Isa Salim began taking drugs at 14 and continued when he was taken into care
Wed, 13 May 2026 23:01:00 +0000
Reduced events and residential beds in council plans to make £7.7m savings in three years
Stockton Council is moving public health grant money and cutting funding for weight management, sexual health and a health project for men over 50
Wed, 13 May 2026 23:01:00 +0000
‘Forget about the one in Sydney’: Teessiders’ views on future of Transporter Bridge
The much-loved Tees Transporter Bridge has been out of action since 2019
Wed, 13 May 2026 23:01:00 +0000
Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke talks promises, power and policy as election pledges progress ranked
Middlesbrough's local Labour mayor is seeking re-election this time next year
Gazette News
Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100Colchester paratroopers test new counter-drone technology
Colchester paratroopers have been putting the latest counter-drone technology to the test alongside the US Army.
Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Plane makes emergency landing after 'technical issue'
An easyJet flight from Alicante, bound for Southend Airport, was forced to divert to Stansted yesterday afternoon due to a 'technical issue'.
Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Nominate community heroes for Pride of Essex Awards 2026
Nominations are now open to honour community heroes for the Pride of Essex Awards 2026.
Thu, 14 May 2026 09:30:00 +0100
Major coffee chain to open at Essex cinema in new partnership deal
Costa Coffee will soon open a branch inside Cineworld at Braintree Leisure and Retail Park, next to Braintree Village as part of wider plans.
Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100
New Essex County Council leader wants to SCRAP local government reorganisation
The new leader of Essex County Council has announced plans to challenge the looming Local Government Reorganisation.
Germany
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:57:00 +0200German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: "I Am Dissatisfied with the Prevailing Atmosphere in Germany"
In a wide ranging interview with DER SPIEGEL, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks about his relationship with Trump, the immense challenges facing Germany and the dangers of the AfD.
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.
Germany European News
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:06:00 +0100Portrait 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.
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Greek Reporter
Tue, 16 Feb 2016 17:46:35 +0000Greece's exit from Schengen will not solve the refugee crisis
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As stated by European Council President Donald Tusk after his meeting the Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at Maximou residence.
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Tue, 16 Feb 2016 16:54:05 +0000
Incompetence fails SYRIZA’s governing
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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
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According to Mario Draghi, the fast completion of the monitoring is as important as carrying it under conditions of trust.
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Mon, 15 Feb 2016 20:22:57 +0000
5.2 on the Richter scale rocked the Peloponnese
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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.
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Mon, 15 Feb 2016 20:09:22 +0000
Christ crucified again ... in Crete
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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
Thu, 14 May 2026 09:07:50 +0100London still leads UK for energy-efficient home searches
London homeowners continue to show strong interest in energy-efficient homes as some retrofit measures, particularly spray foam insulation, could make homes harder to mortgage, remortgage or sell.
Thu, 14 May 2026 09:15:00 +0100
UK bedding company supplying Tesco and Debenhams enters administration owing £1.6m
UK bedding company Visco Therapy, operated by One Holding Ltd, which supplied products to the likes of Debenhams and The Range, has fallen into administration.
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:50:34 +0100
Students celebrate International Nurses’ Day with wellbeing event at hospital
Student nurses at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore put wellbeing at the heart of care with dedicated activities for staff.
Wed, 13 May 2026 23:06:06 +0100
Section 21 is gone: What landlords face now the no-fault eviction ban is law
Hundreds of thousands of private landlords are now operating without financial protection following what experts are calling the most significant shift in renting law in a generation, and the cost of getting it wrong could run to nearly £20,000.
Wed, 13 May 2026 17:34:34 +0100
BBC comedy that ‘continues to capture hearts of the nation’ renewed for third series
Amandaland, starring Lucy Punch and Joanna Lumley, will return to the BBC for a third series in the near future
Herald Scotland
Thu, 14 May 2026 09:38:00 +0100Edinburgh’s Square Cinema announces three-day free outdoor film festival
A free outdoor cinema weekend featuring blockbuster films, family favourites and cult classics is returning to St Andrew Square Garden in Edinburgh this summer.
Thu, 14 May 2026 09:27:44 +0100
Explainer: How is Holyrood's Presiding Officer elected?
MSPs will today elect Holyrood's new Presiding Officer with voting taking place in a secret ballot.
Thu, 14 May 2026 09:04:00 +0100
Anti-racism protesters picket Scottish Parliament as Reform MSPs sworn in
Activists shouted slogans and held signs reading “Refugees welcome. Stop the far-right” as commuters and tourists passed the Scottish Parliament.
Thu, 14 May 2026 04:39:00 +0100
Scottish housing developer behind new village homes falls into administration
A company behind a new housing development in a picturesque Scottish village has collapsed into administration
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:30:11 +0100
Major peatland project protects Glasgow's drinking water
The work cuts the amount of organic matter washed into the loch during heavy rain
Hungary Budapest Business Journal
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:10:00 +0200Lithuania 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
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000Initiative Driven by the Private Sector
“One of the most significant things about Nordic Compass is that private enterprise is carrying most of the workload,” says Ásta Fjeldsted, CEO of Festi hf. and the only Icelander on the project’s board.
Wed, 13 May 2026 11:59:00 +0000
Assessed the possibility of recovering Pétursson
Engineering company COWI has submitted a risk assessment to Iceland’s Ministry of Justice regarding the search for the remains of Lúðvík Pétursson, who died in a fatal accident in Grindavík in January 2024.
Tue, 12 May 2026 15:30:00 +0000
Ancient Icelandic manuscripts arrive from Sweden
Starting tomorrow, visitors to the manuscript exhibition World in Words (Heimur í orðum) will be able to view five Icelandic manuscripts from Sweden that have never before been displayed in Iceland.
Tue, 12 May 2026 13:40:00 +0000
People were paying for the view
Residents of Smyrilshlíð and Haukahlíð plan to file a formal compensation claim against the City of Reykjavík over changes to the zoning plan for the so-called I-lot in the Valshverfi neighborhood in Vatnsmýri. One resident says the city fai...
Mon, 11 May 2026 20:30:00 +0000
The Force meets faith at Reykjavík church
The Force was with churchgoers at Guðríðarkirkja yesterday, where a Star Wars-themed service was held.
Iceland Review
Iceland Reykjavik Grapvine
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:01:58 +000010 Piglets Dead Following Kjalarnes Pig Farm Raid
On May 10, Stjörnugrís pig farm at Kjalarnes was burglarised. Offices were vandalised and pigs were freed from their pens, resulting in the death of at least 10 piglets. In conversation with Vísir, Stjörnugrís CEO Geir Gunnar Geirsson claimed ...
Wed, 13 May 2026 10:16:21 +0000
Municipal Candidates Campaign For Violence In TikTok Videos
An AI video posted on the People’s Party’s first chair Guðmundir Ingi Þóroddsson’s TikTok profile was quickly taken down harsh criticism. Among other things, the video featured Guðmundur fistfighting Social Democrat first chair Pétur Marte...
Wed, 13 May 2026 10:10:04 +0000
Iceland To Resign From International Energy Charter Treaty
Iceland has resigned from the international Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), which facilitates cross-border energy industry co-operation. Enviromental, Energy, and Climate Minister and Social Democrat MP Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson claimed the treaty to be...
Tue, 12 May 2026 11:55:14 +0000
Extended Municipal Coverage: This Time There Be Pirates!
Close readers of the Reykjavik Grapevine may notice that while our online summary of the 2026 municipal campaign includes a response from the Pirate Party, our print issue does not, (due to a combination of response timing and tight publication sched...
Mon, 11 May 2026 15:02:17 +0000
News Roundup: EU Debate, Bank “Heist”, Edition Murder, Hunting Minks & Whales
The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with an (un?)healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Grapevine editor-in-chief Bart Cameron, and Grapevine frien...
Impartial Reporter
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100Bernadette McAliskey: Misogyny runs through 'every system of governance'
There can be very few people over the past ten days who have not heard or read the widespread comment on the ‘Katie Simpson’ Independent Review.
Thu, 14 May 2026 07:23:00 +0100
Paul Breen: Every dog has its day, and Labour's may be running out
I am writing this on a quiet Saturday morning after the political storm everybody saw coming. Across England’s council elections, and in the devolved elections in Scotland and Wales, Britain’s political weather changed significantly overnight.
Thu, 14 May 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Laurence Speight: the militarist mindset
The statistics presented to us through the various media outlets about the war in the Middle East fail to convey the full horror of its impact on human and nonhuman life, and the commentary tells us little about the negative consequences for the desc...
Thu, 14 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
‘Nobody Stopped’: Survivor recalls terrifying escape from violent ex-partner
A young woman held hostage and attacked by a former partner during a terrifying night of abuse admits she thought she was going to die.
Thu, 14 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Anger as sex offender 'addicted' to child abuse images lives 100 yards from play park
A sex offender who claimed he was ‘addicted’ to child abuse images is living just 100 yards away from a children’s playground.
Inverness Courier
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 GMTVictorian shelter set for new mural by local artist and students
A colourful new mural at Nairn seafront has officially been unveiled after months of preparation.
Thu, 14 May 2026 04:30:00 GMT
Man who threatened people with a tennis racket on city street is sentenced
A man who threatened people with a tennis racket after stealing a bottle of water has been given unpaid work.
Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Ruined Highland castle stamps its mark in special Royal Mail collection
A ruined Highland castle that attracts close to half a million visitors every year is set to feature in a new Royal Mail stamp collection.
Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Violent abuser who tormented four different women over a decade is jailed
He refused to help one woman in labour who had requested an ambulance, causing the baby to be born at home.
Wed, 13 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT
City Seen Flashback: Pictures from Inverness in 2014
Today we go back to 2014
Ireland Headlines
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:09:39 +0100Xi warns Trump mishandling of Taiwan may mean 'conflict'
Chinese President Xi Jinping has told his US counterpart Donald Trump that trade talks are making progress at the start of a two-day summit in Beijing, however, he warned that disagreement over Taiwan could send relations down a dangerous path.
Thu, 14 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Irish national debt could reach €250bn by 2030s - NTMA
Ireland's national debt now stands at €200 billion and could reach €250bn by the 2030s, the Oireachtas Committee of Public Accounts will hear today.
Thu, 14 May 2026 07:50:20 +0100
Almost one-third of State IT projects over budget - PAC
Almost one-third of State IT projects commenced in the last two years have either gone over budget or are projected to do so.
Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:56 +0100
Call for Ahern to apologise over migrant comments
Fianna Fáil MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has asked former taoiseach Bertie Ahern to consider issuing an apology following recent comments he made in relation to migration.
Thu, 14 May 2026 07:29:35 +0100
Rayner cleared over tax affairs as leadership bid mooted
Labour MP Angela Rayner has said she has been cleared of deliberate wrongdoing in an investigation over her tax affairs, paving the way for a potential leadership bid amid uncertainty over British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's future.
Ireland IrishExaminer
Italy
Thu, 14 May 2026 09:54:25 +0200Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Meloni says Italy to bring back nuclear power, police in Naples caught selling info to private investigators, and more news on Thursday.
Tue, 12 May 2026 12:21:18 +0200
A step-by-step guide to renewing your pre-Brexit Italian residency card
With confusion surrounding the process of renewing Italy's residency card for UK nationals who've been living in the country since before Brexit, The Local takes you through the steps involved.
Wed, 13 May 2026 16:32:03 +0200
Easyjet to launch new route between Italy and south-west France
The budget airline easyJet has announced another new route from south-west France - this time connecting to Italy with an eye to weekend breaks.
Wed, 13 May 2026 16:24:22 +0200
Princess Kate visits Italy on first official trip since cancer treatment
Britain's Princess Catherine started a two-day visit to Italy on Wednesday focused on early childhood development, in her first official foreign trip since her 2024 cancer diagnosis.
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:54:03 +0100
Italian word of the day: 'Provare'
Have a go at using this popular verb.
Krakow Post
Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:58:31 +0000I 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."
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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
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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
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Liverpool Echo
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:58:31 +0000Your legal rights if your doctors don't offer you an in-person GP appointment
Steps patients can take and everything they need to know about their rights
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:50:14 +0000
Paul McCartney says 'don't underestimate the working class' as he reflects on Liverpool upbringing
The former Beatle's new studio album will be released later this month
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:39:07 +0000
Rules on flying a flag on your home, car or lamppost during World Cup
People will be breaking out the crosses of St George and St Andrew next month
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:28:38 +0000
Avoid 19 UK airport drop-off charges with these free alternatives
Some UK airports charge as much as £30 for a 30-minute drop-off
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:16:40 +0000
Heartbreaking Coronation Street storyline Ken Barlow actor refused 'I can't do that'
Coronation Street legend Bill Roache has played Ken Barlow since the very first episode of the soap in 1960
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Macedonian News Agency
Wed, 17 Oct 2018 19:52:38 +0000KURIR.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
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:43:49 +0000Momentum demands shift to quieter, safer machinery for excavation and construction
Momentum is calling for the immediate adoption of alternative construction methods to combat the rising national mental health...
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Thu, 14 May 2026 08:17:16 +0000
President visit Gozo sites of Malta Biennale 2026
This week, President Myriam Spiteri Debono, made an official visit to the three Gozo sites where the international...
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Thu, 14 May 2026 04:42:57 +0000
Enemalta power cut for parts of Qala on Friday
Enemalta has advised that a power disruption may take place in parts of Qala due to maintenance work...
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Thu, 14 May 2026 04:38:11 +0000
Stock of licensed motor vehicles increased by 36 per day in Q1
According to data released today from the National Statistics Office, during the first quarter of 2026, the stock...
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Wed, 13 May 2026 20:05:00 +0000
Archbishop Scicluna recovering after successful procedure
The Archdiocese said that Archbishop Charles Scicluna has successfully undergone a surgical procedure and is now convalescing. In...
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Malta Independent
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:01:00 +0200Election 2026: Manoel Island deal takes centre stage as PN pushes homeownership lifeline
The 16th day of the election campaign saw the two main parties place their focus on very different ideas of security and quality of life. While Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg centred his message on the growing difficulty young people face in buyi...
Wed, 13 May 2026 21:43:00 +0200
PN government would cover half home loan interest for first-time buyers in first decade, PN pledges
Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg announced two new proposals to help first-time buyers purchase their first home on Wednesday evening: that a PN government would provide a rebate covering half of the total interest payments paid in the first decade...
Wed, 13 May 2026 22:24:00 +0200
Borg Manché calls on Labourites not to let party loyalty blind them in first address with PN
In his first address as a candidate of the Nationalist Party, Conrad Borg Manché told Labour supporters listening in not to let either fear or party loyalty hold them back from changing their vote.During PN's mass rally on Wednesday evening, i...
Thu, 14 May 2026 07:36:00 +0200
Archbishop recovering after successful medical procedure
Archbishop Charles Scicluna has successfully undergone a surgical procedure and is now convalescing, his office said..Following some days in hospital, he will begin a period of rehabilitation as part of his recovery.Acting on medical advice, the Arch...
Wed, 13 May 2026 21:29:00 +0200
HRT, endometriosis medicine will be free under a new Labour government, Abela pledges
Prime Minister Robert Abela on Wednesday pledged that a new Labour government would make Hormone Replacement Therapy and medicines for endometriosis free as part of the government formulary.Speaking at a campaign event organised by the Labour Party&r...
Malta Today
Thu,12 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100Transforming 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
Wed, 13 May 2026 23:00:19 GMTEx-senior detective made 'dismissive' remarks in Katie Simpson case, documents show
Former PSNI Det Ch Insp John Caldwell made "dismissive" remarks in relation to the Katie Simpson murder case, documents show.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:26:35 GMT
'I was given a choice - keep my legs or keep my life' - the sepsis patient who lived
The life-threatening reaction to infection caused Marshall Wylie to lose his legs.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:32:19 GMT
'She's not just my carer, she's my friend' - how care workers make a difference
Liz is one of tens of thousands of men and women in Northern Ireland who receive a home care package.
Thu, 14 May 2026 07:51:41 GMT
Stadium plan dashed as special school set to expand
A site in Strabane earmarked for a new football ground has been bought to allow a special school to expand.
Wed, 13 May 2026 20:46:05 GMT
Passengers allowed to leave norovirus-hit cruise ship from Belfast
Passengers on the ship showing no symptoms are allowed to leave, authorities say, after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal sickness.