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NATO pledges more support for Ukraine as Russia bombs Ukrainian mall

NATO leaders meet Tuesday evening in Madrid to strategise on military goals in the face of an aggressive Russia. The military alliance ...

Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Massive increase in suicides and attempts in Belgian asylum centres

Conditions in asylum centres, such as overcrowding, have been blamed for an increase in the number of successful and failed suicide ...

Monday, June 20, 2022
Flemish fireman dies in New York boating accident

A 53-year-old fireman from Diksmuide in West Flanders has died following a collision between two boats on the East River in New York City, ...

Monday, June 20, 2022
War in Ukraine: King Philippe expresses ‘great anger’ at Russia

As Russia's assault on Ukraine draws on, Europe's military assistance remains of vital importance. On Friday, King Philippe is on a one-day ...

Friday, June 17, 2022
France: Storms leave one dead and 15 injured

Intense storms in France on Saturday temporarily deprived 15,000 people of electricity on Sunday. One person died and 15 people were ...

Sunday, June 5, 2022
Nearly 10,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel this year

Nearly 10,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats this year, arriving in Britain from France, according to figures ...

Saturday, June 4, 2022
Majority of cyclists believe their chosen mode of transport is ‘still dangerous’

More than one in two cyclists worldwide say cycling is still too dangerous in their home city, according to an Ipsos study conducted ...

Saturday, June 4, 2022
Queen Elisabeth celebrates Platinum Jubilee

The UK has begun a four-day celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years on the throne. Elisabeth II, now 96, acceded the ...

Thursday, June 2, 2022
Man disguised as old woman attacks the Mona Lisa painting with cake

The renowned Mona Lisa painting was attacked by a visitor disguised as an old lady at the Louvre on Sunday. The painting was reportedly ...

Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Lithuanians crowdfund combat drone for Ukraine

Lithuanians have raised over five million euros to buy a military drone for Ukraine, to help it defend itself against the Russian invasion. ...

Monday, May 30, 2022
‘The West was preparing to invade our land’: Putin marks WWII Victory Day

President Vladimir Putin is attending Russia's celebration of Victory Day in Moscow, which celebrates the Soviet Union's triumph over Nazi ...

Monday, May 9, 2022
As oligarchs dissent, cracks in the Kremlin start to show

Vladimir Putin does not face any genuine opposition at home to his war in Ukraine. Dissent is rare after the Russian President spent the ...

Friday, May 6, 2022
Sweden: Easter holiday rocked by violent riots after Danish politician burns Koran

A Danish far-right politician wreaked havoc in Sweden after touring around in the central and southern parts of the country during the ...

Monday, April 18, 2022
EU calls on leaders in Israel/Palestine to act against extremists

The clashes at the Al Aqsa Mosque between rioters and Israeli police on Friday morning prompted the EU and some EU member states to call on ...

Sunday, April 17, 2022
War in Ukraine: Biden accuses Putin of ‘genocide’

As Russia persists with its military assault on Ukraine, US President Joe Biden has hardened rhetoric, calling Russia's war in Ukraine ...

Wednesday, April 13, 2022
European leaders plan further sanctions on Russia

Emmanuel Macron declared on Monday that he is "in favour" of further sanctions against Russia, after hundreds of civilian bodies were ...

Monday, April 4, 2022
US passports will include gender ‘X’ option

To mark the International Day of Transgender Visibility, the White House and State Department announced American citizens will be given the ...

Thursday, March 31, 2022
Millions of Afghans’ lives and livelihoods in danger without support, warns UN

The head of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reminded the international community on Wednesday that Afghans must not be ...

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
France’s 2022 presidential campaign officially kicks off

Monday marks the start of the official 2022 presidential election campaign in France, which gives all candidates – including frontrunner ...

Monday, March 28, 2022
The betrayal of Anne Frank still unsolved

A recent book which claimed that it had solved the mystery was pulled from the shelves after a new report on Tuesday by six Dutch scholars ...

Saturday, March 26, 2022

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