World calls on Israel to halt its slaughter of helpless

Hamas accepted a ceasefire deal proposed by Egypt and Qatar, but Israel did not want to know about it and continued its genocide plan..

European project at risk of “an implosion”.

For months now, we have seen the rise of far-right thinking in several countries in Europe. Several politicians are also trying to make people believe that Europe is a bad thing for their countries. The future of the EU is being jeopardised by people stirring up social tensions for short-term political gain, Spain’s environment minister

From Lift Brussels – Nonagenarian clubbing to sponge cities

Nonagenarian clubbing, sponge cities and and this week’s good news Rubbing shoulders with nursing home residents isn’t the first thing you think of if someone invites you out clubbing – but a visit to the dancefloor of Brussels’ largest nightclub has been prescribed to increase the happiness of elderly people in Belgium. Philip Oltermann followed

Spreading of bird flu, Western food and missing girls

Six-year-old Tamir Munkhbayar is training to become a child jockey CREDIT: Simon Townsley Horse riding and racing is deeply ingrained in Mongolia’s nomadic heritage. But a requirement for riders to weigh no more than 35 kg means that competitors in national, provincial and local contests are always young children. The dangerous custom has killed at

What attracted attention in the second half of April 2024

April 16 2024 Spire of Copenhagen’s historic stock exchange collapses as building burns Moment spire collapses CREDIT: DR Nyheder A major fire broke out at Copenhagen’s old stock exchange on Tuesday morning, collapsing the twirled spire that was once an integral part of the Danish capital’s skyline. Click here to see more footage of the

Ukraine in April 2024

Most observers think the war in Ukraine is unlikely to finish soon and will go on into next year. Russia is expected to mount a summer offensive and is thought to be in the process of mobilising an extra 100,000 to fight. Cameron warns US politicians against ‘appeasement’ of Putin’s Russia Lord Cameron has warned

Get out your green tool belt – damaged land and reefs by human activities

By Laura Millan A forest fire, dynamite explosion or just a simple axe can destroy a thriving, biodiverse landscape in a matter of seconds. Restoring damaged ecosystems to their original state is harder and takes longer — but countries are on the hook for solutions to do just that. About 2 billion hectares of the

Fingers of willow gloves

Rare fungus to be moved from Scotland to England in hopes to save species Fingers of willow gloves, found in only two woodlands, will be rushed to Cumbria and tied to new trees. Photograph: Chris Knowles How do you save a critically endangered fungus? In the end of March, mycologists in Scotland  attempted to transplant

What attracted attention in the first half of April 2024

April 1 2024 Watch: Swastikas ‘need to be taken in context’, Met officer tells Jewish woman Vigilantes lynch woman suspected of role in kidnap and killing of young girl ‘I’m doing my best’: King greets well-wishers on surprise walkabout April 2 2024 JK Rowling dares police to arrest her over SNP’s new hate crime law

Mosquito warning, water, fishing and other stories

Today’s top story Venique Swartz says she did not drink while pregnant, but many do CREDIT: Barry Christianson South Africa’s Western Cape is known for its dramatic coastlines and acres of wineland. But behind the blue skies and rolling hills, the province is grappling with a heartbreaking health crisis. The area has the highest rate