Experts have issued a stark warning over the potential for deadly illnesses to spread across Europe amid a surge in cases. Our warming climate could mean we see more mosquito-borne diseases in areas previously little affected, it has been warned. The small insects spread illnesses such as malaria and dengue fever, both of which have … Read more
Tourists wishing to visit the Italian city of Venice will have to pay a fee for the first time as part of a trial to deter daytrippers at peak times. Day visitors will pay an $A8 access fee from 8.30am to 4pm (0630-1400 GMT) from Thursday unless they have an exemption. Residents of the Veneto … Read more
Two military horses that bolted and ran through the streets of London after being spooked by construction noise and tossing their riders were in serious condition Thursday after undergoing operations, a UK government official said. The animals were among a group of four horses that broke free during routine exercises Wednesday near Buckingham Palace and … Read more
Prince Nikolaos and Princess Tatiana, of the non-reigning royal family of Greece, have officially announced their divorce after a 14-year-marriage. The split was described as a difficult decision that will foreshadow an ongoing relationship between the two royals, an official statement released on Friday said. “Prince Nikolaos and Princess Tatiana, after fourteen years of living … Read more
France and Spain will step up security ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals in Madrid and Paris on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, top officials said, as Islamic State threatened drone attacks on Europe’s top club soccer tournament. British police said they were aware of reports of threats and had a robust policing plan in place ahead of Arsenal’s match against Bayern … Read more
Catherine, Princess of Wales has announced in a shock statement that she is in the early stages of cancer treatment. Her comments come after weeks of speculation around her current state of health and after King Charles was also diagnosed with cancer last month. Kate issued her statement in a video, which was shared just … Read more
European Union (EU) leaders have issued their first joint demand for a humanitarian ceasefire and the release of all hostages in Gaza in a joint summit statement. The statement called for “an immediate humanitarian pause leading to a sustainable ceasefire” and repeated condemnations of the attacks by Hamas against Israel on October 7. In the … Read more
It was around 5 pm on March 15, and the light was fading fast, when Constantin and Tatiana were attacked by the bear. The young couple, aged 29 and 31 and identified in local media reports only by their first names, were Belarusians living in Poland. But Constantin had been working for the winter as … Read more
Portugal’s far right is set to take on its biggest role in governing the country since the fall of the fascist Estado Novo regime 50 years ago after quadrupling its bloc of lawmakers in the national Parliament. The results of Sunday’s election are not yet final, but by Monday morning showed the hardline party Chega … Read more
Europe changed the rules of the internet this week when the Digital Markets Act took effect, holding the biggest tech companies to tough new standards. Now the world is waiting to see which giant will be first to fall foul of the law. One of the architects of the DMA says Apple is a strong … Read more
