France’s Macron: wants to see Germany-style public transport subscription
September 05, 2023 1:10 AM French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he wants to see a Germany-style system of low-cost monthly subscription for regional trains and said he has…
Measuring the retreat of Italy’s largest glacier
September 05, 2023 12:50 AM Like other Alpine glaciers, the Adamello is suffering from reduced snowfall – down 50 per cent last year. Read More
Belgium struggles with spread of ‘invasive’ raccoons
September 05, 2023 12:44 AM Native to the North America, raccoons invaded Belgium in an east-west pincer movement. Read More
Photo purports to show Russia’s ‘General Armageddon’ for first time since Wagner mutiny
September 05, 2023 12:44 AM A new photo appearing to show Russian General Sergei Surovikin, who has not been seen in public since a brief mutiny by the Wagner mercenary…
Nigerian court remands dozens in prison over alleged gay wedding
September 05, 2023 12:22 AM YENAGOA, Nigeria – More than 60 people arrested last week in Nigeria in connection with an alleged gay wedding, which is illegal in the country,…
Nigeria’s state police tells universities to act to avert possible student unrest
September 05, 2023 12:07 AM Nigeria’s state security services on Monday asked university vice-chancellors and heads of tertiary institutions to discourage their students from engaging in acts that can cause…
Western officials plan to warn UAE over trade with Russia -WSJ
September 04, 2023 11:13 PM U.S., British and European Union officials are planning to jointly press the United Arab Emirates this week to halt shipments of goods to Russia that…
Northern Ireland police chief resigns following controversies
September 04, 2023 10:32 PM The head of Northern Ireland’s police service, Chief Constable Simon Byrne, resigned on Monday following a series of controversies, including a major data leak and…
Start of Lagos metro offers dramatically reduced journey times
September 04, 2023 10:10 PM A long-awaited Lagos light rail service began operations on Monday as Africa’s most populous city looks to ease its chronic travel congestion. Read More
Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa sworn in after disputed poll
September 04, 2023 10:09 PM Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa was on Monday sworn in for a second term after being declared the winner of last month’s disputed election, as he…