National governments will be encouraged to roll out “energy voucher” schemes for vulnerable households and introduce a temporary ban on power disconnections, as part of an EU plan to get to grips with the worsening energy crisis. A draft of a European Commission plan being prepared by Brussels officials, seen by The Irish Times, expectedly […]
Continue ReadingThe Israeli army confirms that one of its soldiers damaged a Christian symbol in southern Lebanon. April 20, 2026, 05:12April 20, 2026, 05:12 The army announced on X that evening that the incident was being taken extremely seriously. The soldier’s behavior was in no way compatible with the values expected of soldiers. On Sunday, the […]
Continue ReadingKlement’s push for clarity over the scope of OLAF’s access comes ahead of an anticipated EU review later this year of rules governing the watchdog’s work, part of a broader revamp aimed at improving fraud prevention in Europe. It comes amid wider scrutiny of how EU institutions handle allegations of corruption and misconduct. The issue […]
Continue ReadingThe space company Blue Origin’s powerful heavy-lift rocket “New Glenn” dropped a satellite into the wrong orbit on its third launch. April 20, 2026, 3:18 amApril 20, 2026, 3:18 am The exact background is still unclear for the time being, Blue Origin said. “We are currently investigating this and will provide an update when we […]
Continue ReadingWithout better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.
Continue ReadingGao Zhen is being retroactively punished for 15 year-old-works, in a case that has alarmed rights groups.
Continue ReadingBulgaria’s ex-president Rumen Radev is on course to win a parliamentary election, according to exit polls, but may fall short of a governing majority. His Progressive Bulgaria coalition leads with, in a vote marked by low turnout and deep political instability, the country’s eighth election in five years. Radev warns another vote would be “a disaster,” as […]
Continue ReadingExit polls put his Progressive Bulgaria on 37%, more than double the score of the closest runner-up, but he will likely need to form a coalition to govern.
Continue ReadingVideo: watson/hanna dedial April 19, 2026, 10:57 p.mApril 19, 2026, 11:10 p.m According to authorities, up to 1,000 houses were destroyed in a major fire in the Malaysian coastal village of Sandakan. According to initial findings, there are no fatalities. Around 9,000 people were affected, the district police chief told reporters on site. Some residents […]
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10° Partly cloudy Today, Riga will experience cool weather, with temperatures ranging between 2 °C and 9 °C. Gentle breezes are expected across Riga Today, with speeds reaching around 15 km/h.
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