French authorities have confirmed an infection with the Shamonda virus in a patient in Lyon who died in early October, marking the first time the virus has been reported in a human. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Until now, the Shamonda virus was considered not to be transmissible to humans. This case is the first documented and reported […]
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Today weather in Riga Thursday, 22nd October 2026 13° Sunny Low 9° Official weather alert: Dzeltenais vēja brīdinājums. A slightly cool ambiance awaits Riga on today, with temperatures hovering between 9 °C in the morning and 13 °C in the afternoon. It’ll be quite breezy in Riga Today with average wind speeds of 25.6 km/h. There’s a slight […]
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Today weather in London Thursday, 22nd October 2026 14° Light rain Low 9° A slightly cool ambiance awaits London on today, with temperatures hovering between 9 °C in the morning and 14 °C in the afternoon. It’ll be quite breezy in London Today with average wind speeds of 24.1 km/h. Rain is highly likely at 64%, but with […]
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Today weather in Berlin Thursday, 22nd October 2026 13° Light rain Low 9° A slightly cool ambiance awaits Berlin on today, with temperatures hovering between 9 °C in the morning and 13 °C in the afternoon. It’ll be quite breezy in Berlin Today with average wind speeds of 20.2 km/h. Heavy showers are forecasted, reaching up to 5.89 […]
Continue ReadingThough carriage drivers say they are committed to the health of their horses, concerns over the animals’ well-being have been raised in the city for decades. The carriages have been opposed by animal-rights groups, including one that was founded in response to New York’s industry. In 1866, after Henry Bergh witnessed the brutal beating of […]
Continue ReadingWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in The Shamonda virus has been identified in a human patient for the first time, French health authorities said on Thursday, adding that they saw no risk to the general population […]
Continue ReadingOliver Farry is pleased to welcome Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe for The New York Times, based in Berlin. Europe’s political centre is confronting a crisis that extends far beyond electoral volatility. From France and Germany to Italy and Spain, mounting economic frustration, generational inequality and declining confidence in established political leadership are […]
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Today weather in Paris Thursday, 22nd October 2026 15° Overcast Low 9° A slightly cool ambiance awaits Paris on today, with temperatures hovering between 9 °C in the morning and 15 °C in the afternoon. It’ll be quite breezy in Paris Today with average wind speeds of 24.1 km/h. Intermittent light showers are likely, with about 0.46 mm […]
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Today weather in Brussels Thursday, 22nd October 2026 13° Light rain Low 8° A slightly cool ambiance awaits Brussels on today, with temperatures hovering between 8 °C in the morning and 13 °C in the afternoon. Strong winds are anticipated in Brussels Today, nearing 37.8 km/h. Rain is highly likely at 75%, but with light accumulations around 2.79 […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 22/10/2026 – 12:11 GMT+2•Updated 14:30 The European Parliament on Thursday awarded the International Criminal Court (ICC) the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, signalling opposition to US sanctions threatening the court’s work. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The annual prize recognises individuals and organisations defending human rights and fundamental freedoms. Past laureates include South African leader […]
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