On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Russia is set to intensify its crackdown on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), tools widely used by millions of its citizens to bypass state internet controls and censorship, according to […]
Continue ReadingMarch 31, 2026, 10:27 amMarch 31, 2026, 10:44 The humpback whale, which was stranded off Germany, was spotted again in the Baltic Sea off the city of Wismar after temporarily diving. The German Maritime Museum said he was swimming freely. This could also be seen in images from a live camera in which the animal […]
Continue ReadingThe port of Ust-Luga.Image: www.imago-images.de March 31, 2026, 9:55 a.mMarch 31, 2026, 9:55 a.m Ukrainian long-range drones have once again attacked the Russian oil and gas port of Ust-Luga on the Baltic Sea near St. Petersburg. The region’s governor, Alexander Drozdenko, spoke of damage to the port facilities, as reported by the Russian state news […]
Continue Reading“As we mark the 70th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest, it feels especially meaningful to open this next chapter with Asia, a region rich in culture, creativity and talent,” Martin Green, director of the Eurovision Song Contest at the EBU, said in a statement.
Continue ReadingUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio raises allegations against NATO allies.Image: keystone US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has criticized Spain and other NATO partners for a lack of support in the war against Iran – and suggested a later reassessment of the alliance by the US. March 31, 2026, 05:06March 31, 2026, 05:21 At […]
Continue ReadingWhile the trip is not officially confirmed, the King and Queen Camilla are reportedly planning to visit the US at the end of April.
Continue ReadingThe cliché goes that women can’t read maps and get lost all the time. Researchers from Italy have investigated whether this is really true – and have come to a surprising result. Mar 31, 2026, 3:47 amMar 31, 2026, 3:47 am follow me Once again, evolution is said to be to blame for the female […]
Continue ReadingFour masked men are believed to have forced their way through an entry gate, grabbed the paintings and escaped by climbing a fence, Italy’s Carabinieri said.
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9° Partly cloudy Today, Riga will experience cool weather, with temperatures ranging between 3 °C and 9 °C. Gentle breezes are expected across Riga Today, with speeds reaching around 7 km/h.
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12° Patchy rain possible A slightly cool ambiance awaits London on today, with temperatures hovering between 5 °C in the morning and 12 °C in the afternoon. It’ll be quite breezy in London Today with average wind speeds of 24 km/h. Rain is highly likely at 89%, but with light accumulations around 0.28 mm.
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