The WHO typically only declares a public health emergency of international concern — one rung below pandemic in its alert system — after consulting with an expert committee. In this case, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the call himself, citing the “extraordinary” situation and how little was known for sure about the true spread […]
Continue ReadingStarmer has vowed to fight on despite being widely unpopular after a series of setbacks, policy U-turns and questions over his judgment for appointing a friend of the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as U.S. ambassador. The government is facing weeks of chaos after he rejected calls to resign following the party’s disastrous results in the […]
Continue ReadingThe count has just begun and the figures are still preliminary, but the Sigma Dos exit poll for ‘Canal Sur’ already points to a clear winner: Juanma Moreno would again secure an absolute majority in Andalusia. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The PP would take between 56 and 59 seats, roughly matching the 58 they held in the […]
Continue ReadingIn the Baltics, the armed forces of EU and NATO member Latvia have informed residents of a possible threat from a drone in the east of the country. May 17, 2026, 09:27May 17, 2026, 09:27 The armed forces said the flying object entered the airspace in the morning and then left it again. NATO fighter […]
Continue ReadingIn Ukraine, local officials report eight injured in overnight Russian drone strikes and shelling.
Continue ReadingJean-Jacques Rousseau’s view of humanity shaped modernity. For Elon Musk, however, this is precisely where the origin of an ideological aberration in the West can be found. May 17, 2026, 07:47May 17, 2026, 07:47 Simon Maurer / ch media Elon Musk blames a Geneva philosopher for wokeism. In a heated argument about French thinkers, the […]
Continue ReadingThe United States has allowed an exemption to expire that had eased sanctions on Russian oil in recent weeks amid rising energy prices in the Iran war. May 17, 2026, 04:01May 17, 2026, 04:01 Just over a month ago, a Treasury Department agency announced that the sale and delivery of Russian oil that had been […]
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17° Moderate rain Mild temperatures are expected in Riga Today, peaking at around 17 °C and dropping to 9 °C by night. It’ll be quite breezy in Riga Today with average wind speeds of 16 km/h. Heavy showers are forecasted, reaching up to 7.14 mm.
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14° Patchy rain possible A slightly cool ambiance awaits London on today, with temperatures hovering between 5 °C in the morning and 14 °C in the afternoon. Gentle breezes are expected across London Today, with speeds reaching around 15 km/h. Rain is highly likely at 88%, but with light accumulations around 0.92 mm.
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14° Patchy rain possible A slightly cool ambiance awaits Berlin on today, with temperatures hovering between 5 °C in the morning and 13 °C in the afternoon. It’ll be quite breezy in Berlin Today with average wind speeds of 17 km/h. Rain is highly likely at 71%, but with light accumulations around 0.19 mm.
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