Austrian prosecutors file terrorism charges against suspect over plot to attack Taylor Swift show

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 Austrian public prosecutors filed terrorism-related charges Monday against a 21-year-old defendant who they say planned to carry out an attack on one of superstar singer Taylor Swift‘s concerts in […]

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Famous Lovers’ Arch falls into sea during Valentine’s Day storm

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email A renowned natural rock formation on Italy’s Adriatic coast, affectionately known as the “Lovers’ Arch,” dramatically collapsed on Valentine’s Day following several days of severe weather. The incident has prompted local […]

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Swiss train crash latest: Several people injured after avalanche causes train to derail in Alps

Swiss train derailed by avalanche with multiple casualties feared A train carrying around 80 passengers has derailed in Switzerland following an avalanche this morning, authorities said as rescuers scrambled to reach survivors. Several carriages were forced off the line near the village of Goppenstein, in the southwestern canton of Valais, around 7am this morning, police […]

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Swiss train derailed by avalanche with multiple casualties feared

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 A train carrying around 80 passengers derailed in Switzerland following an avalanche this morning, authorities said as rescuers scrambled to reach survivors. Several carriages were forced off the line […]

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Ukraine’s ex-energy minister arrested while attempting to leave country

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 A former Ukrainian energy minister has been detained on suspicion of money laundering and criminal activity in a high-profile kickback case, anti-graft prosecutors announced on Monday, withholding his name. […]

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What is dart frog toxin, the poison linked to Alexei Navalny’s death?

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 Epibatidine, the highly potent toxin Britain has linked to the death of Alexei Navalny, is reportedly 100 times more powerful than morphine. This extremely toxic, nicotine-like compound originates from […]

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What is dart frog toxin, the poison linked to Alexei Navalny’s death?

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 Epibatidine, the highly potent toxin Britain has linked to the death of Alexei Navalny, is reportedly 100 times more powerful than morphine. This extremely toxic, nicotine-like compound originates from […]

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What is dart frog toxin, the poison linked to Alexei Navalny’s death?

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 Epibatidine, the highly potent toxin Britain has linked to the death of Alexei Navalny, is reportedly 100 times more powerful than morphine. This extremely toxic, nicotine-like compound originates from […]

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Gisele Pelicot ‘overwhelmed’ after personal letter of support from Queen

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 French rape survivor Gisele Pelicot has expressed being “overwhelmed” after receiving a personal letter of support from Queen Camilla, following her ex-husband’s conviction. The Queen, a long-time campaigner against […]

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