The Ministry of Defense in Moscow reported the shooting down of 172 drones during the night (archive image).Image: keystone Mar 2, 2026, 7:57 amMar 2, 2026, 7:57 am According to official reports, five people were injured in Ukrainian drone strikes in the Russian port city and naval base of Novorossiysk. Eight apartment blocks and nine […]
Continue ReadingThere has been war in the Middle East since Saturday morning. Events come to a head. Image: keystone Mar 2, 2026, 6:33 a.mMar 2, 2026, 6:33 a.m The conflict in the Middle East continues to expand following the killing of Iranian head of state Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Lebanese Hezbollah militia fired several rockets at […]
Continue ReadingThe British air base at Akrotiri in Cyprus was allegedly hit by a drone on Monday night (archive image).Image: keystone Mar 2, 2026, 6:15 a.mMar 2, 2026, 6:15 a.m The British air base at Akrotiri in Cyprus was allegedly hit by a drone on Monday night. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Defense in […]
Continue ReadingThey are calling instead for a global pause “until the scientific consensus settles on the benefits and harms that age-assurance technologies can bring, and on the technical feasibility.” The signatories include Ronald Rivest, winner of the prestigious Turing Award in computing, and Bart Preneel, president of the International Association for Cryptologic Research. France is planning […]
Continue ReadingDonald Trump is causing irritation with contradictory statements about his goals in Iran. Image: keystone Donald Trump is causing confusion with contradictory statements about US goals in Iran. An interview he gave to the New York Times underlines the US government’s lack of plan, at least on the surface. Mar 2, 2026, 4:55 a.mMar 2, […]
Continue Reading“The military operation is a humanitarian rescue mission and will save many lives,” Pahlavi said. “Europe’s decision to proscribe the IRGC is welcome but it now needs to go further and support our transition plan to rebuild Iran. Europe has too long sat on the fence. This is the moment of decision. Stand with the […]
Continue ReadingGrowing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.
Continue ReadingPublished on 30/01/2026 – 17:24 GMT+1•Updated 7:25 p.m The Danish government announced Friday a deportation reform to expel non-Danish citizens who have been sentenced to at least one year of imprisonment for serious crimes, such as aggravated assault and rape. The new measures, to take effect from May 1 (if approved), also include tightened controls […]
Continue ReadingThe mine gave way after heavy rains on Wednesday, a local rebel spokesman says.
Continue ReadingFeb 1, 2026, 12:21 p.mFeb 1, 2026, 12:21 p.m Eight people were killed in an accident involving a coach in the southern Turkish province of Antalya. 26 others were injured, some seriously, said provincial governor Hulusi Sahin. The bus left the road on wet roads and was probably too fast. The injured were taken to […]
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