New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit
Footage online shows vehicles submerged, trees uprooted and houses hit by landslides.
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Fire in oil facilities after Ukrainian drone attack
Ukraine is increasingly attacking Russia’s oil industry.Image: X April 20, 2026, 07:42April 20, 2026, 07:42 At least one person has died in a new Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian Black Sea port of Tuapse in the Krasnodar region. Another person was injured, wrote Governor Veniamin Kondratiev on the Telegram platform. There was a fire […]
Continue ReadingEU countries urged to consider ‘energy voucher’ schemes to ease household bills – The Irish Times
National governments will be encouraged to roll out “energy voucher” schemes for vulnerable households and introduce a temporary ban on power disconnections, as part of an EU plan to get to grips with the worsening energy crisis. A draft of a European Commission plan being prepared by Brussels officials, seen by The Irish Times, expectedly […]
Continue ReadingEU Parliament’s reputation at stake in access debate, new anti-fraud chief says – POLITICO
Klement’s push for clarity over the scope of OLAF’s access comes ahead of an anticipated EU review later this year of rules governing the watchdog’s work, part of a broader revamp aimed at improving fraud prevention in Europe. It comes amid wider scrutiny of how EU institutions handle allegations of corruption and misconduct. The issue […]
Continue ReadingBezos rocket drops satellite in wrong orbit
The space company Blue Origin’s powerful heavy-lift rocket “New Glenn” dropped a satellite into the wrong orbit on its third launch. April 20, 2026, 3:18 amApril 20, 2026, 3:18 am The exact background is still unclear for the time being, Blue Origin said. “We are currently investigating this and will provide an update when we […]
Continue ReadingIndia has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters?
Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.
Continue ReadingArt on trial – a sculptor’s arrest highlights new extremes for censorship in China
Gao Zhen is being retroactively punished for 15 year-old-works, in a case that has alarmed rights groups.
Continue ReadingThousands of people affected by major fire in Malaysia
Video: watson/hanna dedial April 19, 2026, 10:57 p.mApril 19, 2026, 11:10 p.m According to authorities, up to 1,000 houses were destroyed in a major fire in the Malaysian coastal village of Sandakan. According to initial findings, there are no fatalities. Around 9,000 people were affected, the district police chief told reporters on site. Some residents […]
Continue ReadingVon der Leyen hopes for quick reforms in Hungary
April 19, 2026, 10:14 p.mApril 19, 2026, 10:14 p.m Ursula von der Leyen reminds Hungary of EU treaties. Image: keystone After the opposition’s election victory in Hungary, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is relying on rapid reforms in the member state. They are the prerequisite for frozen EU funds to be released, said […]
Continue ReadingThe Kremlin launches camps to train Russian influencers
Russia wants to create a new generation of influencers online who support the war in Ukraine. To this end, the state is setting up training camps for young people – with the aim of spreading the Kremlin’s hard, anti-Western line specifically among young people. Since the invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, Moscow has massively […]
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