Getty Images The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute issued alerts for strong winds across large parts of northern Sweden as Storm Johannes hit Two people have died in Sweden after a powerful winter storm swept across Nordic countries, causing travel disruption and power outages. The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute issued alerts for strong winds […]
Continue ReadingWithin just a few days, a total of around 830 refugees and migrants were picked up in various rescue operations south of the Greek island of Crete. December 28, 2025, 09:27December 28, 2025, 09:27 On Friday alone there were almost 400 people, Greek media reported. Fishing boats and patrol boats from the Greek coast guard […]
Continue ReadingIreland’s upcoming presidency of the council of the European Union will cost the State over €293 million, with €125 million being allocated to An Garda Síochána alone. Ireland will hold the EU presidency from July until December 2026, and for six months will have an opportunity to lead the policy agenda of the EU. Over […]
Continue ReadingThe UN Security Council meets for an emergency meeting over Israel’s controversial recognition of the East African Republic of Somaliland as an independent state. December 28, 2025, 05:08December 28, 2025, 05:08 Ahead of the meeting scheduled for Monday in New York, 21 predominantly Muslim countries warned in a joint statement of “serious consequences” of Israel’s […]
Continue ReadingHuge plumes of ash and smoke were filmed erupting from Mount Etna, Sicily on 27 December as skiers used the slopes below. Scientists at the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia said volcanic activity at the site, which frequently erupts, had intensified, with craters continuously emitting ash. In response, scientists issued a red Volcano Observatory […]
Continue ReadingThe UK is to impose visa restrictions against people arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo after its government failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illegal migrants and foreign national offenders. Ministers say the DRC has not made changes required under the toughening up of the UK’s asylum rules announced in November. […]
Continue ReadingDecember 27, 2025, 5:04 p.mDecember 27, 2025, 5:11 p.m Strong winds and lots of snow: Storm Johannes is keeping Scandidavia on its toes.Image: keystone Winter storm Johannes has cut off power to thousands of households in Sweden and Norway. The frosty weather also led to numerous traffic disruptions and problems with ferry journeys, as the […]
Continue ReadingImage: watson/imago analysis The US President is vulnerable – and the signs of dementia have become obvious. December 27, 2025, 5:33 p.mDecember 27, 2025, 5:33 p.m follow me The man has been impeached twice and indicted four times, convicted of 34 felonies, and civil courts have convicted him of sexual harassment and business fraud. He […]
Continue ReadingA 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck some 32 km (20 miles) off Taiwan’s northeastern coastal city of Yilan late on Saturday, the island’s weather administration said. The quake shook buildings in the capital Taipei and had a depth of 73 km (45 miles), it added. Damage assessment was underway, the National Fire Agency said. Taiwan lies […]
Continue ReadingUkraine’s anti-corruption agency said security services were preventing officers from raiding the parliament on Saturday, as investigators said some MPs were implicated in a new graft probe. Ukraine was embroiled in a string of corruption scandals that led to the resignation of the chief of staff to President Volodymyr Zelensky. They also revealed a $100 […]
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