Endangered antelopes flown to Kenya from Czech zoo in ‘historic homecoming’
The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.
Continue ReadingCategory: _Radio news
EU backs ending new oil and gas drilling
The world should end new fossil fuel drilling, EU Climate Action Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra has said, adding that global energy security depends on reducing oil and gas dependency. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Speaking on Tuesday at an international conference in Santa Marta, Colombiaaimed at quitting oil, gas and coal for good, the EU climate chief said that […]
Continue ReadingEU must have more of its own taxes from 2028, says von der Leyen – POLITICO
“New own resources are indispensable,” von der Leyen said, using the EU term for raising its own money. “Without them, the choice is stark: higher national contributions or lower spending capacity. In other words, less Europe exactly where Europe needs to do more.” The Commission in July proposed a package of measures that would increase […]
Continue ReadingWoman caught at Bangkok airport with 30 turtles on her body
April 29, 2026, 11:20April 29, 2026, 11:20 An unusual smuggling attempt caused a stir at Bangkok airport: A 19-year-old from Taiwan had attached dozens of live turtles to her body with adhesive tape. The passenger wanted to return home from Thailand – but then security officials became aware of her unusual behavior, as the Bangkok […]
Continue ReadingIran war costs EU €500M a day, von der Leyen warns – POLITICO
Von der Leyen framed the conflict as further proof that the EU should accelerate its shift away from imported fossil fuels and electrify faster. “The way forward is obvious. We must reduce our overdependency on imported fossil fuels and boost our home-grown, affordable, clean energy supply. From renewables to nuclear, in full respect of technology […]
Continue ReadingOutrage after Indian man carries his sister’s skeleton to a bank to prove her death
A video from Odisha state of Jitu Munda taking the remains to the bank went viral this week, leading to anger.
Continue ReadingSuspected Russian spy arrested in Berlin
April 29, 2026, 10:15 a.mApril 29, 2026, 10:15 a.m A suspected spy who is said to have worked for Russia has been arrested in Berlin. The Federal Prosecutor’s Office, Germany’s top prosecutor, said the man had been in continuous contact with a Russian secret service from Germany “since May 2025 at the latest.” The suspect […]
Continue ReadingEU finds Meta in breach of digital rules about children on Instagram and Facebook
Published on 04/29/2026 – 9:58 GMT+2 The European Commission has issued a preliminary finding against Meta for allegedly failing to prevent children under 13 from using Instagram and Facebook. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The Commission said that its findings showed the US tech giant’s systems are in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA). Meta’s own terms […]
Continue ReadingVladimir Putin complains about Ukrainian attacks
The Russian ruler has been bombing Ukraine mercilessly for four years. Now Vladimir Putin complained about counterattacks by his opponent. April 29, 2026, 04:36April 29, 2026, 04:36 Christoph Cöln / t-online An article by The Russian ruler gave a rare insight into the current situation in his country. Vladimir Putin also criticized the Ukrainian attacks […]
Continue ReadingLast year was hot. Next year will be even hotter. – POLITICO
Already, 2026 is shaping up to be the world’s second-warmest year on record, according to some analyses. For Europe, the past winter was one of the coldest in recent years, but temperatures are rebounding. Last month was the continent’s second-hottest March on record. Wednesday’s report confirmed that 2025 marked Europe’s worst wildfire season on record, […]
Continue Reading