A powerful explosion at a fireworks factory near Italy’s southern city of Naples killed three people and left several others injured or missing on Monday. Rescue teams were combing through the rubble…
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Biden has authorized Kiev to use U.S.-supplied long-range missiles
In a major shift of his administration’s policy on the Ukraine crisis, U.S. President Joe Biden has authorized Kiev to use U.S.-supplied long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia, U.S. media reported…
Antarctic once supported resin-producing forests
Scientists in Germany have discovered amber in Antarctica for the first time, revealing that around 90 million years ago, the continent’s climate conditions supported resin-producing forests, Germany’s Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) reported…
Prague Airport handled 10.9 million passengers during summer season
Prague Airport handled 10.9 million passengers during this year’s summer season from April to October, an increase of 14.5 percent year-on-year. “This brings us closer to our record performance in 2019, when…
Spotlight on safeguarding cultural heritage
A leading expert has called for enhanced international collaboration and a cross-border approach to safeguarding cultural heritage, which he described as a global treasure that belongs to all of humanity. Gregor Hitzfeld,…
One-year delay to the EU’s anti-deforestation law
The European Parliament voted Thursday for a one-year delay to the EU’s anti-deforestation law, which aims to ban imports of products linked to deforestation. The decision to push the implementation date to…
Putin and Salman Al Saud discuss ongoing Ukraine-Russia crisis, Gaza
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the ongoing Ukraine-Russia crisis in a phone call on Wednesday, the Saudi Press Agency…
Austria, Germany, and Switzerland mark warmest year on record
This year is on course to become one of the warmest on record in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, according to a joint study by the meteorological agencies of the three countries. In…
Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) experiencing significant decline in air quality
As temperatures drop and the heating season begins, cities across Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) are experiencing a significant decline in air quality. Since early November, Sarajevo has been intermittently blanketed in toxic…
British hospitality leaders raise alarm over rising costs
British hospitality leaders have raised alarm over rising costs following the latest Budget, expressing concerns in an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Leaders from UKHospitality, the industry’s leading trade body, highlighted…