Tag: europe
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More civilians die in Ukraine as a think tank warns delays in US aid will hamper Kyiv’s forces
[ad_1] KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — More civilians died across Ukraine Sunday as analysts warned that delays in U.S. military assistance would see Kyiv struggle to fight off Russian offensives. One man was Sunday killed after a Russian drone hit the truck he was driving in the Sumy region, the local prosecutor’s office said. Officials in…
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UK laser ‘could be used to target Russian drones on Ukraine front line’
[ad_1] “And so what I want to do is speed up what would usually be a very lengthy development procurement process, possibly up to 10 years, based on my conversations this morning, to a much shorter timeframe to get it deployed, potentially on ships, incoming drones, and potentially on land. [ad_2] Source link
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Switzerland will host a Ukraine peace conference in June and hopes Russia can join one day
[ad_1] GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s government said Wednesday it will host a high-level international conference in June to help chart a path toward peace in Ukraine after more than two years of war, in hopes that Russia might join in the peace process one day. The lakeside Bürgenstock resort is expected to host the June…
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These 7 European cities are perfect for a flight-free spring break
[ad_1] Wondering how to plan a holiday to Amsterdam, Florence or Seville without flying? Travel by rail. ADVERTISEMENT The Easter holidays are rapidly approaching and if you’re looking to book a break, it could be the perfect time for a train adventure. Rail routes can be surprisingly fast – just 3.5 hours from London to…
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Vehicle carrying suspected migrants crashes into a river in Albania, killing 8 people
[ad_1] TIRANA, Albania (AP) — A car crashed into a river in southeastern Albania, killing all eight people on board, including seven suspected migrants and a local driver, Albanian police said Tuesday. The driver of the vehicle lost control and veered into the Vjosa River about 240 kilometers (150 miles) southeast of the capital, Tirana,…
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TikTok launches new feed dedicated to Stem in bid to engage young people
[ad_1] “For me, (the Stem feed) means a lot, not only will my passion for Stem reach a wider audience, we’ll also be able to present more diverse people doing Stem and hopefully reach more people that could see themselves doing Stem,” Miss Svanberg, from Sweden and living in Oxford, told the PA news agency.…
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Zelenskyy fires more aides in a reshuffle as Russia launches drones and missiles across Ukraine
[ad_1] KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed a longtime aide and several advisers on Saturday in a continuing reshuffle while Russia unleashed fresh attacks overnight. Zelenskyy dismissed top aide Serhiy Shefir from his post of first assistant, where he had served since 2019. The Ukrainian president also let go three advisers, and…
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Yousaf warns against using new hate crime law to make ‘vexatious’ complaints
[ad_1] The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act will come into force on Monday. [ad_2] Source link
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Take a trip around Europe in intriguing Easter traditions
[ad_1] Easter isn’t just about bunnies, chocolate and singing hymns – these European traditions infuse the holiday with legends, competition, and even crime drama. ADVERTISEMENT In some countries, it’s a bigger deal even than Christmas. Easter is a highlight of the Christian calendar. From solemn processions and water fights to TV marathons, Europe is home…
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UK court orders to delay extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to US on espionage charges
[ad_1] LONDON (AP) — A British court says Julian Assange can’t immediately be extradited to the United States on espionage charges, in a partial victory for the WikiLeaks founder. Two High Court judges said they would grant Assange a new appeal unless U.S. authorities give further assurances about what will happen to him. The ruling…