A heroic army veteran who saved his disabled neighbour’s life when a fire broke out has been given a bravery award. John Pratt, from Sandgate, has been praised for his actions in January which fire crews say undoubtedly saved the woman’s life. At the t…
‘A moment of conviviality’: Lyon shines brightly in centuries old light festival
On a square next to Lyon’s historic city hall, hundreds of people gathered for a countdown as the annual Fête des Lumières (light festival) begins. This annual tradition includes 32 light installations and shows displayed across the city, with large ar…
Flares, fires and barricades: Why Albania’s opposition party likes to protest in parliament
In recent months, Albanian opposition parties have resorted to disruptive tactics, including flares and noise, to protest what they perceive as the authoritarian rule of the governing Socialist Party. On Thursday, despite opposition claims of obstructi…
From top of Paris Notre-Dame spire, Macron pledges reopening in a year
By Elizabeth Pineau and Geert De Clercq PARIS (Reuters) – From scaffolding at the top of Notre-Dame’s newly rebuilt spire, French President Emmanuel Macron pledged on Friday that reconstruction of the fire-ravaged cathedral would be completed as schedu…
Alberto Caballero nos confiesa cómo fue su ‘Sí, quiero’ con Miren Ibarguren
Hace tres semanas conocíamos que Alberto Caballero y Miren Ibarguren se daban el ‘Sí, quiero’ tras más de una década juntos con una ceremonia íntima que se celebró en las afueras de Madrid. Un momentazo familiar muy discreto, como siempre han sido ambo…
France’s Macron criticised for Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony at Elysee
By Dominique Vidalon PARIS (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron has been criticised by opponents for what they said was a violation of the principle of secularism after attending a ceremony on Thursday to mark the start of Hanukkah, a Jewish re…
Prince Harry loses bid to have publisher’s libel defence thrown out
LONDON (Reuters) -Prince Harry on Friday lost his attempt to have the Mail on Sunday newspaper’s defence to his libel lawsuit thrown out, meaning the British royal is likely to give evidence again at London’s High Court next year. Harry, King Charles’ …
Ben-Gvir orders ‘Hamas prisoners’ to be held underground
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir ordered the country’s prison service to re-open a defunct underground prison wing to house arrested what Israel claims are members of Hamas’s armed branch, the Al-Qassam Brigades, Israeli media reporte…
Ukraine’s parliament approves minorities bill, seen as key for EU talks
(Reuters) – The Ukrainian parliament on Friday approved three bills necessary to start European Union accession talks, including one on national minorities’ rights, a critical demand from Hungary which opposes Ukraine’s EU bid, officials said. Lawmaker…
Can quantum computers really accelerate the path to net zero?
At COP28 in Dubai, world leaders are coming together to address the climate crisis, including the extent to which technology and innovation will play a part. If we are to achieve the ambition of net zero by 2050, then we need to bring all the innovatio…