Greek farmers plan to paralyse the capital Athens with their tractors on Tuesday as they step up demands for more support from the state. The mobilization has already begun and tractors from more distant parts of the country are on their way, Greek med…
The best ways to enjoy overripe bananas, even if they have gone soft
Bananas sometimes go overripe and soft all of a sudden, but even if you prefer them firm, you needn’t throw them away. At this stage, they are sweeter than ever, making them a great ingredient for a range of dishes. Added to biscuits and waffles, soft …
Von der Leyen to seek second term as European Commission president
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has informed members of her conservative party in Germany that she is seeking a second term in one of Europe’s most powerful posts, sources told dpa. She became the first women to lead the European Uni…
DFL to meet over investor as Hanover’s Kind expects talks to fail
German Football League (DFL) top official are set to meet over the recruitment of an investor amid ongoing fan protests and calls from clubs for a new vote, dpa has learnt. According to dpa sources, the meeting is set for later in the week and will det…
‘The entire enterprise is a con’: CNN panel buries Trump gold sneaker stunt
Donald Trump’s weekend visit to Sneaker Con in Philadelphia, where he promoted a Trump-branded line of athletic shoes, was greeted with a great of deal of skepticism on CNN Monday morning. The surprising visit by the former president — who was showered…
EU Commission opens probe into TikTok over child protection concerns
The European Commission on Monday opened an investigation into TikTok over suspected breaches of European Union rules on child protection and advertising transparency. The commission is investigating whether TikTok’s algorithms may be addictive or crea…
Don’t let Israel attack Rafah, Irish foreign minister warns EU
The European Union “must do everything possible” to pressure the Israeli government into not attacking Rafah, Irish Foreign Minister Micheál Martin said on Monday in Brussels. Martin said the “level of inhumanity that’s now happening within Gaza” has s…
Kenyans abroad remitted the highest amount ever sent home
Kenyans in diaspora sent home a record sum in January 2024, the most they ever have. Taking advantage of the DhowCSD platform to buy into local bonds, Kenyans outside their homeland sent 10% more money than they did a month prior. This amount even surp…
‘We’re wounded:’ Speaker Mike Johnson struggles to lead GOP after ‘unnecessary purging’
WASHINGTON – House Republicans are divided over what to do about their internal divisions – or even whether anything’s the matter at all. Welcome to Speaker Mike Johnson’s Capitol. After a string of recent tactical blunders – from a failed impeachment …
‘We’re wounded:’ Speaker Mike Johnson struggles to lead GOP after ‘unnecessary purging’
WASHINGTON – House Republicans are divided over what to do about their internal divisions – or even whether anything’s the matter at all. Welcome to Speaker Mike Johnson’s Capitol. After a string of recent tactical blunders – from a failed impeachment …