An aide to a far-right German member of the European Parliament has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, in the latest espionage case to come to light in Germany. The suspect, an employee of lawmaker Maximilian Krah of the Alternative for Ge…
Britain to hike defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, Sunak says in Poland
Britain plans to increase its defence spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of the decade, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday, which would place the country well above NATO’s target. Sunak made the announcement in Warsaw d…
Five migrants die trying to cross the English Channel
Five more people have died attempting to cross the English Channel, French maritime authorities said on Tuesday, after rescuers came to the aid of the heavily overcrowded boat. The five could not be resuscitated after they were taken from the water. Th…
TikTok responds to EU ultimatum over new rewards-for-views app
A European Commission spokesman confirmed on Tuesday that it had received a reply from TikTok to an order to provide within 24 hours an assessment of mental health risks related to its new app, TikTok Lite. Monday’s legally-binding order concerns the n…
First look at Maidstone Leisure Centre’s new Aztec Splash Pad as part of multi-million-pound upgrade
New images show plans to build a “mini-water park” at a popular swimming centre. The Aztec-themed Splash Pad in Maidstone Leisure Centre is set to have slides, water cannons and various interactive features. It is part of a £2.5 million upgrade which w…
LS polls: MCD offers eye-popping discounts at eateries, shops to push voter turnout
New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): To ensure a robust turnout and polling numbers in the Lok Sabha elections, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has adopted a raft of measures, including offering eye-popping discounts at various restaurants and m…
Interview with Maria Jose Andrade Cerda, leader of an Indigenous guard led by Kichwa women in Ecuador
By Astrid Arellano Yuturi ants are peaceful until their territory is threatened. This species, also known as the ‘conga ant,’ is considered a warrior in Amazonian Kichwa Indigenous culture, as these bugs don’t allow anyone to enter their home without p…
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz To Announce 2024 Congressional Art Competition Winners
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz will host the 2024 Congressional Art Competition at the Artel Gallery in Pensacola, Florida, from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. CT, starting at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27th. Rep. Gaetz will announce the winners! Members of the U.S. …
Kate and William send clear message with new approach on Prince Louis’ birthday – analysis by Cameron Walker
The Princess of Wales is back behind the camera, carrying on the tradition of taking a sweet photograph of her youngest child on his birthday. Prince Louis turns six today, and Kensington Palace has released a new image of the fourth in line to the thr…
Kate and William send clear message with new approach on Prince Louis’ birthday – analysis by Cameron Walker
The Princess of Wales is back behind the camera, carrying on the tradition of taking a sweet photograph of her youngest child on his birthday. Prince Louis turns six today, and Kensington Palace has released a new image of the fourth in line to the thr…