Category: World

At least four people are believed to have been killed, and at least 80 injured. According to the Ukrainian authorities, dozens of residential buildings, several schools and a water supply facility were hit, and a market was burnt down. 13-year-old Vanya, whose Kyiv apartment was struck in the attack, escaped unharmed. “I just really hope […]

As women navigate hot flushes, sleep issues and changing waistlines, there’s another quieter change that can often occur during perimenopause and post-menopause that deserves just as much attention: heart health. While women often worry more about the visible signs of midlife and menopause, they are less aware of the hidden shifts in blood fats, blood […]

If the person who died had insurance, contact their insurance company as soon as possible. Read the general guidance on what to do when someone dies abroad if you’re not sure if they had insurance. The insurance company should appoint a funeral director in Pakistan and the UK. They may also cover the cost of […]

The British High Commission in Bangladesh can offer help but will not be able to get you out of prison or get you special treatment because you’re British. Find out what help the embassy or consulate can offer. Family and friends can contact: the British High Commission in Bangladesh the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office […]

If the person who died had insurance, contact their insurance company as soon as possible. Read the general guidance on what to do when someone dies abroad if you’re not sure if they had insurance. The insurance company should appoint a funeral director in Slovakia and the UK. They may also cover the cost of […]

More than 2 000 years ago, the Library of Alexandria in Egypt stood as a symbol of knowledge and discovery in the ancient world. But it was never just a place to store scrolls. It was a meeting point, a place where scholars gathered, debated ideas and built new knowledge together. Today, libraries across Europe are […]

The ICG reiterates its concerns over the continued conflict in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the impediment that the conflict poses to regional stability and prosperity. The ICG also restates its support for the ongoing international peace efforts facilitated by Qatar, the US, African Union-appointed mediator Faure Gnassingbé, […]

– Advertisement – France is making major streaming services pay up. Since the start of 2024, platforms such as Spotify, Deezer and Apple Music have been paying a streaming levy on their revenue. The country is using the proceeds to support its own music scene. The money goes directly towards productions, tours and smaller organisations […]

His call came as Ugandan authorities confirmed on Saturday that there were three new cases of the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, which to date has neither a cure nor a vaccine.  “The three new cases include a Ugandan health worker, a driver and a Congolese national who travelled from Ituri Province in the […]

It wasn’t until nine on Friday evening that Ambassador Do Hung Viet, the President of the conference, and Izumi Nakamitsu, the UN disarmament chief, finally began speaking at a press conference to give their thoughts on the latest failure of Member States to agree on measures to modernise the NPT, which, whilst seen as the […]