London-born boy who died aged 15 to become first millennial saint
Second posthumous miracle attributed to leukaemia victim Carlo Acutis, qualifying him for canonisation A London-born teenager who died of leukaemia aged 15 is to become...
Month : May 2024
Building collapses at Mallorca beach killing at least four and injuring 21
Ceiling of Medusa Beach Club on the seafront at Palma de Mallorca gave way, according to reports At least four people have been killed and...
Greek police detain nine Egyptians despite dismissal of shipwreck charges
Lawyer criticises ‘inhumane’ treatment of men who were accused over deadly sinking of vessel crossing from Libya Greek police have been accused of the “inhumane”...
US challenges Shapps’ claim China is sending ‘lethal aid’ to Russia
UK defence secretary said on Wednesday that Moscow was receiving help with combat equipment for use in Ukraine See all our Ukraine war coverage Joe...
Left-wing parties rule out alliances with far right ahead of European elections
Signatories, including MEP Raphaël Glucksmann and Frans Timmermans, promise to ‘combat hatred, racism and xenophobia’ Leading left-wing parties across Europe have ruled out alliances with...
Ireland, Spain and Norway to recognise Palestinian state
Irish PM declares ‘unequivocal support’ for two-state solution, as Israel recalls ambassadors from Dublin, Madrid and Oslo Ireland, Spain and Norway have announced they will...
Jersey approves plans to allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults
Legislation expected to be brought by end of 2025, with service for residents in place by mid-2027 Jersey is to move ahead with allowing assisted...
France ‘investigating whether Russia behind’ graffiti on Holocaust memorial
Reports say investigators looking into possibility that Russian security services ordered vandalism in Paris France is investigating whether graffiti painted on the wall of Paris’s...
‘Never-ending’ UK rain made 10 times more likely by climate crisis, study says
Winter downpours also made 20% wetter and will occur every three years without urgent carbon cuts, experts warn The seemingly “never-ending” rain last autumn and...
Nine on trial in Frankfurt on charges of plotting to overthrow German state
Self-styled aristocrat, a former judge and retired military officers among suspected Reichsbürger members appear in court A group including a self-styled aristocrat, a former far-right...
