UK passengers wait hours for ferries to France ahead of Easter getaway
The Port of Dover declared a critical incident on Saturday as high levels of traffic caused coach passengers to experience lengthy delays. Officials blamed the delays on bad weather, heavy traffic and processing delays by the French authorities. The port…
Pope Francis defends the “marginalised” at Palm Sunday mass a day after hospital release
Pope Francis has presided over Palm Sunday Mass, a day after leaving hospital due to bronchitis. In his homily he defended the “abandoned” of the world. “No one can be marginalised,” he said before thousands of faithful, with his voice still…
Finnish fence on Russian border to cost hundreds of millions of euros
The cost of constructing a fence in Finland at the Russian border is estimated to run into hundreds of millions of euros and could take around three to four years to be finished. The work is continuing with Finland’s membership…
Across Europe, a lot of women turn to Danish sperm to get pregnant. Here’s why
With her biological clock ticking louder and louder, and a partner whose wish for children had already been fulfilled, Kim, a 37-year-old woman from the Netherlands, decided in June 2020 it was time to start seriously looking into the possibilities of satisfying…
US tornadoes: Clean-up begins after at least 26 killed in monster storm
After a monster storm system with multiple tornadoes tore through the South and Midwest states in the US on Friday, the big clean-up has begun. At least 26 people were killed as homes were shredded and shopping centres demolished in…
Protests continue in Israel over paused judicial reform
Thousands of Israelis protested in Tel Aviv on Saturday for a 13th straight week against a controversial judicial overhaul now frozen by the government while talks are held with party representatives. Carrying Israeli flags, people marched through the centre of…
Ukraine’s military show off anti-drone units tasked with taking down Russian targets
Ukrainian military authorities on Saturday revealed to the press what they said is one of the most effective military units they have tasked with shooting down Russian drones. Defending forces are using rapid reaction teams in off-road vehicles complete with…
Volcanic mud baths and pastel ports: Leave Italy’s mainland for these island idylls this spring
Italy is a dreamy holiday destination year-round but, in spring, its islands are the place to be. Temperatures hover around the comfortable low-20s, flowers burst into bloom and the crowds of summer are held at bay. You’ve probably heard plenty…
Tight race in prospect as polls open in Finland’s parliamentary election
A tight race is in prospect in Finland’s parliamentary elections, with three parties in with a chance of coming out on top. Voting began on Sunday at 9 am local time. A record 1.7 million people, or nearly 40% of…
Scientists have recorded the sound plants make when they are under stress
Although they might not be audible to human ears, plants do make noises. Researchers in Israel found that plants make a high frequency clicking sound when placed under stress. During a six year study, the researchers listened to a variety…