Electric power has been restored to the besieged Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant in Ukraine, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed. “I’ve been informed by our team on site that external power to #Zaporizhzhya NPP is restore…
Poland investigates leak on Russian oil pipeline to Germany
A leak has been discovered on the Druzhba pipeline that carries crude oil from Russia to Germany, the Polish operator PERN said on Wednesday, adding that the cause was under investigation. PERN said the leak was reported late Tuesday evening on one of …
EU Commission: ‘Democratic backsliding’ in Turkey’s accession efforts
Turkey is making no progress towards its goal of joining the European Union, the EU Commission reported on Wednesday, citing “serious deficiencies in the functioning of [Turkey’s] democratic institutions.” Accession negotiations remain at a standstill,…
Syria uncovers ‘unmatched’ Roman-era mosaic in ex-rebel stronghold
War-torn Syira unveiled on Wednesday what antiquity authorities described as an “unmatched stunning mosaic,” dating back to the Roman era. The Syrian state news agency SANA reported that the large mosaic panel had been unearthed in the city of al-Rasta…
Exhaustion: Mainz defender Leitsch out indefinitely
Mainz defender Maxim Leitsch is out indefinitely due to exhaustion, the Bundesliga club said on Wednesday. “He is suffering from physical and mental exhaustion, which is potentially the side effect of recently overcome illness,” Mainz said in a stateme…
Mercedes EQE tops latest round of Euro NCAP tests
The Mercedes EQE has achieved a maximum five-star rating in the latest Euro NCAP safety tests. One of the latest cars to join the range of Mercedes-EQ electric vehicles, the EQE was praised for its Active Distance Distronic with Active Steering Assist,…
No longer too posh for pink, Bentley selling pastel-painted dropheads
Time was when luxury car manufacturer Bentley would have turned down a customer request for a pale pink-painted model. Since then, US model Paris Hilton has been seen at the wheel of a Barbie pink Bentley she had sprayed to suit her unusual taste and n…
European Commission backs EU candidate status for Bosnia-Herzegovina
The European Commission recommended EU candidate status be awarded to Bosnia-Herzegovina subject to reforms and conditions in a report published in Brussels on Wednesday. EU Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Várhely urged leaders in Bosnia “to make the m…
NATO ministers meet at ‘pivotal moment’ for alliance’s security
NATO defence ministers were meeting in Brussels on Wednesday for a two-day meeting focused on the alliance’s support for Ukraine. NATO headquarters is hosting the defence ministers at a “pivotal moment for our security,” alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg…
Kroos says Füllkrug should be considered for Germany in Qatar
Werder Bremen striker Niclas Füllkrug has a good chance of going to November and December’s World Cup according to former Germany midfielder Toni Kroos, although Michael Ballack is not so sure. Uncapped Füllkrug, 29, is top scorer in the Bundesliga so …