The Iguazu Falls, on the border between Brazil and Argentina, records a flow of water almost ten times higher than usual, after heavy rains in the southern Brazilian state of Parana. One of the main tourist bridges on the Brazilian side was closed as a…
GospelTok: TikTok is creating online religious community through gospel music
Is Gospel the next biggest trend in music? Fans of religious music are flocking to TikTok to show appreciation of the genre and it’s creating a special space for the spiritual community online. Since May, there has been a 25 per cent increase in creati…
Ukrainians should cut electricity consumption by 25% during peak hours, says PM Shmyhal
Following the recent Russian strikes across the country, millions of Ukrainians are facing blackouts. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has called on the population to reduce its energy consumption to prevent power outages. “Please don’t turn on energy-inte…
Syria unearths ‘rarest’ Roman era mosaic
Syria uncovered a large intact mosaic that dates back to the Roman era, in the central town of Rastan, saying it is the most important archaeological discovery since the conflict began 11 years ago. The mosaic, at 120 square meters (around 1300 square …
Putin’s position would not give him ‘immunity’ from war crime prosecution, says ICC chief prosecutor
Vladimir Putin is not immune from war crimes prosecution if the evidence points towards him, according to the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) chief prosecutor. Karim A. A. Khan QC, who is currently investigating offences on the ground in Ukraine, …
Putin targets Ukrainian ‘points of pride’ as war enters new stage, says expert
NATO defence ministers took stock on Wednesday of its supply effort to war-torn Ukraine to date and debated ways to encourage the defence industry to ramp up production in short order. The US-led 30-nation military alliance has been treading a fine lin…
Energy crisis: EU still split on gas cap as Germany and the Netherlands join forces to oppose
There is still not enough consensus among the 27 EU countries to establish a cap on gas prices, as Germany and the Netherlands joined forces to oppose the unprecedented move. The European Commission is expected to present next Tuesday a new package of …
Prayers and hopes for peace in Ukraine capital
Despite the ongoing threat, some Kyiv residents were out visiting St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery to pray as well as a monument wall for the country’s fallen soldiers. Veniamin Kofanov said he was worried about Russia destroying Ukraine’s infrastr…
Flood, heatwaves, fire: 7 in 10 British travellers have ‘eyes opened’ to climate change while abroad
More than seven in ten Brits have experienced the impact of climate change while travelling, a new survey reveals. From new cultures to new friends, travelling abroad can be an eye-opening experience. But for the 72 per cent of UK tourists who have wit…
Ukraine war: Putin tells Europe he’s ‘ready’ to resume gas supplies
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the “ball is in the court” of the European Union, after declaring that he’s prepared to resume gas supplies to Europe via a link of the Germany-bound Nord Stream 2 pipeline under the Baltic Sea. “Russia is ready fo…