Greek emergency services pull out en masse for sinking migrant ship
A large-scale rescue campaign is underway off the coast of the Greek island of Kythira to rescue migrants from a sunken sailboat. Around one hundred people …
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles eastward again
North Korea has again fired two ballistic missiles eastbound. This is reported by the authorities of South Korea and Japan. It is the sixth time in …
10,000 kilometer debris trail follows space rock that collided with probe
The asteroid Dimorphos that was deliberately hit by a NASA spacecraft last week is now being followed by thousands of miles of debris from the impact. …
British government announces tougher course against illegal immigrants
On the third day of the Conservative Party Congress, the British Home Secretary announced that it would further tighten asylum policy. The intention is that no …
Report: Systematic sexual misconduct in US womens soccer
The National Womens Soccer League, the highest professional football league for women in the United States, includes systematic sexual misconduct and emotional abuse. This is stated …
Failing aid projects with donor money, also due to floods in Pakistan
In Pakistan, after the extreme rainfall in recent months, large areas of land are still flooded, especially in the southern province of Sindh. The government has …
Brazilian elections unexpectedly exciting: Lula and Bolsonaro neck to neck
A second round seems to be needed in Brazil’s elections. With more than 90 percent of the votes counted, sitting President Bolsonaro is slightly behind his …
‘Truss postpones vote on tax cuts after his own party grumble’
British Prime Minister Truss postpones a controversial plan to eliminate the countrys highest tax bracket. The Telegraph and Sky News write, based on government sources, that …
First official portrait of British royal couple and new Prince and Princess of Wales
Buckingham Palace has released the first official portrait of King Charles, his wife Queen Consort Camilla and the new Prince and Princess of Wales, his son …
Prisoner exchange between Venezuela and US, cousins President Maduro free
The Venezuelan government has released seven U.S. prisoners. This happened in exchange for the release of two family members of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro …
Razor-sharp close-ups of ocean moon Europe, the first in 22 years
The last time a spacecraft flew less than 500 kilometers across Jupiter Moon Europe was 22 years ago. NASA probe Juno has now also shaved past the moon, …
Too little emergency response, Cubans take to the streets after Hurricane Ian
In Cuba, several hundred people have been protesting against the government for two days. According to the protesters, the government offers too little emergency aid after …
“The future of the Amazon is at stake in Brazil elections”
Sundays elections in Brazil are not only about the political future of incumbent President Bolsonaro, but the future of the Amazon is also at stake, according …
Turkey retreat (and “one way trip”) for Russians who dont want to fight
Since President Putins announcement of military mobilization, many young Russian men have been flying to Turkey. The country is a popular haven because it does not …
Hurricane Ian on land in Florida, fear of ‘catastrophic’ floods
Hurricane Ian made landfall near the west coast of the U.S. state of Florida. According to Reuters news agency, this is associated with storm surge, …
Russian mobilization from within: buy weapons yourself, straight to the front
Anyone who is called to go to Ukraine in Russia these days will receive an urgent warning from the defense ministry: the use of a mobile …
One year of Olaf Scholz: This is what the Germans think of their Chancellor
Is he wise, cautious, slow, or arrogant? Although many Germans still find it difficult to hear from their chancellor a year after the elections, his image …
Russian conscripts are leaving abroad, but where can they stay?
The week that President Putin announced mobilization, the number of Russians entering the EU rose sharply. There were 66,000, which is 30 percent more than the week before, …
In Lebanon, bank robbers are heroes: “Well done!”
With a gun and a bottle of gasoline, Bassam walked into the bank. He held the employees and customers who were inside hostage and waited just …
Podcast The Day: why the headscarf is coming off in Iran
During a trip to Iran in June, CCEIT correspondent Daisy Mohr had already noticed: every day, she saw dozens of women wearing their headscarves very loosely …
Photo of grave Elizabeth published, to be seen to the public from Thursday
The British royal family has published a photo of Queen Elizabeth’s final resting place. The photo shows the tombstone with the names of the queen, …
Fourth suspect in case of threat to Belgian minister still without a trace
A fourth suspect in the threat posed by Belgian Justice Minister Van Quickenborne is still on the run, Belgian media report. Last night, three Dutch people …
Another protests in Russia against mobilization, hundreds of arrests reported
In many Russian cities, protesters took to the streets to demonstrate against the partial mobilization announced by President Putin last week. Footage distributed via social media …
Fiona now severe storm, hits east coast Canada
Hurricane Fiona, which has since scaled down to a severe storm, has reached Canada’s east coast. The severe weather has left half a million households …