More than 100 flood warnings have been issued across the UK and a major incident declared in Greater Manchester as wind and rain hits parts of the country on the…
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Europe: Moldova faces energy crisis as flow of Russian gas ends
On New Year’s Day, Russian gas stopped flowing through Ukraine. Kyiv is calling it a “historic” day as its refusal to extend a transit agreement with Russia’s Gazprom has halted…
France: 17 men appeal against Gisèle Pelicot rape convictions
Dominique Pelicot, the 72-year-old man who drugged and raped his wife Gisèle and recruited dozens of men to rape her over a decade, will not appeal against his 20-year jail…
Japanese: Do not wipe toilet seat with toilet paper- maker
Japanese toilets – equipped with music players, automatic flushes, and heated seats – are clearly not afraid of making a splash with their innovative designs. But these cutting edge seats…
Trinidad and Tobago: Authorities declare emergency as murders soar
Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency as gang violence in the Caribbean nation continues to escalate. President Christine Carla Kangaloo issued the declaration on the advice of…
Ivory Coast: President Alassane Ouattara wants French troops to leave West African nation
Ivory Coast has announced that French troops will withdraw from the West African nation, further reducing the military influence of the former colonial power in the region. In an end-of-year…
USA: Man intentionally drove into a crowd in New Orleans killing ten
Ten people have been killed and 35 injured after a man intentionally drove into a crowd in New Orleans and then began firing a weapon, police have said. Police chief Anne…
Europe: Era of cheap Russian gas to EU ends as transit across Ukraine stops
Russian gas has stopped flowing to EU states via Ukraine after a five-year deal expired, marking the end of a decades-long arrangement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that his country…
UK: Ambulance pressures remain as critical incident ends
A critical incident declared by the Welsh ambulance service has been stood down.It comes after its boss urged people to “drink sensibly” at new year to help reduce demand, following a 340-call…
Puerto Rico: People left in dark by New Year’s Eve blackout
Puerto Rico was plunged into darkness on New Year’s Eve by a nearly island-wide blackout. About 90% of almost 1.5 million customers had no electricity, said Luma Energy, the island’s…