When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Washington and meets President Donald Trump later this week, there will be some warm hugs and shared laughs. But that will not be…
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Greece: Much stronger tremors hitting Santorini
Santorini has been hit by a powerful, shallow 5.3 magnitude earthquake, which is the strongest to strike the Greek island during recent seismic activity in the area. The tremors were…
South Korea: Authorities order airports to install bird detection cameras
All South Korean airports will need to install bird detection cameras and thermal imaging radars, after an air crash in December last year killed 179 people. The rollout is set…
Germany: CDU Party could rely on far-right again for immigration vote
The man tipped to be Germany’s next leader could rely on support from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party for the second time in a week, a move that…
France: UK sailor missing after yacht found ‘eviscerated’
A British sailor is lost at sea after his yacht was found “eviscerated” off the south-western French coast in stormy weather, maritime officials have said. The 73-year-old set off his…
S Korea: Authorities to remove concrete barriers near runways after fatal crash
South Korea will change the concrete barriers used for navigation at seven airports across the country following December’s plane crash that killed 179 people. Seven airports will also have their…
Nepal: Authorities hit Everest climbers with higher permit fees
The price to climb Mount Everest will soon increase for the first time in nearly a decade, as Nepal announces a sharp mark-up in permit fees. From September, those seeking…
Turkey: Scores killed as fire engulfs Turkish ski hotel
A fire has engulfed a hotel in the Turkish ski resort of Bolu, killing 66 people and injuring at least 51 more, officials have said. The fire broke out at…
UK: Authorities set to introduce digital driving licences
Digital driving licences are to be introduced in the UK as the government looks to use technology to “transform public services”. They will be accessed on a new government smartphone…
Spain: Ski lift collapse injures at least 30 people
At least 30 people are reported to have been injured after a ski lift collapsed in northern Spain. The Astún resort in the Spanish Pyrenees, where the incident happened, was…