Russia in joint naval exercises with China and Iran in the Gulf of Oman
Russia, China and Iran are engaged in joint naval exercises in the Gulf of Oman. Among the ships taking part in the manoeuvres is the
View Essay: I left Moscow’s autocracy but the apathy followed me to Belgrade
Leaving an aggressive, autocratic mafia state at war with its neighbour for a country ruled by a single catch-all party that has been in power
Silicon Valley Bank collapse: Crypto advocates call out “opaque” financial system
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the biggest bank failure in the US since the 2008 global recession, set off panic around the world
Lumo, Ouigo, Avlo: These budget European rail providers are competing with cheap airlines
Plenty of eco-conscious travellers feel the pangs of flight shame – but still struggle to resist ultra cheap flights. According to a 2021 study by
Staggering impact of war in Iraq and Syria laid bare in report
The devastating impact of war in Iraq and Syria has been revealed in a new report. According to the Cost of War Project, hundreds of
Spain passes law against domestic animal abuse
Spanish lawmakers passed a law on animal welfare on Thursday, accompanied by a reform of the penal code which increases prison sentences for those mistreating
Why are so many young Finns dying from drug abuse?
Finland is often held up as a shining example on the world stage. Thanks to its advanced healthcare system, low crime rates, and wealth of
French government uses constitutional loophole to enact pension bill without vote
France’s government on Thursday invoked a special constitutional power to enact a contentious pension bill without a vote in parliament, in a risky move announced
Why are so many young Finns dying from drug abuse?
Finland is often held up as a shining example on the world stage. Thanks to its advanced healthcare system, low crime rates, and wealth of
Secret Greece: picturesque stone villages and olive oil with health benefits
In this episode of Explore, we head off the beaten track on the island of Corfu and visit the Zagori mountains with their picturesque stone