Sweden Detains Captain of Suspected Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker

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A court in Sweden has ordered the detention of the captain of a tanker suspected of being part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” used to bypass Western sanctions on oil exports. The unnamed 55-year-old captain was arrested by the Swedish Prosecution Authority and appeared before a court in Ystad on suspicion of using forged documents. […]

EU Considers Strengthening Naval Mission Amid Strait of Hormuz Crisis

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Foreign ministers from the European Union are set to discuss strengthening their naval presence in the Middle East as tensions surrounding Iran disrupt global shipping routes. The talks in Brussels will focus on reinforcing the EU’s Operation Aspides, which was launched in 2024 to protect commercial vessels from attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the […]

Italy Monitors Damaged Russian LNG Tanker Drifting in Mediterranean

By admin March 14, 2026 No comment

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Italian authorities are considering how to handle a damaged Russian liquefied natural gas tanker, Arctic Metagaz, which is drifting in international waters in the Mediterranean Sea after an alleged drone strike. The vessel, carrying LNG from Murmansk in northern Russia, was reportedly attacked by Ukrainian naval drones, though Ukraine has not claimed responsibility. The

Paris Mayoral Race Puts Green Transformation to the Test

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The upcoming mayoral election in Paris is shaping up as a key test of public support for the city’s ambitious green transformation. Over the past decade, outgoing mayor Anne Hidalgo has pushed major changes, including around 1,000 km of cycle lanes, more trees and pedestrian-friendly streets. Supporters say the redesign has encouraged cycling and reduced […]

Explosion at Amsterdam Jewish School Condemned as Deliberate Attack

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An explosion damaged a Jewish school in the Buitenveldert district of Amsterdam overnight, with city officials describing the incident as a deliberate attack targeting the Jewish community. Mayor Femke Halsema said the blast caused limited damage to the building’s outer wall, and fortunately no injuries were reported. Emergency services, including police and firefighters,

Austrian Glaciers Rapidly Disintegrating Due to Climate Change

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Scientists say glaciers in the Austrian Alps are not only shrinking but also breaking apart due to the growing impact of climate change. A new report from the Austrian Alpine Club found that 94 of the 96 glaciers monitored in the past year have reduced in size, with researchers warning that many are entering a […]

Russia Labels Khrushchev’s Great-Granddaughter a ‘Foreign Agent’

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Russia has officially designated U.S.-based academic Nina Khrushcheva, the great-granddaughter of former Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, as a “foreign agent,” a label commonly applied to critics of the Kremlin. Khrushcheva, a professor at The New School in New York, was added to a growing list of individuals accused by Moscow of engaging in anti-Russian activities, […]

France Returns Sacred Talking Drum to Ivory Coast

By admin March 13, 2026 No comment

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France has repatriated a sacred talking drum, the Djidji Ayôkwé, to Ivory Coast more than a century after it was looted during colonial rule. Seized by French colonial authorities in 1916 and later displayed in Parisian museums, the drum was welcomed back by the Ebrié community at Abidjan International Airport, still in its protective crate. […]

Pope Leo Urges Confession for Christians Who Start Wars

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Pope Leo XIV on Friday suggested that Christian political leaders who engage in armed conflicts should examine their conscience and go to confession, emphasizing adherence to Jesus’ teachings without naming specific leaders or wars. Speaking to priests at a Vatican conference on the practice of confession, he highlighted the importance of humility and moral reflection […]

Games With Loot Boxes to Receive PEGI 16 Age Rating Across Europe

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Video games that include loot boxes will soon receive a minimum age rating of 16 across Europe under new rules introduced by Pan-European Game Information (PEGI). The updated rating system, which will come into effect in June, aims to better inform parents and players about games that include paid random item systems. Loot boxes allow […]