Russia and Belarus hint at use of nuclear weapons
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin has launched a clear warning in an interview with Russia's Izvestia newspaper.
Dog with 1.5 million followers stolen, sold, slaughtered and eaten for 23 euros
A dog with more than 1.5 million followers on Douyin - the Chinese version of TikTok - was stolen, sold for just 23 euros and then slaughtered and eaten, according to its owner. The case sparked much public outcry and revived the debate over China's dog meat laws.
Trump administration may nod one more team out of World Cup last minute
Serious concerns overshadow the tournament just before the first whistle. Just days before the start of the World Cup, FIFA faces one of the doomsday scenarios feared in advance. After all, the U.S. government did not issue all the requested visas to the Iranian delegation, creating a delicate situation that could quickly take on a diplomatic dimension and cause a global media storm in no time.
Devastating Philippines earthquake claims 34 lives and 200 injured
The death toll from the Philippine earthquake continues to rise. For now, the counter stands at 34 people who did not survive the massive earthquake, and more than 200 injured.
'Creation of European military Schengen zone should make Europe more decisive': proposal on the table
Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken (N-VA) is launching an ambitious plan.
Trump: 'Israel and Iran must stop shooting immediately'
US President Donald Trump has responded to the latest escalation in the Middle East with a clear call: Israel and Iran must "immediately stop firing."
Boat capsizes off coast of Malta: 10 migrants die
Italian rescue workers have recovered 10 bodies after a boat carrying migrants capsized about 45 nautical miles off the coast of Malta.
Google wants to release 32 million mosquitoes to save lives
Google wants to release 32 million mosquitoes in the US. In the scientific program "Debug," a natural bacterium is introduced into male mosquitoes. Those male mosquitoes are then released into the wild with a clear task.
Netherlands follows suit and requires employers to disclose colleagues’ salaries
A solution for your endless curiosity, a trigger for your unbridled competitiveness or fodder for your jealousy? Whichever way it turns out, the fact is that it was decided at the European level that employers must now tell employees how much their colleagues earn if asked the question. However, quite a few EU member states have not managed to get a legislative framework and the practical implementation in place in time. The clock is ticking, but even in the Netherlands there seems to be no escape from this landmark regulation aimed at reducing the gender pay gap.
Australia faces widespread disruption amid escalating rabbit infestation
Australia is struggling with an exploding rabbit population of an estimated 250 million animals, while the main method of control is no longer working. The rabbits are now resistant to viruses used to control the population for decades.