La Monnaie opera house wins award for opening up culture to vulnerable groups
Brussels opera house La Monnaie has won the International Opera Award for Equal Opportunities and Impact, in recognition of its social...
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Nov 11, 2023
Leuven students break world record of largest alcohol-free cantus
Some 270 Leuven students took part in an alcohol-free cantus on Thursday evening, setting a world record. The student umbrella...
Nov 10, 2023
Why Ireland's leaders are willing to be tougher on Israel than most
A long anti-colonial history and specific recent incidents mean Irish-Israeli relations are noticeably strained by European standards....
Nov 10, 2023
Strike on the Russian headquarters: Western weaponry deals another blow to Putin
On November 9, the Ukrainian Armed Forces delivered a precision strike, hitting the Russian military headquarters on the territory of the...
Nov 10, 2023
Intentional missile strike on a civilian vessel confirms the terrorist nature of Putin's Russia
On November 8, the Russian Aerospace Forces carried out a missile strike on a civilian vessel flying the flag of Liberia as it entered...
Nov 10, 2023
Ukraine updates: NATO chief warns war may be a 'long haul'
The head of NATO says Ukraine's fight against Russia could take longer than had been hoped, with Moscow's forces deeply embedded in...
Nov 10, 2023
Blinken in India to strengthen bilateral ties
The talks between the US and India focused on the Indo-Pacific region, China, and the Israel-Hamas conflict. US Secretary of State Antony...
Nov 10, 2023
Australia, Tuvalu agree to security and climate deal
Some residents of Tuvalu will have a chance to move to Australia to escape rising sea levels, according to a new treaty. Australia also...
Nov 10, 2023
Australia to release immigrants held in indefinite detention
Australia's High Court recently ruled against indefinitely holding immigrants, marking a significant shift from the country's...
Nov 10, 2023
EU agree on law to restore nature
Europe's habitats are in poor condition with over 80% needing restoration, but agreement on how to proceed was challenging. Negotiators...
Nov 10, 2023
Brazil records five-year low in Amazon deforestation
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has promised to end deforestation in the Amazon by 2030. But challenges posed by illegal mining, drug...
Nov 10, 2023
Portugal's president calls snap election after PM resigns
Prime Minister Antonio Costa stepped down earlier in the week after he became embroiled in a corruption scandal. President Marcelo Rebelo...
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