Italy’s oldest student, 96-year-old Giuseppe Paterno has become one of the world’s oldest graduates after finishing his history and philosophy degree from the University of Palermo.
India: Kozhikode plane crash leaves at least 18 dead | DW News
A passenger plane in India has skidded off the runway while trying to land at an airport in Kozhikode – also known as Calicut – in the southern state of Kerala. At least 18 people are dead and dozens injured...
Mauritius in ‘environmental crisis’ as oil leak from grounded ship threatens coastline
Mauritius on Thursday announced that oil was leaking from a bulk carrier that had run aground in the southeast of the island, sparking fears among green campaigners of an environmental disaster.
Belarus opposition candidate predicts rigged vote as president seeks to prolong 26-year rule
The surprise opposition candidate mounting the most serious challenge in years to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said Friday that her country was waking up, but warned that the strongman planned to rig the...
Taxpayers to foot £350m for NI / GB border, despite promises to business there won’t be one
The government has pledged £350m for businesses trading between NI and Great Britain, despite insisting that checks will not be needed between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Cabinet Minister, Michael Gove announced...
At least 18 dead after Air India plane crashes in Kerala
An Air India plane has crashed at Calicut International Airport after overshooting the runway, killing at least 18 people and injuring 127 of the 191 passengers onboard. The Boeing-737 flight was repatriating Indians...
Uganda’s tough approach curbs Covid-19 outbreak
The number of coronavirus cases in Africa has now officially passed the million mark. The African Union, which is dealing with the continent’s pandemic, is now calling for ‘aggressive and bold’ action...