Since the 1970’s, Turkey has been searching for a resource to sustain its energy needs. And on Aug 21 – it found it. A large natural gas reserve in the Black Sea. But off-shore drilling isn’t always smooth sailing...
How a young woman survived the Beirut blast
“I’m hearing screams and noises and car alarms and I’m on the floor and I was like, is this happening?” This is the story of a young woman who survived the Beirut blast despite sustaining serious injuries.
Coronavirus: Successful Eat Out to Help Out scheme ends
The government has ignored calls for the subsidy to be extended into September, although some restaurants will continue it. Eat Out to Help Out was designed to help kick-start a hospitality industry decimated by the...
Israel demonstrates new laser weapon at Gaza border
The Israeli police demonstrated a new laser system that is designed to intercept explosive-laden balloons launched from the Gaza Strip. The system is designed to work alongside planes and other aircraft, avoiding the...
Waterfall Meditation | Japan offers ‘good practice’ under freezing water to overcome pandemic
People looking for better health and clarity braved freezing cold water while meditating under a waterfall at the Buddhist temple in Japan. The takigyo meditation is performed under water of around 10-degrees Celsius...
Boat carrying nearly 370 migrants reaches Italy’s Lampedusa
A fishing boat carrying nearly 370 migrants landed overnight on the Italian island of Lampedusa, the country’s news agencies reported on Sunday, as a nearby humanitarian ship carrying another 350 people sought a...