US envoy says ‘elephant in the room’ in peace talks is whether Ukraine will cede occupied regions
The biggest obstacle to resolving Russia’s war in Ukraine is the status of Crimea and the four mainland Ukrainian regions ...
Scillonian III back in service for final season
The ferry service to the Isles of Scilly has resumed with the Scillonian III back in service for its final season. The Isles ...
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The Chinese Neocolonial Empire
"China has entered an 'Age of Sarcasm’. Anywhere outside of state-sponsored parties, entertainment shows, or the comedies and ...
The European country that covers 13 time zones for a bizarre reason - it's not Russia
With its territorial claims stretching from the Caribbean to Antarctica, this European country holds the world record for the ...
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A Powerhouse of Global Satellite Infrastructure: Norway?
The country supports some of the world’s most important satellites. But experts worry about its proximity to Russia.
'Pull up! Pull up!' Who is messing with GPS signals used by passenger planes and why?
Pilot Akseli Meskanen's cockpit is warning him that his Airbus A330 passenger plane is about to crash into the ground... But ...
Taiwan revokes visa of pro-Beijing Chinese influencer
In a slate of measures announced last week to curb Chinese influence and infiltration on the island, Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te called for tighter control of cross-strait exchanges, which he ...