Large fire on 't Harde Oosterhout and Oosterhout military training grounds
On Wednesday, April 29, a fire broke out on the military training grounds of 't Harde in Gelderland. A wildfire was also noticed in the Oosterhout region.
Unknown disease worries the WHO: it has already caused 5 deaths in Burundi and affected 35 people
The World Health Organization has made the matter public, stating that investigations are underway with the support of local partners.
Greece: ban on social media networks for under-15s, despite anger
A measure described by the government as difficult but necessary, which will be put to the vote by the summer and should come into force on January 1, 2027.
Everest scam: guides accused of poisoning tourists to provoke helicopter evacuations
An organized criminal network on Everest is alleged to have turned high-mountain expeditions into a means for swindling international insurance companies.
A potential new weapon against glaucoma: the smart contact lens
As the Institut Supérieur de la Santé explains, glaucoma is a disease that progressively damages the optic nerve, slowly but severely.
Potential end of social media for under-15s in Italy: bill in preparation
The urgency to deal with the matter has been reinforced by a tragic episode in Trescore Balneario, where a teacher was stabbed by a 13-year-old boy.
No more fast-growing chickens: Norway's poultry industry changes course (and this is just the beginning)
Every year, billions of chickens are raised around the world only to end up on our plates. The vast majority of these animals spend their short lives on intensive farms, in inhumane conditions.
How do you travel for free across Europe by train when you're 18?
Imagine: bag on back, train window, scenery changing every hour. And the ticket? The European Union pays for it. That's DiscoverEU, the program that offers thousands of 18-year-old Europeans the opportunity to cross the continent virtually free of charge, mainly by train.
Turning point for divorces in Brazil, Senate approves shared custody for cats and dogs
The Senate has approved a bill introducing joint custody for separating couples' pets, officially recognizing their increasingly central role in emotional relationships.
Free electricity on windy days: the UK's plan to stop wind turbines from shutting down
The UK has decided to launch a very concrete proposal: offer free or heavily discounted electricity to households located near areas where the grid is congested.