Paris attack: knife-wielding man injures six people at Gare du Nord
Six people have been injured by a man wielding a knife during rush-hour at the Gare du Nord station in Paris, French authorities have said.Police arrested the man at the busy station, which serves as a hub for local transport as well as trains to London and northern Europe, after they opened fire and wounded him, said a police source, who asked not to be named.
Price of gas and power falls in UK as continental energy eases supply pressures
Gas and power prices have fallen in signs that the strain on the UK and Europe's energy supplies is easing despite the icy weather.A marked increase in nuclear output from power stations in France and hydroelectric power in southern Europe has lifted pressure on electricity supplies across northern Europe.
SpaceX gives rival's internet satellites ride to orbit
SpaceX launched internet satellites for a competitor Thursday, stepping in to help after the London-based OneWeb company halted its flights with Russia over the invasion of Ukraine.The Falcon rocket blasted off at sunset with 40 mini satellites bound for polar orbit.They will expand OneWeb's constellation to just over 500, nearly 80% of the planned total of about 630 satellites.
Airbnb offers grants to help hosts make energy efficiency improvements
Airbnb hosts will be able to apply for grants of up to 3,000 to help them make energy efficiency improvements.The service has launched a sustainable hosting plan, with a 1 million fund to support hosts who want to take measures such as replacing a boiler, insulating a roof, walls or flooring, installing heat pumps or adding solar panels.
How Pineapples Became the Gucci Purse of 1700s Europe
Pray join us, gentle reader, for a quick spot of time travel.It's the early 1700s, and you are a lady or lord attending a formal dinner at an English country estate.Dressed in voluminous skirts and petticoat or waistcoat and breeches, you sit at the dinner table to find yourself facing a mountain of melons and grapes, strawberries and oranges, all of which form an enormous throne for the most unlikely of fruits: a pineapple, a bright yellow slice of the tropics that radiates sunshine, despite the gray English chill outside.
Kakemenn (Norwegian Christmas Cookies) - North Wild Kitchen
Kakemenn "cake men", also known as hvite kakemenn, julemenn, kagemann and other names, is one of the traditional Norwegian Christmas cookies.They're especially beloved by children and found particularly in the southern and western parts of Norway.Kakemenn are reminiscent of a sugar cookie with slightly crispy edges and a soft center.
Taiwanese battery maker Prologium to invest 5 billion in French factory
Issued on: 12/05/2023 - 07:22 France's President Emmanuel Macron speaks with ProLogium's CEO Vincent Yang during a meeting as part of the 5th edition of the "Choose France" Business Summit, at the Palace of Versailles, southwest of Paris, France, July 11, 2022.Ludovic Marin, Pool via Reuters Taiwanese battery maker Prologium said Friday it will invest billions of dollars in building a new factory in northern France for its first European plant.
Italy busts Mediterranean migrant trafficking ring DW 05/10/2023
48 minutes ago48 minutes ago Italian police brought dozens of suspected human smugglers into custody, after a nearly four-year-long probe.The suspects helped migrants travel by sea to Italy, then faciliated their journey to northern Europe.Italian police on Wednesday arrested 29 people for their suspected involvement in a migrant trafficking ring.
ROME - Italian police on Wednesday arrested 29 suspected smugglers as they smashed a transnational operation that for years brought migrants illegally into Italy by sea and then moved them overland to northern Europe, authorities said.Are you on Telegram?Subscribe to our channel for the latest updates on Russia's war in Ukraine.
Snow, ice and extreme cold' forecast for France this week
After a very cold weekend for much of France, low temperatures and snow are expected to continue into this week, according to forecasters, with several weather warnings in place.Published: 12 December 2022 15:42 CET A photograph taken near Poitiers on January 15, 2022 shows frost covered trees.(Photo by GUILLAUME SOUVANT / AFP) After freezing temperatures gripped much of France over the weekend, leaving a large part of the country's northwestern corner blanketed in snow, meteorologists expect the cold weather to continue into the week.
Sunday looks set to be the hottest day of the year so far as coronation celebrations continue with Big Lunches across the country.Highs of 23C are forecast for the East Midlands and down to London, beating the previous high for this year of 21.2C on April 17.Some showers are predicted across eastern England and Scotland, but the vast majority of the country can expect sunny spells throughout the day, the Met Office said.
Holidaymakers warned to watch out for fake deals amid cost-of-living pressures
People booking holidays are being warned to watch out for scammers, amid concerns that cost-of-living pressures may push them towards taking more risks with their cash.Holiday fraudsters can lure people into paying by bank transfer using fake but convincing holiday adverts as well as via bogus websites and phone calls.
HMS Queen Elizabeth sails for deployment to northern Europe
Royal Navy flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth has set sail to deploy to northern Europe with Nato allies.The aircraft carrier left Portsmouth Naval Base in Hampshire, to head a carrier strike group which will include a force made up of warships, helicopters and F35B Lightning fighter jets.The 65,000 tonne warship recently returned from the US where it hosted the Atlantic Future Forum (AFF) in New York a defence conference focusing on Anglo-American military, political and strategic relations.
Albania's PM slams UK for discrimination' after migrant remarks
The criticism comes after a top British official singles out Albanians for their role in illicit migration to the UK.Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has criticised the British government for allegedly discriminating against Albanians, after a top UK official singled out the nationality for their role in illicit migration to the country.
Dock workers in Liverpool to begin two-week strike
Hundreds of dock workers will launch a two-week strike from Monday in a dispute over pay, continuing industrial unrest which has hit several sectors over the summer.
Nord Stream: Russian vessel seen near pipelines before blast
A documentary being aired by Nordic public broadcasters Wednesday claims Russia is suspected of having a spy programme in the North Sea planning the sabotage of energy infrastructures in Northern Europe.Published: 19 April 2023 15:44 CEST The Kremlin on Wednesday dismissed the media claims as a mistake and without basis, reiterating its appeal for a transparent and impartial international inquiry into the sabotage of the Baltic Sea Nord Stream gas pipelines in September 2022.
Paris 2024 Olympics: Europe's politicians against Russia DW 02/09/2023
"It's painful but my opinion is clear I am on the side of Ukraine.It is not the time to shake hands with Russian athletes.It's not ethical," said Gunta Vaicule, a Latvian sprinter and Chairwoman of the Athletes' Commission of the Latvian Olympic Committee (LOK).The 27-year old is currently preparing for the Games in Paris next year, but the discussion about Russian and Belarusian athletes potentially competing in the world's biggest sporting event makes Vaicule's blood run cold.
Many U.K. grocers limit some fruit and veggie sales as extreme weather impacts supply
Empty shelves are seen in the fruit and vegetable aisles of a Tesco supermarket in the U.K. this week.Getty Images Many of Britain's largest grocery store chains this week introduced limits on the sale of specific vegetables and fruit as shortages of certain products continue to extend across the U.K. Grocery giants including Tesco, Asda, Aldi and Morrisons are struggling with their supply chains, particularly with products sourced from southern Spain and Morocco where extreme weather has damaged crops.
Detailed view shows inscriptions on a sandstone rock, believed to be the world's oldest runestone inscribed almost 2,000 years ago, making it several hundred centuries older than the earliest known ones.Javad Parsa/NTB/AFP via Getty Images Who was idiberug?How did they live?What did they dream?Who did they love?
German charity ship taking 108 rescued migrants to Italy
ROME - A ship operated by a German charity was sailing on Monday toward a northern Italian port with 108 migrants aboard after rescuing them in recent days from two unseaworthy vessels in the central Mediterranean.Are you on Telegram?Subscribe to our channel for the latest updates on Russia's war in Ukraine.
French court upholds life sentence for Thalys train attacker
Issued on: 08/12/2022 - 14:45 Un dessin d'audience montre les accuses du proces de l'attaque avortee du Thalys, le 17 decembre 2020.Benoit Peyrucq, AFP Paris' appeal court on Thursday upheld a life sentence for an Islamist militant who in August 2015 opened fire aboard a high-speed train travelling through northern Europe but who was overpowered by three Americans before he killed anyone.
Hundreds of companies are showcasing their products and services this week at the 2023 edition of the RSA Conference in San Francisco.To help cut through the clutter, the SecurityWeek team is publishing a daily digest summarizing some of the announcements made by vendors.RSA Conference 2023 - Announcements Summary (Day 1) RSA Conference 2023 - Announcements Summary (Day 2) Here is a roundup of some of the most important new product and service announcements made on the third day, as well as news that we missed from the previous days: Bishop Fox announces UK expansion Bishop Fox has announced its expansion into the UK market.
A Swedish mining company said this week that it had found Europe's largest known deposit of coveted rare earth metals, critical to many green technologies including electric vehicles, in a far northern part of the country within the Arctic Circle.The world's production of rare earths is dominated by China.
Which food should you buy early in Spain to save on Christmas costs?
The view from abroad When many people think of Spain, they have romanticised notions of drinking wine or sangria on a terraza in the sun somewhere.Beer drinking countries, the stereotype goes, are the colder countries in Northern Europe.And there's some truth to that some of the biggest drinkers in Europe are the Czechs, Germans, Britons, and Irish.
EXPLAINED: Spain's beer culture and the emergence of craft brewers
The view from abroad When many people think of Spain, they have romanticised notions of drinking wine or sangria on a terraza in the sun somewhere.Beer drinking countries, the stereotype goes, are the colder countries in Northern Europe.And there's some truth to that some of the biggest drinkers in Europe are the Czechs, Germans, Britons, and Irish.
Finland and Sweden formally apply for NATO membership
BRUSSELS - Finland and Sweden on Wednesday submitted letters formally expressing interest in joining NATO, a historic moment for two countries that held fast to military nonalignment until Russia's invasion of Ukraine upended their thinking about security.
My mother was Swedish, my father Scottish.They met in Germany, got married in Sweden and lived in Bangkok and then Rome.I was born in Rome and spent most of my childhood in Surrey.But for me Hackney is home.My father was with me on the day, nearly 25 years ago, when I first saw the flat in Stoke Newington where I still live.
Discussions of recent vintages often center on the challenges posed by the climate crisis.Wine has been a leading indicator of how the world is changing, whether you measure by intense heat, drought or once-rare disasters that now seem to occur regularly, like spring frosts, summer hail and forest fires.
Europe saw hottest summer and second hottest year on record in 2022 report
Europe had a record-breaking summer of soaring temperatures, heatwaves and drought, and its second hottest year on record in 2022, new data show.The continent's summer was its hottest on record by a clear margin, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said, while 2022's autumn was the third warmest recorded.
Analysis | The ECB Is No Longer an Inflation-Targeting Central Bank
Central banks have scarcely covered themselves in glory these past few years.Most have one goal and one goal only: to keep inflation low.In most countries, they have spectacularly failed at this job.
Look out for a chemicals tanker visiting central London
Tower Bridge usually opens for decorative boats plying the Thames, but in a couple of weeks time, something very unusual will visit central London - a large tanker.The MV Sir John Fisher is a new ship, and the first 6,000dwt chemical tanker to incorporate LNG dual-fuel propulsion technology and will be visiting London for its formal naming ceremony.
Five Nato warships from countries in northern Europe have arrived in London, after sailing up the River Thames.Their role is to provide Nato with an advanced capability to counter sea mines.The five ships visiting London are: HNoMS Nordkapp and HNoMS Otra, which are both from Norway; Estonia's ENS Admiral Cowan; Germany's FGS Rottweil; and HNLMS Schiedam, which is from the Netherlands.
Asteroid burning up over France, England puts on colorful show
An asteroid illuminated the night sky over the English Channel on Feb. 13, as seen in Twitter videos taken in different cities across the south of England.(Video: Twitter @KadeFlowers/@fc_kova via Reuters) An asteroid entered the Earth's atmosphere and burned up over the English Channel early Monday, in a colorful display captured by many residents under its path.
Met Office issues warning on new Beast from the East 2023
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email A weather event that caused the Beast from the East' storm in 2018 could be about to hit Europe again, forecasters say.The UK Met Office said a sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) event was likely to take place in the next few weeks.
Most humans haven't evolved to cope with the cold, yet we dominate northern climates here's why
Humans are a tropical species.We have lived in warm climates for most of our evolutionary history, which might explain why so many of us spend winter huddled under a blanket, clutching a hot water bottle and dreaming of summer.Indeed all living apes are found in the tropics.The oldest known fossils from the human lineage (hominins) come from central and eastern Africa.
Earliest evidence of bow and arrow use outside Africa unearthed in France | CNN
Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter.Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.Archaeologists digging in a cave in southern France say they have unearthed the earliest evidence of bow and arrow use outside Africa.Grotte Mandrin, near Malataverne in the Rhone Valley, is a cave that was inhabited by early modern humans about 54,000 years ago.
Index Exchange Announces Strategic Partnership with Netric Sales AB
Index Exchange Inc.(Index), one of the world's largest independent ad exchanges, today announced its expansion into Northern Europe and the Baltics through an exclusive partnership with Netric Sales AB.The entrance into the region comes on the heels of the company's continued efforts to scale while maintaining high standards for efficiency, integrity, and technical excellence.
DoubleVerify Appoints Four Commercial Hires to Spearhead Growth Across EMEA
DoubleVerify , a leading software platform for digital media measurement, data, and analytics, announced the appointment of four strategic commercial hires in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.Brandon Whitelock, Steve Sargent, Jonathan Lucas, and Taha Crorie, all join DV to take on enterprise sales roles, each focussing on areas across product, agencies, and partnerships.
EX.CO Advances European Growth Strategy with Appointment of Marc Thomas as General Manager, EMEA
EX.CO is a Disney-backed, self-serve platform that enables publishers, brands, and small and medium-sized businesses in e-commerce, finance, insurance, and more to easily personalise their websites with engaging experiences.
Flower trapped in amber for 34 million years is extraordinary and beautiful'
The largest known flower fossil to be preserved in amber, thought to be at least 34 million years old, has been described by scientists as extraordinary and beautiful.Measuring nearly 3cm wide, the flower is about three times the size of other preserved blooms.It comes from an evergreen plant originally called Stewartia Kowalewskii and was discovered in the Baltic forests of northern Europe.
Berlin, June 24th, 2019.Update: July 20th, 2022 (The Berlin Spectator) - How do weather forecasters sleep at night?Up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit?Are they kidding us?
'A dear friend': Syrian carves model of Cologne cathedral
When Syrian refugee Fadel Alkhudr arrived in Germany in 2015, the first thing he saw when he stepped out of the train in Cologne was the city's majestic cathedral.
The European Innovation Council funds another 78 startups
As part of the 2022 European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator program, the Commission selected 78 startups and SMEs to receive up to €470 million in funding.Depending on its needs, each company will get up to €17.5 million in grants and/or equity investments.The latter will be made through the EIC Fund, which is now " fully operational" after appointing Luxembourg-based Alter Domus as an external fund manager to streamline the equity payment process and avoid past delays.
Gluten-free gingersnaps packed with holiday flavor and just like the real deal with that quintessential crunch?Here they are!Bonus?These cookies are EASY to make, vegan, naturally sweetened, and perfect for holiday parties or gifting to friends and neighbors.Don't worry - no hassle here!The dough comes together in just a few simple steps.
Studio Odile Decq's minimalist glass pavilion recalls traditional greenhouses
The Green Pavilion, a glass pavilion with a pyramidal roof, was designed by architect Odile Decq to evoke historic orangeries and installed in the Jardin des Tuileries as part of the Paris+ par Art Basel art fair.Decq was commissioned by Galerie Philippe Gravier to create a functional art piece to be placed in the iconic public gardens during the 2022 edition of the art fair, which concluded on 5 November.
Marc Wilson photographs remains of war forts in the Italian Alps
British photographer Marc Wilson has produced an image series exploring the ruins of forts and trenches from the first world war, in the mountains of northern Italy.The photographs feature in Remnants, a book that Wilson has published in collaboration with Italian architect and researcher Marco Ferrari.
Opinion: I will be watching the World Cup DW 11/19/2022
The Qatar World Cup is the most expensive everImage: ORF Are you watching the World Cup?This seemingly innocuous question has become one of the most divisive of the moment.Where once it was taboo to talk about politics and religion at the dinner table, right now it is football that is off-limits.Relatives, friends and colleagues are divided on the matter wondering whether they should watch the matches, ignore the whole tournament, or even go out to protest.
This week on Dezeen, we reported live from Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven, covering standout projects and installations from the largest design event in Northern Europe.Among the highlights, showcased in a dedicated Dezeen video reel, was a pavilion made of brightly coloured solar panels by Dutch firm V8 Architects plus an installation in which human excrement is turned into "shit sandwiches".
NATO decries pipeline 'sabotage' amid efforts to measure environmental impact
BERLIN - NATO issued its strongest statement yet on Thursday over the breaches in the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea, describing the damage as the result of "deliberate, reckless, and irresponsible acts of sabotage."
Earth gets 50-50 chance of hitting warming mark by 2026
The world is creeping closer to the warming threshold international agreements are trying to prevent, with nearly a 50-50 chance that Earth will temporarily hit that temperature mark within the next five years, teams of meteorologists across the globe predicted.
Podcast: SaaS data protection vulnerability and how to manage it
We talk to Mark Adams, regional director for northern Europe with Cohesity, about the vulnerabilities brought by software-as-a-service (SaaS) data in hybrid cloud working and in combination with on-premise and remote office data.
If You Think Kale Is 'So 2010,' You're Not Growing the Right Ones
When it comes to kale, the organic farmers at Adaptive Seeds have a few things to teach you - and some versions of the familiar green that may not be so familiar.
If You Think Kale Is 'So 2010,' You're Not Growing the Right Ones
When it comes to kale, the organic farmers at Adaptive Seeds have a few things to teach you - and some versions of the familiar green that may not be so familiar.