EU court says UK residents in EU nations can’t vote there Posted July 3, 2022 The European Union’s top court ruled June 9 that British citizens living long-term in the 27 EU member countries have no right to vote or stand for office in the bloc unless they …
Joshua Tree park closes trail so bighorn sheep can get water Posted July 2, 2022 A popular hiking trail to an oasis in Joshua Tree National Park has been temporarily closed so bighorn sheep can get undisturbed access to water. “The park is …
Poles get OK to gather firewood as energy prices soar Posted July 1, 2022 Poland's authorities are reminding citizens they can rummage forests for firewood to heat their homes as energy costs continue to soar. Opponents of the countr…
At 83, Japanese becomes oldest to sail solo across Pacific Posted June 30, 2022 An 83-year-old Japanese adventurer returned home June 4 after successfully completing his solo, nonstop voyage across the Pacific, becoming the oldest person to r…
World’s largest plant is a vast seagrass meadow in Australia Posted June 29, 2022 Scientists have discovered the world's largest plant off the Australia coast — a seagrass meadow that has grown by repeatedly cloning itself. Genetic analysis …
Ringo Starr gets honorary degree from Boston music school Posted June 28, 2022 Ringo Starr finally made it to Boston on Thursday, June 2, to receive his honorary degree from the Berklee College of Music. The school originally announced that The Beatles dr…
Poland boosting its infrastructure to help Ukrainian exports Posted June 27, 2022 Poland’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said June 1 his country is improving its transport infrastructure to ease the export of grain and other key products from neighboring Uk…
Egypt displays a trove of newly discovered ancient artifacts Posted June 26, 2022 Egypt displayed a trove of ancient artifacts dating back 2,500 years that the country's antiquities authorities said were recently unearthed at the famed …
Can I talk to a human? Spain presents customer service bill Posted June 25, 2022 Tired of speaking to a machine when you call the bank or power company? Spain’s government wants to end those nerve-shattering, one-sided conversations with a computerized answ…
France to give queen Republican Guard horse for her jubilee Posted June 24, 2022 French President Emmanuel Macron said his country would make a present of a horse to Queen Elizabeth II to mark the celebrations of her 70 years on the throne. The Elysee said …