Saharan dust storm covers Spain, reaches France and Portugal A huge dust storm swirling over Europe from the Sahara desert has made it hard to breathe in large parts of Spain for a second straight day The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022
UK sky turns orange as Sahara dust bomb hits Europe - and causes 'blood rain' The Met Office has said the dust cloud, which is 2km above ground level, may fall during showers in southern parts of the country in the afternoon - and parts of London are already seeing orange skies Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2022
Huge Saharan dust cloud moving across Europe will hit UK this afternoon Dust cloud - which is 2km above ground level - may fall during showers Wales Online · Mar 16, 2022
Russia's invasion drives NATO rethink of Europe force stance NATO defense ministers are weighing options for bolstering the alliance's eastern flank near Ukraine and Russia for the next 5-10 years The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022
Once again, America is in denial about signs of a fresh Covid wave In the past couple of weeks, UK, Germany, France and others are experiencing a new wave. The US should get ready The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2022
Saharan dust moving across Europe could hit UK on Wednesday The Met Office has said the dust, which is 2km above ground level, may fall during showers in southern parts of the country in the afternoon. The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022
Europe urged to improve refugee plan as Ukraine war stokes pandemic As France hails a “great surge of generosity” from its citizens in welcoming refugees from Ukraine, disease experts warn Europe must get better prepared for the continuing influx of largely unvaccinated people whose health needs will not only test political solidarity, but also risk making the pandemic worse. Radio France Internationale · Mar 16, 2022
Bolton Wanderers remain part of elite group after Manchester United's Atletico Madrid failure Wanderers are one of only two English sides to have knocked Atleti out of Europe since 1991 Manchester Evening News · Mar 16, 2022
Canada and US announce Arctic military exercises amid Russia tensions Drills will test response to aircraft and cruise missiles in vast and thinly defended northern region The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2022
Dumfries family opens its home to Ukrainian relatives after finally getting visa green-light Mike Dear and his Ukrainian-born wife travelled across Europe to collect her sister Krystyna and nephew Den Daily Record · Mar 16, 2022
Refugee aid workers decry ‘hypocrisy’ of European governments Those who have supported Middle Eastern refugees say dealing with the Ukraine crisis is far easier with state support. Al Jazeera · Mar 16, 2022
Europe begins reviewing application for AstraZeneca COVID drug Europe's drug regulator said on Tuesday it had begun reviewing AstraZeneca Plc's application for antibody-based COVID-19 therapy, a key step towards approval of the treatment in the region, but gave no timeline for a conclusion. Reuters · Mar 16, 2022
Our 2022 Welsh export champions with global reach We feature 25 firm in Wales, from manufacturing to fintech, that are driving impressive export growth Birmingham Post · Mar 16, 2022
Zelenskiy says Russia’s position in negotiations is becoming ‘more realistic’ as fears deepen for Mariupol Ukrainian PM says more time is needed for negotiations to bear fruit as he prepares to address US Congress The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2022
Daily Record · Mar 16, 2022 Scots drugs minister says death stats remain 'far too high' despite eight per cent fall Death numbers down to 2019 levels but we're still worse than any other country in Europe
Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2022 European leaders meet with Zelenskyy in Ukraine as Biden plans to visit NATO headquarters KYIV, Ukraine — As Russian forces pressed their deadly assault on Ukraine’s capital Tuesday, the besieged country received new gestures of important international support: the arrival in Kyiv of leaders of three European nations and a planned trip to Brussels next week by President Joe Biden for an emergency summit…
Benzinga · Mar 16, 2022 Volkswagen To Shift More Production To China, North America As Russia-Ukraine War Roils Europe Supply Chain Volkswagen Group (OTC: VWAGY) CEO Herbert Diess said on Tuesday that the German automaker is shifting more production out of Europe to China, North America and Latin America to cope with supply chain issues stemming from Russia’s invasion of Uk
Reuters · Mar 16, 2022 NATO vows more help for Ukraine, begins planning to adapt to 'new reality' The United States and other NATO members said on Wednesday they would keep helping Ukraine fight off Russia's invasion, while also adapting the alliance's own security to the "new reality" triggered by the war.
The Times of India · Mar 15, 2022 European Union vaccination rule makes boosters must PUNE: There has been a huge increase in travel enquiries to Europe this summer, but many Indians are simply unable to proceed with their plans due to a critical vaccination rule.
Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2022 'Boris Johnson shows he has no principles as he woos Saudi Crown Prince' Our PM is a man without principles for overlooking the killing of children, bombing of hospitals and suspected use of cluster munitions in the Middle East – while condemning them in central Europe
Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2022 Benfica blunt Erik Ten Hag's Ajax to reach Champions League last eight - 5 talking points AJAX 0-1 BENFICA: A second half header from striker Darwin Nunez ended Erik Ten Hag's Champions League hopes this season as the visitors produced a defensive masterclass
Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2022 5 things missed as Cristiano Ronaldo's furious reaction spotted and Man Utd exit Europe A textbook performance from Atletico Madrid away from home in Europe put Diego Simeone's men into the Champions League quarter-finals as Renan Lodi's goal sent Manchester United crashing out of the competition
The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022 UN refugee chief in Kabul to say Afghans are not forgotten The head of the U.N. refugee agency is in Kabul to tell Afghans they have not been forgotten — even as the international community scrambles to deal with the devastation of the war in Ukraine and a humanitarian crisis unseen in Europe since World War II
Benzinga · Mar 15, 2022 Astellas' Menopause Drug Suffers Setback After Failed Asian Trial After acing a pair of phase 3 trials, Astellas Pharma Inc (OTC:ALPMF) has reported the failure of fezolinetant to beat placebo in a late-stage study of patients in Asia. The study randomized 302 women in China, Korea, and Taiwan. After 12 weeks, Astellas saw numerical improvements in the rate of hot flashes from baseline…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 15, 2022 Cruise Saudi Appoints Lars Clasen as Chief Executive Officer Cruise Saudi - a 100% Public Investment Fund-owned business - is pleased to announce the appointment of Lars Clasen as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. He is a global industry expert with 30+ years of experience in the shipping and cruise industries across Asia, Europe and North America. Fawaz Farooqui,…