3 d. ago Celtic Connections 2026: Global winter festival kicks off in Glasgow

The festival features over 1,200 performers from Europe, the Americas and Africa.

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1 week ago The £7.4bn underwater tunnel connecting Africa to Europe is one step closer to reality

The project, which looks to connect Spain and Morocco, has been concluded 'technically viable' in a study commissioned by the Spanish government.

Economics

2 w. ago Seven dead and dozens missing after migrant boat set for Europe capsizes near Gambia

Gambian President Adama Barrow confirmed that more than 100 survivors have been rescued from the vessel which overturned in the North Bank region

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2 w. ago Major boost for incredible £7.4bn tunnel that will connect Europe and Africa

A feasibility study has concluded that a railway tunnel beneath the Strait of Gibraltar is technically viable, with Spain now commissioning blueprints for the ambitious project

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2 w. ago Hungary's 'water guardian' farmers fight back against desertification

Southern Hungary landowner Oszkár Nagyapáti has been battling severe drought on his land

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3 w. ago Deck your garden with boughs of holly, a plant rich in symbolism and evergreen beauty

No doubt you’ve seen your share of hollies this month — in wreaths and boughs or perhaps on holiday cards and catalog covers

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