Morning Chronicle - News from London and the UK, around the clock in six languages

London -

IN THE NEWS

Australia gives up fight to eradicate Varroa mite

Australia gives up fight to eradicate Varroa mite

Australia on Wednesday abandoned its fight to eradicate the destructive Varroa mite, an invasive parasite responsible for the collapse of honeybee populations across the planet.

Read more
Most Spanish women footballers rejoin squad after deal

Most Spanish women footballers rejoin squad after deal

Most of Spain's international footballers have agreed to rejoin the squad, the government said Wednesday, following a strike by the World Cup winners over the disgraced former president of the federation forcibly kissing a player.

Read more
UN chief convenes 'no nonsense' climate summit, without China or US

UN chief convenes 'no nonsense' climate summit, without China or US

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is set Wednesday to host a climate meeting marred at its outset by the absence of speakers from the world's top two emitters, China and the United States.

Read more
At UN, Zelensky set for first in-person Russia showdown of war

At UN, Zelensky set for first in-person Russia showdown of war

Ukraine's president is set to go face to face with Russian officials for the first time since his country was invaded, as the UN Security Council meets Wednesday for a potentially dramatic session.

Read more
Russia, UN urge halt to fighting in Azerbaijan's Karabakh

Russia, UN urge halt to fighting in Azerbaijan's Karabakh

Russia and the United Nations called Wednesday for an end to fighting in the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan, after the launch of a military operation against separatist forces.

Read more
Invasive species on the menu at London restaurant

Invasive species on the menu at London restaurant

A London restaurant is exploring whether eating invasive species such as grey squirrel, American Signal crayfish and Japanese knotweed could help fight their spread, but scientists remain sceptical.

Read more
India revs up for maiden MotoGP at circuit where F1 stalled

India revs up for maiden MotoGP at circuit where F1 stalled

India hosts its maiden MotoGP on Sunday as the premier motorcycling championship looks to tap a potentially lucrative new fan base and succeed on a track where Formula One stalled.

Read more
Most species of 'world's largest flower' risk extinction: study

Most species of 'world's largest flower' risk extinction: study

Most species of the famously large Rafflesia flower, which has long captured the imagination with its enormous speckled red petals, are now at risk of extinction, new research warned Wednesday.

Read more
Verstappen primed to roar back at 'old school' Japan GP

Verstappen primed to roar back at 'old school' Japan GP

Runaway Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen will be determined to roar back at Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix after his record streak of 10 straight wins ended in Singapore.

Read more
Paraguay leader calls for Taiwan to return to UN

Paraguay leader calls for Taiwan to return to UN

The leader of Paraguay, one of a dwindling number of countries that recognize Taiwan, called Tuesday for its readmission to the United Nations in recognition of its democratic credentials.

Read more