Lava has crossed over Grindavíkurvegur road. This is what Jón Haukur Steingrímsson, a geoengineer at Efla Engineering, says to mbl.is.

The hazard assessment is unchanged in Grindavík but the hazard assessment in Svartsengi and north of Svartengi has been moved up to red due to lava flow and gas pollution.

[VOA] Yaounde -- Francophone lawmakers from about 30 African states are meeting in Cameroon's capital, Yaounde, to find a solution to the political instability in French-speaking African nations -- including a string of recent coups, security threats and popular discontent. The lawmakers say among the solutions to the growing crisis are dialogue, a return to democratic principles and an end to foreign influence.

Ukraine should provide a clear legal assessment of the status of Vladimir Zelensky since his presidential term has expired, Moscow says Read Full Article at RT.com

American-made tanks sent to Ukraine have inadequate armor and weapons for the modern battlefield, soldiers have complained Read Full Article at RT.com

India’s prime minister has triggered an outcry in political circles and on social media with his remarks about Mahatma Gandhi Read Full Article at RT.com

DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has announced a new government, just days after an attempted coup was foiled Read Full Article at RT.com

Brussels has urged Caracas to allow its monitors to observe the upcoming presidential election Read Full Article at RT.com

Este documento se integra en una serie de estudios que, desde una perspectiva de Derecho Comparado, tienen como objeto analizar la libertad de empresa en diferentes ordenamientos jurídicos. Tras una breve introducción histórica, así como la explicación de la normativa y la jurisprudencia de aplicación, se examinan el contenido, los límites y la posible evolución de tal libertad. El presente estudio tiene por objeto el caso de México. La libertad de empresa ha estado presente en la historia constitucional, erigiéndose como la libertad por excelencia del sistema económico mixto mexicano. Si bien la Constitución de 1917 no la prevé de manera explícita, encuentra protección vía artículo 5 , en relación con las garantías institucionales previstas en el Capítulo Económico de la Constitución (artículos 25 a 28). Esta libertad ha recibido poca atención legislativa, jurisprudencial y doctrinal, enfocada, principalmente, en la concreción de límites y condiciones de su ejercicio para tutelar el interés general y, en último término, consolidar el Estado Social y Democrático de Derecho. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

On 7 November 2022, the European Commission published a proposal for a regulation on data collection and sharing relating to short-term accommodation rental services. The proposal contributes to the Commission's priority of making the EU fit for the digital age. To build a future-ready economy that works for people and builds on the recent Digital Services Act, the proposal regulates online platforms that connect hosts and guests for short-term accommodation rentals. The regulation should facilitate the registration of hosts and their short-term rental properties and reduce inconsistencies in how online platforms share data. It should also help to avoid large volumes of differing data requests imposing a heavy burden on online platforms as well as increasing consumer confidence in these services. The European Parliament and the Council of the EU reached a provisional agreement on the file on 16 November 2023. Parliament endorsed the agreed text in plenary on 29 February 2024. After the Council adopted the act, it was signed by the co-legislators and published in the Official Journal of the EU on 29 April 2024. It entered into force 20 days later. It will start applying from 20 May 2026. Fourth edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

This study analyses the absorption rates of the EU Cohesion Policy funds in 2014-2020 over time across funds (ERDF, ESF, CF and REACT-EU) and across Member States and regions. It also provides a comparison with the programming period 2007-2013. A summary of absorption drivers, obstacles and undertaken solutions is presented based on the relevant literature and the initial findings of case studies. Conclusions and preliminary recommendations on improving the absorption of funds are set out. This report introduces some preliminary results. A completed and more detailed study will be made public in April 2024. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Every year, 60 million tonnes of food waste and 12.6 million tonnes of textile waste are generated in the EU. On 5 July 2023, the European Commission tabled a proposal for a targeted revision of EU waste rules. Aimed at accelerating the EU's progress towards United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 (halving food waste at the retail and consumer level by 2030), the proposal would mean EU countries would have to reduce food waste by 10 % in processing and manufacturing, and by 30 % per capita, jointly at retail and consumption level, by 2030. The proposal also introduces extended producer responsibility requirements for the textile sector. These schemes would have to cover the costs of collecting textiles, shoes and textile-related products for re-use or recycling, along with transport and sorting, while also supporting research and development to improve sorting and recycling processes. The European Parliament adopted its first-reading position on 13 March 2024, with 514 votes in favour, 20 against and 91 abstentions. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) confirmed the higher binding waste reduction targets proposed by ENVI – from 10 % to 20 % in food processing and manufacturing, and from 30 % to 40 % per capita in retail, catering, food services and households – to be met at national level by 31 December 2030. However, this vote came too late to complete negotiations with the Council ahead of the European elections in June. It will therefore be for MEPs in the new Parliament to negotiate the final shape of the future legislation. Second edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the country's total residential mortgage debt totalled $2.16 trillion as of February this year, up 3.4 per cent year-over-year and representing the slowest growth in 23 years.

Saskatchewan teachers have until 6 p.m. Thursday to vote 'yes' or 'no' on a tentative offer from the province that is being endorsed by the teachers' federation president.

A new list of Canada’s most affordable cities has been released and not a single community in British Columbia cracked the top 15.

A youth bicyclist was killed in what appears to be a hit-and-run in south Edmonton Wednesday morning.

An infant has died and three others, including another child, were taken to hospital following an ATV crash in Forties, N.S., on Monday.

JEDDAH: Soudah Development, a real estate company owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, has teamed up with Warner Bros. Discovery International to produce three short films to promote the beauty, culture and heritage of the Soudah region in the Kingdom’s southwest. The partnership will focus on Soudah Peaks, a luxury mountain tourism destination in Abha region, set 3,000 meters above sea level.

RIYADH: Mark Getty, the chairman and co-founder of Getty Images, was the guest speaker at the first of a series of “Library Talks” hosted by the King Fahd National Library in Riyadh. The initiative aims to provide a monthly platform for thought leaders, experts and influencers from around the world to share their knowledge, ideas and experiences, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

RIYADH: A “Bee Basics” training program by the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority is offering qualifications and opportunities that will ultimately strengthen the local economy. The program provides both theoretical and practical training on the best methods for beekeeping and honey production, reported Saudi Press Agency. As well as boosting economic development and promoting local products, it empowers young people by developing their skills, introducing them to the latest beekeeping technologies and providing qualifications.

RIYADH: Top tourism companies showcased their destinations to the Saudi market at the Riyadh Travel Fair, which ended on Wednesday. Held from May 27-29 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, the event drew top travel and tourism firms from Saudi Arabia, the GCC and wider world. The fair serves as a platform for tourism products, services and investments, attracting leading global companies in the field.

RIYADH: The first group of pilgrims arriving in the Kingdom from the UAE for this year’s Hajj was received at Al-Batha Passport Office on Wednesday. The General Directorate of Passports said it is harnessing all its capabilities to facilitate entry procedures for pilgrims by supporting all entry points with the latest technical devices operated by qualified staff. A total of 532,958 pilgrims had arrived in Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj as of Sunday, the directorate has reported.

Delhi's Mungeshpur area recorded a historic temperature of 52.3 degrees Celsius, marking the highest this season. The India Meteorological Department issued heatwave warnings for several northern states.

Ministry of home affairs on Wednesday announced that the government has started granting citizenship under the CAA in the states of West Bengal, Haryana, and Uttarakhand. According to the ministry's statement, the respective State Empowered Committee granted citizenship to the applicants in these three states on Wednesday. Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024, notified by the MHA on March 11, have paved the way for the operationalization of the CAA, which was passed by Parliament in 2019.

Developed countries exceeded the $100 billion climate finance goal for developing nations in 2022, reaching $115.9 billion. The OECD highlighted the importance of continued momentum and private finance efforts, while Harjeet Singh criticized the calculation process as ambiguous.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali Minister of Defense Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur met with his Turkish counterpart Yaşar Güler during the EFES-2024 Exercise's Distinguished Observer Day in Izmir on Wednesday.

A total of 14 films will vie for the top prize, including from Argentina, Germany, Iran, Spain, Kazakhstan and China

Zabihullah Mujahid stated that the Taliban government has «extremely positive diplomatic and trading relations» with Russia

Christelle Nahan noted that «even without Western authorization, Ukraine has a long record of using Western weapons to strike civilian and military targets in Russia»

The Russian side has confirmed its support for the efforts towards the comprehensive settlement of the crisis in the country basing on the principles of ensuring its unity, territorial integrity and state sovereignty

According to the report, the US military’s main $10 million battle tanks that were supplied to Ukraine don’t have sufficient armor to protect them from the latest weapons

The eruption is the eighth on the peninsula in over three years and the fifth to break out in just over six months, since the first eruption in the Svartsengi system on December 18.

A volcanic eruption has started again on the Reykjanes peninsula. It appears that a volcanic eruption has erupted northeast of Mt Sýlingarfell.