Eurostar Again Star-crossed In Freeze

January 9th, 2010
Posted by EUEditor

Another Eurostar train delayed in the Channel Tunnel marked the end of a bad Winter week for Northern Europe. … Read More »

Roos Breed Up But Russian Ban Stays

January 5th, 2010
Posted by EUEditor

Heavy rain in inland Australia has seen a jump in kangaroo numbers, and extension of kill quotas – but Russia’s ban on imports will leave much of the quota unmet. … Read More »

Climate Change: The Darkest Hour

March 28th, 2009
Posted by Amelia Birnie

At 8:30pm tonight, people from all corners of the world will turn off their lights for one hour - Earth Hour - and cast their vote for action on climate change. … Read More »

Cruise Ship Rescued

February 19th, 2009
Posted by Daniel Challis

Over a 100 passengers, including seven Australians, were on a cruise ship that ran aground in Antarctica two days ago (16.2.09).

The Ocean Nova, also carrying 17 Britons, became trapped near an Argentine navy base due to a low tide… … Read More »

The Worst Bushfires In World History

February 17th, 2009
Posted by Amelia Birnie

The death toll from the bushfires currently plaguing the Australian state of Victoria has officially risen to 201.

The fires have destroyed four major Australian towns and are among the deadliest fires in the last century and a half on world record.

Comparable to such devastating fires as those in Greece, China, France and the US, EU Australia looks back at some of the worst fires to hit our planet. … Read More »

Winter Woes For Europe Continue

February 3rd, 2009
Posted by Daniel Challis

More bad weather has hit Western Europe over the last couple of days with temperatures plummeting and heavy snow causing transport problems…

Killer Storms Hit France And Spain

January 25th, 2009
Posted by Daniel Challis

High winds and torrential rain hit France and Spain on Saturday (24.01.09), causing widespread damage and leaving over a million homes without power.

Four children were killed in Barcelona when strong winds blew over a concrete structure they took shelter in when trying to hide from the devastating storm…