Poland’s right-wing president rejects EU armaments programme
Poland’s right-wing conservative President Karol Nawrocki is blocking the country’s participation in the EU’s multibillion-euro Security Action for Europe (SAFE) armaments programme,
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Floods and landslides kill 30 in southern Ethiopia
Officials have urged residents in vulnerable areas to take precautions [South Ethiopia Regional State Office Of The President] At least 30 people
Arrests, accusations and arguments – the Mugabe family after losing power
The arrest in South Africa of the youngest son of Zimbabwe’s former President, Robert Mugabe, has brought renewed attention to the former
Iran war cost will be passed to consumers, shipping giant boss tells BBC
Maersk chief executive Vincent Clerc spoke to the BBC [BBC] Increased transport costs driven by the conflict in Iran will be passed
China and North Korea to resume direct Beijing-Pyongyang rail link
China and North Korea are restoring a direct rail link between their capitals after a six-year pause, a move that reflects warming
Igor Tudor: Pressure grows as Antonin Kinsky experiment backfires and raises further questions over Spurs head coach | Football News
A Champions League debut should be one of the landmark evening in any young footballer’s career – the chance to show yourself
Over four-fifths of Israeli students struggling to study amid war with Iran
Conducted among 1,220 respondents, including 240 reserve soldiers, the poll highlights significant disruptions to students’ ability to study, attend exams, and later
Airlines are already slashing flight routes to the Middle East well into the future
Several airlines are suspending flight routes to destinations in the Middle East well in advance. British Airways cut flights to Abu Dhabi
Israel targets Hezbollah, Iran, but technical failures slow progress in ongoing conflict
The IDF’s operations against Iran and Hezbollah continue, but missile threats and technical failures continue to complicate the situation. Progress is slow,
Air strikes cause black rain and ‘unprecedented’ pollution in Tehran, scientists say
Smoke plumes caused by oil depot and refinery strikes drifted across Tehran on Monday, satellite images show, as the World Health Organization
British Airways to suspend UK repatriation flights
British Airways (BA) has announced it is pausing repatriation flights to the UK from Oman due to “reduced demand”, in addition to
Joey Barton: Former footballer remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with an assault | Football News
Former footballer Joey Barton has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with an assault near a golf club. The
Tech mega-bull Dan Ives shares 10 top stock picks for weathering geopolitical turmoil
Dan Ives is Wedbush’s managing director and senior equity research analyst covering the tech sector known for his bullishness on the AI
What is the Hezbollah-linked financial institution Al-Qard Al-Hassan?
On Monday, Israel targeted a building in Beirut’s southern suburbs that was reportedly a branch of the Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Qard Al-Hassan financial institution,
Greece hopes eco moorings will protect vital seagrass colonies
At the popular yachting harbour of Porto Rafti near Athens, a project is underway to protect a vulnerable seagrass species vital to
Madagascar military leader dissolves government in surprise move
Madagascar’s military ruler Col Michael Randrianirina has dissolved the government unexpectedly, dismissing the prime minister and the entire cabinet, according to a
Oil price increases making businesses ‘nervous’
Businesses in the Channel Islands are preparing for the impact of potential fuel increases following the eruption of the US-Israel war with
Jack Draper beats Francisco Cerundolo at Indian Wells to set up Novak Djokovic clash in last 16 | Tennis News
Jack Draper defeated Francisco Cerundolo to set up a fourth-round clash with Novak Djokovic in the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.
Iranian media push conspiracy theory on Netanyahu’s death or injury
The IRGC-linked outlet pointed to a gap in recent footage, a reported security buildup, and other fragments of public information, but offered
2 Lovely Alberta Cities American Expats And Retirees Should Consider That Placed Highly In A 2025 Ranking
Sometimes a trip leaves you asking, “Could I live here?” According to a 2025 ranking of the top cities to live in
Iran’s IRGC commander vows to only use missiles with warheads weighing at least one ton
Mousavi added that the “wavelength” and intensity of missile launches will increase, with attacks broadening in scope, according to Iran International. Iran
Despite rocky history, Israel once again weighing security zone in Lebanon
After October 7, Israel redrew its border doctrine around buffer zones. Now, as Hezbollah regroups in southern Lebanon, debate is growing over
Nearly 500 dead from Israeli strikes since last week
Nearly 500 people have been killed in Lebanon since the latest escalation between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, authorities said on
Kenneth Walker III: Kansas City Chiefs set to sign Super Bowl MVP as Patrick Mahomes gets new weapon | NFL News
The Kansas City Chiefs are set to sign Super Bowl MVP-winning running back Kenneth Walker III as much-needed help for Patrick Mahomes
Ten days of strikes across the Middle East
The Israeli military says it has launched more strikes on Iran as well as hitting targets in Lebanon, as the US-Israeli war
The legal battle over the Iran war
Experts say Israel’s campaign in Iran is a lawful preemptive response, challenging old international norms while emphasizing legal limits and oversight. As
Guinea opposition leader urges ‘direct resistance’ after 40 parties dissolved
Guinea’s main opposition leader Cellou Dalein Diallo has said that “direct resistance” to the country’s coup leader–turned–president is now the only remaining
Finland readies itself to be able to host nukes in longtime policy departure
BERLIN — Finland’s government has proposed scrapping a Cold War-era blanket ban on nuclear weapons on its territory, a move the Ministry
Israel strikes command centres linked to Iran’s security forces
The Israeli military said early Monday it had again struck targets linked to the leadership of Iran’s security forces, including in the
How the Middle East conflict develops will determine the long-term remittance business from the Gulf states
The Gulf countries in the Middle East, namely Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, host a vast expatriate workforce.
Emma Raducanu knocked out of Indian Wells by Amanda Anisimova as Brit suffers defeat in 52 minutes to American | Tennis News
Emma Raducanu suffered a quick exit to Amanda Anisimova in Indian Wells, losing a third-round clash in 52 minutes. The British star
IDF launches wave of airstrikes on Islamic Regime in Iran, Hezbollah in Beirut
The IDF on Sunday attacked Iran’s Aerospace Headquarters, used for launching satellites, which could potentially be incorporated in future attempts to develop
Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps
The price of chocolate bars has shot up across the world over the past year, meaning they can feel like a luxury
Crowds pack for SF’s Chinese New Year Parade, cheer on Olympian, Grand Marshal Eileen Gu; drone show
Tens of thousands of people turned out for San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade Saturday. It’s the largest Lunar New Year celebration
Why war with Iran may not deliver the normalization Israel hopes for
Iran’s military offensive will serve as clear proof that the Gulf States’ policy of containment toward Iran has failed, said Ohad Merlin,
Leader of Germany’s AfD ‘very satisifed’ after state election
The co-leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) on Sunday said she was “very satisfied” after projections showed the party in
How the War in Iran Is Disrupting the World’s Oil
Our business reporter Peter Eavis looks at the global implications of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway to the south of
Thousands of civilians in South Sudan flee opposition-held town after army’s evacuation order
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Thousands of civilians have fled an opposition-held town in eastern South Sudan following an evacuation order issued
Rangers 0 – 0 Celtic
Crowd trouble marred Celtic’s dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Old Firm rivals Rangers which secured them a spot in the Scottish Cup
I’ve been to 18 European countries. These are the 5 underrated cities I’d return to in a heartbeat.
I’m an American who’s traveled to 18 European countries throughout my life. Although I love exploring capitals, some of my favorite trips