Sentimental tree to shine at Arctic League annual broadcast
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — A tree was selected and transported to the Clemens Center on Thursday for the Arctic League’s upcoming annual
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Merz postpones Norway trip for Belgium talks on frozen Russian assets
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is seeking a solution with Belgium on the issue of the provision of Russian funds to support Ukraine.
China to tax condoms for first time in 3 decades to boost birth rates
(NewsNation) — China’s government is set to impose a value-added tax on contraceptives, including condoms, for the first time in three decades
IDF, Border Police respond to reports of settlers throwing rocks, burning cars in West Bank
The IDF and border police responded to a report of masked Israeli settlers throwing rocks at Palestinian cars and burning tires near
Who is Roman Gofman, Israel’s next Mossad chief?
A veteran field commander turned military secretary, Gofman is set to take Israel’s top intelligence post amid scrutiny over past operational decisions
Amazon opens new Germany headquarters in Munich
US online retail giant Amazon has opened a new and expanded headquarters in Germany, the company said on Thursday. After the company’s
Luxury carmaker Porsche bracing for more massive cuts
Dark clouds can be seen over Porsche AG’s main plant. Marijan Murat/dpa German luxury carmaker Porsche plans to intensify its cost-cutting programme
Uzbekistan’s new model for managed migration
In most European contexts, the word “migration” refers mostly to people arriving from abroad. In Uzbekistan, it refers to citizens who travel
Eurovision members debate call to boycott Israel
Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest will be debated at a two-day meeting of member broadcasters in Geneva starting Thursday, following
Chemicals plant in Germany bets on biomass
Staring at a pile of freshly cut beechwood, forestry manager Johannes Brodowski wonders if he is looking at the future of Germany’s
Farmers block Mexico’s Congress with tractors in protest against new national water law proposal
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Dozens of farmers drove their tractors in a caravan to Mexico City and blocked an entrance to Mexico’s
Germany and trade unions kick off tough public-sector wage talks
Trade unions and employers in Germany have started collective bargaining negotiations for public-sector employees in most federal states with seemingly irreconcilable differences.
Brazil judge orders government to add JBS subsidiary to ‘dirty list’ for slavery
By Fabio Teixeira RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec 3 (Reuters) – A federal labor judge in Brazil ordered the government to add a
Family home of suspect demolished in West Bank
Nablus, occupied West Bank – The Sanoubar family say the Israeli soldiers only gave them two minutes to leave their homes. Then, the
A Rare “Fairy Lantern” Finally Comes to Light
Despite its name, this is no light source for a woodland sprite. What you’re gazing at is a type of fairy lantern,
Chinese mega embassy could bring security advantages, says No 10
Plans for a Chinese mega embassy in London could bring “security advantages”, the prime minister’s official spokesperson has said, despite security fears
Spanish victim of Berlin Holocaust Memorial knife attack testifies
A Spanish tourist who was left with life-threatening injuries in a knife attack at Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial earlier this year testified in
‘Dawn of a new era’ as EU agrees to phase out Russian gas imports
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday praised an agreement reached overnight that aims to end all EU imports of
Inside the Ultra-Orthodox Fight Against Israel’s Draft
new video loaded: Inside the Ultra-Orthodox Fight Against Israel’s Draft transcript Back transcript Inside the Ultra-Orthodox Fight Against Israel’s Draft For the
‘Findings’ from Gaza are not remains of hostage
Israel said on Wednesday that certain “findings” brought from the Gaza Strip do not come from one of the last two dead
A-G Baharav-Miara tells Netanyahu that Ben-Gvir could be ousted over police interference
The attorney-general argued that Ben-Gvir’s continued interference in internal affairs constitutes violations of the Israel Police’s independence. Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara warned Prime
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India expands hotel staff training to raise service standards
The Government of India’s Ministry of Tourism has carried out a capacity building training programme for hotel housekeeping teams, signalling a broader
Bat Yam mayor warns residents of Iranian intelligence agents recruiting Israeli spies
Iran is targeting Bat Yam residents for recruitment, Mayor Tzvika Brot said, urging locals to report any suspicious outreach before causing “irreversible
Full Supreme Court to hear challenge to Judicial Selection Committee law
Israel’s Supreme Court escalates its review of the Judicial Selection overhaul, assigning the case to all 11 justices and delaying hearings to
Stellantis to slash French car output by 11% over three years
Stellantis, the maker of Peugeot, Fiat and Jeep vehicles, is expected to scale back car production at its French assembly plants over
Israeli forces kill two Palestinian teenagers in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces have killed two Palestinian teenagers in separate incidents in Hebron and Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli army
18 Cultural Experiences That Capture Spanish Soul
Spain is a country where traditions aren’t just preserved, they’re lived with emotion, color, and a deep sense of identity. Travelers often
IDF, Shin Bet receive ‘findings’ from Red Cross inside Gaza, PMO confirms
Earlier, the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed Israel was preparing to receive “findings” from the Red Cross that were transferred from the Gaza
Russian tanker struck off Turkiye as Ukraine targets ‘shadow fleet’
A Russian-flagged tanker in the Black Sea has reported being attacked off the Turkish coast, the third such vessel to have been
Ireland to give €125m to Ukraine as Zelensky visits Dublin
The Irish government is expected to approve an extra €125m (£110m) in supports for Ukraine in a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday morning.
German industry lobby sees ‘structural decline’ for sector
The logo of the Federation of German Industries (BDI). Germany’s industrial sector is facing a dramatic low point at the end of
Haredi protesters set fires, block roads, throw stones at police officers, in Beit Shemesh
Haredi demonstrators rioted in Beit Shemesh, blocking buses and throwing stones, as police units moved in to disperse the crowd. Haredi (ultra-Orthodox)
AfD faction in western Germany ousts councilman for firebrand speech
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Herforfd in the west of the country has removed Alexander Eichwald from its faction in
Australia rolls out AI roadmap, steps back from tougher rules
By Renju Jose SYDNEY, Dec 2 (Reuters) – Australia on Tuesday unveiled a roadmap to ramp up the adoption of artificial intelligence
Over 60 local leaders push Netanyahu to halt haredi draft bill, warn of social rift
“The IDF needs, more than ever, additional soldiers to carry the heavy burden of defending the state,” the letter said, arguing that
Russian troops conquer Pokrovsk after year of intense combat
The Russian military has captured the Ukrainian mining city of Pokrovsk in the eastern Donetsk region, which has been under assault for
ECOWAS delegation visits Guinea-Bissau for talks after military coup
A delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has visited Guinea-Bissau for mediation talks with leaders of last week’s
Shock in Cameroon as 74-year-old opposition firebrand dies in detention
Left-wing Cameroonian opposition figure Anicet Ekane has died in detention, five weeks after he was arrested, his lawyers and party have announced.
Guinea-Bissau’s military takeover highlights the nation’s sorry history of coups and a deepening crisis across the region
Army generals in Guinea-Bissau seized power on Nov. 26, 2025 – the eve of a scheduled official declaration of the winner in