In Germany’s industrial east, old traumas boost far right
In the relatively well-off city of Zwickau, in Germany’s former communist east, economic uncertainty and a turbulent history have combined to drive
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Russia’s massive air attack on Ukraine enters second day
In the wake of Ukraine’s march into Kursk, Russia launched a massive air attack on various regions of Ukraine, killing at least
World’s police in technological arms race with Nigerian mafia
Police units around the world have joined forces in a series of covert operations targeting one of West Africa’s most feared criminal
Union pact averts India port strike
A containership departs the Port of Chennai, India. (Photo: NiAk Stock/ Shutterstock) A strike at India’s ports that further threatened the global
South Africa is investigating alleged corruption of more than $7B at top state-owned companies
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa has active investigations into alleged corruption totaling more than $7 billion at some of
German court dismisses AfD lawsuit ahead of key regional elections
A German court dismissed on Tuesday a lawsuit filed by the Thuringian branch of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) against three
Claims Israeli munitions flown through Irish airspace
Claims that munitions for the Israel Defence Forces have been transported through Irish airspace are being investigated by the Republic of Ireland’s
Ukrainians revive interest in culture
It was late at night on 7 May 2022 when a Russian missile hit a museum that was once home to Ukraine’s
Fugitive ex-official implicates Mexican ex-president, others in tale spun of student disappearances
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A former head of investigations for Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office told officials investigating the 2014 disappearance of 43
Lost Chinese girl uses ATM to reunite with her granddad
[Source] An 8-year-old girl from Quzhou, Zhejiang, received widespread praise on social media for her ingenuity after becoming separated from her grandfather
Custody for Telegram boss Durov extended after arrest in France
Telegram founder Pavel Durov remains in police custody after being arrested in France two days ago over alleged offences relating to the
Israel-Hezbollah clash ‘not the end’, and winter fuel payment ‘concerns’
Shadow home secretary James Cleverly has accused Labour of “conning” the electorate by axing pensioners’ winter fuel payments, the Daily Express reports.
Gains in Russian territory shape Ukraine independence celebrations
Along with all Ukrainians celebrating their Independence Day, 19-year-old student Yuliia Vyshnivska had been warned of an increased threat of Russian strikes.
Telegram CEO’s arrest is ‘absolutely ridiculous,’ lawyer says
The News French authorities arrested Telegram CEO Pavel Durov on Saturday in relation to a probe about a lack of moderators on
Syrian suspect in Solingen attack faced deportation order
The Syrian man suspected of carrying out a knife attack in Solingen should have been deported to Bulgaria last year, dpa has
Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
The Israeli military says its warplanes have struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after detecting moves to launch an aerial attack on Israel.
Hezbollah announces retaliatory strike against Israel
The pro-Iranian militia Hezbollah said early on Sunday it had begun its retaliation against Israel for the killing of one of its
French police arrest suspect after explosion at synagogue
Police have detained a person following an explosion in front of a synagogue in the south of France, acting Interior Minister Gérald
Flight Attendant Hasn’t Paid Rent For 10 Years, Tax-Free Salary Helps Her Live ‘Dream Life’
Flight Attendant Hasn’t Paid Rent For 10 Years, Tax-Free Salary Helps Her Live ‘Dream Life’ The idea of not having to pay
Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly stabbings in Solingen
The so-called Islamic State terror group has claimed responsibility for the deadly stabbing in Solingen, claiming that the culprit was a member
Firefighters gain control of Madeira wildfire aided by Spanish planes
Firefighters have brought a major wildfire in a forest in the Portugese island of Madeira under control aided by two Spanish firefighting
Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners after Kursk offensive
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 230 prisoners of war on Saturday, weeks after Ukraine launched a cross-border attack into the Kursk region of
French authorities shore up protection of Jewish places of worship after suspected synagogue attack
PARIS (AP) — France’s acting interior minister ordered police reinforcements to protect Jewish places of worship after a suspected arson attack Saturday
Ukraine ‘moving at incredible speed’ to join the EU
Ukraine is “moving at incredible speed towards joining the European Union,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a video
University at Buffalo releases new policies for campus protests ahead of fall semester
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The University at Buffalo released drafts of its new policies on protests, postings and encampments on campus ahead
People killed, injured at Solingen festival celebrations in Germany
People were killed and injured in an attack at the 650th anniversary celebrations of the city of Solingen in western Germany, according
Israel tells residents of several Gaza areas to flee ahead of attacks
The Israeli army told residents of several neighbourhoods in the northern part of Gaza to flee on Friday, ahead of a new
Kiev says heavy fighting continues in eastern Ukraine
The Ukrainian military on Friday said its forces have repelled dozens of fresh attacks by Russian troops. A total of 79 Russian
Russia is barely using one of its best weapons against Ukrainian forces in Kursk because it’s scared to hit itself, war expert says
Russia has been reluctant to use its glide bombs in Kursk, according to experts. Ukraine has advanced into Russia to create a
Whoops, blooms and blue moons: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond: Miss Universe Kenya contestants prepare backstage in Nairobi
Long-running battle over lucrative beach concessions between Italy and EU could be in final chapter
ROME (AP) — The latest chapter in a seemingly endless saga over the management of Italy’s lucrative beach concessions has set Italian
As students return to UNC-Chapel Hill for fall semester, so do pro-Palestinian protests
Days after a new academic year began at UNC-Chapel Hill, pro-Palestinian protesters returned to the area of campus that saw dozens arrested
EU sends firefighting planes to help battle Madeira wildfires
The European Commission announced on Thursday that it was sending two firefighting aeroplanes to the island of Madeira to help Portugal battle
Ford Everest Tremor SUV Would Be the Perfect Toyota 4Runner Rival
Ford Toughens Up the Everest with New Tremor ModelFord Australia The Ford Everest Tremor is a more capable adaptation of the brand’s
Germany’s Scholz pledges that his government will help rescue a troubled cruise ship maker
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s government will help rescue a major German shipyard that has solid orders for new cruise ships but has
Drone attacks on a military facility in southern Russia spark a fire
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A drone attack sparked a fire at a military facility in the Volgograd region of southern Russia on
Posts falsely depict old Japan quake photos as aftermath of August 2024 jolt
Screenshot of the false Facebook post, taken August 21, 2024 The post racked up more than 680 shares. Other Facebook pages such
China’s Kaisa forecasts bigger H1 net loss on slower property deliveries
(Reuters) -Chinese property developer Kaisa Group said on Thursday it expects to report a bigger net loss for the first half of
Last elephant at South African zoo freed after 40 years
The last elephant in South Africa’s national zoo has been released back into the wild after 40 years of captivity. The elephant,
Germany orders increased security at military barracks and bases
Germany’s military has increased security measures around its barracks in the country in response to reports of possible intruders. A spokeswoman for