What the Seismic European Elections Mean for the Entertainment Industry
The impact of pivotal elections in the U.K. and France this week will be felt across Europe and across the globe. Within
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Tanzanian artist who burned president’s picture jailed
A Tanzanian portrait artist, who was accused of burning a photo of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has been sentenced to two years
As Europe teeters further to the far right, the UK is doing the opposite
The UK has voted to put the Labour Party back in power, smashing the Tories’ 14-year majority. The stunning fall of the
Afghanistan has been through everything. Now it wants to dust off its postal service and modernize
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — In parts of Afghanistan where there are no street names or house numbers, utility companies and their customers
Concern over reports of Orban planning Moscow trip
Other EU leaders have expressed concern over media reports that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban may be meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin
Peru’s Congress approves statute of limitations for crimes against humanity committed before 2002
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s Congress on Thursday passed a law establishing a statute of limitations for crimes against humanity committed before
UK Election Results Live Updates: Labour Party Is Set for Landslide Win
Voters streamed into a polling station in Portsmouth, a city nestled along England’s southern coast that is known for its naval base
Brazilian Priest’s Crucifix Stops Bullet in Near-Fatal Carjacking
Read the full story on Backfire News Jesus Saves: Brazilian Priest’s Crucifix Stops Bullet in Near-Fatal Carjacking Father Jairo Luis Gusberti had
Hezbollah fires 200 rockets and drones into Israel
The Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has launched more than 200 rockets and attack drones into northern Israel, in response to the killing
Mbappé warns of ‘catastrophic’ political situation in France as the far right gets closer to power
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — France soccer captain Kylian Mbappé warned on Thursday his country is in a “catastrophic” political situation as it
Hurricane Beryl Passes Cayman Islands on Way to Mexico: Live Updates
In yet another dire warning about the coming Atlantic hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Thursday predicted that this
China Planning to Smash Asteroid in Planetary Defense Test
Hulk Smash China is planning to launch a spacecraft with the aim of smashing a nearby asteroid, in an impact designed to
First African-Born Member of German Parliament Won’t Seek Re-election
Germany’s first African-born member of Parliament said this week that he would not seek office again in next year’s general elections. Although
Hezbollah fires 200 rockets into Israel after killing of commander
The pro-Iranian Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah has fired some 200 missiles and drones into areas in northern Israel, it said on Thursday,
Fight Over Seabed Agency Leadership Turns Nasty
Allegations of possible payments to help secure votes. Claims of abuse of agency funds by top diplomats. A possible job offer to
How Europe’s diverging artillery munitions complicate Ukraine support
As chief executive of the European Defence Agency, former Czech Defense Minister Jiří Šedivý helps shape the European Union’s voice on defense
China’s BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia
By Chayut Setboonsarng RAYONG, Thailand (Reuters) -China’s BYD opened an electric vehicle plant in Thailand on Thursday, the auto maker’s first factory
Rare plants hidden in toys
When South African officials at Cape Town’s international airport came across cardboard boxes labelled as toys being sent to China they became
Mexico evacuates sea turtle eggs from beaches as Hurricane Beryl heads to the Yucatan peninsula
CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Stung by past failures to prepare for hurricanes, the Mexican government on Wednesday began evacuating even sea turtle
Israeli strike kills senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon
Hezbollah has said one of its senior commanders was killed in an Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon, with the Iran-backed armed
Hurricane Beryl Speeds Toward Jamaica: Live Updates and Forecast
In yet another dire warning about the coming Atlantic hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Thursday predicted that this
Kenyan president orders review of MPs’ pay rise after outcry
Kenya’s President William Ruto has ordered a review of plans to raise the salaries of members of the cabinet and parliament following
Air Europa Flight Hits Severe Turbulence, Fracturing Necks and Skulls
Severe turbulence on an Air Europa flight to Uruguay from Spain on Monday injured more than two dozen passengers, officials said, leaving
Child marriage ban welcomed in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone has brought in a new law banning child marriage with much fanfare at a ceremony organised by First Lady Fatima
Taiwan says it backed down from retrieving one of its fishing vessels seized by China to avoid escalation
China seized a Taiwanese fishing boat it says was trespassing in its waters. Taiwan’s Coast Guard rushed its patrol boats to the
Israel-Hamas War in Gaza: Latest Updates
A senior White House official plans to meet with French officials in Paris on Wednesday to discuss ways to defuse the escalating
How did a religious gathering in India turn into a deadly stampede?
LUCKNOW, India (AP) — More than 120 people died in a stampede after a religious gathering in northern India, making it one
Hurricane Beryl Caused ‘Unimaginable’ Damage in Grenada, Leader Says
Mr. Mitchell said that many people on Grenada’s main island had lost their homes, but that the destruction was far worse on
An Afghan woman wanted to be a doctor. Now she makes pickles as the Taliban restricts women’s roles
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Frozan Ahmadzai is one of 200,000 Afghan women who have the Taliban’s permission to work. She should have
Iran’s Runoff Election: What to Know
Two candidates, a reformist and an ultraconservative, will face off in Iran’s runoff presidential election on Friday, amid record-low voter turnout and
Palestinians flee Khan Younis as Israel says 1.9 million are crammed in central Gaza
Palestinians are streaming out of eastern Khan Younis, the second-largest city in Gaza, as an Israeli evacuation order affects roughly 250,000 people,
Terminally ill mother of freed Gaza hostage Noa has died
Just over three weeks after 26-year-old hostage Noa Argamani was rescued from captivity in the Gaza Strip, her terminally ill mother Liora
Thousands protest in Germany against sale of Mercedes dealerships
Around 25,000 Mercedes-Benz employees have demonstrated against the planned sale of the company’s car dealerships, workers’ representatives in Germany said on Tuesday.
Polish, German governments meet to mend ties after 6 years of reserve
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Government leaders of Poland and Germany on Tuesday held wide bilateral consultations aimed at giving a new impulse
Israel Strikes Southern Gaza After Ordering Evacuations
Israeli forces struck southern Gaza overnight, targeting areas of Khan Younis from which rockets had been launched at Israel a day earlier,
Hydrovolt to open battery recycling facility in France
Hydrovolt can take used batteries and turn them into a black powder from which it can recover the metals and make new
Netherlands Gets a New Government: What You Need to Know
The Netherlands swore in its first far-right government on Tuesday, more than seven months after an election sent shock waves through the
Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India’s northeast kill at least 16 people
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains have killed at least 16 people over the last two weeks
If you’re buying a used car, the mileage doesn’t tell the whole story
Many might hesitate before buying a used car that has already got 100,000 kilometres or far more on the odometer. But think
Hurricane Beryl Flattens Grenada’s Carriacou Island
A powerful hurricane began sweeping through the eastern Caribbean Islands on Monday, making a devastating landfall on Carriacou, a small island north