Israel launches new strikes on Hezbollah targets in eastern Lebanon
The Israeli army has launched a new series of strikes on “terror targets” belonging to the Shiite Hezbollah militia in the Beqaa
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Locals can immerse in Culture and Family Fun at Panama City’s Oktoberfest
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – You won’t have to travel all the way to Germany to immerse yourself in Bavarian culture this
Milei moves to privatize flag carrier in standoff with unions
Argentina’s President Javier Milei announced steps Friday to privatize flag carrier Aerolineas Argentinas amid a standoff with unions over salaries and labor
Brazilian lake is shocking park visitors with its bright green transformation
SAO PAULO (AP) — The lake in Sao Paulo’s iconic Ibirapuera Park has turned green in recent weeks, as Brazil grapples with
Europe en route for Moon with new simulator, says astronaut Pesquet
Europe has embarked on the mission to put humans back on the Moon with a new lunar simulator launched in Germany, French
Italy’s president warns against populism during Germany visit
Italian President Sergio Mattarella on Friday warned against the growing lure of populism in Europe during his three-day state visit to Germany.
Germany’s AfD leadership picks Alice Weidel as chancellor candidate
The co-leaders of Germany’s right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Tino Chrupalla and Alice Weidel, have agree that Weidel will run as
‘Seriously ill’ Ghanaian activist denied bail
A detained Ghanaian activist who was the key organiser of the recent anti-illegal mining protest has been denied bail along with 11
'Rape me, not my daughter' – women tell BBC of sexual violence in Sudan's civil war
‘Rape me, not my daughter’ – women tell BBC of sexual violence in Sudan’s civil war Source link
France’s debt weighs heavier ahead of budget debate
France’s vast public debt pile grew in the second quarter, official figures showed Friday, as Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s shaky minority government
Exclusive-Shanghai, Shenzhen to lift key home purchase curbs to boost market, sources say
(Reuters) -Top Chinese cities Shanghai and Shenzhen are planning to lift key remaining restrictions on home purchases to attract potential buyers and
Israel Joins ADB Despite Staff Concerns About Gaza War
The entrance to the Asian Development Bank’s Knowledge Management Center (Library) at the ADB headquarters in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines, in
Drought reduces Amazon River in Colombia by as much as 90%: report
The Amazon River has seen its levels in Colombia reduced by as much as 90 percent, a government agency said Thursday, as
Poverty rises to over 52 percent in Milei’s Argentina
Poverty in Argentina rose to affect over 52 percent of the population in the first six months of self-declared “anarcho-capitalist” Javier Milei’s
Thousands gather in Ethiopia’s capital to celebrate a religious festival. Many are thinking of peace
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Thousands of Ethiopians gathered in the capital Thursday to celebrate an annual religious festival distinguished by the
Dramatic images show drought’s toll on Amazon and its rivers
MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — Drought is devastating Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, and some rivers are falling to historic lows. Images of one of
Tunisia’s coast guard finds bodies of 13 migrants washed up on its shores
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — The bodies of 13 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa were found washed up on Tunisia’s Mediterranean coast this week
Israel says it has hit several targets on Lebanese-Syrian border
The Israeli military said it attacked several targets in the border area on the Lebanese-Syrian border. Israel’s army said it had attacked
INEOS Grenadier launches in China
INEOS Automotive has launched its Grenadier SUV in China. The Grenadier’s arrival in China follows the introduction of INEOS Automotive in over
The world’s best hotels for 2024 revealed
A hotel in Thailand has been named the best in the world in 2024 for its dramatic river-facing architecture and renowned spa
World’s longest-serving death row inmate acquitted in Japan
An 88-year-old man who is the world’s longest-serving death row inmate has been acquitted by a Japanese court. Iwao Hakamada, who has
Australia job vacancies drop 5.2% in August quarter
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Job vacancies in Australia fell for a ninth straight quarter in the three months to end-August with declines spread
Spain Skips Mexican President’s Inauguration Amid Colonial Spat
(Bloomberg) — Relations between Mexico’s president-elect and Spain are off to a bad start over grievances about abuses against Indigenous peoples committed
Turkish man flies to Indonesia to meet and marry long-distance girlfriend of 2 years
[Source] A Turkish man proved that love knows no bounds after traveling thousands of miles to meet his girlfriend in Indonesia. Mehmed
Thailand makes history as 1st SEA country to legalize same-sex marriage
[Source] Thailand has legalized same-sex marriage, becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to do so. The landmark bill, which received royal
Arrested Ghanaian activist taken to hospital
A Ghanaian activist who was arrested for organising a three-day protest against illegal mining over the weekend has been rushed to hospital
Eastern Germany on full alert as flood waters continue to rise
The emergency services in eastern Germany are on high alert as floodwater levels from the Oder river continue to rise. The highest
UN chief says sea level rise threatens ‘rising tide of misery’
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday that rising sea levels threaten to create “a rising tide of misery” for millions,
Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage in a first for Southeast Asia
PHUKET, Thailand — Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill has been endorsed by the monarchy, making it the first country in Southeast Asia
IHG exceeds 200 open hotels in Northern Europe
IHG Hotels & Resorts has surpassed the milestone of 200 open hotels in its Northern Europe market. This expansion includes the introduction
Bank of France Chief Says Bond Markets Are Warning on Debt
(Bloomberg) — Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau said it’s urgent for the country to deal with its deficit and
Photo shows cat rescue during floods in Malaysia, not Thailand
Screenshot of the false post, taken on September 23, 2024 The claim circulated online the day after deadly floods caused by a
AI-generated images of stranded elephants circulate in Myanmar after Typhoon Yagi
Screenshot of the image posted in the “Lightroom Editing” Facebook group, taken on September 24, 2024 Senevirathne, who regularly uploads AI-generated content
Israel to intensify Lebanon attacks on Hezbollah as over 550 dead
Israel said on Tuesday it was intensifying its bombing campaign in Lebanon as two days of airstrikes targeting the Shiite Hezbollah militia
Israel to intensify Lebanon attacks on Hezbollah as over 550 dead
Israel said on Tuesday it was intensifying its bombing campaign in Lebanon as two days of airstrikes targeting the Shiite Hezbollah militia
Filthy $6,300 first-class cabin on Air India flight exposed by viral video
A viral social media video revealed a passenger’s “nightmare” first-class experience on Air India, after he found ripped furnishings, dirt around his
Strike near Beirut kills Hezbollah rocket chief
The Israeli military said on Tuesday it killed Hezbollah’s rocket chief in a “targeted” strike on a Beirut suburb. The military said
Zambian president suspends judges who ruled in favour of rival
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has suspended three top judges over alleged judicial misconduct, prompting accusations of political interference in the judiciary. In
Russia in satellite deal with West African military governments
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have announced a deal with Russia which will see them acquire telecoms and surveillance satellites. The three
Israel launches more airstrikes after hundreds killed in Lebanon
Beirut/Tel Aviv – Israel is pursuing its bombing campaign in Lebanon, after several hundred people were killed in massive airstrikes targeting the