‘Not Everything Was Bad’: Saluting the Mercedes of Eastern Europe and a Communist Past
As the beige car bounced up to the former Soviet barracks, the rattling of its half-century old motor overpowered the din of
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Kenyan climber’s body to be left on Everest
The body of a Kenyan climber who died on Mt Everest last week will remain on the mountain where he died, his
First results announced from South Africa election
The first results have been announced from what is seen as South Africa’s most closely fought elections since the African National Congress
Spain Approves Amnesty Law on 2017 Catalan Independence Referendum
Spain’s Parliament approved a landmark law on Thursday that grants amnesty to Catalan separatists involved in the illegal October 2017 independence referendum,
Germany’s Merck, Korean science institute set up R&D partnership
German science and technology major Merck and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) are set to collaborate to speed
What Does the ICJ Ruling on Israel’s Military Offensive in Rafah Mean?
I had two thoughts on Friday as I listened to the chief judge of the International Court of Justice tell Israel to
Early results in South Africa’s election show ANC losing majority
By Alexander Winning and Kopano Gumbi MIDRAND, South Africa (Reuters) -The African National Congress appeared on course to lose the parliamentary majority
Hong Kong to Rule on Democrats in Largest National Security Trial
Dozens of Hong Kong’s most well-known democracy activists and leaders are now expecting to be sentenced to prison, in some cases for
Old photos of toppled phone towers falsely linked to protests in Pakistan-held Kashmir
A spokesman for Pakistan’s Kashmir government said there were no reports of cell towers destroyed during protests that rocked the region in
ANC appeals to voters as South Africans cast ballots in key poll
South Africans are voting on Wednesday to elect a new parliament, in what could be a pivotal election. The elections are seen
Wildfire near Canada’s oil sands hub under control, Alberta officials say
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A wildfire that forced thousands of residents from their homes in western Canada’s oil sands hub of
Brazil president withdraws his country’s ambassador to Israel after criticizing the war in Gaza
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva withdrew his ambassador to Israel on Wednesday after months of
Closest election in 30 years as South Africans vote
South Africans are voting in the most pivotal election since the racist system of apartheid ended in 1994, which could see the
Israel Used U.S.-Made Bombs in Rafah Strike That Killed Dozens: Live Updates
U.S. officials said on Tuesday that the Israeli strike that killed dozens of Palestinians in southern Gaza was a tragedy but that
Mining giant BHP pledges to invest in South Africa economy as it seeks support for Anglo bid
LONDON (AP) — Australian mining giant BHP Group on Wednesday pledged to invest in South Africa’s economy as it seeks support for
North Korea’s Latest Offensive: Dumping Trash on South Korea
North Korea has resumed an unusual operation to show anger at South Korea: dumping trash from the sky across the world’s most
Sweden will donate $1.23 billion in military aid to Ukraine
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Swedish government said Wednesday that it will donate military aid to Ukraine worth 13 billion kronor ($1.23
Wednesday Briefing – The New York Times
Closing arguments in Trump’s criminal trial The prosecution and the defense made their closing arguments to the jury yesterday in the first
Colombia’s congress votes to ban bullfights, dealing a blow to the centuries old tradition
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s congress voted on Tuesday to ban bullfights in the South American nation, delivering a serious blow to
Row over mysterious disappearance of Zambian MP
The mysterious disappearance of an MP in Zambia has sparked arrests, accusations and a closely watched police investigation. Independent MP Emmanuel Banda
Ukraine tops list of EU ministers’ five defence priorities
European Union defence ministers on Tuesday agreed five broad priorities for Europe’s defence, including support for Ukraine. The “EU’s unwavering support to
Israeli Troops Still Operate in Rafah After Condemnation of Deadly Strike: Latest News
An Israeli airstrike on the southern Gaza city of Rafah that killed dozens of displaced Palestinians drew widespread international condemnation Monday, with
Post falsely claims old video shows Nigerians fleeing kidnapping gangs
A screenshot of the false claim, taken on May 23, 2024 Zurmi, mentioned in the claim, is a town in Zamfara state
Cyclone Remal Tears Through India and Bangladesh, Killing at Least 23
At least 23 people were killed and millions were left without power after Cyclone Remal, the first tropical storm of the season,
Fears rise a second landslide and disease outbreak loom at site of Papua New Guinea disaster
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Authorities fear a second landslide and a disease outbreak are looming at the scene of Papua New Guinea’s
Netanyahu says Israel investigating deadly ‘incident’ near Rafah
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel was investigating “an incident” in which scores of civilians were killed in Israeli airstrikes
Outrage after 45 reportedly killed in Israeli strike near Rafah
The Hamas-run health authority in Gaza on Monday said 45 people were killed and dozens injured in an Israeli airstrike that hit
Germany remains opposed to NATO protective shield for Ukraine
The German government remains opposed to the idea of setting up a defensive shield from NATO territory to protect against Russian airstrikes
Israeli Airstrike Kills Dozens in Tent Camp in Rafah, Gazan Officials Say: Live Updates
Top News An Israeli airstrike on a makeshift tent camp for displaced Palestinians in Rafah, Gaza, killed at least 45 people on
Confessed Russian spy in German military sentenced to 3.5 years
A 54-year-old German army officer who confessed to spying for Russia has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison
Onstage, Witches and Cossacks Strike a Chord With Ukrainians
The lines for the show snake down the block, with people waiting for up to seven hours to buy tickets at the
The ex-con, illegal guns and the fear of Kenya’s police
As Kenya struggles with rising violent crime, BBC Africa Eye follows one former criminal as he tries to persuade men to turn
Monday Briefing – The New York Times
Zelensky warned of a new Russian offensive A day after a Russian missile strike on a hardware superstore in Kharkiv, Ukraine, killed
South Africa’s election could bring the biggest political shift since it became a democracy in 1994
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africans will vote Wednesday to decide whether their country will take its most significant political
Australian businesses boost investment in assets: CBA
Australian businesses are stepping up their investment plans over the past 12 months despite the slowing economy. Data from Commonwealth Bank of
Deadly explosion reported in Gaza refugee camp
The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says 50 people have been killed and scores injured in an explosion at a refugee camp
Israel-Hamas War on Gaza: Tel Aviv Rocket Barrage Live Updates
Gazans have been uprooted time and again during the more than seven months of Israel’s invasion and bombardment. Facing the prospect of
130 people die at Sudan hospital amid city siege
Over 130 people have died at a single hospital in Sudan’s besieged city of El Fasher, in the Darfur region, according to
Hamas launches rocket attack towards Tel Aviv area
Hamas says it has launched a “big” rocket attack at the Tel Aviv area in central Israel. At least eight rockets were
Amateur Historians Heard Tales of a Lost Tudor Palace. Then, They Dug It Up.
For generations, residents of Collyweston — a village in central England snuggled up against the River Welland — passed down stories of