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
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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
Video shows New Year’s Day quake in Japan, not tremor in August 2024
Screenshot of the false post, taken on August 19, 2024 The posts emerged online a day after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck
Philippines Says Ex-Mayor Alice Guo Who’s Linked to Money Laundering Seen in Indonesia
(Bloomberg) — The Philippines said a former local official embroiled in alleged money laundering through China-centric online casinos has left the country,
Putin makes surprise trip to Chechnya amid Ukraine’s cross-border incursion
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday made an unscheduled trip to Chechnya, a mainly Muslim republic within the Russian
Kenyan police accused of helping suspected serial killer escape
Eight police officers in Kenya have been suspended on suspicion of helping a suspected serial killer escape from custody, police have said.
Greek authorities detain migrants on the southern island of Crete as smugglers seek new routes
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities on the southern Greek island of Crete detained 76 migrants early Tuesday after they arrived on three
India, Malaysia to expand ties, defense cooperation as Kuala Lumpur tries to move closer to Beijing
NEW DELHI (AP) — India and Malaysia will seek to expand economic ties and strengthen cooperation on defense and security, the leaders
In Uganda’s chaotic capital, boda-boda motorcycle taxis are a source of life and death
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The young men perched on motorcycles looked dazed in the morning heat. But at the sight of a
Putin meets Azerbaijani president in Baku to strengthen ties as regional tensions persist
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Russian leader Vladimir Putin held talks on Monday with his Azerbaijani counterpart as part of a two-day trip
Zelensky says Kiev now controls large area in Russia
Ukraine has made further gains in its counteroffensive in the Russian region of Kursk, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday. “As of
Belarus sends more troops and aircraft to its border with Ukraine
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarus has deployed aircraft and air defense troops to its border with Ukraine, a day after President Alexander
Malawi ex-president plots comeback in next election
Malawi’s former president, Peter Mutharika, has been chosen to lead the main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) into next year’s presidential election.
Military sexual assault rate higher than DOD estimates, report finds
Sexual assault prevalence in the military during and beyond the Global War on Terror is likely two to four times higher than
Tanzania police commander transferred over sex work comment
A police commander in Tanzania’s capital, Dodoma, has been removed from her post following controversial comments in which she linked an alleged
Beijing, Manila trade ‘ramming’ claims in South China Sea coastguard incidents
The Chinese coastguard has accused its Philippine counterpart of “unprofessional and dangerous” behaviour after a “deliberate” collision in the South China Sea
Old tsunami Japan footage resurfaces in false posts after earthquake in 2024
Screenshot of the false video captured on August 15, 2024 The false claim surfaced after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern Japan on
Ukraine says it has destroyed second Russian bridge
Ukraine says it has destroyed a second strategic bridge in a week as it continues its incursion into Russia’s Kursk region. The
‘He was unforgettable’ and ‘Royal role models’
The front page of the Financial Times also features an image of Delon and an article detailing his “tumultuous” life, including his
Malaysia begins controversial ‘orangutan diplomacy’ program
The News Malaysia launched its controversial “orangutan diplomacy” scheme Sunday in an effort to entice countries to continue importing palm oil despite
Libya’s central bank halts operations after director kidnapped
Libya’s central bank has announced the suspension of all its operations after a senior employee was kidnapped in the capital Tripoli. The