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
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Study finds supply-demand mismatch in German housing market
Finding accommodation in Germany’s main conurbations is becoming increasingly difficult as a result of soaring rentals for new tenants, according to a
Leaders of Germany’s struggling Left Party to stand down in October
The leaders of Germany’s struggling Left Party on Sunday said they will not run for office again at the party conference in
Ukrainian troops have struck 2 key bridges in Russia. Could it mean they’re there to stay?
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine has destroyed a key bridge in Russia’s Kursk region and struck a second one nearby, less than
BEA unit to hold fintech day in October to promote innovation in Hong Kong
Beast, the fintech collaboration platform of Bank of East Asia (BEA), will organise its first fintech day in October, as part of
‘How many OAPs will freeze’ and ‘don’t shoot’
The Sunday Express asks how many old-age pensioners (OAPs) will freeze this winter. The paper claims that Chancellor Rachel Reeves has buried
Extreme weather in parts of Canada causes major flooding, power outages
Extreme weather in parts of Canada is causing flooding and power outages in several areas, including Toronto, Mississauga, and North Dumfries Township.
Israelis take to the streets to urge hostage deal, fresh elections
Following the end of the latest round of talks on a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza war, thousands of people in Israel
Zelensky again calls for longer-range weapons from Western allies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has once again urgently called on the West to supply longer-range weapons, following the advance of his troops
Leadership of hard-left German party says it is in existential crisis
Following the departure of a prominent former member and subsequent haemorrhaging of support, Germany’s hard-left Die Linke (The Left) party is fighting
Escaped macaque from German wildlife park caught in apple tree
A young macaque that escaped from a wildlife park near Lake Constance in southern Germany was caught in an apple tree at
How to plan a slow tour of Valencia region in Spain
Albufera Natural Park lies just half an hour’s drive from Valencia. Photograph by Anna Huix This article was produced by National Geographic
‘I’ve been sleeping under a bridge in Lagos for 30 years’
Having lived for exactly half his life under a bridge in Nigeria’s biggest city, Lagos, Liya’u Sa’adu sees himself as the “guardian”
German ambassador says Russia not ready to negotiate with Ukraine
Russia is currently not ready to negotiate for peace with Ukraine, the German ambassador in Moscow, Alexander Graf Lambsdorff, told the daily
Solider Told Sister He Couldn’t Attend Her Wedding, and Then Gave a Shocking Surprise: ‘Such a Dream’ (Exclusive)
India Dawn Jones tells PEOPLE she believed there was ‘no way’ her brother would make it home from Iraq in time for
‘I can’t wait to see my children’
A talk-show host who was serving a 10-year prison sentence for undermining Burundi’s national integrity has told the BBC she is overjoyed
Ukraine takes Russian town of Sudzha
Updated Aug 16, 2024, 8:45am EDTEurope The News Ukraine claimed full control of a Russian town, the first such success in its
Video shows fire at home of ex-Bangladesh ruling party politician, not Bengali Hindu cricketer
A screenshot of the false post on X. Weeks of deadly clashes between protesters and security forces in Bangladesh culminated in Hasina
Ukraine’s swift push into the Kursk region shocked Russia and exposed its vulnerabilities
A daring Ukrainian military push into Russia’s Kursk region has seen Kyiv’s forces seize scores of villages, take hundreds of prisoners and
Hundreds demonstrate in Tel Aviv for hostage deal amid Doha talks
Against the backdrop of ongoing talks in Qatar regarding a ceasefire in the Gaza war, hundreds of relatives of hostages and supporters
Russian authorities refuse to open criminal investigation into Navalny’s death, his widow says
Russian authorities have refused to open a criminal investigation into the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny who died in an Arctic
Navalny widow scorns official version of his death in Russian custody
Yulia Navalnaya, widow of leading Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, said on Thursday that the Russian authorities had offered no convincing explanation
Boeing finalizes order with Israel’s EL AL for up to 31 737 MAX jets
View of a logo with the word “Boeing” on a hall at the Boeing distribution center. Georg Wendt/dpa Israel’s flagship carrier, EL
Women and girls live under ‘house arrest’ in Afghanistan
On the anniversary of the militant Islamist Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Thursday condemned the group’s offences
Riding the Trans-Mongolian Railway, one of the world’s most epic train journeys
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‘I never imagined I’d leave Afghanistan’
It has been three years since the Taliban took control of Kabul and most of Afghanistan. On 15 August 2021, the group
Posts falsely claim Alberta wildfires stop at national park
Screenshot of a Facebook post taken August 13, 2024 In 2023, social media users repeatedly claimed arsonists set Canada’s record-breaking wildfires in an
2 fighter jets crash in northeastern France, search underway for two onboard
PARIS (AP) — Two French fighter jets collided and crashed Wednesday in northeastern France, French military authorities said. One pilot was found
Sudan peace talks start – but neither side shows up
Fresh peace talks aimed at ending Sudan’s 16-month war have started although neither warring side has entered the negotiating room. The US,
Germany investigates possible unauthorized entry and sabotage at a military barracks
BERLIN (AP) — Investigators are looking into suspicions of unauthorized entry and possible sabotage at a major military barracks in western Germany,
Portraits of Survival: The Israeli Hostages Who Made It Home
They are now trying to rebuild their lives, campaign for the return of the hostages still in Gaza and mourn for those
Rare August cold front arrives Thursday
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – We have one more day with an onshore wind pattern that brings extra humidity off the Gulf of
Can Wales avoid Europe’s mass tourism tensions?
Protests in holidaying hotspots across Europe have been triggered by tensions over mass tourism, with locals claiming overwhelming numbers of visitors are
EV battery production tainted by charges of environmental damage
Proponents of hybrid and electric cars say they are a greener alternative to petrol and diesel vehicles. But the industry’s supply chains
The shock Ukrainian invasion of Kursk has the Kremlin pulling some troops out of Ukraine to defend Russia, per reports
Ukraine launched a shock counter-invasion into Russia last week. US officials told the Wall Street Journal that Russia is withdrawing troops from
Young people in China aren’t spending on romance. That’s a problem
Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and
Senegal newspapers go dark amid press freedom warnings
Senegalese commuters hoping to browse the news on their way to work were left disappointed on Tuesday – most national newspapers refused
Suspect in killing of Ukrainian at German refugee centre identified
A 26-year-old man has been identified as a suspect in the killing of a man at a refugee centre in the northern
Iran rejects European mediation, claims right to hit back at Israel
Iran on Tuesday rejected European attempts at mediation amid rising tensions in the Middle East, as Tehran insisted on its right to
EU sends help as Greece and Albania battle wildfires
The European Commission on Tuesday announced that it was activating a system for European countries to help Greece and Albania battle ongoing