German far-right AfD in Saxony-Anhalt sues over ‘extremist’ label
The far-right Alternative for Germany party in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt is taking legal action over its designation by the state’s
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EU, UN call for probe into reported mass graves at Gaza hospitals
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Israel-Hamas War and Gaza News: Live Updates
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators rallied during a Passover Seder event near the home of Chuck Schumer, the Senate majority leader, on Tuesday
Italy fines Amazon over ‘recurring’ purchase option
Italy’s competition auhority said an option to set up regular purchases was ‘pre-selected by default’ on a wide selection of products listed
Bangladesh organisation’s notice doctored to promote false ‘cash for Islamic conversion’ claim
Online posts shared hundreds of times in India have falsely claimed that an Islamic group in neighbouring Bangladesh advertised cash payments to
Blinken Goes to China With Potential Trouble on Horizon
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will arrive in China on Wednesday to try to preserve the recent and delicate stabilization of
Clearwater police rescue woman struggling in Gulf of Mexico
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Clearwater police on Tuesday released a video showing the moment officers rescued a woman last month who was
Restart aid to Palestinian UN agency, EU urges
The EU has called on international donors to resume funding to Gaza’s largest UN agency. It comes after a review found that
Britain’s home secretary touts UK-Rwanda migrant deportation deal during visit to Italy
ROME (AP) — Britain’s home secretary on Tuesday touted Britain’s migrant deportation deal with Rwanda as a “new and creative” deterrent to
World Bank suspends funding for Ruaha National Park project
The World Bank has halted its funding of a $150m ($120m) tourism project in Tanzania following allegations of rape, evictions and killings.
What Is the Rwanda Policy? U.K.’s Plan for Asylum Seekers Explained
After a prolonged battle in the courts and in Parliament, Britain’s Conservative government secured passage of legislation on Monday that is intended
Greece holds major disaster response training exercise
Greece is holding a three-day disaster exercise on the tourist island of Crete with both visitors and operators stressing the need to
Israel-Hamas War News: Latest Updates
U.N. officials and some donor nations are renewing calls to revive funding for the main U.N. agency aiding Palestinians, after a review
China describes espionage allegations in Germany as ‘slander’
China has rejected allegations that it has been carrying out spying operations in Germany, describing the claims as slanderous. “The intention behind
Senate Moves Toward Approving Aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The Senate was headed on Tuesday toward a critical vote to clear the way for final consideration of the $95 billion package
Malaysian Navy Helicopters Collide Midair, Killing 10
Two Malaysian Navy helicopters collided midair during a training session in the northwestern state of Perak on Tuesday, killing all 10 people
Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda bill to become law after late-night showdown
Rishi Sunak‘s Rwanda bill will finally become law after a parliamentary showdown ended late in the night. Plans to send some asylum
India seeks to secure critical mineral resources in race for lithium
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Taiwan Quakes: Aftershocks From Deadly Temblor Hit Island
Taiwan was shaken by a series of earthquakes on Monday and early Tuesday, the strongest with a magnitude of 6.3, partially toppling
UK home secretary to visit Italy to discuss stopping migrants arriving on boats
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Home Secretary, James Cleverly, is visiting Italy as part of the U.K. government’s efforts to crack down on
U.K. Pushes Through Rwanda Deportation Bill
Britain’s Conservative government finally won passage of its flagship immigration policy on Monday, enshrining a Rwanda deportation bill that human-rights campaigners say
German frigate Hessen sailors were on watch 12 hours a day in the Red Sea with only seconds to react to threats in the ‘worst case scenario’
A German warship that was part of a European Union security mission has left the Red Sea. The frigate Hessen spent weeks
Palestinian UN agency must improve neutrality
A UN report into the Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA has concluded it must do more to improve its neutrality, staff vetting and
European Space Agency adds 5 new astronauts in only fourth class since 1978. Over 20,000 applied
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — For the past year, five fit, academically superior men and women have been spun in centrifuges, submerged for
Israeli Military Official Resigns After Oct. 7 Failures: Live Updates
Many Israelis were in a somber mood on Monday as they prepared to usher in Passover, the Jewish festival of freedom, saying
South Africa’s ANC loses another court case against rival party led by former president Zuma
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s ruling African National Congress lost a second court case against a new rival party
Modi Calls Muslims ‘Infiltrators’ Who Would Take India’s Wealth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called Muslims “infiltrators” who would take India’s wealth if his opponents gained power — unusually direct
They were promised jobs in Russia. They ended up fighting in Ukraine.
SRINAGAR, India — Across India, families are hearing similar stories from men who went abroad in search of work: They were lured
Car Attack in Jerusalem Injures at Least 3
The Israeli authorities said they had arrested two men in Jerusalem on Monday after a vehicle was used to ram into pedestrians,
Video shows 2011 Japan tsunami, not Dubai floods
Screenshot of the false Facebook post, taken on April 21, 2024 Similar Facebook posts shared the video here, here and here. At least
Ecuador Voters Back Daniel Noboa’s New Security Measures
Ecuadoreans voted on Sunday to give their new president more powers to combat the country’s plague of drug-related gang violence, officials said,
Tens of thousands evacuated from massive China floods
Authorities have evacuated nearly 60,000 people from their homes in Guangdong, as days of heavy rain caused massive flooding in China’s most
Israel Planned Bigger Attack on Iran, but Scaled It Back to Avoid War
Israel abandoned plans for a much more extensive counterstrike on Iran after concerted diplomatic pressure from the United States and other foreign
Old photo of Israel’s Iron Dome falsely linked to Iran attack
Screenshot of the false Weibo post, captured on April 18, 2024 Overnight on April 13, Iran carried out its first attack to directly
Iran’s President Raisi wants to keep strict headscarf controls
Despite fierce protests from society, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi wants to maintain strict police checks on women for headscarf offences. “Respecting the
Conservative Brazilians laud Elon Musk at rally in support of ex-president Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Conservative Brazilians heaped praise Sunday on Elon Musk at a rally in support of far-right former President
Israel-Hamas War in Gaza: Middle East Live Updates
Israeli soldiers from the Netzah Yehuda battalion holding morning prayers in 2014.Credit…Menahem Kahana/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images The United States is considering
Brazil’s Bolsonaro hails Musk’s ‘courage’ over freedom of speech
Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro hailed Elon Musk at a rally in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, saying the billionaire has stood up for
The Crookie Delights Paris – The New York Times
All it took for the crookie to take shape was a baker looking for a diversion, his time-tested croissant recipe and a
Iran’s supreme leader praises armed forces after attacks on Israel
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has praised the Iranian armed forces in the highest terms following their attacks on Israel. “The