Guinea-Bissau’s coup called a ‘sham’ by West African political figures
Senegal’s prime minister and Nigeria’s former president have both said they do not believe the ousting of Guinea-Bissau’s president by the country’s
Category: World
UN panel says Israel operating ‘de facto policy of torture’
The United Nations committee on torture says there is evidence that Israel is operating a “de facto state policy of organised and
Daughter of Zambia’s unburied ex-president loses seat as MP
Zambia’s parliament has declared vacant the seat held by the daughter of the late ex-President Edgar Lungu, because of her continued absence
Thirteen killed in deadliest Israeli raid for months in southern Syria
At least 13 people have been killed in an Israeli raid on a village in southern Syria overnight, state media reported, in
South African ex-leader’s daughter quits Parliament over Russian mercenary allegations
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma has resigned as a lawmaker, her party said Friday, after
Jet2 relaunches flights to popular holiday destination for first time since 2011
Jet2 is set to launch new flights to destinations in Egypt for the first time since 2011. The country’s government announced a
German unemployment rate ticks down to 6.1% in November
Germany’s unemployment rate fell slightly to 6.1% in November, official figures showed on Friday. The rate dropped by 0.1 percentage point from
Ukraine anti-corruption agents search home of Zelensky’s top adviser
Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies have begun searching the apartment of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff Andriy Yermak. One of the two agencies,
Court clears South Korean worker of stealing 73-cent snacks
A worker accused of “stealing” snacks worth less than a dollar in South Korea has finally been acquitted after a legal battle
Lahav 433 chief return to post on Sunday despite ongoing investigation
The main suspicion at this stage is that Binyamin assisted an associate in a particularly sensitive investigation. Assistant-Chief Meni Binyamin, head of
What Happens If You Put Your China In The Dishwasher? Experts Explain
Whether you’re entertaining for the holidays or simply decided to use the good china on your average Wednesday night, chances are you’ve
In blow to Lula, Brazil Congress revives controversial environmental bill
Brazil’s conservative-led Congress on Thursday reinstated much of a bill that makes it easier for companies to secure environmental permits, infuriating the
Trial of pro-Palestine activist begins
A woman used social media posts to invite support towards proscribed terrorist organisations, prosecutors have told a court. The trial of Natalie
Why Is the U.S. Threatening Venezuela?
Venezuela doesn’t play a large role in the drug trade to the United States, so what is motivating the massive military buildup?
Putin ready to rule out attack on Europe in writing
President Vladimir Putin has said he is ready to document in writing the renunciation of a Russian attack on Europe as part
Suspected Nord Stream blast mastermind extradited to Germany
The suspected mastermind of the Nord Stream pipeline explosions has been extradited from Italy to Germany, judicial sources told dpa on Thursday.
General named new Guinea-Bissau leader a day after coup
An army general has been sworn in as Guinea-Bissau’s new head of state a day after an apparent coup. Gen Horta N’Tam
Putin touts ‘proven’ Russian arms at alliance meeting in Kyrgyzstan
Russian President Vladimir Putin has advertised the effectiveness of Russian weaponry at a meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) military
Wildlife trade body rejects new eel protections
The world’s top wildlife trade body rejected new protections for eels on Thursday in a secret ballot at talks in Uzbekistan. The
Surrender, leave tunnels, be imprisoned
Mediators conveyed the offer, which included a clause permitting return to Gaza if the terrorists disarm, to Hamas leaders, but received no
Nepal protest footage misrepresented as anti-corruption rally in the Philippines
Public anger over a spiralling flood control scandal involving Philippine officials and lawmakers was reflected in the huge crowds that attended an
Drone attack suspends operations at major Iraq gas field, power cuts occur across Kurdish region
A drone attack on the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq causes major power outages in northern regions, damaging key infrastructure and
OnlyFans’ Policewoman Faces Suspension for Uniform Videos
The Argentine Federal Police has suspended OnlyFans creator and policewoman Nicole Gabriela V. for posting unsavory content in her police uniform. The
Discussion on deployment of foreign troops ongoing, two sources tell ‘Post’
As the US-backed multinational force stalls, IDF troops building the “Green Rafah” city project in eastern Rafah encountered terrorists emerging from a
Peruvian ex-President Martin Vizcarra sentenced to 14 years in prison
A Peruvian court has sentenced former President Martin Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for his involvement in a corruption scandal when
Gov’t must enforce draft repercussions against evaders post-High Court ruling
A-G Baharav-Miara informs Netanyahu that the government must implement criminal and economic sanctions against draft evaders within 45 days. Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara
Guinea-Bissau soldiers say they have taken power after reports of president’s arrest
A group of military officers say they have seized control of Guinea-Bissau amid reports that the president, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, has been
EU’s Kallas aims to weaken Russia amid new push for peace in Ukraine
The European Union’s chief diplomat Kaja Kallas on Wednesday called for additional pressure on Russia to ensure the success of the US-led
Germany sees Russia-Ukraine deal progress next week ‘at the earliest’
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Wednesday he expects initial agreements between Russia and Ukraine in the ongoing peace efforts “next
Army halts use of Ajax vehicles after soldiers fall ill
The Army has paused the use of its Ajax armoured vehicles after soldiers became unwell from noise and vibration during a war
Israeli forces commence ‘broad counterterrorism operation’ in northern West Bank
“The IDF and Shin Bet will not allow terrorism to take root in the area and are acting proactively to thwart it,”
Germany’s Steinmeier to visit Guernica on three-day trip to Spain
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins a three-day state visit to Spain on Wednesday. Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender will be welcomed
Hundreds protest violence against women in Mexico
Hundreds of women protested in Mexico City on Tuesday against gender-based violence, which kills an average of 10 women or girls every
Thieves smash jewelry display in Ofakim store, flee after employee pepper-sprays them
“There is no policing in Israel! This situation cannot continue,” MK Almog Cohen (Otzma Yehudit) posted on X/Twitter in response to a
This Huge Ocean Beast Shifts Sharks’ Evolutionary Timeline
If you were traversing the ancient Tethys ocean some 115 million years ago and encountered gigantic lamniform sharks, you’d most definitely need
Man triggers smoke bomb during failed crypto robbery
A crypto trading exchange operating inside a hotel in St. Petersburg, Russia, was the target of an attempted robbery, as per a
Anger as German family business group opens talks with far-right AfD
A German family-owned business association prompted shock in the country’s business community on Wednesday after dropping its ban on contacts with the
Palestinian groups hand over more remains to Red Cross in Gaza Strip
Militant Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have handed over another body to staff of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
Ethiopian volcano erupts after 12,000 years: What we know
A long-inactive volcano in northern Ethiopia unexpectedly erupted on Sunday, sending up plumes of volcanic ash and dust, which have since spread
Senior local authority official detained at Ben-Gurion Airport amid Histadrut corruption probe
Per reports, the official, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed, is suspected of election-bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. A senior