Rescuers search for missing after deluge kills 30 in Brazil
Three firemen pulled a man’s body from the mud amidst the rubble of houses swept away in a landslide in southeastern Brazil,
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the Mexican paradise in flames over the killing of ‘El Mencho’
Known as a sunny tourist paradise, parts of the coastal city of Puerto Vallarta seem more like the set of a war
VIA gets little attention in parliamentary hearing
OTTAWA – Given the myriad of current issues with VIA Rail Canada performance, it would be reasonable to think that a parliamentary
Mexico pledges safety for World Cup after violence erupts from cartel boss’s killing
Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has said that there is “no risk” for visitors coming to Fifa World Cup games scheduled to be
Orbán reaffirms block on EU aid to Ukraine over oil pipeline dispute
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has reaffirmed his opposition to EU financial aid for Ukraine, saying Budapest will maintain its block until
Judge orders PSG star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial in rape case. Lawyer says appeal planned
Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi has been ordered to stand trial in a rape case, lawyers told the Associated Press
20 People Spend 6 Hours Trapped in an Elevator at Popular Tourist Attraction After It Comes to a ‘Sudden Stop’
NEED TO KNOW Two elevators at Tokyo Skytree, an observation and broadcasting tower, came to an “unexpected stop” on Sunday, Feb. 22,
Various foreign ministers condemn Israel’s West Bank measures as unlawful expansion
“Changes are wide-ranging, reclassifying Palestinian land as so-called Israeli ‘state land’, accelerating illegal settlement activity, and further Israeli administration,” said the statement.
Russia soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders’ orders
Warning: This story contains details of extreme violence and reference to suicide. Four Russian soldiers have exposed the horror and brutality of
Israeli truckers fear foreign workers may overtake industry if bureaucracy goes unchecked
Representatives from various levels of the logistics and delivery industry claim that Israel has a severe shortage of truck drivers, while the
Bennett decries right-wing harassment of Arab Israeli journalist
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett asserted that Israel will cease being a democratic state if journalists grow to fear criticizing the government.
China Gives Rare Look At 11,000-Ton Destroyer Built For Electronic Warfare
Beijing is known for keeping quiet about its military hardware. But in footage aired on January 29, 2026, via CCTV, China’s main state
Israel removed from Jordanian parliament minutes, proposing MP calls Israel ‘enemy of Jordanians’
Jordan’s Parliament voted to erase mentions of “Israel” from debate on US Ambassador Huckabee’s comments on West Bank reforms, calling them a
Police confirm remains found in Jerusalem woods belong to Finnish tourist
Children walking in the woods outside of Pisgat Ze’ev on Friday before Shabbat found the bones and showed them to one of
Slovakia halts electricity for Ukraine amid Russian oil row
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico on Monday shut off his country’s emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine amid a dispute over the westward
Sam Altman Backs Democratic AI Over Centralized Control, Superintelligence Could Arrive By The End Of 2028: ‘We Could Be Wrong’
On Thursday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the world may be just years away from early superintelligence while urging democratic governance of
Chad shuts border with Sudan to stop conflict spreading
Chad has welcomed hundreds of thousands of refugees from Sudan over the past three years [Getty Images] Chad closed its eastern border
South Sudan villagers killed after being lured from homes with promise of aid, witnesses say
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — More than a dozen civilians were killed after being lured from their homes by fighters allied to South
Putin emphasizes the importance of nuclear forces on military holiday
President Vladimir Putin on Monday congratulated Russians on Defender of the Fatherland Day and underscored the importance of nuclear weapons for the
Pakistan claims at least 70 fighters killed in strikes along Afghan border
A senior Pakistani government official has claimed that its military killed at least 70 fighters in air raids along the border with
Four years into its full-scale war in Ukraine, Russia is feeling the effects
At first glance, Yelets in winter looks like something from a Russian fairy tale. From the embankment I spy the golden domes
Ethiopia’s Tigray region is caught between past conflict and fears of another
MEKELE, Ethiopia (AP) — Gebreegziabher Berehe has stopped waiting for tourists to arrive as many worry about a return to war. The
Tourists in Mexico’s Puerto Vallarta told to ‘shelter in place’ as cartel violence erupts
The US State Department urged American tourists in parts of Mexico to “shelter in place” on Sunday. Violence erupted across the country
UN experts demand answers as Iran continues to cloud the truth on violent protest crackdown
UN human rights experts demand that Iran reveal the fates of detainees, stop executions, and provide accountability amidst the brutal crackdown on
Israel moves to contain Hezbollah before Iran clash
Israel intensifies strikes on Hezbollah’s missile sites, preparing for potential conflict with Iran and reducing the group’s threat capacity. Israel’s latest strikes
5 Nations Where the Food Alone Merits a Trip, Survey Finds
Some vacations revolve around landmarks. Others begin with one stubborn thought: “I need to eat there.” In Condé Nast Traveller’s 2025 Readers’
7 Nations With Odd Travel Rules Visitors Break, Reports Say
Airports and city centers are full of tiny legal tripwires that feel unreal until they ruin an afternoon. The rules below sound
London’s Chinese New Year parade 2026
The Chinese New Year has been marked with a colourful parade in central London featuring, dancing, music and dragons. Billed as the
New luxury tourist train connecting Osaka to UNESCO-listed Mount Kōya to launch in April
From ultra-fast bullet trains that criss-cross the country to scenic rides along the coast, Japan’s rail network has a lot to offer
St Francis relics go on public show for first time in Italy
Saint Francis of Assisi’s skeleton is going on public display from Sunday for the first time for the 800th anniversary of his
Police find explosives, guns in raid on illegal crypto operation
According to a police spokesperson, the National Cyber Crime Unit of Lahav 433 was undertaking a covert investigation over the last few
Ukraine accuses Hungary, Slovakia of blackmail in energy row
Kiev has accused Hungary and Slovakia of provocation and blackmail following threats to cut off energy supplies unless Kiev resumes the flow
This Remote National Park In Southern Italy Is A Peaceful Haven With Trails & Waterfalls
Since the country is one of the most popular destinations in the world, it can be hard — very hard — to escape
Hezbollah now managed by IRGC officers, Arab media reports
In anticipation of a possible Israeli or US strike, Hezbollah has significantly intensified its military and security preparations under the close supervision
Gazans call for force independent of political factions, say it ‘won’t succeed without Israel’
The force is expected to consist of thousands of Palestinian officers who will be trained in Egypt and Jordan, before being deployed
Herzliya mayor warns beaches may close after cliff collapses
While no injuries were reported, the public was told to stay away from the affected area and to adhere to safety protocols.
Lebanese president accuses Israel of undermining ceasefire after deadly strikes
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Saturday accused Israel of undermining diplomatic efforts to stabilize the country after the latest deadly strikes on
Bidders sought for seasonal ferry route
A ferry operator is being sought to run services between Alderney and the French city of Cherbourg during peak tourist season. States
Merz must demand liberal markets in China
German Chancellor and Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) party leader Friedrich Merz speaks at the CDU federal party conference before the
How two Central Asia nations are expanding cultural connections
Central Asia is gaining cultural momentum. Across the region, major art and cultural institutions are opening in rapid succession, signaling a shift