Massive Russian air attacks target Ukrainian energy infrastructure
Russian forces again launched massive air attacks with drones and missiles on Ukraine overnight, the Ukrainian Air Force reported on Friday. A
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More people in Germany below poverty line due to housing costs
Due to high rents and related housing costs, more people in Germany are living in poverty than previously assumed, a study published
Edited ‘handshake standoff’ clip of China foreign minister, Israel PM spreads online
China has repeatedly called for peace talks to resolve the Gaza war, sparked by an unprecedented Hamas attack in October 2023 to
The current state of plastic regulation in France
In 2015, France set an ambitious precedent by banning certain single-use plastic products. This initiative culminated in the enactment of the AGEC
Two More Hotel Workers Reportedly Charged
The ongoing investigation regarding Liam Payne’s untimely death has taken yet another turn after the authorities named two more suspects in the
Jordan to host top diplomats for talks on Syria on Saturday
Jordan said on Thursday it would host talks for top diplomats to discuss developments in neighbouring Syria after Bashar al-Assad’s toppling. Foreign
In Lesotho, UN chief Guterres urges rich nations to meet new commitments on climate finance
MASERU, Lesotho (AP) — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday urged rich nations to honor their commitments to help the world’s
Skip the hotel. These vacation apartments in Mallorca are just 3 steps from the sea
Calas de Mallorca is a resort town on the Southeast coast of the island of Mallorca, Spain. Known for its vibrant blue
19 Australian renewable projects add 6.4GW to national electricity market
Australia’s renewable energy sector is set for significant growth with the announcement of 19 new projects under the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS)
Rescue group saves 11-year-old girl floating alone in the Mediterranean for days after shipwreck
MILAN (AP) — An 11-year-old girl from Sierra Leone was found floating in the Mediterranean Sea off Italy’s southernmost island of Lampedusa,
UN drug experts say opium production has leveled off in Myanmar, but instability may trigger a rise
BANGKOK (AP) — There has been a slight drop in the production of opium in Myanmar, the world’s biggest source of the
Hyundai and BAIC bolster China JV with $1.1bn investment
Hyundai and its Chinese partner BAIC have decided to invest $1.1bn in their China-based joint venture (JV), Reuters reported citing a statement
Scholz labels call with Putin ‘frustrating’ but he’d do it again
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he’s willing to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin again even though his recent phone call yielded
Law protecting historical holy sites under scrutiny in India
India’s top court is hearing a number of petitions challenging a decades-old law that preserves the character and identity of religious places
International travel returns to 96% of 2019 levels
International tourism has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, with 96% of 2019 figures recorded in the first seven months of 2024. According
Beach Renourishment project will soon begin construction
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Mexico Beach re-nourishment project is a full-scale project that will cover 3 miles of beach at
Bindi Irwin Experienced a Heart-Warming Wildlife ‘First’ With Daughter Grace & the Photos Are Stunning
Grace Warrior is growing up surrounded by animals, but even she has new wildlife experiences every day with her parents Bindi Irwin
Israel says it has killed two Hamas October 7 fighters
The Israeli military said on Wednesday that it had killed two people in the north of the Gaza Strip who were involved
Old photos, audio falsely used to claim Kenya’s leader reconciles with impeached ex-deputy
Kenya’s former deputy leader Rigathi Gachagua was impeached in October 2024 after a bitter fallout with President William Ruto. A TikTok post
India to introduce ALMM for solar PV cells from June 2026
The Indian Government has announced the introduction of an Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar PV cells, effective from
Japan’s labour reforms challenge packaging logistics
Japan’s recent labour reforms, implemented in April 2024, are sending ripples through the global packaging industry. By addressing the nation’s long-standing labour
Germany’s Scholz to speak on economic relations with Ukraine
The German-Ukrainian Economic Forum is set to take place in Berlin on Wednesday, with the focus on Ukraine’s economic resilience after nearly
Stop jumping in front of oncoming cars, South African government warns citizens
What is happening in South Africa? South Africa’s Road Accident Fund (RAF) has issued a stark warning about a troubling trend: people
More jobs and no ‘nuisance taxes’
[AFP] Ghana’s former President John Mahama will be under enormous pressure to meet the expectations of voters following his landslide victory in
Arctic tundra becoming a source of carbon dioxide emissions, NOAA warns
Foreboding environmental milestones abounded again this year in the Arctic, where experts say dramatic climate shifts are fundamentally altering the ecosystem and
Israel confirms attack on Syrian naval fleet
Israel has confirmed it carried out attacks on Syria’s naval fleet, as part of its efforts to neutralise military assets in the
Sudan air strike causes ‘horrific massacre’ in a Darfur market
Sudan’s military has been accused of carrying out an air strike on a marketplace in the western region of Darfur in which
Germany’s Scholz calls for Europe EV subsidy plan
Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz called Tuesday for a European subsidy programme for electric vehicles, as the country’s flagship auto industry struggles with
Journalists’ rights group says 104 media workers killed this year. Gaza stands out for 2nd year
BRUSSELS (AP) — The International Federation of Journalists said Tuesday that 104 journalists and media workers have been killed so far in
UK and Germany sign deal against people smugglers as Europe struggles to halt Channel crossings
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. and Germany pledged Tuesday to share intelligence and expertise against the people-smuggling gangs that send migrants across
Indian election commission did not say opposition candidate received no votes in state polls
Protests broke out in the Indian state of Maharashtra after misinformation spread that the election commission declared a candidate from the opposition
UK sanctions Kenyan businessman over illicit gold trade
The UK and US governments have imposed sanctions on a British-Kenyan businessman over his alleged involvement in the illicit gold trade. Kamlesh
German aviation association expects air travel costs to rise
Jens Bischof, CEO of the airline Eurowings and President of the German Aviation Association, speaks at a press conference. Bernd Weißbrod/dpa Ticket
Germany to tighten people-smuggling law in UK deal
Germany has said it will tighten its law to make it easier to prosecute those helping to smuggle migrants to the UK,
Israel carries out dozens of air strikes across Syria, reports say
Syrian media reports say Israeli warplanes have carried out dozens of attacks across the country, including on the capital, Damascus. The UK-based
India plane crash footage misrepresented as Assad fleeing Syria
As Islamist-led rebels swept into Damascus and Bashar al-Assad fled, some social media users claimed a video showed the ousted Syrian president’s
Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leasing programme advances
The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the availability of the draft programmatic environmental impact statement (EIS) for the
Ghana results set to confirm opposition election victory
The first official results have been released from Saturday’s presidential election in Ghana and they look set to confirm the victory of
With al-Assad gone, German opposition raises return of Syria refugees
A day after Syrian rebel groups seized control of the capital Damascus, senior leaders of Germany’s conservative CDU/CSU bloc suggested encouraging refugees
How a rising film star in Iran strives to carefully break barriers
“What if I were you?” Fereshte Hosseini’s voice carries an urgency as if she poses the question to herself while also addressing