Austria says it will refuse to host 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel frozen out
Austrian officials have said the country will refuse to host the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is boycotted from the event.
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Nigeria names ‘apolitical’ law professor as new electoral chief
Joash Ojo Amupitan’s nomination awaits approval by the senate [Joseph Ayo Babalola University] Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has nominated Joash Ojo Amupitan,
Zimbabwe lawmaker and poet dies after his car hits an elephant
Zimbabwean opposition lawmaker Desire Moyo has died after the vehicle he was travelling in hit an elephant, local media report. The accident
Explosions hit Kabul as Taliban make diplomatic push to India
Islamabad, Pakistan – A series of explosions and bursts of gunfire rattled Afghanistan’s capital late Thursday evening, according to local media. The
Deity dolls and people power: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond: Believers bring figurines of deities associated with twins
White tiger endures bombs in wait for rescue
A white tiger traumatised by the sound of bombs in war-torn Ukraine is one veterinary check away from being cleared to travel
Israel set to release terrorist behind Ramallah lynching of two reservists, murder of teen
Jihad A-Karim Azziz Rom was sentenced to life for Yuri Gushchin murder plus an additional 20 years for his role in the
The new AI arms race changing the war in Ukraine
Russian AI drones such as this present a new challenge to Ukraine, says Serhiy Beskrestnov [Serhiy Beskrestnov] “This technology is our future
Inside The Fight To Stop Russia’s Biggest Battlefield Advance In A Year
On Aug. 3, Russian forces launched a surprise offensive in the east. They pushed about six miles into Ukrainian lines toward Dobropillia,
Israeli far-right minister Ben-Gvir vows to vote against Gaza deal
Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and his party have announced they plan to vote against an agreement on the first
Bungee Jumping Safety Worker Describes What It’s Like atop the World’s Tallest Bridge
NEED TO KNOW The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge became the world’s tallest bridge when it officially opened to traffic on Sunday, Sept.
Iran welcomes Gaza deal, warns against broken Israeli promises
Iran has welcomed the agreement to end the Gaza conflict, but at the same time warned of a possible breach of Israeli
'Business is at a standstill' – Mali jihadists' fuel blockade hits the capital
‘Business is at a standstill’ – Mali jihadists’ fuel blockade hits the capital Source link
‘I’ve cried all day since Israel detained my dad’
The daughter of a man who was on board a boat intercepted by Israeli forces said she had been “crying from morning
German luxury carmaker Porsche sees China sales plunge 26%
A Porsche AG logo can be seen on an older rim of a Porsche vehicle. Marijan Murat/dpa German luxury carmaker Porsche on
South Africa’s Fort Hare university closed as buildings set on fire
One of South Africa’s most historic universities has suspended its activities following violent student unrest, which saw several buildings set on fire.
Madagascar president asks for one year to resolve problems or he will resign
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has asked for one year to fix the country’s challenges, promising that if they persist, he will resign.
Merz hosts big meeting in bid to boost flagging German car sector
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during the German Cabinet meeting at the German Chancellery in Berlin. Michael Kappeler/dpa German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
China tightens rare earth export controls, targets defence, semiconductor users
BEIJING (Reuters) -China tightened its rare earth export controls on Thursday, expanding restrictions on processing technology, unauthorised overseas cooperation and spelling out
Hamas to release 20 living hostages at once as part of Gaza deal, Arab media report
Hamas is also reportedly willing to “freeze” weapons, but not fully disarm, according to Arab media, citing the Egyptian Intelligence Bureau. Hamas
Evacuated teacher begins studies in UK
It’s a very long way – in every possible sense – from Deir al-Balah in the centre of the Gaza Strip to
Costa Rica nominates Rebeca Grynspan for UN secretary-general
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rica put forward Wednesday long-time diplomat and former Vice President Rebeca Grynspan as a candidate
Spanish parliament agrees arms embargo on Israel
The Spanish parliament has approved an arms embargo against Israel over the Gaza war. Left-wing Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez had already enacted
Why FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem looks set to win re-election unopposed
The hopes of any candidates dislodging incumbent FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in December look all but gone, as it appears none
Germany to bolster drone defence by end of year after sightings
Germany’s defence against drones is set to be bolstered by the end of the year after multiple sightings caused concern in recent
Captured Tajik tells of life on Ukraine frontlines alongside Russian forces
Names marked with an asterisk have been changed to protect identities. In 2024, Mohammed* flew into St Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city, on
Von der Leyen accuses Russia of waging hybrid war against EU
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has accused Russia of waging a hybrid war against the European Union, after a number
Qatar has not introduced new visa restrictions on Nigerian men
Visa rules are frequently the source of disinformation in Nigeria, especially hoaxes about tighter restrictions imposed on nationals from the West African
Israel foils second Gaza flotilla in a week, activists say vessels were under attack
The Gaza Freedom Flotilla claimed that the Israeli military was jamming signals and had boarded at least two boats. The IDF has
Chad cuts ties with wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry
The Chadian government has terminated its agreement with a controversial conservation organisation that has the Duke of Sussex on its board of
‘I’ve Never Lost a Friend Before’
NEED TO KNOW Louis Tomlinson opened up about grieving Liam Payne on One Direction’s 15th anniversary in a new interview with Rolling
'China given a free pass' and 'Kemi: trust me'
‘China given a free pass’ and ‘Kemi: trust me’ Source link
Shuttered Amusement Park Says It Will Have to Euthanize 30 Whales Unless Government Provides Help
NEED TO KNOW Marineland in Ontario threatened to euthanize 30 belugas unless the Canadian government provided funding for the animals’ care This
This Wildly Underrated French Island Has Darling Coastal Villages, Pristine Beaches, And Fresh Seafood
When you picture traveling to France, islands probably don’t come to mind. But there are several scenic islands located off of France’s
'I want my son back, dead or alive' – mother of missing Tanzanian ex-diplomat
‘I want my son back, dead or alive’ – mother of missing Tanzanian ex-diplomat Source link
Israel deports Greta Thunberg and other Gaza Freedom Flotilla activists
Swedish climate and human rights activist Greta Thunberg was among hundreds deported by Israel after being jailed for trying to deliver aid
Honda Reveals 650-HP Prelude GT500 to Take on Toyota Supra and Nissan Z in 2026 Super GT
Honda has reignited one of its most iconic nameplates with the reveal of the Prelude GT500, a 650-horsepower race car set to
New German development strategy ties aid to economic partnerships
Germany is set to tie development aid more closely to economic partnerships, under a new strategy set out by Development Minister Reem
Pro-Gaza slogans appear on German state parliament on war anniversary
Pro-Palestinian statements were sprayed onto a state parliament in northern Germany overnight, as the world marks the second anniversary of the October
One Hostage’s Path to Healing and Advocacy
new video loaded: One Hostage’s Path to Healing and Advocacy Emily Damari spent 471 days in captivity in Gaza. Since being released,