Iran rights rally set to draw huge numbers during Munich conference
A demonstration that aims to spotlight the human rights situation in Iran is expected to draw huge numbers on the sidelines of
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Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC: I felt crushed by horror
Gisèle Pelicot, the woman at the centre of France’s largest rape trial, has told BBC Newsnight she was “crushed by horror” on
One of Lima’s top beaches to close Sunday over pollution
One of the most popular beaches in Peru’s capital Lima will close for one day on Sunday, in a rare move by
Delivery Wait Times for Renault, Dacia, and Alpine in 2026
Renault Group has been on a busy cadence lately, with new EVs, fresh hybrids, and new nameplates either launching or ramping up.
Merz pledges further assistance for Ukraine at Munich meeting
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has promised Ukraine further support for its defence against the Russian invasion during a meeting with allies at
Inside an Elderly British Couple’s Dire Ordeal in a Hellish Afghan Dungeon
Afghanistan’s brutal Taliban regime operates a squalid prison that’s the “closest thing to hell,” according to an elderly British couple who say
How Bangladesh Went from Revolution to Elections
new video loaded: How Bangladesh Went from Revolution to Elections Bangladesh held the first national elections since a student revolution in the
Italy pledges deeper cooperation at second Italy-Africa Summit
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Italy pledged Friday to deepen cooperation with African countries during its second Italy-Africa summit, the first on
Pizza Hut’s South Korean unit set for ownership change under court supervision
Pizza Hut’s South Korean operations are set to be transferred to a newly created investment vehicle, according to The Korea Herald. The
Germany ‘serious’ about Baltic deployment
Lithuanian President Gitana Nausėda on Friday gave a cautious response to a media report that there are too few volunteers in Germany
Germany’s Deutsche Bahn to offer staff bodycams after fatal attack
Germany’s Deutsche Bahn is set to offer all employees the option of wearing body cameras, dpa learnt on Friday, as the national
Roads close due to snow as Arctic blast hits North
Traffic has piled up near a section of the A66 which has been closed [PA Media] Roads have been closed as a
Old video from Indonesian presidential campaign misrepresented as recent event
A two-year-old video showing a street packed with supporters of Indonesia’s then-presidential candidate Anies Baswedan has resurfaced in posts that misleadingly presented
Africa leads growth in solar energy as demand spreads beyond traditional markets, report says
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Africa was the world’s fastest-growing solar market in 2025, defying a global slowdown and reshaping where the momentum
Germany moves to tougher packaging compliance
Germany is tightening packaging compliance rules as it updates national law to align with the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
St George secures Minas Gerais tax break for Araxá
St George secures Minas Gerais tax break for Araxá Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock Development costs at St George Mining Ltd
Bennett pledges security focus and cost of living cuts in comeback bid campaign
Naftali Bennett speaks during a conference at the Reichman University in Herzliya, on January 22, 2026. (photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/FLASH90) At an
Iranian TV journalist signs off live broadcast saying ‘death to Khamenei’ in ‘tongue-slip’
A TV reporter signed off on a live broadcast with “Marg bar Khamenei” (death to Khamenei) instead of one of the chants
Germany’s AfD under scrutiny over employing politicians’ relatives
Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) faced further scrutiny on Thursday as more reports emerged about party members employing the relatives of
Do These Unbelievable Places in China Actually Exist?
When I first started researching for our trip to China, I found so many incredible places it was hard to narrow it
Aditya Birla Group to introduce Joe & The Juice cafés in India
Aditya Birla Group’s hospitality unit Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality (ABNAH) has entered a partnership with Danish café chain Joe & The
Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey accused of two fresh counts of rape
Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey is facing two fresh charges of rape from the British Metropolitan Police in the United Kingdom. The Ghanaian
Court ruling on Mali sanctions reignites regional integration debate {Business Africa}
A West African court has delivered a powerful legal warning by striking down the 2022 economic blockade imposed on Mali. The ruling
Residents decry demolitions in Nigeria’s Makoko
Lagos, Nigeria – Tunde Agando was paddling his way back to Makoko floating settlement in his canoe on a January afternoon, after
Police arrest terrorist who planned Hizma checkpoint attack, son, following traffic accident
A 50-year-old man suspected of planning a terror attack near Jerusalem was arrested, along with his son, after police found weapons and
Australian retailers form single trade body to speak with one voice
Australia’s retail industry has formally entered a new phase with the launch of the Australian Retail Council (ARC), a unified national organisation
Pro-Israel Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad weighs Knesset run, poll tests strength
Pro-Israel activist and IDF veteran Yoseph Haddad is contemplating a political party for Israel’s next Knesset elections, with recent polls showing strong
Volkswagen Tiguan L ePro Officially Debuts In China
Volkswagen’s Tiguan lineup in China continues to expand with the introduction of the new Tiguan L ePro, a plug-in hybrid crossover developed
Italy approves new migration bill including powers to impose ‘naval blockades’ on migrant ships
ROME (AP) — Italy’s conservative government led by Premier Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday approved a bill introducing new measures aimed at fighting
Powerful cyclone kills at least 31 as it tears through Madagascar port
At least 31 people have died after a powerful cyclone struck Madagascar, says the disaster authority in the Indian Ocean island. Cyclone
Deadly Cyclone Gezani devastates Madagascar
AccuWeather.com Strong winds and powerful surf left a trail of devastation across Madagascar as Tropical Cyclone Gezani slammed the island Tuesday, making
Iraq-Turkey tensions grow as Baghdad summons ambassador over ‘interference’ accusations
Baghdad issued a formal protest after remarks on PKK activity were seen as interference. Ankara says the comments were mistranslated and focused
Cyclone Gezani Shreds Madagascar Port City, Leaving At Least 9 Dead
“Catastrophic” is how one resident describes the devastation left in Madagascar in the wake of Cyclone Gezani. The cyclone is blamed for
Estonian spies believe Europe’s collective deterrence push is working
MILAN — Russia is not expected to attack any NATO member states in the next two years, a testament, in part, to
Over 45 undocumented Palestinians detained in police raids
The operation, which targeted the employment of individuals entering Israel without valid permits, involved inspections of more than 120 businesses. The Israel
India outlines new steps to tackle tourism and hotel scams
The Government of India Ministry of Tourism has set out updated actions to tackle fraudulent practices affecting hotel services and other tourism
Cyclone Gezani hits Madagascar, with reports of severe damage
Madagascar’s national weather service has said that hurricane-force winds and heavy rains are expected to continue as Cyclone Gezani makes its way
Canberra beefs up police presence for Israeli President Herzog visit
A significant police presence was in place in Canberra on Wednesday as Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited the Australian capital, with protests
9 rare animals caught on camera in the ‘Amazon of Asia’
The results of a new camera-trap survey in Southeast Asia is revealing a bevy of hidden biodiversity tucked within the Annamites mountain
Ferrari 488 Pista Stolen, Then Destroyed in a Fireball Crash Minutes Later
A high-performance Ferrari was destroyed in a crash and fire shortly after it was stolen from a dealership in southern France, turning