German union urges caution on allowing Chinese carmakers to use VW plants
By Christina Amann and Rachel More BERLIN, May 11 (Reuters) – Germany’s powerful IG Metall union is not opposed to Volkswagen potentially
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Warning that increase in shipping around South Africa to avoid Middle East could harm whales
Scientists are warning of an increased risk of collisions between whales and ships off South Africa’s south-western coast, caused by changing shipping
EU adopts new sanctions over unlawfully deported Ukrainian children
European Union foreign ministers have adopted sanctions against 16 individuals and seven organizations responsible for the deportation and forced adoption of Ukrainian
Can FPV drone threat encourage Israel-Ukraine cooperation?
As Israel has established a buffer zone inside Lebanon, the Iranian-backed terrorist group has shifted to using relatively small quadcopter-type drones that
German passengers from hantavirus-hit Hondius arrive in Frankfurt
The four German passengers from the cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak have been transferred back to Germany where they have
Turkish Airlines plane evacuated after smoke seen from landing gear in Nepal
By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU, May 11 (Reuters) – A Turkish Airlines plane was evacuated after smoke was observed from its landing gear
Turkish Airlines jet catches fire while landing at Nepal’s main airport; all passengers safe
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A Turkish Airlines jet caught fire while landing at Nepal’s main airport on Monday, causing no reported injuries
German passengers from hantavirus-hit Hondius head to Frankfurt
Four German passengers evacuated to the Netherlands from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship Hondius are on their way to Frankfurt. Several ambulances left
2 Sets of Human Remains Found in Suspected Bear Attacks
NEED TO KNOW Two sets of human remains were found in suspected bear attacks in northern Japan In one incident, the body
Bill to prosecute October 7 terrorists set for vote as Knesset returns from recess
The bill would create a special legal framework for prosecuting Hamas terrorists and others involved in the massacre, including Nukhba terrorists captured
Culture Minister Miki Zohar claims Hamas plotted Oct. 7 attacks during Bennett-Lapid gov’t
Zohar’s remarks came even though Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government was already in power when the 2023 attacks occurred. Culture and Sport
State asks High Court for more time in Arab-Israeli bodies retention petition, families oppose
The petition asks the court to order the immediate release of the bodies for burial, arguing that the justification previously relied upon
A Nomad Lion Wanders into Masai Mara Lionesses—And Pays the Price
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Germany’s SPD open to Putin proposal of Schröder mediating on Ukraine
Foreign policy experts from the former party of Gerhard Schröder are calling for a serious assessment of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal
Poland establishes itself as a deregulation model for the EU
The deregulation of the Polish economy is gathering pace and Poland is becoming a model for other European Union countries, says Rafał
At least 15 policemen killed in north-western Pakistan
At least 15 policemen were killed in a powerful suicide attack on a security post in Pakistan’s north-western province bordering Afghanistan, officials
Macron tours East Africa amid push to redefine France’s role in Africa
French President Emmanuel Macron has started a tour of East Africa as Paris seeks to rebuild its influence on the continent after
Twelve Pakistani police officers killed in car bombing and shootout
By Saud Mehsud and Mushtaq Ali DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan May 9 (Reuters) – A car bombing at a police post in
Peru opens investigation into former IDF soldier after Hind Rajab Foundation files complaint
The allegations include war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide committed in the Gaza Strip during IDF service. Peru’s Attorney General’s Office
Israel built secret base in Iraqi desert during war with Iran
IDF troops were stationed at the secret base in case IAF pilots were shot down over enemy territory. Israel built a secret
One killed in Gaza as Turkish FM talks peace efforts with Hamas official
A Palestinian man has been killed, and several others injured, after an Israeli drone strike targeted a motorcycle west of the Jabalia
Press freedom alarm as Niger suspends 9 French media outlets over ‘national security’
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — An international advocacy group Saturday condemned Niger ‘s suspension of nine French media outlets accused of “threatening public
Venice Biennale opens with protests against Russia and Israel
The 61st Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition opens on Saturday, 9 May. The kermesse opened its doors in a climate of exceptional
Putin thanks Slovakia’s Fico for visiting Moscow on Victory Day
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico to Moscow on Saturday as the sole European Union leader to be
Merz slams Slovakian leader Fico’s trip to Moscow’s Victory Day
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Saturday lashed out at Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico’s presence in Moscow during Russia’s Victory Day Parade
More than 300 foreigners arrested in Jakarta raid on online gambling operation
JAKARTA, May 9 (Reuters) – Indonesian police on Saturday arrested 321 foreign nationals, mainly from Vietnam, for alleged involvement in banned online
South Africa president faces call to resign after court ruling
Leading South African opposition figure Julius Malema has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign after the Constitutional Court ruled parliament had
German airports warn millions of flights could be cancelled
The Association of German Airports (ADV) is warning that flights may be cancelled and prices are likely to rise in future, as
Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia
Nairobi, KENYA (AP) — Use of electric vehicles in Africa is surging, led by Ethiopia, as soaring prices and fuel shortages compel
Volcano erupts in Indonesia, killing at least 3 hikers, police say
Volcano kills 3 hikers in Indonesia 01:24 Three hikers — two Singaporeans and a local — who were in an off-limits area
China Donates 5,000 Solar PV Systems to Cuba Amid Energy Crisis
The Cuban National Electric Union (UNE) is implementing a program to install 5,000 2-kW photovoltaic (PV) systems, donated by China, with the
Andean trade bloc orders Colombia, Ecuador to lift trade curbs
QUITO, May 8 (Reuters) – The Andean Community trade bloc ordered Colombia and Ecuador to lift all measures restricting trade between the
Colombia economy set for first quarter slowdown, with 2.2% growth
BOGOTA, May 8 (Reuters) – Colombia’s economy likely slowed its growth rate during the first quarter of the year, amid uneven performance
Lost for 50 Years, This Tiny Dragon Now Needs 500 to Be Safe
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Chinese Automakers Face A Familiar Test With Rust Concerns
For many years, rust was a stubborn stereotype attached to Italian cars, Opels, and the fifth-generation Volkswagen Golf. Alfa Romeo, Fiat, and
Boats from Gaza aid flotilla gathering in Marmaris, Turkey
A Gaza aid flotilla called the Global Sumud Flotilla plans to regroup in the Turkish port of Marmaris in the coming days,
BGMEA seeks investment and collaboration in meeting with CNTAC
The meeting, held at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara in Dhaka on 26 April 2026, brought together senior officials from CNTAC and
India’s Diet Coke shortage sparks can supply fears
A shortage of Diet Coke in India is drawing attention to growing pressure on the global aluminium can supply chain, raising concerns
Ukraine targets Russian regions hours into Moscow-declared ceasefire
Ukraine launched heavy drone and missile attacks on Russian territory overnight, hours after a unilateral ceasefire declared by Moscow came into effect,
Replica WW2 spy boat honours espionage group
A replica of a boat used by spies for daring rescues during World War Two has been built by a team of