UK joining Ukraine loan scheme would be good for EU ties, Starmer says
Sir Keir Starmer has said joining a £78bn (€90bn) European Union loan scheme to support Ukraine against Russia will be “very good”
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Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties
MELBOURNE, May 4 (Reuters) – Australia and Japan have beefed up their cooperation around critical minerals amid a state visit by Japan’s
UAE, Qatar seek new Gulf-Asia trade corridor in landmark agreement with South Korea
The United Arab Emirates signed a new trade agreement with South Korea the day after it left OPEC, cutting tariffs on most
IDF captures Palestinian man who murdered son, burned his body, infiltrated Israel
The man had taken his 12-year-old son to the Palestinian village of Beit Ur, near Ramallah, and stabbed him near an agricultural
Anderson Cooper learns the thrills of birding
In Colombia, Anderson Cooper discovers the surprising thrills of birding 05:23 This week on 60 Minutes, Anderson Cooper reports from the misty
Porsche Reveals Japan-Exclusive 911 GT3 Artisan Edition Inspired by Traditional Crafts
Porsche has introduced a highly exclusive version of its iconic 911, unveiling the GT3 Artisan Edition as part of its specialized Exclusive
Kenya’s rainy season turns deadly again, with 18 killed and 54,000 households hit over a week
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Recent flooding during ongoing heavy rains in Kenya left 18 people dead over the past week, police said
German firefighters let wildfire burn across nature reserve
Firefighters in Germany are being forced to stand by and watch blazes spread rapidly south of Berlin as a former military training
A.I. Shakes Up China’s Entertainment Landscape
new video loaded: A.I. Shakes Up China’s Entertainment Landscape transcript Back transcript A.I. Shakes Up China’s Entertainment Landscape New A.I. tools are
MSC Cruises reveals gigantic new theme park onboard ship
MSC Cruises has unveiled its plans for a massive theme park aboard its newest ship. The Geneva-based cruise line will introduce an
Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal
Russian drone and missile strikes in Ukraine have killed 10 people and injured at least 76 over the past day, Ukrainian officials
Four more UNRWA workers took part in Oct. 7 attacks, tied to Hamas, USAID evidence finds
To date, its investigations have led to the suspension or disbarment of 21 individuals who either participated in the October 7 attacks
Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals
Nigeria has summoned South Africa’s acting High Commissioner over a spate of recent attacks on foreigners in the southern African nation. Nigeria
Ukrainian drones hit Russian Baltic oil terminal, governor says
Ukraine launched another drone attack overnight on the Russian oil loading port of Primorsk on the Baltic coast, the regional governor said
Major Israeli gang leader arrested in Thailand, expected to be extradited to Israel
Arviv left Israel several months ago and had reportedly been in Thailand for about three months, amid ongoing speculation about his whereabouts.
IDF, Border Police raid illegal weapons production site in Nablus
Israeli forces found a lathe used to make weapons, and a slew of illegal firearms, including an M16 rifle, a pistol, and
Ben-Gvir cannot bar police, prison officials from Knesset oversight hearings
The court also determined that a minister’s personal attendance does not replace the need for professional officials to answer lawmakers’ questions. National
Scientists sound alarm in India’s ecological hotspot
A first-of-its-kind study of dragonfly and damselfly species in India’s Western Ghats – one of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots –
UAE strengthens ‘security cohesion’ in Gulf with Bahrain
Amid new US arms sales and reports of Israel’s close ties with the UAE, and Iran tensions, the close work of the
Canada’s Crystal-Clear Lake In British Columbia Is A Remote Mountain Paradise Perfect For Swimming
Headline-grabbing alpine lakes are pretty common in British Columbia. Despite that, Emerald Lake feels surprisingly understated. Located in Yoho National Park, an
Zelensky again warns Belarus against entering the war against Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky has once again warned Belarus against entering the war against Ukraine. In a video message issued on Saturday, Zelensky
Yemen says oil tanker hijacked off Shabwa coast, heads towards Somali waters
Yemen’s coast guard stated that the tanker’s location had been identified and efforts were underway to track it, take necessary measures to
Spain demands Israel release citizen detained from Gaza flotilla
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on Saturday demanded that Israel release a Spanish national detained during the interception of the Gaza
Taiwan’s leader in Eswatini after trip disrupted amid China pressure
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te unexpectedly visited diplomatic ally Eswatini on Saturday, announcing the trip on social media after his original journey was
Erawan Museum giant elephant, a cultural landmark
Located just outside Bangkok, the Erawan Museum is one of the most visually striking cultural landmarks in Thailand. Dominated by a massive
Eon sees stable electricity and gas prices for German customers
A woman operates a light switch on a wall. (zu dpa: «Eon sees stable electricity and gas prices for German customers») Elisa
Construction of new solar power plants in Germany slowing
A view of solar panels on the roof of a Metro logistics center. (zu dpa: «Construction of new solar power plants in
Peru probes trafficking of citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Peru has launched an investigation into an alleged human trafficking network that lured citizens with false promises of employment in Russia, only
Why U.S. Officials Are in Venezuela Right Now
new video loaded: Why U.S. Officials Are in Venezuela Right Now U.S. officials visited Venezuela after the first direct flight between the
At least 12 killed in latest Israeli attacks on Lebanon
At least 12 people have been killed, including a child, in southern Lebanon, as Israel continues its strikes despite a ceasefire. Israeli
After Going Big On EVs, China Is Turning Back To Gas
For years, China made it look like the internal combustion engine was finished. Now, the Chinese auto industry is proving the opposite.
Chinese Automakers Are Turning To Side Hustles To Stay Profitable
Image credit: XPENG AEROHT via ARIDGE For years, China looked like the promised land for automakers. However, the Chinese car industry is
Two injured, car destroyed by Hezbollah drone attack against northern Israel border town
The IDF confirmed that the incident was due to a Hezbollah drone that crossed into northern Israel, calling it a “violation of
UN refugee agency says Iran war harming global humanitarian work
The Iran war is increasingly putting humanitarian aid operations in other regions under pressure, a UN spokeswoman said on Friday. The insecure
Dukono Volcano, Indonesia
Mount Etna and Kilauea often share top billing as “the world’s most active volcano”, but that may be due more due to
Israeli authorities taking 2 activists who led a Gaza-bound flotilla to Israel for questioning
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Israeli authorities say they are taking two activists who led an aid flotilla bound for Gaza — and
Vessel carrying humpback whale Timmy nearing North Sea
A transport vessel carrying a humpback whale stranded off Germany’s Baltic coast for weeks is nearing the North Sea after a days-long
Right-wing violence in Germany hits highest level since 2016
German police recorded the highest number of right-wing motivated violent offences last year since 2016, according to a government response to a
Israel condemned for seizure of Gaza-bound aid flotilla
Germany, Italy and Spain were among countries that condemned Israel’s seizure of an international flotilla carrying aid for the Gaza Strip in
German warships due in Norway for multinational drill
Several German warships are due to arrive in the northern Norwegian port of Harstad on Friday for a multinational exercise aimed at