Rockets Fired From Lebanon Prompt Israeli Strikes
Rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel for the first time in months on Saturday, prompting Israeli forces to strike back hours
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Germany closes its embassy in South Sudan as it teeters on the brink of civil war
BERLIN (AP) — The German government said Saturday that it is temporarily closing its embassy in South Sudan. “After years of fragile
The Sniper’s Nest
Exploring an image of Sgt. Maj. Ismail Hassan of the Sudanese Army at a sniper position in a luxury apartment block across
Israel hits Hezbollah targets after intercepting rockets from Lebanon
Israel on Saturday said it launched fresh attacks on the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia, hours after intercepting three missiles fired from Lebanon, as
Travel Disruptions Linger as Flights Resume at London’s Heathrow
Heathrow Airport in London, one of the world’s busiest air hubs, resumed full operations on Saturday. But after a fire at an
Russia accuses an ‘unfriendly state of planning the 2004 Moscow concert hall assault
MOSCOW (AP) — One year since the Moscow concert hall attack killed 145 people, Russian officials asserted Saturday that it was planned
Spring Awakening – The New York Times
One afternoon last week, I convinced a friend to accompany me to a restaurant in Brooklyn to learn how to play Hong
Berlin, London and Paris call for immediate return to Gaza ceasefire
The foreign ministers of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom on Friday called for an immediate return to the ceasefire in the
How my grandfather defended Empire in Kenya
The Feature A small gathering of family members stood around an open grave in the English countryside, my father’s mother lying in
South Korea Protests Swell as Court Weighs President Yoon’s Fate
Every day, thousands of protesters gather near South Korea’s top court, which has fortified its walls with razor wire as its eight
Electric tricycles are a ticket to respect and prosperity for some rural women in Zimbabwe
WEDZA, Zimbabwe (AP) — Anna Bhobho, a 31-year-old housewife from rural Zimbabwe, was once a silent observer in her home, excluded from
In Turkey, Critics of Erdogan See Democracy Eroding After Istanbul Mayor’s Detention
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan entered this year facing a knot of political problems with little precedent in his two decades at the
Delta Plane Crash Report Finds Jet Flipped in High Speed Landing
A Delta Air Lines passenger jet that flipped over, burned and lost a wing after landing in Toronto last month was descending
Can 11 New Models Turn the Tide?
Can VW regain its rank? Volkswagen, once the dominant foreign automaker in China, is struggling to keep pace in the country’s rapidly
Flights Resume at Heathrow After Substation Fire Shut Down Airport
Heathrow Airport in London was plunged into chaos after a fire at an electrical substation shut down operations at one of Europe’s
Thousands protest against Prime Minister Robert Fico in Slovakia
Thousands of people demonstrated against Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico on Friday, charging that he has authoritarian tendencies and a pro-Russian stance.
Peru’s Congress votes to oust the interior minister for failing to halt killings
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s Congress voted Friday to remove the interior minister from office after deciding that he had failed to
What Caused the Fire That Shut Down Heathrow Airport?
Investigators combed through the burned-out remains of a power substation near London’s Heathrow Airport on Friday, seeking the cause of a spectacular
Italy’s Constitutional Court allows singles to adopt foreign minors, ending a 40-year ban
ROME (AP) — Italy’s Constitutional Court ruled Friday that unmarried people can adopt foreign minors, ending a 40-year-ban on the practice and
GM and Hyundai in talks over electric van partnership – report
General Motors (GM) and Hyundai are nearing an agreement on a partnership that would allow Hyundai to supply two electric commercial van
Unlikely wolf pair sparks row in rural France
A rare discovery in France of a pair of wolves, each from a distinct genetic background, has excited animal lovers demanding their
French rape victim Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir, ‘A Hymn to Life,’ will be released next year
PARIS (AP) — Gisèle Pelicot, who became a symbol of the fight against sexual violence during the drugging-and-rape trial that riveted France
London’s Heathrow Airport Closed After Fire Causes Major Power Outage: Live Updates
Warren Hu had just settled into his flight from New York to London, where he planned to visit his girlfriend, when he
Solo Female Travel in Saudi Arabia
If you’re curious how solo female travel in Saudi Arabia is in 2025 is, let me just start by saying there are
What Happens When a Hub Like Heathrow Shuts Down
London’s Heathrow Airport is one of the busiest travel crossroads in the world. It handles about 1,300 flights a day, from more
Old Pakistan militant footage misrepresented as recent rail attack
Hundreds of train passengers taken hostage by a militant group in Pakistan were freed in mid-March after a 30-hour siege, during which 27
Sudan’s Army Retakes the Presidential Palace in Khartoum
Sudanese military forces recaptured the presidential palace in the battle-scarred capital, Khartoum, early Friday, signaling a potential turning point in Sudan’s devastating
Trekking the blue ice of Perito Moreno in Argentina
EL CALAFATE, Argentina (AP) — A creak, a thunderous roar, and then the plunge: Argentina’s Perito Moreno Glacier calves several times a
Firefighters Tackle Substation Fire That Cut Power at Heathrow Airport
Five hours after a fire at an electrical substation knocked out power for Heathrow Airport and thousands of homes in western London,
London’s Heathrow Airport Shuts After Fire Triggers Power Outage
London’s Heathrow Airport was closed early Friday and will remain shut through the rest of the day, bringing one of the world’s
How Canada regulates consumer packaging
Canada’s Consumer Packaging and Labelling Regulations (C.R.C., c. 417) are a cornerstone in the country’s efforts to ensure transparency and fairness in
Israel Expands Gaza Ground Offensive as Hamas Fires Rockets at Tel Aviv
The Israeli military expanded its ground operations across the Gaza Strip on Thursday as Hamas fired rockets at central Israel for the
Argentina unions to strike against Milei on April 10
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s largest umbrella union, the powerful General Confederation of Labor (CGT), announced on Thursday it will hold a
Netanyahu Expected to Fire Shin Bet Chief Despite Protests
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel convened his cabinet late Thursday to approve the ouster of the head of the Shin Bet
YouTuber Drives The Mini Ibishu Pigeon And Survives The Experience
Read the full story on Backfire News YouTuber Drives The Mini Ibishu Pigeon And Survives The Experience It’s always great to see
Canada Condemns China’s Execution of 4 Canadians on Drug Convictions
China has executed four Canadians over drug-related convictions, Canada’s foreign affairs minister said Wednesday, a development that threatens to worsen an already
UN refugee agency says Cyprus still pushes back migrant boats, Cyprus insists agency has it wrong
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus and the United Nations agency for refugees on Thursday clashed over allegations that the east Mediterranean island
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Day-One Patch Quells Concerns from Japanese Politicians
After years of requesting a feudal Japan setting, Assassin’s Creed Shadows finally gives fans of the franchise what they want. Ubisoft‘s latest
Violence Flares as Hindu Group Calls for Removal of Muslim Ruler’s Tomb
A hard-line Hindu group’s call for the removal of the tomb of a 17th-century Mughal ruler has ignited tensions with Muslims in
IHG set to open Hotel Indigo Menorca in Spain in 2026
IHG Hotels & Resorts has revealed plans to introduce its Hotel Indigo brand to the Balearic Islands with a 75-room property, planned