Eurovision members debate call to boycott Israel
Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest will be debated at a two-day meeting of member broadcasters in Geneva starting Thursday, following
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Chemicals plant in Germany bets on biomass
Staring at a pile of freshly cut beechwood, forestry manager Johannes Brodowski wonders if he is looking at the future of Germany’s
Farmers block Mexico’s Congress with tractors in protest against new national water law proposal
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Dozens of farmers drove their tractors in a caravan to Mexico City and blocked an entrance to Mexico’s
Germany and trade unions kick off tough public-sector wage talks
Trade unions and employers in Germany have started collective bargaining negotiations for public-sector employees in most federal states with seemingly irreconcilable differences.
Brazil judge orders government to add JBS subsidiary to ‘dirty list’ for slavery
By Fabio Teixeira RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec 3 (Reuters) – A federal labor judge in Brazil ordered the government to add a
Family home of suspect demolished in West Bank
Nablus, occupied West Bank – The Sanoubar family say the Israeli soldiers only gave them two minutes to leave their homes. Then, the
A Rare “Fairy Lantern” Finally Comes to Light
Despite its name, this is no light source for a woodland sprite. What you’re gazing at is a type of fairy lantern,
Chinese mega embassy could bring security advantages, says No 10
Plans for a Chinese mega embassy in London could bring “security advantages”, the prime minister’s official spokesperson has said, despite security fears
Spanish victim of Berlin Holocaust Memorial knife attack testifies
A Spanish tourist who was left with life-threatening injuries in a knife attack at Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial earlier this year testified in
‘Dawn of a new era’ as EU agrees to phase out Russian gas imports
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday praised an agreement reached overnight that aims to end all EU imports of
Inside the Ultra-Orthodox Fight Against Israel’s Draft
new video loaded: Inside the Ultra-Orthodox Fight Against Israel’s Draft transcript Back transcript Inside the Ultra-Orthodox Fight Against Israel’s Draft For the
‘Findings’ from Gaza are not remains of hostage
Israel said on Wednesday that certain “findings” brought from the Gaza Strip do not come from one of the last two dead
A-G Baharav-Miara tells Netanyahu that Ben-Gvir could be ousted over police interference
The attorney-general argued that Ben-Gvir’s continued interference in internal affairs constitutes violations of the Israel Police’s independence. Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara warned Prime
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India expands hotel staff training to raise service standards
The Government of India’s Ministry of Tourism has carried out a capacity building training programme for hotel housekeeping teams, signalling a broader
Bat Yam mayor warns residents of Iranian intelligence agents recruiting Israeli spies
Iran is targeting Bat Yam residents for recruitment, Mayor Tzvika Brot said, urging locals to report any suspicious outreach before causing “irreversible
Full Supreme Court to hear challenge to Judicial Selection Committee law
Israel’s Supreme Court escalates its review of the Judicial Selection overhaul, assigning the case to all 11 justices and delaying hearings to
Stellantis to slash French car output by 11% over three years
Stellantis, the maker of Peugeot, Fiat and Jeep vehicles, is expected to scale back car production at its French assembly plants over
Israeli forces kill two Palestinian teenagers in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces have killed two Palestinian teenagers in separate incidents in Hebron and Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli army
18 Cultural Experiences That Capture Spanish Soul
Spain is a country where traditions aren’t just preserved, they’re lived with emotion, color, and a deep sense of identity. Travelers often
IDF, Shin Bet receive ‘findings’ from Red Cross inside Gaza, PMO confirms
Earlier, the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed Israel was preparing to receive “findings” from the Red Cross that were transferred from the Gaza
Russian tanker struck off Turkiye as Ukraine targets ‘shadow fleet’
A Russian-flagged tanker in the Black Sea has reported being attacked off the Turkish coast, the third such vessel to have been
Ireland to give €125m to Ukraine as Zelensky visits Dublin
The Irish government is expected to approve an extra €125m (£110m) in supports for Ukraine in a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday morning.
German industry lobby sees ‘structural decline’ for sector
The logo of the Federation of German Industries (BDI). Germany’s industrial sector is facing a dramatic low point at the end of
Haredi protesters set fires, block roads, throw stones at police officers, in Beit Shemesh
Haredi demonstrators rioted in Beit Shemesh, blocking buses and throwing stones, as police units moved in to disperse the crowd. Haredi (ultra-Orthodox)
AfD faction in western Germany ousts councilman for firebrand speech
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Herforfd in the west of the country has removed Alexander Eichwald from its faction in
Australia rolls out AI roadmap, steps back from tougher rules
By Renju Jose SYDNEY, Dec 2 (Reuters) – Australia on Tuesday unveiled a roadmap to ramp up the adoption of artificial intelligence
Over 60 local leaders push Netanyahu to halt haredi draft bill, warn of social rift
“The IDF needs, more than ever, additional soldiers to carry the heavy burden of defending the state,” the letter said, arguing that
Russian troops conquer Pokrovsk after year of intense combat
The Russian military has captured the Ukrainian mining city of Pokrovsk in the eastern Donetsk region, which has been under assault for
ECOWAS delegation visits Guinea-Bissau for talks after military coup
A delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has visited Guinea-Bissau for mediation talks with leaders of last week’s
Shock in Cameroon as 74-year-old opposition firebrand dies in detention
Left-wing Cameroonian opposition figure Anicet Ekane has died in detention, five weeks after he was arrested, his lawyers and party have announced.
Guinea-Bissau’s military takeover highlights the nation’s sorry history of coups and a deepening crisis across the region
Army generals in Guinea-Bissau seized power on Nov. 26, 2025 – the eve of a scheduled official declaration of the winner in
Stolen Louvre Jewels Were NOT Seized From Zelenskyy Associate, Ukrainian Billionaire Timur Mindich
Have Ukrainian investigators recovered the jewels stolen from the Louvre museum from the assets of a Ukrainian billionaire who is an associate
Yamal reveals his truth: “This is why I chose Spain and not Morocco”
Spain over Morocco: Yamal gives a candid explanation Yamal reveals his truth: “This is why I chose Spain and not Morocco” Lamine
Dozens linked to Abu Latif, Hariri crime families detained in undercover op.
The operation followed an investigation which aimed to combat both extortions and “protection money” paid to these crime families in northern Israel,
Russia is throwing more of its new jet-powered Shaheds at Ukraine, but interceptor drones are rising to match them
Ukraine’s interceptor drones are countering Russia’s new jet-powered Geran-3 attack drones. Russia has deployed 138 Geran-3 drones, which are faster and more
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang hit by massive data leak
South Korea’s largest online retailer, Coupang, has apologised for a massive data breach potentially involving nearly 34 million local customer accounts. The
SAS war crime evidence suppressed, inquiry hears
Two former heads of all UK Special Forces suppressed evidence of possible SAS war crimes, a former high-ranking officer has told a
Report in relation to renaming Herzog Park set to be withdrawn
A report in relation to a proposal to rename Herzog Park in south Dublin is set to be removed from the agenda
German police ‘cleared path for fascists with batons,’ protesters say
Police in Germany were accused of excessive use of force by protesters after riot police charged and used batons on a group