Ukraine updates: Russian missile attack on Kyiv kills one
Russian rockets hit Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killing at least one person and leaving hundreds of buildings without heat. At least one person was killed and nine others injured in a Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, officials said. The attack cut off heating
Malaysia to resume search for missing MH370 plane
More than 10 years after one of the world’s greatest aviation mysteries, Malaysia has agreed to resume the search for the wreckage of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. Malaysia will launch a new search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370,
US: UnitedHealthcare murder suspect could face death penalty
US Federal prosecutors could seek the death penalty on the most serious
Nigeria: 35 children killed in stampede at school fair
At least 35 children have died after a stampede at a fair
Macron vows to rebuild Mayotte after cyclone devastation
French President Emmanuel Macron was met with angry residents of Mayotte, who
Politics
Germany’s far-right AfD welcomes Musk backing
After Elon Musk posted his support for Germany’s far-right AfD, the party’s leader Alice Weidel expressed her gratitude. Other German lawmakers have criticized “interference”
Pakistan missile program an ’emerging threat’ — US Official
The senior White House official’s warning comes as the US imposed new sanctions related to Pakistan’s ballistic missile development. A senior White House official
US: Biden to meet with Pope Francis, Italy PM Meloni
Joe Biden and Pope Francis will be discussing “efforts to advance peace around the world.” The US president will also meet Italy’s Prime Minister
Business
Ukraine updates: Russia attacks with record number of drones
Russia has launched a record number of drones in one night against Ukraine, Kyiv’s military says. Meanwhile, NATO leaders are meeting to discuss Russia’s “test” use of a hypersonic ballistic missile. Ukraine’s
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Culture
Iranian exile Mohammad Rasoulof is Germany’s Oscar entry
Among the 15 international films shortlisted in the 2024 Oscar race, “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” will represent Germany. The filmmaker, who lives
What makes a good Christmas gift from Germany?
From chewy candies to wooden handicrafts, expats in Germany visiting their families back home over the holidays have plenty of gifts to choose from.
Zakir Hussain, legendary Indian musician dies at 73
Hussain earned global acclaim as one of the greatest tabla players of his generation. In a career spanning over six decades, he was instrumental
Notre Dame: Macron takes first look inside rebuilt cathedral
France has given the world a first look inside the restored Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, over five years after the fire that ravaged
Society
German man arrested in Russia for alleged sabotage for Kyiv
Russian police have reportedly detained a German-Russian man for allegedly planning a sabotage act at Kyiv’s behest. A German-Russian citizen has been arrested in Russia for allegedly preparing to sabotage a rail line on the
Russia arrests German citizen on sabotage charges
The Russian Federal Security Service said a German man was involved in organizing an explosion in Kaliningrad and had returned to Russia “to organize acts of sabotage.” A German citizen has been arrested in Russia on
Hong Kong: 45 activists jailed in national security case
Dozens of prominent activists have been given prison sentences of up to 10 years as part of a sweeping law imposed by China that crushed a once-thriving pro-democracy movement. Hong Kong’s High