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Libya central bank halts operations over employee abduction

The Central Bank of Libya said that its head of information technology was kidnapped by an unidentified group and that other executives had been threatened. It comes a week after gunmen laid

10 months ago

World

Convicts injured employee in Bavaria hospital escape

The four fugitives allegedly injured a staff member of the medical facility, forcing him to open its gate. Police said they were still engaged in an “intensive” search for the men, who

10 months ago

World

Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy seeks Kursk ‘buffer zone’

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the incursion into the Kursk region aimed to create a “buffer zone” to halt Russian attacks. Ukraine reported damage to bridges in Kursk and said it was fortifying its

10 months ago

World

Die Linke leaders Wissler and Schirdewan to step down

Several batterings in the polls has seen party confidence in the pair deteriorate. Janine Wissler and Martin Schirdewan will step aside at the far-left German opposition party Die Linke’s conference in October.

10 months ago

Politics

Ferris wheel fire started by ‘material’ under ride 

Police believe an object under the Ferris wheel ignited, spreading the blaze to two gondolas at Leipzig’s Highfield Festival in Germany. At least 23 people were injured, including emergency personnel. Police in Germany investigating

10 months ago

World

Middle East updates: Blinken in Israel for Gaza deal talks

US top diplomat Antony Blinken is once again in the Middle East as pressure to close a deal to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza and end fighting in the

10 months ago

World

Bangladesh: Protesters attack supporters of ex-PM Hasina

Armed protesters in Bangladesh have blocked supporters of the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from reaching the former residence of her father in Dhaka. Student protesters and activists assaulted supporters of the

10 months ago

World

Signing up for Disney+ prevents death lawsuit, argues Disney

Disney is arguing a man cannot sue over the death of his wife because of the terms he agreed to when signing up for its streaming service. A woman died after eating

10 months ago

Arts & Entertainment

Germany: New sabotage warning issued for water supply

Authorities have reported yet another case of suspected tampering with a water supply close to a military base. Some 10,000 residents were told not to drink water while tests were carried out.

10 months ago

Politics

UK: Two charged with right-wing terrorism offenses

A man and a woman have been charged with planning a terrorist act after being arrested close to London. Police said the incident was not connected to the recent far-right riots. A

10 months ago

World

Pakistan registers 1st case of mpox

Pakistan said it has detected a case of mpox virus in the country. Authorities have not said whether it’s the new deadly variant that has led to a surge in infections in

10 months ago

Society

Japan: Typhoon Ampil intensifies near Tokyo region

Thousands of people have been advised to evacuate and hundreds of flights were canceled in the greater Tokyo area, as Japanese authorities prepared for a strong storm to bring heavy rains and

10 months ago

World

Thailand: Paetongtarn Shinawatra elected youngest ever PM

Thai lawmakers have picked Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of billionaire former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, as premier. At 37, Paetongtarn becomes the youngest prime minister in Thailand’s modern history. Billionaire heiress Paetongtarn

10 months ago

Politics

US approves $5 billion Patriot missile sale to Germany

The Pentagon said the sale of 600 Patriot missiles would support Germany’s national defense as well as NATO more broadly. Germany has donated three Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine since 2022.

10 months ago

Politics

Biden, Harris hail lower Medicare drug prices and each other

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris appeared together in Maryland, touting changes to Medicare’s drug purchasing system and each other’s credentials, as the pair settle into their new campaign roles.

10 months ago

Politics

Taylor Swift returns to stage after foiled terror plot

Around 92,000 Swifties turned up to watch Taylor Swift resume the world’s most lucrative concert tour amid tightened security. Three gigs scheduled in Austria last week were called off by organizers. Taylor

10 months ago

Arts & Entertainment

New York zoo introduces tiny pudu deer

Pudus are tiny South American deer, with grown animals weighing only as much as a watermelon. And now a pudu fawn is making its debut at a zoo in New York City.

10 months ago

Earth & Climate

US: 5 arrested over Matthew Perry’s death, ketamine supply

US investigators have arrested five people over the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry, including two doctors and the actor’s assistant. The suspects “took advantage of Mr. Perry’s addiction issues,” officials say.

10 months ago

Society

Sudan truce talks start in Switzerland without Sudanese army

Participants in the US-led talks are focusing on humanitarian issues in the brutal Sudan conflict. But one important party to the war has not shown up for the Switzerland summit. Delegates from

10 months ago

World

Ukraine updates: Kyiv says still advancing in Kursk

Kyiv’s forces are advancing farther into Russia’s Kursk region, Ukraine’s top commander said.  Ukraine has said that its troops have taken more ground, captured more Russian prisoners and destroyed a bomber in

10 months ago

World

India protests: Modi calls for justice after medic is killed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for swift justice in cases of violence against women, as protests over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor continue to grow. Thousands of people

10 months ago

World

South Korea says willing to establish talks with North Korea

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol has offered to establish a new working group with North Korea to find ways to ease tensions and resume economic cooperation. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

10 months ago

World

Germany: Climate activists block four airports

Cologne/Bonn airport announced it was suspending flights after an “unauthorized intrusion.” Protestors said they were also targeting air hubs in Stuttgart, Nuremberg, and Berlin. Germany’s Cologne/Bonn airport announced on Thursday morning that

10 months ago

World

Argentina’s ex-president Fernandez charged over abuse claims

A prosecutor in Argentina has asked the court to bring charges against former President Alberto Fernandez for injuries and threats against his ex-wife. Fernandez has strenuously denied the allegations. Argentina’s former President,

10 months ago

World

Football star Lamine Yamal’s father reportedly stabbed

Mounir Nasraoui is reportedly in a serious condition after the attack in a town north of Barcelona. Mounir Nasraoui, the father of teenage Spain and Barcelona star Lamine Yamal, was stabbed late Wednesday,

10 months ago

Sport

Berlin condemns ‘provocation’ after Ben-Gvir’s Al-Aqsa visit

The German government has accused Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of “playing with fire” after he led hundreds of Jewish Israelis into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. Germany joined a chorus of international disapproval

10 months ago

Politics

Nigeria: Army destroys illegal refineries, seizes crude oil

The Nigerian Army is launching raids to crack down on illicit refineries as the oil-rich African nation struggles to curb oil theft and sabotage. The Nigerian army said on Wednesday that it had destroyed

10 months ago

World

First German woman set to fly into space with SpaceX

Robotics researcher Rabea Rogge is expected to become Germany’s first female astronaut after being selected for “Fram2” — a SpaceX polar exploration mission. The first German woman is set to fly into space on

10 months ago

World

Indian captain killed in Kashmir as clashes escalate

An Indian army captain has died in a clash with suspected rebels in Indian-controlled Kashmir as parts of the region report an uptick in militant activity. The Indian army said on Wednesday

10 months ago

World

India: Doctors protest after medic raped and murdered

The rape and murder of a medical trainee in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata has touched a nerve in India’s medical community. Doctors are walking off the job to draw attention

10 months ago

World

German military base on lockdown after suspected sabotage

The base in western Germany employs thousands of soldiers and civilians. Officials believe the tap water may have been purposely contaminated. Germany’s Cologne-Wahn military base has been sealed off after a suspected

10 months ago

Politics

Insulin that “feels” blood sugar – type 1 diabetes solution?

People with type 1 diabetes rely on strict routines to keep their blood sugar levels stable. Smart insulins promise relief from the mental toll of daily glucose monitoring and management. 7:00 am

10 months ago

Society

Philippines begins removing oil from sunken tanker

The Philippines says it has begun recovering a large cargo of fuel oil from a sunken tanker off the city of Limay. An oil spill from the vessel has already had a

10 months ago

World

Venezuela elections lack ‘integrity,’ says UN

A panel of UN experts said the way the recent presidential vote was carried out “had no precedent.” Meanwhile, the UN human rights chief has raised alarm over detentions and use of

10 months ago

Politics

Nord Stream sabotage: Germany issues arrest warrant — report

A Ukrainian national who was living in Poland is the subject of a German arrest warrant, according to media reports. The Russian-European gas pipelines were attacked in September 2022. German authorities have

10 months ago

World

Japan PM Kishida to step down next month

Kishida confirmed he will not run for his party’s upcoming presidential election. The Japanese prime minister’s three-year term as head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party expires in September. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio

10 months ago

Politics

Thai court to decide on PM Srettha Thavisin’s fate

If Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is removed, the 500-seat parliament must convene to choose a new premier. Thailand’s Constitutional Court is set to rule on Wednesday on whether Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin can be dismissed, having served less than a

10 months ago

Politics

Meth found in candy distributed by New Zealand charity

A potentially lethal dose of the highly addictive and illegal narcotic was discovered in a batch of sweets donated to a food bank. A New Zealand charity issued an urgent warning Wednesday about food

10 months ago

World

Mpox outbreak declared a public health emergency in Africa

The viral disease has swept through a number of African countries, particularly the Democratic Republic of Congo. The US said it had provided $17 million of extra assistance to help the continent.

10 months ago

World

Bangladesh ex-premier Sheikh Hasina facing murder charge

The case centers around the death of a grocery shop owner who was hit by a police bullet last month during a crackdown on student protests. A court in Bangladesh has opened a murder

10 months ago

World

Tanzania opposition leaders released after mass arrests

Hundreds of leaders and supporters of the Chadema party had been arrested ahead of a planned youth day rally. Dissidents voiced concerns about a return to the repressive policies of President Hassan’s

10 months ago

Politics

Myanmar: War crimes escalating ‘substantially,’ UN says

A UN report has found evidence of an intensification of war crimes being committed in Myanmar. Investigators cited examples of torture, rape and arbitrary detention. The military junta in Myanmar is increasingly committing war

10 months ago

World

Greece: 1 dead as wildfires bear down on Athens

At least one person has been killed and dozens injured as smoke and power outages plague the Greek capital. Major international assistance has been mobilized to assist Greece. Greece’s National Observatory said

10 months ago

World

Philippines protests Chinese air actions over disputed shoal

Manila has lodged a diplomatic protest after Chinese jets fired flares in the path of a Philippine patrol aircraft over the hotly disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. The Philippines has filed

10 months ago

World

Subsurface of Mars harbors oceans of water: study

New research based on seismic data indicates the presence of vast swathes of water under the surface of Mars. The water likely trickled from the surface billions of years ago. A vast

10 months ago

Earth & Climate

Musk and Trump’s chat on X hit by glitches, misinformation

The former president and Republican candidate Donald Trump and Elon Musk had a cordial “chat” on X, the platform the latter owns. The event went live after technical glitches but Trump was

10 months ago

World

FBI investigates Iran hacking claims by Trump campaign

The investigation comes after Microsoft said Iran-linked hackers had tried to interfere in the 2024 election campaign. Tehran has denied hacking the Trump campaign. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a

10 months ago

Politics

Heat caused nearly 50,000 deaths in Europe last year: study

A new report has estimated the number of deaths in Europe caused by heat during the hottest year on record. But it also observed the positive impact of certain adaptations to warmer

10 months ago

Earth & Climate

Zambia to reopen border with DRC after trade dispute

Zambia briefly closed its border to the Democratic Republic of the Congo over a trade dispute. The decision to shut its border threatened Congo’s ability to export its minerals. Zambia agreed to

10 months ago

World

Los Angeles hit by 4.4 magnitude earthquake

The earthquake was felt as far away as San Diego. There were no initial reports of injures or major structural damage. An earthquake of 4.4 magnitude struck near Los Angeles on Monday,

10 months ago

World

Lufthansa extends suspension of Middle East flights

A number of airlines have canceled flights to the region over deepening tensions between Iran and Israel. The Lufthansa Group is extending its flight cancellations to the Middle East for another week. That includes

10 months ago

World

Tanzania opposition Chadema says senior leaders arrested

Protest organizers say police have arrested the leader of Tanzania’s opposition Chadema party ahead of a planned rally. Hundreds of youth supporters were also taken into custody. Tanzania’s opposition Chadema party on

11 months ago

Politics

Middle East: Germany, France, UK demand ‘urgent’ cease-fire

The three European states have called for an immediate halt to fighting in Gaza and warned Iran against escalating tensions. At the same time, the US has ordered a guided-missile submarine to

11 months ago

World

Iran: Vice President Zarif quits after 11 days in office

Javad Zarif has stepped down from the post of vice president, citing his disappointment with the new Cabinet. It’s the second crisis for newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian. Iran’s vice president, Mohammad Javad

11 months ago

Politics

Hong Kong court rejects Jimmy Lai appeal against conviction

The top court in Hong Kong has upheld the convictions of seven leading pro-democracy activists over anti-government protests in 2019. Hong Kong’s top court has dismissed a bid to overturn the convictions

11 months ago

World

Venezuela opposition calls for global protests

Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has called for worldwide protests on August 17 to challenge Nicolas Maduro’s election victory claim. The opposition in Venezuela has called for global demonstrations on August 17 in

11 months ago

Politics

Biden: Questions on health risked being ‘real distraction’

US President Joe Biden said criticism from political allies and questions about his health risked being a “real distraction” in the election campaign against Donald Trump, speaking for the first time since

11 months ago

Politics

Australia: Helicopter crashes into Cairns hotel roof

A helicopter crashed into the roof of a Hilton hotel in Cairns, Australia, igniting a blaze on top of the building and forcing it to be cleared. Hundreds of patrons were inside.

11 months ago

World

Hamas casts doubt on joining new Gaza cease-fire talks

Israel has accepted talks to finalize a truce deal in the Gaza war, but Hamas questioned the fresh proposals. It said mediators should instead implement a previous plan, and “compel” Israel to

11 months ago

World

Afghanistan: Deadly blast rocks Kabul Shiite neighborhood

Local police said explosives were hidden in a minibus in a Shiite minority area of the capital. Shiite Muslims are a historically persecuted minority in the country, which has been under Taliban

11 months ago

World

Third suspect arrested in Vienna in Taylor Swift terror plot

Another teenager has been detained, the interior ministry said, after he swore an oath of allegiance to the “Islamic State.” Three “Eras” tour concerts were canceled over the thwarted attack. A third

11 months ago

World

Bangladesh’s Yunus names student leaders in interim cabinet

Two student activists were included in Bangladesh’s new cabinet alongside top civil society leaders. Meanwhile, the son of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina said she would one day return to the country. Bangladesh’s

11 months ago

Politics

US rap star Travis Scott arrested during Paris Olympics

Police said Travis Scott was engaged in a violent altercation with his own bodyguard. The rap legend was in France for the 2024 Olympic Games, where he watched the men’s basketball semifinals.

11 months ago

World

Spain demands answers after Puigdemont escape

The Catalan independence leader managed to slip into Barcelona, give a speech, and flee. A Spanish judge has accused local police of collusion. A Spanish judge on Friday demanded answers from police

11 months ago

Politics

Japan holds ceremony on 79th anniversary of Nagasaki bombing

The event commemorates those killed when the US dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city. This year’s event was boycotted by the US and UK after organizers decided not to invite

11 months ago

World

Banned Thai opposition party relaunches with new name

The Prachachon, or People’s party, will remain an anti-establishment progressive party, its new leader said. The former Move Forward party had won last year’s election but was prevented from forming a government.

11 months ago

Politics

Germany: Stasi murder in Berlin 50 years ago on trial

The 1974 shooting of a Polish man at a Berlin border crossing in broad daylight was international news. But the suspected Stasi shooter’s identity only became known when historians linked East German

11 months ago

Politics

Giant pandas return to San Diego Zoo with fanfare

Pandas Yun Chuan and Xin Bao are the first of their kind to enter the United States in over two decades, restarting the long-observed “panda diplomacy” between Beijing and Washington. California celebrated

11 months ago

Politics

Venezuela: Maduro suspends X after Musk election ‘attack’

President Nicolas Maduro said he signed a decree to block access to the X social media platform for 10 days, having previously accused its owner, Elon Musk, of an “attack” on his

11 months ago

Politics

Sweden: Net emigration for first time in over 50 years

The Scandinavian country is set to receive the lowest number of asylum-seekers since 1997, and, for the first time in over 50 years, “Sweden has net emigration,” according to the Ministry of

11 months ago

World

Olympics: Arshad Nadeem wins javelin gold after record throw

Arshad Nadeem has become Pakistan’s first ever Olympic gold medalist in an individual event. He beat his Indian rival Neeraj Chopra with an Olympic record throw. Pakistani javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem has

11 months ago

Sport

Olympics: Australian arrested for allegedly buying cocaine

Australian field hockey player Tom Craig is suspected of buying the drug from a dealer in central Paris. The International Olympic Committee has declined to comment. An Australian hockey player has been

11 months ago

Sport

Vladimir Putin: At Russia’s helm for a quarter of a century

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been in power for 25 years, and there is no indication that his career might be drawing to a close. How does he do it? Juri Rescheto

11 months ago

Politics

Famed zoologist jailed for sexually abusing dozens of dogs

British crocodile expert Adam Britton pleaded guilty to bestiality, animal cruelty and possessing child abuse material. Police found weapons, sex toys and the remains of decomposing puppies at his property. A once-respected

11 months ago

World

Nobel winner Yunus returns to Bangladesh to take office

Mohammed Yunus has arrived in Bangladesh to lead an interim government, following more than 15 years of rule by ousted former prime minister, Sheikh Hasina. Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammed Yunus returned to Bangladesh on Thursday

11 months ago

Politics

2024 sees second-hottest July on record: EU report

Even as El Nino ebbs, temperature records make it “increasingly likely” that 2024 is going to be the warmest year on record, according to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. July 2024

11 months ago

Earth & Climate

UK: Huge anti-racism protests follow violent unrest

Thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets in major UK cities like London, Liverpool, and Birmingham. They rally against far-right anti-immigration protests, advocating for more immigrant and refugee rights. Thousands of

11 months ago

Politics

Amazon deforestation rises for the first time in 15 months

While data showed an uptick in deforestation for July 2024, it fell by nearly 46% in the last 12 months when compared to the same period a year earlier. Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest rose

11 months ago

Earth & Climate

Taylor Swift calls off Vienna concerts after terror arrests

Austria’s Interior Ministry said it has arrested two people on suspicion of planning terrorist attacks around Vienna. It mentioned Taylor Swift concerts among upcoming events set for more strict security. Taylor Swift’s

11 months ago

Arts & Entertainment

Australia: Great Barrier Reef waters warmest in 400 years

Record water temperatures have led to more and more mass bleaching events along the Great Barrier Reef. Experts warn the reef is running out of time. Water temperatures along the Great Barrier Reef off

11 months ago

Earth & Climate

Middle East updates: WHO sending polio vaccines to Gaza

Despite not yet finding any clinical cases, the debilitating disease has been detected in Gaza sewage. Meanwhile, Germany strongly criticized a call by the Israeli finance minister to halt aid deliveries. The

11 months ago

World

UK braces for more far-right violence

Police are monitoring dozens of locations believed to be targets of further far-right protests. Several thousand specialist police are being mobilized. Far-right groups in the UK were planning to gather in more than 30

11 months ago

World

Bangladesh: Interim leader Yunus appeals for calm

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus called on Bangladeshis to “get ready to build the country” as he prepares to lead an interim government. Yunus had frequently been at odds with ousted former Prime

11 months ago

Politics

Russia says fight against Ukrainian border incursion ongoing

Russia said it has stopped the advance of hundreds of troops in an assault on a town in the border region of Kursk, but fighting continues. Russian President Putin has accused Ukraine

11 months ago

World

German police arrest doctor for allegedly killing 4 patients

Police allege that a 39-year-old doctor working for a nursing service in Berlin committed manslaughter and tried to cover it up. The alleged victims were women aged between 72 and 94. A

11 months ago

World

Germany: 2 dead, several trapped, after hotel collapse

Rescue work is ongoing after a hotel partially collapsed in Kröv, a small town on the Mosel River in western Germany’s winegrowing region. It is not yet clear what caused the collapse.

11 months ago

World

Argentina: Ex-President denies domestic abuse allegations

Alberto Fernandez took to social media to say his former partner’s accusations of physical and mental violence “never happened.” Meanwhile, a judge has ordered him not to leave the country. Former Argentine President Alberto

11 months ago

World

US convicts academic of being Chinese ‘foreign agent’

Federal prosecutors said the accused portrayed himself as a proponent of democracy in China to gain the trust of dissidents. He was convicted of sharing information with Beijing’s Ministry of State Security.

11 months ago

World

Pakistani man charged with US assassination plot

The US Justice Department has charged Asif Merchant with planning assassinations on US soil, linked to retaliation for Qassem Soleimani’s killing. He attempted to hire FBI agents posing as hitmen. A Pakistani man with

11 months ago

World

Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus to head interim government

Economist and civil society leader Muhammad Yunus will lead Bangladesh’s interim government, the presidency has said. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country amid a violent uprising. Nobel

11 months ago

Politics

Venezuela election: Army stands by Maduro despite opposition

The Venezuelan military has rejected calls by the opposition to intervene after President Nicolas Maduro won another term in a contested vote. The Venezuelan military on Tuesday reiterated their “absolute loyalty” to President Nicolas

11 months ago

Politics

Kamala Harris to name pick for vice president

US Vice President Kamala Harris is set to name her running mate as she embarks on a tour of major battleground states. The pick is her first major decision as the Democratic

11 months ago

Politics

Germany: Industrial orders up for first time in 6 months

Amid slow economic growth figures, German companies have seen the first month-on-month rise in orders this year. But second-quarter figures overall were still down. German manufacturers received some good news on Tuesday, with

11 months ago

Business

Bangladesh awaits interim government as parliament dissolved

Bangladesh’s army chief is due to meet with leaders of student protests to discuss forming a new government. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country amid a violent

11 months ago

Politics

Australia: Human remains found in croc after fatal attack

Police say body parts have been found inside a crocodile suspected of killing a tourist in the state of Queensland. It is the second fatal attack in about a month and the

11 months ago

World

Japan marks Hiroshima anniversary as regional conflicts rage

Officials in Hiroshima have urged the abolition of nuclear arms to reduce the risk of atomic war amid global tensions. The city was devastated by a US nuclear bomb 79 years ago.

11 months ago

Politics

Venezuela opens investigation into opposition figures

Venezuela launched a criminal investigation into two leading opposition figures — Edmundo Gonzalez and Maria Corina Machado — after they called on the armed forces to abandon their support for President Nicolas

11 months ago

Politics

Tunisia: Leading opposition figure Moussi sentenced to jail

Abir Moussi is a prominent opponent of President Kais Saied, who is seeking reelection on October 6. Moussi has been detained before and has accused Saied of ruling outside the law. A

11 months ago

Politics

US court rules Google is monopoly in antitrust case

The historic ruling found that the giant search engine has been illegally exploiting its dominance to quell competition. The US has increasingly been working to reign in Big Tech companies over antitrust

11 months ago

Innovations

Indonesia: Separatists murder New Zealand pilot in Papua

The 50-year-old pilot was killed after landing in Alama, a village in Indonesia’s restive Papua region. The separatist Free Papua Movement, which is in conflict with the Indonesian government, is active there.

11 months ago

World