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Several killed as Storm Alberto hits Mexico

Tropical Storm Alberto hit Mexico’s Gulf coast, killing at least three in the state of Nuevo Leon. The storm is expected to strengthen a little before weakening on Thursday. Storm Alberto hit

1 year ago

Earth & Climate

German lawmaker deletes post on football players’ skin color

Greens lawmaker Katrin Göring-Eckardt apologized for the post made after Germany’s 2-0 win against Hungary. It comes after a survey showed 21% of Germans would like to see more white players on

1 year ago

Politics

Regular walking can reduce back pain recurrence, study finds

A new study found that walking for half an hour five days a week made recurrences of lower back pain almost half as frequent. The authors said more focus on preventive care

1 year ago

Society

Ecuador struck by power outage, transmission line blamed

Ecuador suffered a nationwide power cut on Wednesday afternoon. The public works minister blamed lacking investment in recent years and said “today we are experiencing the consequences.” Ecuador’s roughly 18 million inhabitants

1 year ago

Politics

US: Louisiana moves to put Ten Commandments in classrooms

Louisiana’s governor has signed a bill making the state the only one in the US to require that public schools display the Ten Commandments from the Bible in classrooms. A legal challenge

1 year ago

Politics

US delegation meets Dalai Lama, irking China

A bipartisan US Congress delegation met with the Dalai Lama in India, amid opposition from China. They also met Tibet’s government-in-exile. A delegation from the US Congress met with the Tibetan spiritual

1 year ago

Politics

US approves sale of arms, drones to Taiwan

The US government has approved the future transfer of equipment worth more than $300 million. Though not unexpected, the move is liable to rile China, which claims Taiwan as its territory. The

1 year ago

Politics

China changes names of Uyghur villages, says report

A report by Human Rights Watch has said China changed the names of villages inhabited by Uyghur people and other minorities to generic terms. This included 3,600 villages in the western region

1 year ago

World

US baseball legend Willie Mays dies

Hall of Famer Willie Mays has died at the age of 93, his old club, the San Francisco Giants said. Seen as one of the best of all time, he’s a 24-time

1 year ago

Sport

Fire, explosions at Chad ammunition depot, government says

Chad’s government said there was a fire and explosions at an ammunition depot in the capital, N’Djamena. The cause of the deadly blaze was not immediately clear. Initial footage appeared to show

1 year ago

World

Nvidia surpasses Microsoft as world’s most valuable company

High-end computer chipmaker Nvidia is now seen by investors as the most valuable company on the planet. Its share price has risen abruptly in the last five years as AI and machine

1 year ago

Business

Astronomers witness black hole awakening for the first time

A black hole 360 million light years away from Earth suddenly begun shining brighter and consuming material within its pull. Scientists say it’s the first time they’ve witnessed the phenomenon in real

1 year ago

Earth & Climate

German education chief sacked over Gaza protest response

The top civil servant in Germany’s education ministry has been fired after floating a possible funding cut for academics who spoke in favor of pro-Palestinian students. A top education ministry official has

1 year ago

Politics

EU leaders meet to talk top jobs in post-election summit

EU leaders are set to hold talks on how key roles in the bloc will be distributed. Ursula von der Leyen looks set for a second term as European Commission head after

1 year ago

Politics

EU ministers approve contested Nature Restoration Law

Ministers of 20 EU member states voted in favor of the Nature Restoration law giving it their final approval. The Austrian minister who backed the vote faces legal action from her own

1 year ago

Innovations

China hit by deadly flooding and extreme heat at same time

Southern regions have been hit by torrential rain and flooding while high temperatures bake northern China. There have been reports that four have been killed in a landslide in Fujian province. Large

1 year ago

Earth & Climate

India: Several killed in train collision in West Bengal

A goods train crashed into a passenger train in India’s West Bengal state, killing several with more injured. Rescue operations are underway. A cargo train collided with a passenger train in the

1 year ago

World

Australia and China hold talks to mend bilateral ties

Security issues and jailed Australian writer Yang Hengjun were on the agenda during “candid dialogue” between Anthony Albanese and Li Qiang in Canberra. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chinese Premier Li Qiang met in Canberra on

1 year ago

Politics

Philippine, Chinese ships collide in South China Sea

China’s coast guard has said the Philippine vessel ignored warnings and approached the Chinese ship in the disputed Spratly Islands. China claims almost the entirety of the South China Sea as its

1 year ago

Politics

South Africa: Zuma’s MK party to join opposition alliance

Former South African President Jacob Zuma’s MK party says it wants to coordinate efforts against the unity government led by the African National Congress (ANC), claiming a May election was fraudulent. Former

1 year ago

World

US tourist found dead in Greece, 3 more missing

It is the latest in a number of cases in which tourists on the Greek islands have died or gone missing. Greece is experiencing unusually high summer temperatures. The body of a

1 year ago

World

Saudi Arabia: 19 Hajj pilgrims die as temperatures rise

More than 1.8 million people gathered for the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Temperatures have been rising as the last ritual, the “stoning of the devil,” gets underway and Muslims celebrate

1 year ago

World

Germany: Man wielding hammer in Hamburg shot by police

A man tried to attack officers with a hammer in the St Pauli district of Hamburg. The incident took place before the city was due to host the Euro 2024 match between

1 year ago

World

Sudan: UN Security Council demands end to Darfur city siege

Sudan has been plagued by conflict and violence since fighting erupted between the Sudanese army and a paramilitary force last year. The siege of El Fasher city has opened up a new

1 year ago

World

Germany: Record cocaine haul worth billions of euros seized

“Dozens of tons of cocaine have been taken out of circulation,” German authorities said. The drugs were first uncovered in Hamburg last year. Investigators in Germany have discovered a record amount of cocaine worth

1 year ago

World

Germany sees company bankruptcies soar

The number of corporate bankruptcies in Germany has risen sharply, continuing an already upward trend. A tough financial climate impacted by global events is believed to have irreparably damaged many firms. Germany’s

1 year ago

Business

China #MeToo activist Huang sentenced to five years

Chinese activists Huang Xueqin and Wang Jianbing have been found guilty of “inciting subversion of state power” by a court in Guangzhou. A court in China sentenced prominent #MeToo activist Huang Xueqin to five years in

1 year ago

World

Saudi Arabia: Pilgrims gather for Hajj amid sweltering heat

More than a million Muslims from around the world have amassed around the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca for the Hajj pilgrimage. More than 1.5 million people from across the globe gathered amid

1 year ago

World

NATO ministers talk defense spending, aid for Ukraine

A new strategy regarding support for Ukraine is being discussed by defense ministers in Brussels. Meanwhile, Estonia is pushing for more spending on defense. Day two of a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels

1 year ago

World

Chile hit by heavy rains, state of ‘catastrophe’ declared

Thousands of houses in Chile have been damaged and even more have lost power. Authorities have declared several regions, including the capital Santiago, as “disaster zones.” Heavy rains wreaked havoc in south

1 year ago

World

Tesla investors back Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package

Tesla shareholders have voted to reinstate an all-stock compensation package for CEO Elon Musk, after it was thrown out in a legal challenge in January. Tesla shareholders voted on Thursday to restore

1 year ago

Business

Dozens killed in DRC suspected Islamist rebel attack

The attack in eastern Congo was blamed on Islamic State-linked rebels. It echoed a similar attack last week in the same province, where at least 80 people were killed. At least 42

1 year ago

World

German police raids drug gang with extremist links

Police conducted raids on properties in two western German states, searching for drugs and connections to the radical “Reichsbürger” movement. Police in the northwestern city German city of Osnabrück said they busted a drug trafficking

1 year ago

World

Greece: Heat forces Acropolis closure for 2nd straight day

The UNESCO-listed site in Athens was closed from noon until 5 p.m. local time. Situated atop a hill with no shade, the tourist hotspot is exposed to the elements. Greek authorities closed down the Acropolis in Athens on

1 year ago

Earth & Climate

Russia denies coercing Nigerian students to fight in Ukraine

Moscow’s embassy in the west African country has refuted a Bloomberg report suggesting that Nigerians based in Russia were being “forced to decide between deportation or fighting” in the military. The Russian

1 year ago

Politics

Record 120 million people displaced globally — UN report

The number of forcibly displaced people around the world has risen to 120 million according to new UN figures. That amounts to 1.5% of the entire global population. The UN said on

1 year ago

World

ECJ fines Hungary €200 million for breaking asylum rules

The European Union’s top court has said Hungary must pay a fine of €200 million for failing to follow migration and asylum policies. The country must also pay €1 million per day

1 year ago

Politics

Argentina: Senate approves Milei’s reform bill amid protests

A controversial reform package has been passed by the Senate after hours of debate, but still needs final approval. The radical reforms put forward by the far-right president have sparked violent protests.

1 year ago

Politics

Armenia to leave Russian-led CSTO security bloc

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said “We will leave” and accused members of the security alliance of planning a war against Armenia. Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Wednesday confirmed that his country

1 year ago

Politics

Denmark recalls Korean instant noodles for being too spicy

Danish food authorities warned noodle lovers that three types of spicy instant noodle products imported from South Korea were so hot that they could cause “acute poisoning.” Denmark’s food agency has recalled

1 year ago

Earth & Climate

NBA: Jerry West, the Lakers’ ‘Mr. Clutch,’ dies aged 86

No matter your age, if you’ve watched any NBA basketball game at all you may know Jerry West without realizing it. One of his nicknames was “The Logo,” for the human silhouette

1 year ago

Sport

Fatal daytime strike on Zelenskyy hometown

Ukrainian officials say eight were killed and more than 20 injured in a missile attack on the southern city of Kryvyi Rih. Overnight, Ukraine reported missiles targeting the capital Kyiv. President Volodymyr

1 year ago

Ukraine

US Fed holds key interest rate steady at above 5%

Policymakers at the US Federal Reserve have said “modest” progress has been made toward lowering inflation to a target level of 2%. Only one rate cut is expected this year. The US

1 year ago

Business

Russian warships enter Cuba’s Havana harbor amid drills

A fleet of Russian warships has reached Cuba ahead of planned military exercises in the Caribbean. US officials have said the ships are expected to stay in the region over the coming

1 year ago

Politics

Amsterdam court convicts 3 in murder of journalist De Vries

Two were sentenced to 28 years in prison and one to 26 years. Authorities believe gunmen targeted the crime journalist due to his role as advisor to a key witness in the

1 year ago

World

France: Macron calls on voters to reject ‘extremism’

After calling snap elections following the success of the far-right in the European elections, French President Emmanuel Macron has appealed to voters to say no to extremism. French President Emmanuel Macron has urged “all

1 year ago

Politics

Kuwait fire kills 35 at building for foreign workers

Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze that broke out in Kuwait’s southern Mangaf district, killing 35 people. Kuwait’s Interior Ministry said more than 35 people were killed after a fire swept

1 year ago

World

BTS star Jin completes army service in South Korea

The K-pop star has wrapped up mandatory 18 months of military service. BTS bandmates J-hope, V, RM, Jungkook and Jimin celebrated Jin’s release with a cake. K-pop star Jin, who is part of

1 year ago

Arts & Entertainment

Hong Kong cancels passports of 6 democracy activists

Hong Kong labelled the six activists, who are living in exile in the UK, as ” “lawless wanted criminals.” Their passports were revoked under a controversial security law. Hong Kong said Wednesday it

1 year ago

Politics

WHO says these industries kill 2.7 million a year in Europe

Tobacco, ultra-processed foods, alcohol and fossil fuels are responsible for causing millions of deaths in Europe every year, says the WHO. It called on governments to enforce stronger health regulation. The World Health

1 year ago

Society

Israel-Hamas war: Hamas responds to US cease-fire proposal

Egyptian and Qatari mediators said they are examining a response from the Hamas militant group, and will work “until agreement is reached” on a US-backed cease-fire proposal in Gaza. Egyptian and Qatari

1 year ago

World

French conservatives move toward far-right alliance

The leader of France’s Republicans party has said he would be open to an alliance with Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally in snap French elections. Such an alliance would break a

1 year ago

Politics

Ukraine: Zelenskyy says Kyiv will end war on ‘own terms’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the German parliament, as Berlin hosted a conference to try to secure billions in funding to boost Kyiv’s defense against Russia and rebuild Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr

1 year ago

Ukraine

Biden viewed more positively globally than Trump — poll

US President Joe Biden is seen more positively across the world than his predecessor Donald Trump, a new survey has revealed. Respondents in Europe held particularly negative views of Trump. US President

1 year ago

Politics

Baltimore shipping lane fully reopens after bridge collapse

Commercial maritime traffic can now resume at full capacity on the Baltimore shipping route after crews managed to remove tons of debris that had been blocking the vital channel. The Baltimore shipping

1 year ago

World

South Korea fires warning shots after border incursion

South Korea’s military said it had fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the border this week. Tensions in the region are running high over trash-carrying balloons and propaganda campaigns.

1 year ago

World

Gaza war: UN Security Council backs US cease-fire plan

The UN Security Council voted on a US resolution backing a cease-fire plan in Gaza, as Antony Blinken visited Israel to push the proposal. The European Union has welcomed the UN Security Council

1 year ago

World

EU election: Germany rules out snap election after AfD gains

The far-right AfD tops the polls in eastern Germany, while the center-right CDU/CSU bloc claims overall victory in the EU elections 2024. German participation hits a post-reunification high. Germany will not hold

1 year ago

Politics

Malawi: Plane carrying VP Saulos Chilima goes missing

A search is underway in Malawi after a plane carrying the country’s vice-president, Saulos Chilima, and nine others, went missing. A military plane carrying the vice-president of Malawi and nine other people has gone

1 year ago

Politics

Spain: Football fans sentenced for Vinicius racist abuse

Three Spanish football fans have been handed jail sentences after racially abusing Real Madrid and Brazil striker Vinicius Junior. It’s the first ever racism-related conviction in Spanish professional football. A court in

1 year ago

Sport

Explosion in Polish weapons factory leaves one dead

A blast occurred at the Mesko arms factory in the southeastern Polish city of Skarzysko-Kamienna on Monday, resulting in a fire and the death of a 59-year-old worker. An explosion at an

1 year ago

World

Germany, France commemorate victims of Oradour Nazi massacre

Germany’s president said we must “never forget what nationalism and hatred have done to Europe.” The village of Oradour-sur-Glane was the scene of the worst massacre of civilians carried out by the

1 year ago

Politics

India: Hindu pilgrims dead after militant attack in Kashmir

Indian soldiers are carrying out a manhunt after the suspected militant attack in Kashmir. It came after Narendra Modi’s third oath ceremony for prime minister took place. At least nine Hindu pilgrims

1 year ago

World

Belgium’s PM De Croo resigns after election defeat

Belgian PM Alexander De Croo announces resignation after his party’s heavy defeat in federal and regional elections. He will remain as a caretaker during coalition talks. Belgium’s Prime Minister Alexander De Croo has

1 year ago

Politics

France’s Macron dissolves parliament, calls new elections

President Emmanuel Macron has dissolved the lower house of parliament and announced fresh legislative elections after his party’s poor performance in the EU vote. His party was defeated by the far-right National

1 year ago

Politics

Iran: Six candidates approved for presidential election

A total of 80 Iranians had applied to become candidates for the presidential election later this month. Six have been approved by the Guardian Council, with only one of the candidates coming

1 year ago

Politics

North Korea vows response to South’s ‘psychological warfare’

In a tit-for-tat move, South Korea restarted loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts along the border with the North in response to Pyongyang’s trash-carrying balloons. Kim Yo Jong, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister warned the South created

1 year ago

World

Benny Gantz quits Israel’s war Cabinet

Benny Gantz said he was leaving Israel’s emergency government because of differences in opinion with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the future of the Gaza Strip. Israeli politician Benny Gantz on Sunday

1 year ago

Politics

German president commemorates 2004 Cologne neo-Nazi attack

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier called for people in Germany to oppose extremism and threats to democracy. It comes two decades after a neo-Nazi nail bomb attack injured 22 in the western city

1 year ago

Politics

India: Modi sworn in as prime minister for third term

Narendra Modi has taken the oath of office, ushering in his third term as the prime minister of India. All eyes are on which coalition leaders will make it into his cabinet.

1 year ago

Politics

India: Alliance members back PM Narendra Modi for third term

Leaders of two major regional ally parties have backed a proposal to make Narendra Modi the leader of NDA, the coalition that secured the most seats in India’s general election. Key members

1 year ago

Politics

German exports gather pace, boosting recovery hopes

Germany’s export market appears to be on the mend, with shipments out of the country once again showing month-on-month growth. However, the country’s trade surplus dipped as imports also increased. Exports from

1 year ago

Politics

Germany allows border checks ahead of Euro 2024

Germany has announced additional controls along its borders ahead of the UEFA 2024 European football championship. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser cited Islamist terrorism and hooliganism as possible threats. German police began temporary checks

1 year ago

Sport

Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy to address French parliament

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to hold talks with France’s Emmanuel Macron as well as US President Joe Biden. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to address the French parliament on Friday after world

1 year ago

World

Netflix sued after woman makes ‘Baby Reindeer’ claim

A Scottish woman has sued Netflix for at least $170 million, saying she was defamed over her portrayal in the series “Baby Reindeer.” A woman who claims she was the inspiration for

1 year ago

Arts & Entertainment

Germany: Cannabis limit set for drivers

Germany has set a limit of 3.5 nanograms of THC per milliliter of blood for drivers. Among other restrictions, there is to be a complete ban on the simultaneous use of cannabis

1 year ago

World

South Africa: ANC want to form national unity government

South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress, failed to win an outright majority in May’s general election. President Cyril Ramaphosa is now seeking to form a coalition government. South African President Cyril

1 year ago

Politics

EU elections: Exit poll suggests big gains for Wilders

An exit poll in the Netherlands suggests Geert Wilders and his far-right Freedom Party have made big gains in the European Parliament elections. The Dutch vote is seen as an early litmus

1 year ago

Politics

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli strike on Gaza school kills dozens

At least 35 people have been killed in an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza. Meanwhile, an Israeli soldier was killed in a clash with Lebanon’s Hezbollah.

1 year ago

World

Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy in France for D-Day anniversary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Normandy on Thursday to mark the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings on

1 year ago

World

Germany: Scholz briefs Bundestag on national security

Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed to deport migrants who commit crimes to countries previously considered unsafe. He also discussed the recent floods and Germany’s support for Ukraine. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday morning addressed

1 year ago

Politics

Sudan: ‘Up to 100’ killed in RSF attack on village

Scores have been killed in a paramilitary attack on a village in Gezira state, a pro-democracy group said. Thousands have died and almost 9 million have been displaced since the start of

1 year ago

Politics

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli strike on Gaza school kills dozens

At least 35 people have been killed in an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza. Meanwhile, an Israeli soldier was killed in a clash with Lebanon’s Hezbollah.

1 year ago

World

Germany: Scholz briefs parliament on national security

Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed whether or not to deport migrants to countries previously considered unsafe, recent floods and the decision to allow Ukraine to use German arms against targets inside Russia. German

1 year ago

Politics

IEA: Clean energy investment to reach $2 trillion in 2024

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), more money is being invested in solar power than in all other sources of electricity combined. Global investment in clean energy will reach $2 trillion (€1.84 trillion)

1 year ago

Business

McDonald’s loses Chicken Big Mac trademark in Europe

McDonald’s has lost a legal dispute against an Irish fast food chain. A top EU court ruled the global giant could not exclusively call its chicken burgers “Big Mac.” McDonald’s lost a long-running

1 year ago

Business

Several killed in Czech train crash, dozens injured

At least four people were killed when a passenger train collided head on with a freight train in the Czech city of Pardubice, according to rescue services. Four people died and more

1 year ago

World

US: Trump’s election interference trial in Georgia halted

Donald Trump is accused in Georgia of participating in a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election result in the southern state. Donald Trump’s election interference trial in Georgia has been frozen by

1 year ago

Politics

French counterterrorism police detain Russian-Ukrainian man

The man was seriously injured earlier this week in an explosion at a hotel in Roissy, on the outskirts of Paris. Materials intended to make explosive devices were found at his hotel

1 year ago

World

Yulia Navalnaya: Free speech is our ‘most important weapon’

Yulia Navalnaya said in Berlin that, although Vladimir Putin killed her husband, “he didn’t silence him and his ideas.” She said Alexei Navalny showed that “truth makes even an all-powerful dictator tremble

1 year ago

Politics

Slovakia: Robert Fico makes first comments since shooting

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said in a video posted to Facebook he hopes to return to work at the end of June following an assassination attempt last month. He said blamed

1 year ago

World

India elections: World leaders congratulate Modi on win

World leaders congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the NDA alliance led by his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wins the elections. However, the BJP failed to secure an outright parliamentary majority. World

1 year ago

World

Germany considers Afghan deportations after police stabbing

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said she is doing “everything possible” to restart deportations of criminals to countries like Afghanistan and Syria after a refugee allegedly stabbed a police officer in Mannheim. Germany

1 year ago

Politics

Germany: Far-right AfD says candidate attacked in Mannheim

A local candidate for the far-right AfD party was attacked with a knife in Mannheim according to media reports. The victim was allegedly injured and the perpetrator was arrested. A local council

1 year ago

World

Record number of dollar millionaires worldwide, study says

The world has never had so many rich people, according to the World Wealth Report. And they are richer than ever, thanks to their investments in the stock market boom. Last year’s

1 year ago

Business

UK: King Charles banknotes enter circulation

Banknotes bearing the image of King Charles have begun to appear in British wallets. They will gradually replace the previous banknotes adorned with the face of his mother, Queen Elizabeth. Banknotes bearing a

1 year ago

Society

Lebanon: Shots fired at US Embassy in Beirut

One assailant has been hospitalized after being shot and wounded by the Lebanese army. The embassy said no staff were harmed in the incident. The Lebanese army said it had shot and injured a Syrian man

1 year ago

World

Donald Trump requests New York trial gag order be lifted

Trump’s legal team has asked a judge to lift the gag order imposed on him a few weeks before his New York hush-money trial. He argues that he should be allowed to

1 year ago

Politics

Biden signs order to limit migrants crossing Mexico border

The United States will temporarily close its Mexico border to asylum seekers from Wednesday after President Joe Biden signed off on sweeping measures aimed at curbing illegal migration. US President Joe Biden on Tuesday

1 year ago

Politics

Holocaust survivors urge young EU voters to shun far right

A group of eight Holocaust survivors drew parallels between the current political climate and that of Germany in the 1930s. Some of them condemned the far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD). Eight Holocaust survivors

1 year ago

Politics