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France: Basel-Mulhouse airport reopens after bomb scare
France: Basel-Mulhouse airport reopens after bomb scare

France: Basel-Mulhouse airport reopens after bomb scare

The airport, located in France near the Swiss and the German border, was briefly evacuated for “safety reasons.” France is on high alert for any potential violent action as it prepares to
15 hours ago
UK: King Charles banknotes enter circulation
UK: King Charles banknotes enter circulation

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
2 months ago
Pakistan's Imran Khan acquitted of leaking state secrets
Pakistan's Imran Khan acquitted of leaking state secrets

Pakistan’s Imran Khan acquitted of leaking state secrets

The jailed former prime minister will, however, remain in prison after being convicted in another case relating to his marriage. He and his supporters claim the various cases against him are politically
2 months ago
Colombia moves to ban bullfighting
Colombia moves to ban bullfighting

Colombia moves to ban bullfighting

Colombian lawmakers voted to ban bullfighting from 2027, sending the bill to the President Gustavo Petro for signing. Animal rights groups say the sport does not represent culture, but rather torture. Colombia
2 months ago
Panama Papers law firm boss Ramon Fonseca dies mid-trial
Panama Papers law firm boss Ramon Fonseca dies mid-trial

Panama Papers law firm boss Ramon Fonseca dies mid-trial

He was a partner of the law firm Mossack Fonseca, at one time the world’s fourth-largest provider of offshore financial services. The firm closed due to “irreparable damage” in the wake of
3 months ago
Greta Thunberg fined over Stockholm protest
Greta Thunberg fined over Stockholm protest

Greta Thunberg fined over Stockholm protest

The “Fridays for Future” climate activist has been fined for civil disobedience over a protest that included blocking the entrance of the Swedish Parliament. Greta Thunberg, the Swedish climate activist who inspired
3 months ago