Politics
Guinea-Bissau coup was a sham, West African political figures say
Senegal's prime minister and Nigeria's former president have both said they believe the ousting of Guinea-Bissau's president this week was…
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Report: Orbán sees post-war Ukraine as 'buffer state'
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has outlined a controversial vision for Ukraine's future, suggesting the country should exist after…
News
China Peak opens for Thanksgiving weekend with limited runs
Traveling to China Peak Resort after Thanksgiving is a tradition for many Central Valley families, including Brandon Daniels and his two…
News
Inch by inch: the search for Mexico's disappeared in a city cemetery
Elizabeth Alvarez has been searching for her brother since 2013, when the 31-year-old left his home to run an errand in Mexico City. For…
Politics
S African ex-leader Zuma’s daughter quits parliament amid Russia war claims
A daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma has resigned from parliament amid allegations that she lured 17 men to fight as…
Business
We searched for a true Christmas market - and may have found one
Wooden huts are glittering with golden fairylights as groups of friends gather in woolly hats, warming their hands on mugs of mulled wine.…
News
South Korea 1-1 Wales: Crymu held after Korean equaliser
Wales were held to a 1-1 draw by South Korea in a thrilling Women’s international friendly encounter in Malaga. It was the first-ever…
News
Two Inmates Allegedly Sawed Through Their Cell Bars and Escaped Custody Using Bed Sheets: Reports
NEED TO KNOW The escape occurred this week at the Maison d’arrêt de Dijon The inmates are 19 and 32 and were being held in separate…
Politics
Russia accidentally destroys its only way of sending astronauts to space
Russia’s only crewed-mission launch site has suffered major damage following a rocket launch on Thursday. The Baikonur Cosmodrome in…
Politics
Russian authorities threaten WhatsApp with total ban
Russia's telecommunications watchdog Roskomnadzor has threatened to completely block WhatsApp in the country following previous…
Politics
UN panel says Israel operating 'de facto policy of torture'
The United Nations committee on torture says there is evidence that Israel is operating a "de facto state policy of organised and…
News
Toyota Motor Europe to roll out smart EV charging through new partnerships
Toyota Motor Europe has entered into partnerships with energy providers in several European countries to introduce smart charging services…
Politics
Daughter of Zambia's unburied ex-president loses seat as MP
Zambia's parliament has declared vacant the seat held by the daughter of the late ex-President Edgar Lungu, because of her continued…
News
Tackling West Bank terror: IDF arrests more than 40 suspects, seizes weapons in a week of raids
Personnel from the IDF, Israel Police and Shin Bet confiscated tens of thousands of shekels to be used in terror funding, dozens of…
News
Thirteen killed in deadliest Israeli raid for months in southern Syria
At least 13 people have been killed in an Israeli raid on a village in southern Syria overnight, state media reported, in one of the…
Politics
Belgian premier draws red line under Russian assets loan for Ukraine
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has set a final condition for making frozen Russian state assets available to Ukraine as a…
News
The Real Reason Tourists Feel Lost Inside Tokyo Station
Tokyo Station is the largest train terminal in Japan, with trains arriving and departing on conventional lines, Shinkansen bullet train…
Politics
Zuma's daughter resigns as MP over South Africa-Russia mercenary recruitment scandal
The daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma has resigned as an MP following allegations that she tricked 17 men to fight for…
Lifestyle
Jet2 relaunches flights to popular holiday destination for first time since 2011
Jet2 is set to launch new flights to destinations in Egypt for the first time since 2011. The country’s government announced a programme…
Politics
France to intercept small boats after pressure from UK
France has agreed to start intercepting small boats in the Channel, following months of pressure from the UK. The change in policy comes…
Business
German unemployment rate ticks down to 6.1% in November
Germany's unemployment rate fell slightly to 6.1% in November, official figures showed on Friday. The rate dropped by 0.1 percentage point…
News
Kenyan court declares law banning seed sharing unconstitutional
KISUMU, Kenya (AP) — A high court in Kenya on Thursday declared unconstitutional sections of a seed law that prevented farmers from…
Lifestyle
Friends to travel 1,200 miles in aid mission
A pair of friends are hoping to travel 1,200 miles to Ukraine to deliver potentially life-saving aid. Packed with supplies, Stephen Ryder,…
News
Court clears South Korean worker of stealing 73-cent snacks
A worker accused of "stealing" snacks worth less than a dollar in South Korea has finally been acquitted after a legal battle lasting…