Police investigate after swastikas painted on 50 cars with human blood in Germany
The swastika is illegal in Germany and is considered a symbol of hate that evokes the horrors of Nazi Germany and the trauma of the Holocaust.
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Pirates board Malta-flagged products tanker off Somalia, crew safe, manager says
NAIROBI/ATHENS - Pirates have boarded a Malta-flagged products tanker off Somalia, maritime security sources said on Thursday, while the vessel's manager said the ship's 24 crew members were safe.
‘Call My Agent’ Star Camille Cottin to Host 51st Cesar Awards Ceremony
French star Camille Cottin (“Call My Agent”) has been tapped to host the 51st César Awards ceremony, France’s equivalent to the Oscars. The ceremony will take place on Feb. 27 at the Olympia theater in Paris, and is being organized by the Académie des Arts et Techniques du
Pirates fire grenades and board vessel off Somali coast
The attack comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region in recent days.
U.S. military to establish presence at Damascus airbase to enable Syria-Israel security pact, sources say
The airbase sits at the gateway to parts of southern Syria that are expected to make up a demilitarized zone as part of a non-aggression pact between Israel and Syria. Trump will meet President al-Sharaa at the White House on Monday, the first such visit by a Syrian head of state
Critical Medicines Act: Parliament ambition versus Council revision
The EU’s Critical Medicines Act (CMA) is becoming the latest battleground between the European Parliament and the Council, as lawmakers clash over how ambitious Europe should be.The European Parliament’s Public Health Committee (SANT) presented the feedback on Tomislav Sokol’s
Trump to meet Central Asian presidents as US seeks to counter China, Russia influence
U.S. President Donald Trump will host the leaders of five Central Asian nations at the White House on Thursday as the U.S. seeks to gain influence in a region long dominated by Russia and increasingly courted by China.
Cars in German city found smeared with swastikas in blood, police say
Cars, walls and postboxes have been defaced, in what appears to be human blood.
Supreme Court ruling may push President Trump to new tariff strategy
Donald Trump warns the US could be left 'defenceless' if the Supreme Court overturns his global tariffs — but he still has multiple legal tools to keep taxing imports.
Devastating typhoon kills at least 114 in Philippines, officials say
Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaked havoc as it swept through low-lying areas of the Philippines, overturning trees and cars. It’s forecast to make landfall in Vietnam next.
Exclusive-US military to establish presence at Damascus airbase, sources say
By Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Timour Azhari AMMAN/DAMASCUS (Reuters) -The United States is preparing to establish a military presence at an airbase in Damascus to help enable a security pact that Washington is brokering between Syria and Israel, six sources familiar with the
National Women’s Soccer League Sets First-Ever Business Advisory Board With Star Investors
The National Women’s Soccer League has assembled an Avengers-like group of star investors in NWSL teams into an advisory board designed to drive new business opportunities and expand the overall reach of the U.S. league. The effort has been spearheaded by Jessica Berman, NWSL
Syrians furious at major hike in electricity prices
In his workshop near the Syrian capital, Ghassan Aama is at a loss following a recent decision to massively hike electricity prices, even as much of the country continues to face extensive outages. Last month, the energy ministry raised prices by at least 60 times compared to
Hezbollah rejects any negotiations between Lebanon and Israel
Hezbollah lashed out on Thursday against the prospect of any political negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, and insisted that it has a right to defend itself. A source close to Hezbollah's political leadership told AFP the declaration followed recent US and Egyptian
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When is the free Kirby Air Riders Global Test Ride?
You can playtest Kirby Air Riders for free ahead of release. We list what times you can play in various timezones.
Tucker Carlson becomes litmus test in conservative civil war
Is Tucker Carlson welcome? That’s the question at the center of an ideological civil war roiling the political right that centers on antisemitism, Israel and just how big the conservative and MAGA “tent” is after the former Fox News host interviewed antiesmitic and white
Senate Dem divide emerges as progressives warn against ending shutdown
Divisions are erupting among Senate Democrats over the government shutdown. A group of moderate-leaning members are signaling they are moving toward a possible resolution to end the shutdown, much to the chagrin of progressive colleagues, who were buoyed by Tuesday’s election
Hard-line Democrats lean in to ObamaCare fight after Tuesday sweep
Democrats seeking to make health care the defining issue for the crucial midterms next year were feeling validated by Tuesday night’s elections, which saw big gains across the board for candidates focused on affordability. “I think that one of the reasons of many that the
GOP support for eliminating filibuster picks up steam after Trump pressure
Senate Republican support for eliminating the filibuster is picking up momentum after President Trump invited members of the Senate GOP conference to the White House for a breakfast meeting Wednesday to demand they reform the Senate’s rules in order to reopen the government.
GOP blame game begins after election rout
Republican finger-pointing has begun in the wake of Democrats’ stunning success in Tuesday night’s elections. President Trump was quick to distance himself from the results, blaming the shutdown and arguing his absence from the ballot played a part in the GOP failing to turn
Democrats' confidence in shutdown strategy soars after election sweep
Senate Democrats feel confident after Tuesday’s election that they have the advantage over Republicans in the government shutdown battle and are pointing to President Trump’s statement that Republicans are getting “killed” politically as a big reason to stand their ground. A
Crypto firms, banks battle over future of digital finance rules
The cryptocurrency and banking industries are facing off over competing visions of digital asset regulation at the agency level, seeking to define the future of the financial landscape at key regulators. Leading trade associations on both sides have submitted numerous letters
Amazon Inks iHeartMedia Deal for Programmatic Ads, Expanding Push Into Audio
Amazon is letting advertisers get their audio spots in front of more ears through an expanded pact with iHeartMedia for programmatic ads. Under the deal, users of the Amazon DSP (demand side platform) ad-buying system now have access to inventory on iHeartMedia’s streaming
Miss Universe contestants stage walkout after organiser berates Miss Mexico
Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, said Nawat Itsaragrisil was 'not respectful' at a pre-pageant ceremony on Tuesday
Sheinbaum files complaint against man accused of groping her
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Wednesday that she had filed a formal complaint against a man captured on video allegedly groping her during a walk in Mexico City the day before. The suspect has reportedly been arrested.
Kiran Rao, Vikramaditya Motwane and BAFTA Winner Ben Crichton Lead WAVES Film Bazaar 2025 Lineup in Goa
India’s premier film market, WAVES Film Bazaar, organized by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), has unveiled selections across categories for its 19th edition. This year’s edition brings together a mix of renowned filmmakers and fresh voices across the
Brazil's productive sectors uneasy with Selic kept at 15%
Brazil's Central Bank's (BCB) Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) decided on Wednesday to maintain the basic Selic interest rate at 15% per annum, which drew long faces among the country's industry, commerce, and trade sectors.
Climate change boosted Hurricane Melissa's destructive winds and rain, analysis finds
Melissa was one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes to make landfall and brought destructive weather to Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic and Cuba.
Ecuador's Noboa hosts US Homeland Security Secretary to discuss cooperation
Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa met on Wednesday with US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem at the former Eloy Alfaro military base in Manta, Manabí province. The meeting aimed to advance bilateral cooperation against drug trafficking and transnational organized
Israel says Hamas returned body of dead Tanzanian hostage
Joshua Mollel, a 21-year-old agriculture student, was killed at Kibbutz Nir Oz during the Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attack on Israel.
Machado outlines her vision for Venezuela when democracy returns
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said during her telematic appearance at the Miami-held America Business Forum that if her country were liberated, so should be Cuba and Nicaragua.
Chipmaker Nexperia said it halted China shipments on payment refusal
Dutch chipmaker Nexperia said it stopped sending wafers to its Chinese unit because of a payment refusal — the latest twist in Europe’s semiconductor standoff with Beijing.
‘Death Valley’ Star Gwyneth Keyworth Leads Royal Shakespeare Company’s ‘Twelfth Night’ at the Barbican (EXCLUSIVE)
The Royal Shakespeare Company has unveiled the full cast for its acclaimed production of “Twelfth Night,” directed by “The Crown” star Prasanna Puwanarajah, which transfers to London’s Barbican. Following a sold-out, five-star run in Stratford-upon-Avon that earned Puwanarajah
Al LaFleur to Lead Kim Magnusson’s Oscar Hopeful Short ‘Fire Lily’ (Exclusive)
The two-time Oscar-winning Dane is producing the film alongside 'Britain's Got Talent' judge Alesha Dixon.
Africa: 2.6bn People Live in 'Digital Darkness' Globally - World Bank
[Vanguard] A report by the World Bank has said that about 2.6 billion people globally lack access to the Internet and are therefore labelled as living in "digital darkness".
Activists call for stronger climate commitments ahead of COP30 summit in Brazil
Activists are calling on world leaders to strengthen goals at this year's convention to reverse the damaging impacts of global warming.
French auditors slam Louvre for focusing on projects over security following jewel heist
France's audit office reported that the Louvre prioritised acquisitions over security, leaving fire safety plans incomplete for 20 years and lagging in camera installations.
Africa: Somalia's Presidential Envoy Meets AU Special Representative On Stabilization
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's presidential envoy for stabilization and civilian protection, MP Omar Hashi, met on Wednesday with El-Hadji Ibrahima Diene, the African Union's special representative and head of AUSSOM, to discuss security and recovery efforts in
Africa: A Just Transition is a Talent Transition
[allAfrica] Africa stands at a pivotal juncture, urged to decarbonise for the planet's sake even as it struggles to power its own growth. With 600 million people still lacking access to electricity, and coal providing cheap, reliable energy, the continent faces a significant
Brussels, My Love?: Your weekly podcast to make sense of EU politics
Brussels, My Love? is back, but this time as a weekly podcast to help you navigate EU affairs.
Prabowo wants to extend Whoosh by about 1,000km; says Indonesia ‘strong enough’ to handle high-speed rail debt
Indonesia's president said he sees no issue paying around US$72 million annually in interest expense, because the rail project’s benefits must be taken into account.
Scientists have unlocked a way to dye polyester using 90% fewer chemicals and 40% less water
Fizzy water was the key to making polyester dye less harmful to the environment in the creation of a new method developed by an interdisciplinary team at the University of Leeds spin-out company, SwitchDye.
Sudan's ambassador makes urgent appeal to EU on behalf of his country
Sudan’s ambassador in Brussels has made an urgent appeal to the EU to help relieve the tragic suffering of those caught up in his country’s brutal civil war. The heartfelt plea by Ambassador Abdelbagi Kabeir, who is Sudan’s official representative in Brussels, comes amid fresh
The Universe may have already started slowing down
Evidence now suggests the universe’s expansion has started to slow, not speed up. The findings imply dark energy is weakening, marking a possible revolution in cosmology.
