Who is Kwasi Kwarteng and why is he quitting British politics? | News
This week, controversial UK Conservative Member of Parliament Kwasi Kwarteng announced his decision to step down from politics and will not be standing at the…
In northwest Syria, some earthquake debris is gone, an emptiness remains | Turkey-Syria Earthquake
Northwest Syria - The massive earthquakes that destroyed swaths of northwest Syria and southern Turkey last year have left their mark on the regions that…
EU launches legal action against Hungary’s ‘sovereignty’ law | Government News
The legislation is viewed as a threat to political opponents, media and civil society. The European Commission has launched legal action against Hungary for its…
Kids preferred it when dad cooked that one time
A MUM was furious to learn her kids preferred the unhealthy concoctions her husband came up with to her lovingly prepared meals when she was…
Canadian colleague has patronising anecdotes about how cold it gets back home
A CANADIAN co-worker has been sharing annoying stories about how much colder it is in his home country. Large, upbeat colleague Craig, not his real name,…
Bulgaria arrests state security officer for spying for Russia
February 5, 2024February 6, 2024 An employee of Bulgaria’s interior ministry was arrested on Monday on suspicion of spying for Russia, the Mediapool news outlet…
In Turkey’s Gaziantep, weddings are dispelling some post-earthquake sadness | News
Gaziantep, Turkey – Gazi Muhtar Pasa Boulevard in downtown Gaziantep, an elegant district of bridal shops and venues in a city known as a wedding…
Russia hits targets across Ukraine in ‘massive’ missile, drone strikes | Russia-Ukraine war News
Deadly early morning attacks hit Kyiv and other cities, killing at least three civilians. Russia fired cruise and ballistic missiles and Shahed-type drones at targets…
‘We Can’t Breathe’: Renewed Hardship As Inflation Chokes Nigerians
On Feb. 5, residents of Minna, the capital of Niger State in North Central Nigeria, took to the streets to protest over the rising cost…
Italy arrests 14 after unrest at migrant detention centre
FILE PHOTO: The Ponte Galeria detention centre for migrants is seen near Rome, Italy May 6, 2017. Picture taken May 6, 2017. REUTERS/Steve Scherer/File Photo…
King Charles diagnosed with cancer: What’s next for the UK’s monarchy? | News
The United Kingdom’s King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, and will postpone public-facing duties, Buckingham Palace has announced. King Charles…
Pakistan election 2024: How the voting works | Elections News
EXPLAINERPakistan will vote on February 8 for national and state legislatures amid political fluidity and steep economic challenges. On Thursday, 128 million Pakistanis will get…
US Republican-led Israel-only bill fails; Ukraine-Israel-border bill shaky | Politics News
The United States House of Representatives has rejected a Republican-led bill to provide $17.6bn in assistance to Israel as a wider bipartisan bill that would…
Macron ally and former minister Bayrou cleared of fraud by French court
A coalition ally of French President Emmanuel Macron, former minister Francois Bayrou, was acquitted of fraud charges on Monday in a verdict that could pave…
US court rules Trump does not have immunity in election interference case | Politics News
Appeals court says former president does not have immunity on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election results. A United States appeals court has…
In legal no-man’s land, refugees in Malaysia struggle to eat, pay rent | Refugees News
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – It is late afternoon in Kuala Lumpur and in the harsh heat, Zabi* concludes his third visit to the doctor in…
US ‘deeply troubled’ by photo of injured Palestinian | Israel War on Gaza
NewsFeedThe US State Department says a photo of an Israeli soldier standing over a stripped and wounded Palestinian in Gaza is ‘deeply troubling’.Published On 6…
Wednesday 7 February Independence Day in Grenada
Before the Europeans arrived in the Americas, Grenada was home to the Indigenous peoples. Christopher Columbus sighted it during his third voyage to the Americas…
Officials tout Super Bowl plans to crimp counterfeiting, ground drones, curb human trafficking
Amid warnings about counterfeit goods, human trafficking and illegal drones at the Super Bowl in Las Vegas, federal, state and local security officials said Monday…
Jordan defeats South Korea in historic match in AFC Asian Cup semifinals | Football
Jordan have reached their first Asian Cup final after defeating South Korea 2-0. Jordan’s Yazan al-Naimat opened the score 53 minutes into the game, lifting…