Ukraine presents new long-range rocket drone
Ukraine has a new rocket-powered drone called Peklo, the Ukrainian for Hell, which it introduced to the world on Friday, its Armed Forces Day. "It is very important that our defenders…
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DFB votes in favour of 2034 Saudi Arabia World Cup
The DFB announced on Friday afternoon that they will vote in favour of Saudi Arabia being awarded the 2034 World Cup, despite criticism, as well as the 2030 World Cup being shared between…
First Unbound Collection in western Japan to open in Nara
A Hyatt affiliate has reached a franchise agreement with JR Tokai Hotels for the establishment of Hotel NEI Nara in downtown Nara, Japan. This property marks the first hotel in western…
Far-right extremist who murdered South African hero to be deported
A notorious far-right extremist, convicted of murdering South African anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani, is set to be deported to his native Poland, the government has said. Janusz Walus, 71,…
Canada's jobless rate jumps to near 8-year high of 6.8% in November
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's unemployment rate rose more than expected to 6.8% in November, a near-eight-year high excluding the pandemic years, even as the economy added a net 50,500 jobs,…
Berlin's new panda twins have been named. Meet Leni and Lotti, or Meng Hao and Meng Tian
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's new panda twins now have names — or rather, two names apiece. The two female cubs, born at the Berlin Zoo on Aug. 22, were introduced Friday as Meng Hao and Meng…
Young Ghanaians see presidential vote as a way out of hardship. But their options are limited
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Joseph Antwi knows what he wants as a young person in Ghana casting his vote for the first time on Saturday when the West African nation elects its next president. What…
What to Know About Gadhimai Festival—and Its Controversial Mass Animal Sacrifice
Hindu devotees hold knives as religious mantras are being sung ahead of the start of sacrificial offerings to Hindu goddess Gadhimai during the Gadhimai Festival in Bariyarpur, Nepal,…
Oil flow to Czech Republic through Russia's Druhzba pipeline resumes after unexplained shutdown
PRAGUE (AP) — Oil delivery to the Czech Republic from Russia through the Druhzba pipeline has resumed after it was interrupted two days ago, the state Mero company that operates the…
Australian PM condemns arson attack on Melbourne synagogue
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday condemned an early morning attack on a synagogue in Melbourne that caused significant damage, calling it an "outrage." Police in the…
Belarus seeks to copy neighboring Russia’s repressive LGBTQ+ policies, activists say
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — As police raided the home of a gay couple in the Belarusian capital of Minsk and brutally beat them, the officers didn't hide that the crackdown was aligned to…
Clip shows attack on Bulgarian politician, not 'assault on Netanyahu after ICC arrest warrant issued'
After the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the war in Gaza in November, a video was shared thousands of times in…
The top arms dealers in South Korea and Japan are growing almost as fast as those in Russia
South Korean and Japanese arms dealers are growing almost on pace with Russia's top defense firms. New data found that South Korea's and Japan's arms revenues jumped by 39% and 35%…
Thursday, December 5 forecast: Arctic air recedes in time for the weekend
We’ve been raided overnight by an Arctic cold front robbing us of our nice temperatures from Wednesday. Temperatures at midnight were still in the 40s, by sunrise readings had dropped into…
Ethan Ewing Is Looking Lethal in Abu Dhabi
We’ve seen Ethan Ewing shred Slater’s Lemoore tank plenty, and it's always impressive. But in this clip, from Abu Dhabi’s new Kelly Slater Wave Co pool, Ewing surfing is absolutely lethal.…
Macron wants new prime minister and government quickly
French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a fast turnaround after the fall of the government with the appointment of a new prime minister. "We can afford neither division nor…
Macron shuns resignation calls after government collapse
Following the collapse of France's centre-right government, President Emmanuel Macron has rejected calls for his resignation. In an address to the French people on Thursday evening, Macron…
Iceland authorises whale hunting until 2029
Iceland, one of only three countries still allowing whale hunting, on Thursday issued permits to two whaling companies for the next five years, until 2029, the outgoing government…
VW workers in Germany to walk off assembly lines again on Monday
Volkswagen workers plan to launch rolling four-hour strikes on Monday, ratcheting up the pressure on management on the same day that a fourth round of negotiations over pay cuts and…
The Latest: France's Macron to address nation day after no-confidence vote topples government
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation Thursday following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier, a day after a historic no-confidence vote…
German car seat manufacturer Recaro sold to Italian investor
The booth of the aircraft seat manufacturer Recaro at the Aircraft Interiors Expo. Recaro, a long-established manufacturer of seats for cars of all types based in southern Germany, has…
Life discovered lurking under Antarctica’s frozen Lake Enigma
Antarctica’s Lake Enigma, located between the Amorphous and Boulder Clay glaciers, regularly experiences temperatures around 7 degrees Fahrenheit. In the winter months, that number can…
EU steps up monitoring of TikTok ahead of Romania vote
The European Commission on Thursday said it had stepped up its monitoring of TikTok, after receiving information about possible Russian interference in Romania's presidential election.…
Poland PM Donald Tusk names security and energy as EU priorities during Warsaw's presidency
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said security, energy and competitiveness will be the priorities for his nation’s upcoming presidency in the European Union in the…