Kenya's president cancels major deals with Adani Group
Kenya's President William Ruto has cancelled two major deals involving Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, after the tycoon was indicted for fraud by US prosecutors. In his…
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Debate flares in Italy over Meloni party's 'fascist flame'
A minister in the government of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proposed removing the green, white and red flame in her party's logo that recalls the fascism of wartime dictator…
Sinochem may retain three bankrupt refineries in China due to low auction interest
Sinochem Group is considering retaining three bankrupt oil refineries in eastern China after auctions to sell them attracted little interest, reported Reuters, citing sources. This…
Ford to cut 4,000 European jobs amid economic and EV challenges
Ford Motor Co. will reduce its European workforce by 4,000 employees by the end of 2027, citing economic pressures, weaker-than-expected electric vehicle (EV) sales, and growing…
Police in Finland arrest five suspects over separatist violence in southeast Nigeria
HELSINKI, Finland (AP) — Police in Finland said Thursday they had detained five suspects in connection with deadly violence in southeastern Nigeria and were seeking a court extension of…
Key witness is Germany's 'cum-ex' tax fraud scandal goes on trial
The accused lawyer Kai-Uwe Steck (L) sits next to his lawyer Gerhard Strate in the courtroom. A criminal trial against one of the key figures in Germany's biggest tax scandal, the illegal…
Zoo says Ukraine lionesses getting 'second chance'
Two lionesses rescued from a Ukrainian war zone have arrived at Five Sisters Zoo in West Lothian. Luna and Plusza - both aged four - arrived at the zoo on Wednesday night. The sisters were…
China's second-richest man demands apology from ByteDance founder over online attacks
China's second-wealthiest man on Wednesday made a surprise demand that the country's richest man, founder of ByteDance, apologise for the perceived role that TikTok's Chinese sibling…
The Putin-Kim bromance grows with a lion, yaks, bears, cockatoos, pheasants, and 40 ducks
Russia announced on Wednesday that Vladimir Putin is gifting Kim Jong Un about 70 animals for his zoo. Russia's environmental ministry said the animals include a lioness, two bears, two…
Mali junta chief fires prime minister in row over return to civilian rule
Mali's military leader has sacked the Prime Minister, Choguel Kokalla Maïga, and his government. It follows rare criticism by Maïga of the junta's lack of clarity about a once- promised…
How will shipping giant's move affect major port?
As a major container shipping company announces its larger vessels will stop using the Port of Felixstowe, what impact will that have? Maersk said the changes would take effect in February…
Deadly Israeli air strikes hit Gaza - reports
Hospital officials in northern Gaza say many people have been killed in overnight Israeli air strikes. Gazan rescue teams say search operations began early in the morning after Israel…
Putin gifts lion and brown bears to North Korea zoo
Russian President Vladimir Putin has gifted North Korea's main zoo more than 70 animals, including a lion and two brown bears, in yet another display of burgeoning relations between Moscow…
Woman-owned cafe in Indonesia's Sharia stronghold shakes stigma
In what claims to be the only woman-run cafe in the capital of Indonesia's most conservative province, owner Qurrata Ayuni says she and her baristas provide an alternative to rowdy,…
'Farewell Liam' and 'UK defies Putin'
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Toucan’s on the Beach announces re-opening
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – In its heyday, Toucan’s on the Beach brought in people from all over the region to enjoy shrimp, tuna, oysters, hush-puppies, cocktails, and more. “Toucan’s…
Beaujolais Day: 'It's Swansea's Christmas Day'
It's the third Thursday in November, which - depending on who you ask - can mean only one thing: Beaujolais Day. Traditionally celebrated across France with fireworks, music and other…
Israel strikes hit south Lebanon, killing at least 9 people
Israel's army bombed targets near the coastal city of Tyre in Lebanon late Wednesday, killing at least nine people and wounding 65 others, the Health ministry said. Rescue workers were…
Southern African leaders resolve to keep troops in conflict-torn eastern Congo for another year
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Southern African leaders resolved Wednesday to extend for another year the presence of regional troops deployed to fight rebels in conflict-torn eastern Congo, and…
These wolves are the first known carnivores with a taste for sweets
The Ethiopian wolf, also known as the red jackal, is one of the world’s rarest canines as well as Africa’s most endangered carnivore. But ongoing conservation efforts for the coyote-like…
Italy imposes harsher penalties for dangerous driving
Italy is toughening traffic fines and penalties to reduce the high number of road deaths, which exceeded 3,000 last year. The Senate approved the reform of the traffic code spearheaded by…
False alarm over DR Congo hero's golden tooth
The gold-capped tooth of Patrice Lumumba, the Democratic Republic of Congo's independence hero, is safe and has not been stolen, his daughter has told the BBC. The news comes as a relief…
Mexico's president says government is investigating reported ransomware hack of legal affairs office
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president said Wednesday that the government is investigating an alleged ransomware hack of her administration’s legal affairs office after what appeared to be…
Finnish authorities open probe into ruptured undersea cable between Finland and Germany
HELSINKI, Finland (AP) — Finnish authorities said Wednesday they have opened an investigation into the rupture of a data cable under the Baltic Sea, adding to a Swedish probe into the…