At least 19 killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Israel's continued attacks in Lebanon killed at least 19 people on Wednesday morning, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. A total of almost 100 people were injured in the strikes,…
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Russian parliament passes first reading of an adoption ban for countries allowing gender transition
MOSCOW (AP) — The lower house of Russia’s parliament on Wednesday gave overwhelming approval to the first reading of a proposed law to prohibit the adoption of Russian children by citizens…
IHG exceeds 200 open hotels in Northern Europe
IHG Hotels & Resorts has surpassed the milestone of 200 open hotels in its Northern Europe market. This expansion includes the introduction of several IHG brands across Germany, Hungary,…
UK economic growth 'robust' in 2024, think tank says
The UK has risen in the rankings of a group of wealthy nations predicted to have the joint-second highest economic growth for this year, a think tank has said. The economy is now expected…
Israel strikes more targets in Lebanon as sirens sound in Tel Aviv
Israel's military once again attacked facilities of the Iranian-backed Shiite Hezbollah militia in Lebanon from the air overnight, it said on Wednesday morning. Among the targets bombed…
Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage in a first for Southeast Asia
PHUKET, Thailand — Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill has been endorsed by the monarchy, making it the first country in Southeast Asia and the third place in Asia to recognize…
Belgium's appalling abuse legacy clouds pope's trip as survivors pen letter seeking reparations
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Fresh off a four-nation tour of Asia, where he saw record-setting crowds and vibrant church communities, Pope Francis travels to Belgium this week as the once-staunchly…
Photo shows cat rescue during floods in Malaysia, not Thailand
Screenshot of the false post, taken on September 23, 2024 The claim circulated online the day after deadly floods caused by a tropical depression struck Thailand's northern provinces of…
Volkswagen crisis pits homegrown leaders against each other
Volkswagen managers and workers representatives will start crunch talks in Hanover on Wednesday, following the German group's announcement that drastic cost-cutting measures are needed to…
AI-generated images of stranded elephants circulate in Myanmar after Typhoon Yagi
Screenshot of the image posted in the "Lightroom Editing" Facebook group, taken on September 24, 2024 Senevirathne, who regularly uploads AI-generated content and describes himself as a…
Japan's Economic Revival Is Failing to Save Its Vanishing Towns
(Bloomberg) -- After three decades of stagnation in Japan, one of the most visible signs of renewal can be found in a stretch of old cabbage fields on its southernmost main island. Most…
Israel to intensify Lebanon attacks on Hezbollah as over 550 dead
Israel said on Tuesday it was intensifying its bombing campaign in Lebanon as two days of airstrikes targeting the Shiite Hezbollah militia sent the death toll above 550 and forced tens of…
British PM makes unfortunate ‘return of the sausages’ gaffe during serious speech
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer made an unfortunate gaffe during a speech at his party's conference Tuesday when he mistakenly called for the return of "sausages," instead of…
Petro to Skirt Colombian Congress and Issue 2025 Budget by Decree
(Bloomberg) -- Colombia’s government will skirt congress and take the unprecedented step of issuing its 2025 budget by decree. Most Read from Bloomberg The administration of President…
Is Dynafit's New Speed Factory HQ The Coolest Office In the Ski Industry?
Think your office is cool? Try Dynafit's brand-new home base in the Bavarian Alps. The newly-opened facility, nicknamed the Speed Factory, is home to over 100 Dynafit staff, along with a…
Filthy $6,300 first-class cabin on Air India flight exposed by viral video
A viral social media video revealed a passenger’s “nightmare” first-class experience on Air India, after he found ripped furnishings, dirt around his seat and a broken in-flight…
German defence minister stresses need to quickly rearm Bundeswehr
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stressed the need to better equip the Bundeswehr as quickly as possible on a visit to the military's Attack Helicopter Regiment 36 in the western…
Israel: Strike near Beirut kills Hezbollah rocket chief
The Israeli military said on Tuesday it killed Hezbollah's rocket chief in a "targeted" strike on a Beirut suburb. The military said Ibrahim Qubaisi was responsible for rocket attacks on…
Tropical Storm John turns deadly after slamming into Mexico, bringing heavy rain and landslides
Two people have died in a landslide after Hurricane John slammed into Mexico’s southern coast Monday night, bringing heavy rainfall and triggering warnings of life-threatening floods. John…
Kidnap fears follow deadly South Sudan bus attack
A long-distance bus has come under attack by gunmen in South Sudan on a main road south of the capital, Juba, leaving at least one person dead and several others feared kidnapped, the army…
French lake still riddled with bombs 80 years after World War II
The apparently pristine Gerardmer lake in the Vosges mountains of eastern France conceals a bleak legacy of 20th-century conflict -- dozens of tonnes of unexploded ordnance from the two…
Advance Denim’s Blueprint for a More Sustainable Denim Industry, From Fabric Design to Manufacturing
For more than 35 years, China-based mill Advance Denim has been on a mission to revolutionize vintage denim styles through innovation. This drive for advancement has led to over 40…
Russia in satellite deal with West African military governments
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have announced a deal with Russia which will see them acquire telecoms and surveillance satellites. The three West African countries, run by military juntas,…
Hundreds of 'seriously ill' prisoners freed in DR Congo
Some 1,685 "seriously ill" inmates have been released from one of the most notorious prisons in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the latest move to tackle overcrowding. The release…