Germany's Welcome Culture sours to Auf Wiedersehen
On Sunday, voters in the eastern German state of Brandenburg will vote for a new regional parliament. The anti-migrant far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, could win the most votes.…
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Stellantis chair targeted in 75 million euro seizure over alleged tax fraud
MILAN - An Italian judge has seized money and assets worth almost 75 million euros ($84 million) from five people, including Stellantis (STLAM.MI), and Ferrari (RACE.MI), Chair John…
Mum's helping hand in daughter's photo prize bid
A Glasgow woman who became passionate about photography about five years ago has been shortlisted for the third consecutive time in the British Photography Awards. Jacki Gordon, a retired…
Iconic helicopter used in Vietnam War stops by Lebanon VA
LEBANON, Pa. (WHTM) — The Lebanon VA Medical Center welcomed a special guest — an old friend to many veterans, per se. A UH-1 Huey helicopter arrived at the hospital and is perhaps the…
Penn State Behrend partners with India-based institute on new education opportunities
Penn State Behrend has partnered with the Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) based out of India to create new teaching and research opportunities at each school. That…
A Live Mouse ‘Jumped’ Out of a Passenger's Airplane Meal, Causing the Flight to be Diverted
A Scandinavian Airlines spokesperson said the rodent posed a “safety risk” to travelers, who were flying from Oslo, Norway, to Malaga, Spain A Scandinavian Airlines passenger got an…
Hiker Captures Near-Death Experience of Sliding Down Mountain in China
A hiker is is lucky to be alive after he skidded down the side of a steep mountain in China, following heavy storms that pummeled the area. And the near-death experience was all captured…
Floods force Niger to delay new school year
Schools in Niger will start the new academic year almost a month late because of heavy rainfall and flooding, says the military government. “Several schools have been affected, and others…
Mysterious Car Graveyard In Italian Lake
Read the full story on Backfire News Lake Como, nestled in Italy's picturesque Lombardy region, has been revealed to harbor a hidden cache of automobiles. A recent exploration, captured on…
Fridays for Future rallies draw 75,000 demonstrators across Germany
Despite somewhat dampened enthusiasm for Germany's Fridays for Future climate protests, some 75,000 people turned out on Friday for 100 rallies organized in locations across the country.…
Don't bother: Changing lanes in a traffic jam is pointless
It happens a lot - you're stuck in stop-and-go traffic and the cars in the other lane always seem to be going a little faster. Should you switch lanes? No, according to safety experts at…
2 Russians set record for longest single stay on the International Space Station
MOSCOW (AP) — Two Russians on Friday set a record for the longest continuous stay on the International Space Station, according to Russia's space agency. Roscosmos said Oleg Kononenko and…
Oh deer! How to prevent collisions with wildlife this autumn
When the days become shorter and dusk sets in earlier, being on the road becomes increasingly more dangerous. While autumn is a gorgeous season, it's also a time when the risk of hitting…
Mayor of French town apologizes for his comments downplaying mass rape case
MAZAN, France (AP) — The mayor of a French town making headlines for the trial of dozens of men accused of rapes that occurred there over almost a decade has apologized for comments that…
Businessman extradited from UK to South Africa on fraud charges
A British businessman, who was a former contractor for South Africa's ailing power utility Eskom, has been extradited from the UK to face charges of corruption and fraud. Michael Lomas is…
New border control measures in Germany spark false claims about African migrants
Germany's latest border control measures have sparked a wave of misinformation in Kenya, just days after President William Ruto signed a labour and migration agreement with German…
EU and China trade negotiators fail to strike deal on electric vehicle imports
The top trade officials from the European Union and China failed to reach a deal on ending a bitter dispute over electric vehicles during talks in Brussels on Thursday. However, the sides…
'Water is flooding everywhere' as torrential rains sweep through West and Central Africa
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Houses swept away to the very last brick. Inmates frantically fleeing the city's main prison as its walls got washed away by water rising from an overflowing dam.…
EU chief in Kiev with promises of winter aid amid energy supply fears
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kiev on Friday with promises of sustained EU support for Ukraine, including help for what is set to be another tough winter.…
Holy nights and stunning sunrises: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: From the BBC in Africa this week: What an athlete’s murder tells us about women’s safety in Kenya…
The night when 43 students disappeared in Mexico: A timeline of key events
IGUALA, Mexico (AP) — Ulises Martínez is still uncomfortable in this city, even though it's been 10 years since 43 of his fellow students from a rural teachers college were abducted here.…
'Nano' aquariums: Nice idea, just not for the fish
If you have a small flat but still want to keep fish, or your child wants some in their bedroom, a so-called "nano aquarium" might seem like the right way to go. These smaller-sized…
Local organization shows human trafficking is closer to home than we think
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — A local Hampton woman is aiming to shine more of a light on human trafficking, starting a nonprofit to help educate others in hopes of preventing it in the future. In…
Israel strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah vows retaliation for pager blasts
The Israeli Air Force launched renewed attacks on Lebanon on Thursday, as tensions run high following the waves of coordinated blasts involving Lebanese electronic devices widely…