Business
VW markets new electric brand for China to compete with BYD
German carmaker Volkswagen is putting a new electric car range on the market in China. The vehicle under the brand name "ID. Unyx" is to…
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Politics
German Cabinet passes 2025 budget, hailing 'economic turnaround'
Germany's Cabinet on Wednesday finalized the 2025 budget after weeks of wrangling, sending the €480.6 billion ($526 billion) package to…
News
Europe’s First Farmers Disappeared 5,000 Years Ago
In the 14th century, the plague wiped out 50 million across Europe and Asia. It remains one of history’s most fatal pandemics. But this…
News
French anti-terror police detain alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer suspected of targeting Olympic torch
PARIS (AP) — French anti-terror police have detained an alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer suspected of wanting to target the Olympic torch…
Politics
Beloved priest Abbe Pierre was the conscience of France. Several women now accuse him of assault
PARIS (AP) — A legendary French priest and a life-long advocate of the homeless was accused of committing acts that would amount to…
Fashion
Armani and Dior probed in Italy following worker exploitation claims
Italy’s competition authority is investigating whether Armani and Dior have misled consumers about their production processes, following…
Politics
Putin has ramped up air defenses at his palace to protect it from Ukrainian drones: report
Russia has moved much-needed air defenses close to Putin's Valdai Palace, Radio Liberty reported. The palace is said to be the residence…
News
Gaza health authority reports further deaths from IDF strikes
Five people have been killed in Israeli attacks on Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip and in Nuseirat, a refugee camp in the centre, the…
News
Guinea lawyers on strike over military crackdown
Courts in Guinea are paralysed after lawyers embarked on a nationwide strike to protest against the military regime carrying out…
News
Kenyan journalist freed after 'mistaken' arrest drama
Kenyan police have freed a veteran journalist after “mistakenly” arresting him at a police station and dramatically pushing him into a…
News
'They killed my son' - raw grief after Nigeria school collapse
Jotted down on paper, this playful story about a lazy lion is now a memento of a young life lost. Chidera Onovo, 15, was a caring boy who…
News
Ethiopian posts mislead about confederation treaty between West African military regimes
Screenshot of the misleading post, taken on July 10, 2024 A graphic shared with the post shows a map of Africa and the military rulers of…
Business
Shenzhen to put autonomous buses on roads as China accelerates self-driving vehicle tests
China's southern tech hub of Shenzhen plans to put a fleet of 20 driverless buses on the road this year, according to the local bus…
Business
German energy group awarded licence for Australian marine wind farm
The German energy group RWE has secured the licence for a large wind-farm project off the coast of Australia. The company says it has been…
Business
Envision Energy forms JV with PIF to produce renewable components
Chinese wind turbine maker Envision Energy has established a joint venture (JV) with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) and…
News
Drug development costs predicted to soar as BIOSECURE Act gains momentum
Since its introduction in January, the BIOSECURE Act has sent shockwaves across the pharmaceutical sector. Although the Act does not…
Lifestyle
Adapting to Change: Lisa Daniels on Overcoming Challenges and Staying Relevant in the Modeling Industry
Lisa Daniels, a distinguished figure in the modeling industry, has carved an impressive journey marked by remarkable experiences and…
News
Blocked sink? Reach for a wrench, not a pipe cleaner
If you find there is water water standing in your sink and it is no longer draining properly you have probably got to that troublesome…
Politics
Smoke on the horizon - Israel and Hezbollah edge closer to all-out war
As the war in Gaza grinds on, there are growing fears another Middle East war may erupt - with devastating consequences for the region,…
News
Asia’s 50 best bars for 2024 have been announced. A newcomer has earned the top spot
Bar Leone – an Italian cocktail spot in central Hong Kong – has been crowned the best bar in Asia. It’s an impressive achievement,…
Politics
Video shows Gaza orphans in Jordan, not Indonesia
Screenshot of false post taken on July 9, 2024 The video was shared in similar posts on X, YouTube, Snack Video and TikTok, which racked…
News
Kenya's ‘serial killer’ mystery - five key questions
The arrest of an alleged serial killer in Kenya has enraged the country - with many feeling the police have questions to answer. Police…
Politics
Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder fighters may carry nuclear-armed missiles
Analysts believe Pakistan may be arming its JF-17 fighters with nuclear-armed cruise missiles. Suspicions the JF-17 could be armed with…
News
Celebrate local pride with 727 Day deals at Hyatt Regency Clearwater
CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla. (BLOOM) – Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa has unveiled special promotions in celebration of 727 Day, an…