Germany’s Merz admits Europe was free-riding on the US
Paul Kirby Europe digital editor Jeff Overs/BBC Friedrich Merz has met President Donald Trump three times since becoming…
Why has Japan set up a task force to deal with foreigners?
Tokyo CNN — Japan has worked hard to attract foreigners to boost its sluggish economy but now the…
Migrants deported by the US to Eswatini being held in solitary confinement – The Guardian
Migrants deported by the US to Eswatini being held in solitary confinement The Guardian‘Not Trump’s dumping ground’: Outrage over…
Israel says it regrets deadly strike on Catholic Church in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said his country “deeply regrets that a stray ammunition” hit Gaza’s only…
Israel strikes Gaza church, killing 3, wounding priest close to Francis : NPR
Palestinian Christians wait to pray at the midnight Christmas Eve Mass out side the Deir Al Latin Holy…
Thai Woman Arrested For Seducing Celibate Buddhist Monks & Blackmailing Them
Woman in Thailand was arrested for allegedly extorting celibate monks she was sleeping with. PublishedJuly 17, 2025 11:26…
Senate approves cuts to NPR; Trump on the Fed : NPR
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At least 61 dead, 45 rescued in huge fire at hypermarket in Iraq’s Kut | News
‘A tragedy and a calamity have befallen us,” the Wasit province governor says. At least 61 people have…
Mystery surrounds Russian mum and children found in Indian cave
Imran Qureshi BBC News, Bengaluru Karnataka police Kutina has defended her lifestyle saying she and her children were…
Netanyahu suffers another blow as second Haredi party quits Israel government
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this…
Bangladeshi forces clash with supporters of ousted leader Hasina, leaving at least 4 dead
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladeshi security forces on Wednesday clashed with supporters of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,…
Another key ally quits Netanyahu’s governing coalition in major blow
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suffered a major political blow on Wednesday as…