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The outcome hinges on five deputies from the BSW party, in a vote seen as a first test of relations between the two before the AfD's bid to lead the state government in December.
DeKalb County has approved an initiative to transform the empty Presidential Hotel into modern market-rate apartments. This $53.3 million project will feature 282 residential units, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, with expected completion by the end of next year. Local residents have welcomed this development as a major enhancement to the community's housing options.
With tax breaks expiring and delay to the variable excise decree, diesel prices climb. Hauliers warn of a strike as the government summons oil firms with initial price caps.
China tried three times to persuade powerful families in northern Myanmar to shut down scam operations before Myanmar police made a massive arrest in 2023, according to a new documentary broadcast on Chinese state television. The three-part documentary, which was jointly produced by China’s Ministry of Public Security and state broadcaster CCTV and began airing on Monday, shows obstacles faced by ...
Former Duke of York is attempting to quash search warrants that led to his arrest in FebruaryAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been warned not to use the king’s private money to fund his legal action against Thames Valley police.The former Duke of York is attempting to quash search warrants that led to his arrest, with a private high court hearing due to take place on Thursday. Continue reading...
A massive attack involving 650 drones targeted Moscow overnight, killing a man, Russian authorities said on Tuesday. Most of the drones were destroyed by air defences at long range, including 105 intercepted as they approached the capital, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin wrote on Telegram. Russian state news agency Tass reported it was the second-largest drone attack on the capital region in the past...
Barcelona’s housing protest turned violent with fires and arrests, highlighting Spain’s affordability crisis ahead of a general strike and snap election in November.
A railway station in southern China’s hub city Guangzhou has set a national record for trips in a single day and drawn attention for the frequency of bullet train departures – one every 40 seconds – during this month’s holiday period, according to the provincial government. Guangzhou South Railway Station handled 1,252 train services and just over 1 million trips on October 1, the start of the sev...
A railway station in southern China’s hub city Guangzhou has set a national record for trips in a single day and drawn attention for the frequency of train departures – one every 40 seconds – during this month’s holiday period, according to the provincial government. Guangzhou South Railway Station handled 1,252 train services and just over 1 million trips on October 1, the start of the seven-day ...
Protests over housing rights ended in serious unrest in central Barcelona, with barricades and burning bins. Catalan police arrested 13 people, and 30 officers suffered minor injuries.
Good morning. It’s Tuesday, and my name is Angela Skujins. On today’s docket: election tremors in Spain, combating sexualised deepfakes, and how Brussels bigwigs plan to thwart the bloc’s ‘Trojan horses’.
President Bola Tinubu describes the crash as a "painful moment" for the military and the entire nation.
Ronaldo sparked controversy last week when he walked out of the camp after learning that he would not start a game.
The country’s 85-medal haul included athletes who trained with limited money and borrowed equipment. Plus, the Mumbai performer turning everyday absurdities into comedyIn a country where cricket eclipses every other sport, the recently concluded Asian Games offered a much-needed reminder of India’s breadth of sporting talent. In this edition of the games, in Japan, India won 85 medals: 21 golds, 2...
Ben Hogan, once a bike mechanic, established Project Bike Leg with a vision to fabricate prosthetics from recycled bicycle components. His mission is to aid impoverished amputees worldwide who struggle to find affordable prosthetic options. Through engaging instructional videos on his website, Hogan empowers others to create their own bike legs.
Despite being behind at halftime, France scored four goals in 15 minutes to defeat Belgium (4-1). Thanks to this win, France are first in Group 1 after four matches.
Lisbon is hosting an exhibition where works by sculptor Joana Vasconcelos converse with dresses by a renowned Italian designer, fusing domestic life and haute couture.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi defended her absence from a Group of Seven online meeting, responding over social media to some critics who questioned why she did not attend despite her apparently free schedule. “This was a last-minute meeting arranged by the chair, France, and allowed for substitute representatives. I understand that UK Prime Minister Burnham did not attend in person and h...
The school communty is in shock after a 15-year-old protester in the northern French town of Lens lost his hand in a confrontation with police on Monday. Video footage shows the teen collapsed on the ground after the incident, which police watchdogs are investigating.
Conservatives plan ‘new integrated air and missile defence system to protect Britain from attack – in essence, a British “Iron Dome”’Good morning. Kemi Badenoch is doing a round of interviews this morning at the Conservative conference, and she will be talking about her plans for the UK to have its own version of Israel’s “Iron Dome” missile defence system. That phrase is not just journalists’ hyp...
Coming on the back of a 10-match winning streak, Spain face Croatia with sights set on the Nations League quarterfinals.
Sartaj Singh Gandhi, a brilliant seventh grader, has innovatively developed a device that monitors the freshness of various meats by tracking ammonia gas released during decay. His research revealed that peak ammonia levels were detected on day six of testing turkey, chicken, pork, and beef. With plans to broaden the device's capabilities to other food types, Sartaj dreams of a future in cardiotho...
Ukraine launched overnight one of its largest drone attacks on Moscow in the past two years, killing one man and injuring several people in the Russian capital, local officials said on Tuesday.
Ukraine launched overnight one of its largest drone attacks on Moscow in the past two years, killing one man and injuring several people in the Russian capital, local officials said on Tuesday.
Ukraine launched overnight one of its largest drone attacks on Moscow in the past two years, killing one man and injuring several people in the Russian capital, local officials said on Tuesday.
Kenya’s Department for Correctional Services has introduced chess across the country’s prisons since 2024, in one of the most prominent institutional carceral chess programs in Africa
Anger has been building since former president Hashim Thaci, viewed by many as a hero of the independence struggle, was sentenced last month over crimes committed during the 1990s war against Serbia.
Pedro Sánchez is gambling on a snap election on 29 November, after Congress rejected his housing decrees and tens of thousands protested. In France, students take to the streets again over overcrowded classes and teacher shortages, while MEPs debate Europe's housing crisis and AI deepfakes.
French borrowing costs hit their highest level since 2002, and the gap with Germany is the widest since 2011. What is driving France's debt crisis and how far could it go?
