News in brief
Mayotte, a French territory in the Indian Ocean, was hit by a new tropical storm on Sunday, just weeks after the destructive Cyclone Chido wreaked havoc on the islands, causing extensive damage and a large-scale recovery operation. Authorities urged residents to stay indoors or seek shelter, stock up......
An Austrian woman has been kidnapped in Niger, marking the first abduction of a European citizen in the country since the military coup of 2023. The Austrian Foreign Ministry confirmed the incident on Sunday, stating that its embassy in Algeria, which also covers Niger, had been notified and was in communication......
Fighting In Donetsk's Siversk town, two civilians lost their lives due to shelling by Russian forces, as reported by the regional governor. Similarly, two more were killed in Kamyanka-Dniprovska, located in the Russian-occupied Zaporizhia region, during Ukrainian attacks, according to Moscow-appointed......
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of the far-right political movement in France and a polarizing figure in European politics, has died at the age of 96. Known for his provocative rhetoric and staunch opposition to immigration and globalization, Le Pen's career spanned decades of controversy and political......
Hostilities and Casualties A Russian drone attack on Kyiv resulted in one fatality and five injuries. Russian shelling in the Zaporizhzhia region claimed the life of a pensioner. Ukrainian attacks on Russian border areas led to two deaths: one in a mortar strike in the Bryansk region......
Starting January 19, a new long-haul flight route will connect Shanghai to Casablanca. Operated three times weekly—on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays—this service by a major Chinese airline will link Shanghai Pudong International Airport with Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca,......
On January 1st, 2025, a Tesla Cybertruck erupted in flames outside a prominent hotel in Las Vegas, killing the driver and injuring seven others. The explosion is under investigation by the FBI, who are examining whether the incident could be related to terrorism. Videos captured by witnesses show the......
The English Channel, one of the world's busiest maritime corridors, continues to witness a significant surge in irregular migration. In 2024, a total of 36,816 individuals crossed the channel in small boats to reach the United Kingdom, according to provisional government data. This figure marks a......
After more than eight years of legal battles, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have finally reached a divorce settlement, concluding one of Hollywood's most contentious separations. The former couple, who were once the golden duo of Tinseltown, have agreed on terms that will bring a long period of legal......
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a renowned humanitarian, passed away at the age of 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. His remarkable journey from a modest peanut farmer to a global advocate for peace and human rights left an indelible mark on history. A Humble Beginning......
In a series of dramatic rescue operations on Christmas Day, French maritime authorities successfully saved 107 migrants attempting the perilous journey across the English Channel from France to the United Kingdom. The day-long effort encompassed 12 separate rescue missions along France's northern......
A tragic incident unfolded at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, when a car drove into a crowd, resulting in the death of two people, including a child, and injuring 68 others. Of the injured, 15 are in serious condition. The attack took place in the evening, and authorities quickly responded......
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mayotte on Thursday to assess the extensive destruction caused by Cyclone Chido, the most powerful storm to hit the French territory in nearly a century. The cyclone left thousands struggling without basic necessities such as water, food, or electricity. A......
