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Tens of thousands march across Germany to protest against far-right AfD
Approximately 150,000 demonstrators protested across roughly 20 German cities against the far-right AfD party following its landslide victory in a state election.
Houthi projectile wounds two, damages mosque in Jazan region, Saudi says
Saudi Civil Defence reported that a Houthi projectile struck the Jazan region, wounding two people and damaging a mosque and several buildings on Saturday.
Why Spain’s new Sahrawi citizenship law matters to Morocco
Spain’s Congress approved a citizenship bill allowing Sahrawis born in Western Sahara during Spanish occupation to obtain Spanish nationality, raising concerns in Morocco about implications for the disputed territory’s status.
Iraq seizes drone-launching platform used for targeting Saudi oil pipeline
Iraqi security forces have seized a drone-launching platform allegedly used in an attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline that occurred earlier this week, with authorities identifying the launch site in a border region near Iran.
One dead and more than 30 missing after ferry sinks off Vanuatu coast in rough seas
A ferry sank off Vanuatu’s coast after departing in severe weather conditions, resulting in one confirmed death and more than 30 missing persons, with rescue operations ongoing.
About 1,400 Yemenis flee to Djibouti within 24 hours
Approximately 1,400 people fled Yemen to Djibouti within 24 hours, according to the country’s economy minister, as Houthi forces expand control over the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
Voting under way in Sweden election that could see far right in government
Swedish voters are casting ballots in a closely contested election that could result in the far-right Sweden Democrats entering government for the first time or enable the centre-left opposition to regain power.
Niger military government reshuffles army command weeks after deadly mutiny
Niger’s military government has reorganized its top armed forces leadership following a failed mutiny late last month, appointing General Mamane Sani Kiaou as the new chief of the armed forces.
Tasia Fortune: Arrest made over the death of black woman found hanged from tree
Police in Mississippi arrested a man in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a black woman found hanged from a tree in Jackson in August, with authorities indicating additional arrests may follow.
Why brazen museum thefts keep happening nearly a year after Louvre heist
Museum thefts across Europe have grown increasingly brazen following the Louvre robbery last October, with experts attributing the rise to copycat crimes and improved criminal tactics targeting high-value portable items.
Firefighters say glutathione helped them – their union warns it could be risky
Firefighters report symptom relief after inhaling glutathione following major wildfires, but their union warns the treatment lacks scientific evidence and poses potential safety risks.
NSW police seize 36 illegal ebikes on northern beaches that are now destined for the crusher
NSW police seized 36 illegal ebikes on the northern beaches following a coordinated operation, with units capable of exceeding safe speed limits now destined for destruction.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles off eastern coast, Seoul says
North Korea fired ballistic missiles off its eastern coast on Saturday, with South Korea’s military detecting the launch from the Wonsan area traveling about 250 kilometers.
Mexico rescues eight from clandestine clinic run by violent Jalisco cartel
Mexican authorities rescued eight people forcibly recruited by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel from a clandestine clinic on a farm, with six suspected guards arrested.
‘War on terror’: How 9/11 changed the language of conflict
The “war on terror” phrase, introduced after the September 11 attacks, employed sanitized language like “enhanced interrogation” and “extraordinary rendition” that masked controversial US military and security policies.
Sweden heads to the polls: What’s at stake in the knife-edge election?
Sweden holds a close general election on Sunday between a center-left coalition and a right-wing bloc that may bring the Sweden Democrats, a party with neo-Nazi roots, into government for the first time.
Guatemalan judge clears deputy minister, three leaders of terrorism charges
A Guatemalan court dismissed terrorism charges against a deputy minister and three Indigenous leaders who organized protests in 2023 against a prosecutor accused of obstructing the president’s election.
Kenyan crackdown on foreign traders prompts fear: ‘It’s like a dog set loose on us’
Kenya’s president ordered a crackdown on foreign traders operating small businesses, prompting fear and harassment among migrants from neighboring countries who say they face threats and potential expulsion.
After 900 years, the Bayeux Tapestry returns to England and goes on display in London
The Bayeux Tapestry, a nearly 230-foot medieval embroidered cloth depicting the 1066 Norman Conquest, is on display at London’s British Museum after nearly 900 years in France.
Hong Kong court sentences 3 Tiananmen vigil organizers to prison
Three Hong Kong activists who organized annual Tiananmen vigils were sentenced to 5-7 years in prison Friday under a national security law, highlighting the city’s shrinking civil liberties.
‘Handcuffed and blindfolded’: Is the US targeting Ecuadorian fishermen?
Ecuadorian fishermen report attacks by US military forces at sea, claiming their vessels were destroyed during operations allegedly targeting drug traffickers. Communities say they are losing livelihoods and lack clarity on targeting justifications.
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South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
In May, former comfort woman turned activist Lee Yong-soo went public with accusations against Yoon Mee-hyang, the former head of The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance, South Koreans, to the dismay of the South Koreans. The 92-year-old was a regular fixture...
Brexit Negotiations Are Poised to Become Chaotic
European policymakers rejected the latest Brexit plan from UK British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that the plan was unworkable. While the plan was not rejected outright, EU leaders said that in its current form it could not go forward. Basically, the plan in...
The Pitfalls of Pro Se (Self-Representation) When Facing Criminal Charges
Are you facing criminal charges and wondering if you should try to represent yourself? If so, you’re considering a risky move that will probably result in a conviction. Hiring a private attorney is your best chance for a reduced sentence or even getting your charges...