US Senate candidate Graham Platner gets new tattoo to cover one with Nazi links
The Democrat Graham Platner says he is not a “secret Nazi” and was not aware of the associations of the skull-and-crossbones tattoo on his chest. Read more at Read More
Children evacuated after Russian attack on Kharkiv kindergarten
A Russian strike hit a private kindergarten in the Kholodnogirskyi district of Kharkiv on Wednesday morning, injuring six people and killing one, Ukrainian officials said. Read more at Read More
France’s former President Sarkozy to have permanent police protection in prison
French interior minister says the ex-president will have two police officers stationed in neighbouring cells around the clock for his security. Read more at Read More
Drums echo through Japan as centuries-old autumn parade returns
Crowds lined the streets of Matsue City in western Japan on Sunday to witness the traditional autumn parade known as dogyoretsu, a centuries-old celebration featuring giant drums. Read more at…
Police clash with protesters outside Dublin asylum centre
A second night of unrest erupted in Dublin on Tuesday as protesters gathered near an asylum hotel, leading to clashes with police and six arrests. Read more at Read More
Imprisoned journalists from Belarus and Georgia win EU’s Sakharov Prize for 2025
The European Parliament awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Andrzej Poczobut from Belarus and Mzia Amaglobeli from Georgia. Read more at Read More
Is this seat taken? Gang arrested over theft of 1,000 restaurant chairs in Spain
The stolen chairs, which had an estimated value of €60,000, were resold in Spain, Morocco and Romania, according to police. Read more at Read More
Flexing muscles: Is physical fitness becoming a must for politicians?
In times of uncertainty, a politician who displays physical strength can appeal to voters, says Professor Jacek Wasilewski, a media expert from the University of Warsaw. Read more at Read…
Russian strike hits Kharkiv kindergarten, children evacuated amid blaze
Russia attacked Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv on Wednesday, hitting a kindergarten with children in attendance. Ukraine’s president said all children have been evacuated, with many “experiencing acute stress reactions”.…
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