Kazakh vocalist Aigerim Altynbek stuns jury, wins big at Portofino’s Opera Competition
Aigerim Altynbek swept the competition at this year’s Concorso Lirico Internazionale di Portofino (CLIP), bringing Kazahstan’s “rich culture to the world” according to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Read More
Convicted rapist MP quits Australian parliament moments before ouster vote
The disgraced lawmaker quit his seat in state parliament moments before a vote to oust him was set to take place. It also comes after an unsuccessful legal bid to…
World leaders criticise Israel’s Gaza City takeover decision as humanitarian concerns rise
World leaders criticised Israel’s plan to seize Gaza City, warning it would worsen the humanitarian crisis. The UK and Finland, among others, called for a ceasefire and the release of…
Hostage families join nationwide protests over Gaza offensive
Protesters demanding the return of hostages and an end to the Gaza war staged a beach display outside the US embassy in Tel Aviv on Friday, depicting Donald Trump’s profile…
Japan issues top-level warnings as floods and landslides hit Kyushu
Heavy rain lashed Japan’s southern Kyushu island on Friday, triggering floods, landslides and mass evacuations as authorities issued the highest-level warnings in parts of the region. Read more at Read…
Owner of Donald Trump-themed restaurant faces deportation by ICE
Food and politics clearly don’t mix… The owner of a Texas restaurant group that celebrates Donald Trump is facing immigration enforcement. Here’s everything you need to know. Read More
Gale-force winds force Greek ports to halt island ferries leaving passengers stranded
The port authorities are monitoring the updated weather reports and will give the “green light” for departures once conditions improve. Read More
World’s black rhino numbers have increased but there’s bad news for other species
The latest global rhino count from the International Rhino Foundation reveals a mixed picture for the world’s five rhino species.Read More
Donald Trump hosts historic peace summit between Armenia and Azerbaijan
After almost four decades of bitter conflict, Baku and Yerevan might finally settle for peace in the region. Read more at Read More
Spain faces intense August heatwave with soaring temperatures until 13 August
The State Meteorological Agency warns that the extreme heat episode will continue for more than a week, with temperatures that could exceed 43°C and minimums above 25°C in many areas…