China rejects joining Trump-proposed denuclearisation talks with US and Russia
A spokesperson for Beijing’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday it was “neither reasonable nor realistic” to expect China to participate in the discussions. Read more at Read More
German government accepts proposal to encourage voluntary military service
Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the country aims to recruit around 100,000 new personnel by 2030. Read more at Read More
Tomatina Festival soaks Buñol in red for 80th anniversary
The streets of Buñol in eastern Spain were drenched in red on Wednesday as thousands joined the world-famous Tomatina, an hour-long battle fought with tomatoes. Read more at Read More
Trump reports distort science to justify rollback of key climate protections, experts warn
From sea ice mix-ups to wildfire distortions, scientists say the reports misled on climate dangers.Read More
Everything you need to know about Taylor Swift’s engagement ring
The pop superstar has set the internet ablaze with news of her engagement to Travis Kelce. And all eyes are on the ring… Read More
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recognises Armenian genocide for first time
Israel has long-refused to acknowledge the mass killings and deportations carried out by the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century. Read more at Read More
Turkish transport minister fined after posting video of himself speeding
Video posted on X by Abdulkadir Uraloğlu with the hashtag #TurkeyAccelerates shows him reaching speeds of 225km/h. Read more at Read More
Musk brands Reform UK leader Farage ‘weak sauce’ after illegal immigration crackdown pledge
On Tuesday, Farage vowed to pull the UK out of the European Convention on Human Rights and start mass deportations of anyone who arrived in the country illegally. Read more…
Israeli drone strikes kill six Syrian soldiers in Damascus suburb, reports claim
Syrian state media and the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the latest drone strikes on Tuesday in the southern Damascus suburb of Kiswah killed six soldiers. Read more…
Guinness World Records turns 70 and reveals unclaimed record titles
As Guinness World Records celebrates its 70th anniversary, keep in mind that there are quite a few record titles to be claimed… Read More