Hong Kong: At least 44 dead and hundreds missing in apartment complex fire
A massive fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong, has killed at least 44 and left 279 missing. Crews worked overnight to control the blaze that spread through seven towers. Read…
Flamengo fans clash with police at Rio airport
Chaos ensued at Rio’s airport as Flamengo fans clashed with police while seeing off the team for the Copa Libertadores final, with accusations of late police action. Read More
Who is Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy’s powerful chief of staff?
Ukraine’s anti-corruption watchdogs searched the premises linked to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff on Friday morning. Who is Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy’s most trusted ally and Ukraine’s “number two”? Read…
Trump hints at ground operations in Venezuela to combat drug trafficking
Tensions with Venezuela further escalated earlier this week after Washington designated the so-called Cartel of the Suns as a terrorist organisation. Read more at Read More
A trip to the Upside Down? Lyon’s Festival of Lights stirs controversy with Stranger Things
This year, Lyon’s Festival of Lights welcomes Neflix to its list of sponsors. The presence of the American streamer has sparked criticism. Read More
Enhancing EU-Kazakhstan cooperation for a sustainable future
Kazakhstan and the EU share a long-term interest in stable, resilient and predictable supply chains that underpin economic growth and deliver the technologies needed for a cleaner future, Foreign Affairs…
Louvre to hike ticket prices for non-EU visitors by 45% next year
The Louvre museum said it will raise ticket prices for visitors from outside the European Union, requiring tourists from the UK, the US and China to pay €32. The 45%…
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Buzz Lightyear and Pac-Man float over chilly New York
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade showcased Shrek, Minnie Mouse, Buzz Lightyear and Pac-Man over Manhattan, with spectators braving chilly weather and strong winds. Read more at Read More
At least 90 dead as floods and landslides hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island
Severe floods and landslides in West Sumatra have left at least 90 people dead, displaced hundreds of families, and caused widespread damage across multiple villages. Read more at Read More
Anti-corruption investigators raid Zelenskyy’s chief of staff Yermak
NABU is probing a corruption scandal involving Ukraine’s nuclear power company, with searches at President Zelenskyy’s aide Yermak’s premises. Read more at Read More