Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers carry out public execution in sports stadium
The man had been convicted of killing 13 members of a family, including children, and was executed by one of their relatives, according to police. Read more at Read More
Planned solar park in Portugal raises concerns about environmental damage and local impact
The company behind the project has promised to reconcile the production of renewable energy with the environmental protection of the territory.Read More
US denies operating license to Serbia’s Russian-owned oil refinery
Serbia must halt operations at its NIS oil refinery after Washington denied its license, risking the nation’s fuel supply, according to President Vučić. Read more at Read More
French Riviera — no more sunshine for foreign pensioners?
“Boys, boys, boys. Sun shines down, so come to town. Set your body free” was how the summer 1987 hit song goes. If you remember this tune, boys and girls,…
The British public has spoken: ‘Die Hard’ is not a Christmas movie
The annual debate on whether ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas movie or not has finally been resolved. A new poll reveals only 38 per cent of UK public think the…
Germany sends Libyan man accused of war crimes to the ICC in The Hague to face trial
Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri is accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity including murder, torture and rape in a prison in Libya. Read more at Read More
Japan: Record-price yellowtail sells for over 22,000 euros at Ishikawa’s first winter auction
A Kirameki-branded winter yellowtail from quake-hit Noto fetched a record-tying 4 million yen at Ishikawa Prefecture’s first auction of the season. Read more at Read More
Doha Forum 2025 aims to make justice and global cooperation more than a promise
The event in Qatar’s capital is set to focus on turning commitments into impactful policies through open discussions on urgent issues, organisers said. Read more at Read More
Belgian police raid European External Action Service in anti-fraud operation
The European External Action Service (EEAS) and the College of Europe were raided on Tuesday as part of an anti-fraud investigation by Belgian police. Read More
Russia cuts troop bonuses and delays death benefits amid budget shortfalls
Meanwhile, despite promises of substantial compensation, families of killed soldiers have received bizarre gifts from local authorities. Read more at Read More