Former Venezuelan first lady Cilia Flores has asked a U.S. judge to release her from jail and place her under home confinement while she awaits trial on drug trafficking charges. Flores, the wife of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, says her heart condition has worsened during her time in custody. Her lawyers argue that she… Continue reading Cilia Flores Seeks Home Confinement Over Heart Condition
A devastating Congo school fire killed at least 26 students and injured dozens in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on Thursday. The fire spread through two neighboring schools after starting at a nearby house, according to local officials and witnesses. The South Kivu provincial government said 19 girls and seven boys were among those… Continue reading Congo School Fire Kills 26 Students
Four men were injured after a stabbing incident on Bromley High Street in south-east London, with seven people arrested, according to the Metropolitan Police. One of the injured men remains in a critical condition in hospital, while the other three are being treated for injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. Emergency services were… Continue reading Bromley Stabbing: Four Hurt and Seven Arrested
Germany’s Opportunity Card, known in German as the Chancenkarte, offers skilled workers from outside the European Union a route to enter Germany and search for a suitable job. The system is designed for qualified people who do not yet have a confirmed job offer. However, the card does not guarantee employment. Applicants must still meet… Continue reading Germany Opportunity Card: Guide for Job Seekers
President Donald Trump has promised a Trump $5,000 dividend to American adults if Republicans retain control of Congress in the November midterm elections. Trump announced the proposal during a lengthy speech at the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention in Dallas. He said the payment would go to every adult citizen and compared it to a… Continue reading Trump $5,000 Dividend Plan
A 31-year-old British man has been charged under the National Security Act over alleged links to Russia’s military intelligence service. According to prosecutors, Joshua Cammidge, from Swindon, allegedly received instructions from a person believed to have links to the GRU Volunteer Corps. The Crown Prosecution Service said the group is controlled by Russia’s military intelligence… Continue reading British Man Charged Over Russian Intelligence Links
French authorities are investigating municipal police officers in Carcassonne after a leaked patrol video revealed a series of racist, misogynistic and extremist remarks. The six-hour recording came from a night patrol on November 6, 2025. Local newspaper Midi Libre obtained and published the footage. One officer’s body camera captured the conversation. The officer reportedly believed… Continue reading Carcassonne Police: Racist Remarks Trigger Investigation
The US Canada trade war has entered a new phase after Washington announced bans on several Canadian imports. The United States will block imports of a broad range of Canadian alcoholic drinks, motorcycles and dairy products from September 29. The latest move came after Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of US… Continue reading US Canada Trade War Escalates
An Israeli airstrike struck near a Lebanese television journalist as he prepared for a live broadcast in southern Lebanon. The incident happened in Nabatieh al-Fawqa on Sunday, September 6, 2026, amid renewed tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. TV correspondent Ali Chbib was preparing to go live when a powerful explosion occurred behind him. Footage released… Continue reading Israeli Strike Lebanese Reporter Injured in Nabatieh
Pakistan has stepped up efforts to strengthen workplace safety by moving closer to a comprehensive Pakistan National OSH Framework. The federal government, the International Labour Organization (ILO), workers, employers and provincial authorities joined a consultation in Islamabad to refine the proposed national occupational safety and health policy. The initiative aims to reduce workplace deaths, injuries… Continue reading Pakistan National OSH Framework Moves Closer to Finalization
