Incoming UK PM Andy Burnham Rejects Thatcher-Era Policies
In his Labour leader speech, Andy Burnham denounced Margaret Thatcher’s legacy and pledged state control of utilities, housing and transport in the UK.
Young innovators key to Africa’s digital leap, says Airtel Africa boss
Africa’s true digital strength lies in the mindset of its young innovators, not just in technology adoption, and stake...
State of emergency in Peru's capital after wave of violence
Lima (AFP) — Peru’s interim president Jose Jeri announced a state of emergency in Lima and the neighbouring port of Call...
Heineken beer sales down: 'Mixed performance'
Amsterdam (AFP) — Dutch brewer Heineken Wednesday reported a steep drop in beer sales in the third quarter, driven by a...
Charles to be first king to pray with pope in five centuries
London (AFP) — King Charles III leaves for a state visit to the Vatican Wednesday, where he will meet Pope Leo XIV and m...
Eurostar plans double-decker train amid competition threat
London (AFP) — Eurostar said Wednesday it will run double-decker trains through the Channel Tunnel for the first time, a...
Spain to publish list of Franco-era symbols targeted for removal
Madrid (AFP) — Spain’s leftist government said Wednesday it will publish a list of symbols of General Francisco Franco’s...
People pardoned by Trump want banks to forgive their past, too
(Bloomberg) — It’s one thing to be cleared by the president.
The Louvre reopens 3 days after one of the biggest museum heists of the century
PARIS (AP) — The Louvre reopened on Wednesday to long lines beneath its landmark Paris glass pyramid, just three days af...
U.S. government shutdown is now second longest in history
(Bloomberg) — The US government shutdown, now in its 22nd day, has become the second-longest in history as the stalemate...
Kermit aims to ease French nerves at Art Basel Paris
Paris (AFP) — A huge inflatable Kermit the frog will be the star of the Art Basel Paris contemporary art fair this week...
Dutch regulator issues AI election advice warning
Chatbot guidance favored right-wing and left-wing blocs in over half of responses, a Dutch election watchdog has found ...
Shock moment giant lion escapes 60mph moving truck & climbs on ROOF before making a break for it in South Africa
THIS is the shocking moment a giant lion surfs on the roof of a trailer after escaping from it on a highway.
Serbia’s Vucic condemns ‘terrorism’ outside parliament
A man has opened fire near the parliament building in Belgrade and set ablaze a tent erected by supporters of the presid...
Shooting and arson in Serbian capital (VIDEO)
A man has opened fire near the parliament building in Belgrade and set ablaze a tent belonging to supporters of Presiden...
How Louvre burglars obtained truck-mounted lift to make off with jewels worth more than $100M
Thieves used a stolen truck-mounted moving lift to scale the Louvre and steal royal jewels worth over $100 million in a...