The Russian Federation, led by Vladimir Putin, has expelled a diplomat from Britain and his wife, accusing them of spying. They were accused of conducting intelligence operations under the guise of a diplomatic mission in Moscow. They have been ordered…
A one-day protest by employees at 13 German airports, including Frankfurt and Munich, as well as other key destinations in the country, has led to the cancellation of most flights. The strike, which started at midnight, involves public sector workers…
Actress Emily Osment has filed for divorce from her husband of less than five months, musician Jack Anthony Farina. Osment, 32, filed for divorce Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court against Farina, 42. According to court documents, they married on…
Negotiators continue to urge the man, who is several metres above the Big Ben clock tower, to leave as night falls. The man, who climbed the tower around 7:20 a.m. Saturday and was holding a Palestinian flag on a ledge,…
The tropical cyclone has weakened into a tropical low pressure system as it approaches Brisbane, Australia’s third most populous city, bringing heavy rainfall that is expected to hit coastal areas for several days. Tropical Cyclone Alfred was expected to become…
North Korea has shown off for the first time a nuclear submarine it is building, a weapon that could pose a significant security threat to South Korea and the United States. State media on Saturday released images showing a “nuclear-powered…
The Taliban issued a statement to mark International Women’s Day, claiming that Afghan women are safe and their rights are protected despite UN condemnation of ongoing restrictions on work and education. Since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in 2021,…
Four years after seizing power from an elected administration, the military leader has announced that Myanmar will hold general elections within 10 months, according to state news reports. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has indicated that elections will be held…
Duane Wiggins, a founding member of the Grammy-nominated band Tony! Toni! Tone! and the brains behind such classic 1990s hits as “Anniversary,” “It Never Rains (In Southern California)” and “(Lay Your Head on My) Pillow,” has died at the age…
On Saturday, the tropical cyclone weakened to a tropical cyclone system as it approached Brisbane, Australia’s third-largest city, bringing heavy rainfall expected in the coastal region for several days. Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been predicted to be the first cycle…