A French ceramics museum in Limoges was targeted by thieves overnight from Wednesday to Thursday, resulting in losses estimated at €9.5 million, local authorities confirmed. The Adrien Dubouché National Museum, located in the central French city of Limoges, reported that two pieces of Chinese porcelain were stolen during the break-in, according to police sources and […]

Portugal observed a day of national mourning on Thursday after the death toll from the derailment of one of Lisbon’s most iconic funiculars, the Glória, rose to 17 fatalities, with 21 people injured. The tragic accident occurred on Wednesday evening in one of the capital’s busiest tourist areas, when the yellow Glória funicular veered off […]

A Zambian court on Thursday sentenced former Foreign Minister Joseph Malanji to four years in prison with hard labour on corruption charges. Malanji, who served under former President Edgar Lungu from 2018 to 2021, was arrested in late 2021 for allegedly misappropriating state funds to acquire personal property, including two Bell 420 helicopters. The conviction […]

Germany is set to propose measures to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences as part of future security guarantees during a meeting of Kyiv’s allies on Thursday, according to a government source who spoke to AFP. Berlin has long been the largest military aid supplier to Ukraine after the United States, providing weaponry, training, and logistical support. […]

Texas Senators have passed House Bill 7 (HB 7), legislation permitting private citizens to sue individuals who mail abortion pills into the state, marking a significant expansion of the state’s restrictions on abortion. The bill now awaits the signature of Republican Governor Greg Abbott, who is expected to enact it into law. Context and Background […]

United Nations personnel arrested by Yemen’s Huthi rebels earlier this week are under suspicion of espionage on behalf of Israel and the United States, a Huthi official told AFP on Thursday, speaking on condition of anonymity. Details of the Arrests Date of arrests: Sunday Number detained: At least 11 UN employees Agencies involved: Staff from […]

A crowded ferry boat has capsized in Niger State, Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of at least 32 people, rescue officials confirmed on Thursday. The incident marks yet another tragic addition to the country’s long list of fatal river accidents. Details of the Incident Date of accident: Tuesday morning Location: Malale River, North Central Nigeria, […]

The Swedish Transport Agency has raised alarm over a dramatic increase in GPS interference affecting aviation in the Baltic Sea region, warning that such incidents now occur almost daily. The agency has pointed to Russia as the source of the disruption.   According to newly released data, the number of interference incidents with Global Navigation Satellite […]

Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held official talks in Beijing on Thursday, state media confirmed, during Kim’s rare foreign visit. The meeting took place at the Great Hall of the People, highlighting the continued significance of the China–North Korea alliance, a relationship that dates back to their joint sacrifices […]