New EU commission to get all clear with big push on defence and economy
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warned Wednesday that Europe has “no time to waste”…
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Thousands of Lebanese head home as Israel-Hezbollah truce takes hold
Thousands of Lebanese displaced by the war between Israel and Hezbollah began the journey back…
Australia takes step to ban under 16s from social media
Australian lawmakers moved a step closer to banning under 16s from social media platforms Wednesday,…
Volkswagen says to sell operations in China’s Xinjiang
German car giant Volkswagen said Wednesday it would sell its operations in China’s Xinjiang region,…
Japan prosecutor bows in apology to former death row inmate
A senior Japanese public prosecutor on Wednesday bowed in apology to Iwao Hakamada, the world’s…
Thailand to return nearly 1,000 trafficked lemurs, tortoises to Madagascar
Thailand is sending almost 1,000 highly endangered lemurs and tortoises back to their home in…
Namibia votes with ruling party facing its toughest race yet
Namibia’s vice president was among the first voters in elections Wednesday that could see her…
UK parliament to debate assisted dying law
British lawmakers will hold a landmark debate on Friday on a divisive and emotive bill…
Ireland has a cultural moment, from rock and books to cinema
From Sally Rooney’s bestsellers to actor Paul Mescal, Ireland, which holds a general election this…
South Korean capital hit by record November snowfall: weather agency
South Korea’s capital was blanketed Wednesday by the heaviest November snowfall since records began over…