A delegation of European diplomats has been attacked by masked Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. Belgium condemned the assault on its consul general and the other envoys and called for Israel to bring those responsible to justice. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) also condemned what they called “the severe act of violence” and…
Not every argument ends with shouting or angry messages. Sometimes, it ends with a quick “it’s fine”, a change of topic or two people pretending nothing happened. Life goes on, the conversation moves forward, and everything looks normal. But one person may still be thinking about what happened. Avoiding conflict can feel like the easiest…
An estimated 550,000 people took part in protests across France, demanding greater investment in education and action on the rising cost of living. The demonstrations quickly descended into violence, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked. At least 1,200 people were arrested on Saturday as riot police deployed tear gas and water cannons…
Wonsan is where Kim Jong Un spent part of his childhood with his mother, according to biographers and intelligence reports, and one expert told the BBC the city has been associated with the family since his father Kim Jong Il’s rule. A defector who served for 13 years guarding residences used by then leader Kim…
Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh (Photo via Canva) Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch painter popularly known for his paintings like the Starry Night and his expressive use of colour, bold brushstrokes and emotionally powerful artwork.Despite struggling with poverty and mental health challenges during his life, he created masterpieces of art and is celebrated…
The latest protests have seriously tarnished Rama’s carefully cultivated image as a charming leader, steering his country towards prosperity. Parallel to the protests, a series of investigations by the special prosecution service also threaten his rule. Set up under EU and US pressure in 2019, the prosecutors recently arrested the powerful secret service chief Vlora…
At least 17 people have been killed and many more injured in a crush at an event in the Indian city of Kolkata to mark the Hindu festival of Durga Puja, officials say. The incident occurred during sudden rainfall, which witnesses say prompted a surge of people to try to seek shelter. West Bengal’s Chief…
While searching for fish, a number of Iranian fishermen discovered a strange sight – objects such as iPhones, expensive perfume and other goods floating on the sea surface.According to videos published online, fishermen are finding all sorts of goods lying around the shipwreck and in the boxes that are also floating on the water. The…
A man died Saturday after being shot during a dispute at a subway station in Manhattan’s Theater District, according to police. Officers responded to reports of gunfire at the 53rd Street and Seventh Avenue subway station around 12:21 p.m., police said. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead at…
An injured hornbill at Artis Zoo in Amsterdam has received a pair of 3D-printed beak prostheses in a procedure believed to be the first of its kind. And the early results are encouraging: the bird started using its new beak on the very day of the surgery.The male southern ground hornbill had broken both the…