Germany Paediatrician Charged with 130 Sex Offences
A paediatrician at a hospital near Berlin has been charged with sex offences in 130 cases, many of which took place at the institution. Prosecutors cited a risk of reoffending as the reason for his continued detention. T...
Maria McCloy: Joburg's Cultural Legacy
Maria McCloy, a prominent figure in Jozi's cultural scene, passed away, leaving behind a legacy that redefined South African pop culture and connected artists far and wide. Springtime in Seville is celebrated with caraco...
Gas Shutdown Hits Joburg Residents Amid Safety Concerns
The city of Johannesburg (Joburg) faced a winter energy crisis when gas was cut off in parts of Yeoville, Berea, Hillbrow, and Observatory. The shutdown affected low-income households and prompted questions about promise...
Spring in Seville: Caracole Delight
In Seville, spring is a time for caracoles, a type of snail native to the region. These small snails are an important part of local cuisine and culture. Maria McCloy's passing in Joburg highlights the global impact of So...
Les Simpson: Return of beloved Québécois show
The animated series Les Simpson will return for its 36th season in the fall after telecoms giant Bell Media reached a deal with Disney. Fans of the show have welcomed the news, expressing their excitement and confidence ...
Wes Streeting prepares to resign as health secretary and challenge for Labour leadership
Allies of Wes Streeting, the UK Health Secretary, have indicated that he is preparing to resign from his position and launch a challenge for the Labour Party leadership. The announcement comes following a brief morning m...
UK regulator fines suicide forum £950,000 in attempt to block online access
Ofcom, the UK's online regulator, has fined a US-based internet forum £950,000 in its latest enforcement action against a website linked to over 160 deaths in the United Kingdom. The nihilistic forum remains accessible ...
Comey Second Indictment Signals Trump DoJ Targeting Political Opponents
Ex-FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for a second time, marking an escalation in what legal experts characterize as potential political retaliation by the Trump administration against its critics. The indictment...
Nissan explores partnership with Chinese carmakers at UK Sunderland plant
Nissan's chief executive has confirmed that the company is in discussions with Chinese automaker Chery regarding the possibility of manufacturing Chinese-branded vehicles at its Sunderland facility, currently the UK's la...
Nigel Farage faces parliamentary investigation over £5m crypto billionaire donation
The UK parliamentary standards watchdog has launched a formal investigation into Reform UK leader Nigel Farage regarding a £5 million gift from cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne. The inquiry centers on whe...
Czech police hunt thief who stole 800-year-old skull of saint from church
Czech law enforcement is investigating the theft of an 800-year-old religious relic—the skull of Saint Zdislava of Lemberk—from a church display box. Security camera footage from late Tuesday captured a figure dresse...
UN demands investigations into deadly air attacks in Nigeria and Chad
The United Nations human rights chief expressed shock on Tuesday over reports that Nigerian and Chadian military forces killed over 100 civilians in recent air attacks, demanding independent inquiries into the incidents....
Utah Approves Gargantuan Datacenter Twice Manhattan's Size Amid Environmental Outcry
Utah state officials have approved a plan to construct one of the world's largest datacenters, a project spanning an area more than twice the size of Manhattan, despite fierce public opposition over environmental concern...
Intertek backs £10.6bn takeover by Swedish investment firm EQT
Intertek, a major FTSE 100 laboratory testing and inspection company, has agreed to recommend a £10.6 billion takeover bid by Swedish private equity firm EQT. The company's board has announced it is "minded to recommend...
Cruise ship with 1,700 aboard confined in Bordeaux after norovirus outbreak
French authorities have confined more than 1,700 passengers and crew members to the Ambassador Cruise Line vessel Ambition, docked in Bordeaux, following the death of a 90-year-old passenger from suspected norovirus. The...
Brazil begins historic demarcation of land for uncontacted Kawahiva indigenous community
Brazil's government has begun official demarcation of 410,000 hectares of Amazon rainforest territory designated for the Kawahiva, one of the region's most vulnerable uncontacted indigenous peoples, concluding a process ...
Gang violence forces mass displacement in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince
Gang violence in Haiti's capital has displaced hundreds of residents and severely disrupted essential services, with the Cite Soleil neighborhood of Port-au-Prince becoming a epicenter of conflict. Local populations have...
UK's Starmer Faces Leadership Challenge as Health Chief Threatens Resignation
Health Secretary Wes Streeting plans to resign to trigger a Labour party leadership election, sources confirmed on May 13, overshadowing Prime Minister Keir Starmer's King's Speech presentation of government policies. Th...
Trump Organisation cancels Australian hotel project over brand reputation concerns
The Trump Organisation has withdrawn from a major hotel development project in Australia, according to reporting by the Australian Financial Review on May 13th, 2026. The Australian property developer managing the projec...
Iran Conflict Drives European Firms in China to Rethink Supply Chain Strategy
Over a quarter of European companies operating in China have adjusted their supply chain strategies in response to the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran, according to a new survey by the EU Chamber of Commerce in China re...