Taliban takes first provincial capital in Afghanistan as city of Zaranj falls into group’s hands
Taliban insurgents have captured the city of Zaranj, the capital of Afghanistan’s southwestern Nimroz province.…More
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Germany launches ‘negligent homicide’ investigation over fatal floods, regional chief at forefront of probe
German prosecutors have announced that an investigation into the fatal flooding that struck the region…More
Volunteer firefighter becomes first fatality of devastating Greek fires amid extreme heatwave
A volunteer firefighter has been confirmed as the first fatality of the forest fires in…More
Fraternity members at Belgian university face criminal charges after black student died following violent hazing
A case involving 18 former members of an elite student society is to be heard…More
‘It’s a set-up’: Many activists in Myanmar remain unconvinced by junta’s offer to pardon protesters
Myanmar’s military junta has offered to drop charges against protesters on the condition that they…More
Japan tops 1 million Covid-19 cases as Olympics fuels new infections
Japan has reached the solemn milestone of one million registered Covid-19 infections, with case numbers…More
Polish minister suggests country could quit EU due to ‘blackmail’ over judicial reforms
Poland’s justice minister, Zbigniew Ziobro, has indicated that his government could consider leaving the EU…More
Italy makes vax pass mandatory for teachers, students & public transport passengers amid ongoing protests over new health ID
Italy has expanded its list of ordinary activities which will now require proof of vaccination…More
‘Shameless political manipulation’: China rebukes Biden’s offer of a ‘safe haven’ in US for Hong Kongers
The US is trying to play the “Hong Kong card” to undermine Beijing and doesn’t…More