No Comment Mayotte reels after deadly Cyclone Chido Cyclone Chido struck Mayotte on Saturday, levelling entire neighbourhoods and causing heavy destruction in the island's capital. Local reports confirm at least 20 deaths, but officials fear the true toll could be far higher. 17/12/2024
No Comment Jude Law earns his star on Hollywood Walk of Fame British actor Jude Law, celebrated for his roles in The Talented Mr. Ripley and the Sherlock Holmes series, was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday. The 51-year-old reflected on three decades of acting, crediting collaborators and family for his success. 13/12/2024
No Comment WATCH: Families search Saydnaya prison for missing loved ones Thousands of Syrians have flocked to Saydnaya prison, infamous for mass executions and torture under Assad’s regime, seeking news of missing relatives. Known as the "Human Slaughterhouse," Saydnaya was taken over by rebel forces on 8 December 2024, leading to the release of surviving inmates. 13/12/2024
No Comment Pope Francis meets Abbas to discuss Gaza crisis Pope Francis hosted Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Vatican on Thursday, with their discussions centred on the Middle East crisis, particularly in Gaza. 12/12/2024
No Comment King Charles hosts the Military Wives Choirs after year of challenges The Military Wives Choirs performed a heartfelt Christmas concert for King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Buckingham Palace’s Music Room on Wednesday. 12/12/2024
No Comment Homs celebrates the end of Assad's regime After nearly 14 years of civil war, Syrians are beginning to return home. In the Baba Amr district of Homs, residents are celebrating the end of the Assad regime, welcoming former exiles and hoping for a new life. 12/12/2024
No Comment Cute animals feast on Thanksgiving treats at Oregon Zoo Animals at the Oregon Zoo celebrated Thanksgiving in style on Thursday, enjoying festive treats prepared by their keepers. 29/11/2024
No Comment Protests rock Albanian capital, calling for PM’s resignation Opposition lawmakers and supporters brought Albania’s capital, Tirana, to a standstill on Tuesday, blocking major roads and demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government. 27/11/2024
No Comment Discover how artists have used technology to dream up the future Tate Modern’s Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet opens on 28 November, showcasing how artists from the 1950s to the 1990s used emerging technologies to craft visionary works. 27/11/2024
No Comment Inside the ravaged streets of Sumy after Russian drones struck A Russian drone attack on Sumy, northeastern Ukraine, killed two people and injured 12 others on Friday morning, officials report. Residential buildings, cars, and a shop were damaged in the strikes. Rescuers saved two from rubble as prosecutors launched a war crimes investigation. 22/11/2024
No Comment Fatal pile-up on Polish motorway amid first snow A tragic pile-up on the A4 motorway near Bolesławiec, Poland, involving four lorries, two cars, and a van, left one person dead and another injured on Friday morning. Witnesses cite poor road conditions and lack of surface preparation during the season’s first snowfall. Police are investigating. 22/11/2024
No Comment Pianist Tom Yun reveals Chopin’s hidden creation An unknown musical work attributed to European composer Frédéric Chopin was performed by pianist Tony Siqi Yun. 21/11/2024
No Comment France celebrates Beaujolais Nouveau 2024 release Beaujolais Nouveau was officially uncorked at midnight on 20-21 November 2024, continuing a cherished tradition that dates back to the 1950s and gained global popularity in the 1980s. 21/11/2024
No Comment Another major eruption hits Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes A new volcanic eruption has occurred on Wednesday evening on the Reykjanes peninsula, just 50 km from the Icelandic capital. 21/11/2024
No Comment Maori MPs stage haka protest against treaty bill Maori lawmakers performed a haka in New Zealand's parliament, protesting a bill aimed at changing a treaty that granted land rights and protections to Maori tribes. 15/11/2024
No Comment Historic floods in Malaga leave city paralysed and thousands homeless Malaga has been hit by its worst floods in decades, with relentless downpours causing widespread disruption. 15/11/2024
No Comment COP29 carbon credit debate sparks backlash from activists While world leaders discussed climate finance and emissions cuts, protesters urged wealthier nations — the main contributors to greenhouse gas — to fund climate adaptation efforts for poorer countries suffering the most from its effects. 14/11/2024
No Comment Málaga floods wreak havoc as storms lash Spain again Spain is grappling with another wave of extreme weather, only weeks after flash floods devastated Valencia and other regions, killing over 220 people. 14/11/2024
No Comment Art installation marks Berlin Wall's 35th anniversary Germany commemorated the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall with a stunning art installation in Berlin. 08/11/2024
No Comment Juliette Binoche launches Paris Christmas window display The iconic Printemps Haussmann department store launched its enchanting Christmas window display on Thursday, with celebrated French actress Juliette Binoche unveiling this year’s festive theme, a magical train journey. 07/11/2024