The 7.8-magnitude earthquake, which had its epicentre in southeast Turkey close to the border between the two nations, left more than 110 people dead Monday in government-held areas of Syria, according to the Syrian health ministry. Turkish emergency service authorities first reported 76 fatalities, but they warned that number might rise sharply because the accident, […]
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In a river near Perth, the state capital of Western Australia, a 16-year-old girl lost her life on Saturday after being attacked by a shark. In the Fremantle port neighbourhood of Perth, police said they were called to the scene of the attack at 3:45 p.m. Saturday (0745 GMT), close to a traffic bridge in the […]
Famous perfume and clothing designer Paco Rabanne passed away at age 88 in his French home. The parent business of his brands, Puig, announced his passing and said that he had “marked generations with his bold vision of fashion and his legacy will live on.” Rabanne’s unusual clothing creations brought him international acclaim. Rabanne’s work, […]
Guinness World Records has crowned a 30-year-old Portuguese dog as the world’s oldest canine, breaking a record that had stood for a century. Bobi is a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed with a 12- to 14-year lifespan on average. Australia’s Bluey, who passed away in 1939 at the age of 29 years and 5 months, […]
According to the defence minister of Ukraine, Russia is preparing a significant new offensive that might start as early as February 24. Oleksii Reznikov claimed that Moscow had gathered thousands of soldiers and could “try something” to commemorate the first invasion anniversary last year. The assault would coincide with Russia’s celebration of the army
Ihor Kolomoisky, one of the richest individuals in the nation, is among the high-profile targets of a new wave of anti-corruption operations by the Ukrainian government. As part of the sweep, the residence of the former interior minister Arsen Avakov was also searched. Officials in Ukraine announced that the heads of the customs agency had been […]
The president of France, Emmanuel Macron, is facing a second wave of strikes and protests over his proposals to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. The strike, which has affected schools, public transportation, and oil refineries, is being participated in by eight major unions. Hundreds of thousands of people are participating in marches […]
Poland has promised a significant increase in defence budget, citing the conflict in Ukraine as justification. It is the most recent nation in Europe to announce an increase in military spending due to the conflict. Just under 2.5% of Poland’s GDP is allocated to the military, but the prime minister intends to raise that percentage […]
Dame Esther Rantzen disclosed that she has lung cancer but expressed optimism about her prognosis. The 82-year-old broadcaster and charity founder stated in a statement that she was undergoing testing to determine the best course of action for her ailment. During her time at the BBC, Dame Esther established herself as a household figure and […]
Petr Pavel, a retired NATO commander, defeated populist Andrej Babis to become the new president of the Czech Republic. According to preliminary data made available by the state statistic office, the 61-year-old received 57.6% of the vote. Shortly after the results were released, Mr. Babis—who was prime minister from 2017 to 2021—admitted defeat in a speech […]









