Tag: World
Four injured after military horses break loose, stampede in London, U.K.
The riderless horses galloped down main roads in central London, running into vehicles and stunning commuters as they headed to work.
Paris skies closed for business during Olympics opening ceremony
Augustin de Romanet, chairman of Aéroports de Paris, said airlines are being warned in advance about the closure and told they will have to fly around the restricted airspace.
German retirees will get a pension increase that beats inflation. What to know
The increase will take effect on July 1, the first time since 2000 that pensions in Europe's biggest economy have risen by more than the annual inflation rate.
U.K., German police arrest 5 alleged Chinese spies in separate probes
U.K. and German police arrested five people for allegedly spying for China. German authorities said the suspects were thought to be working with the Chinese secret service.
Israel’s military intelligence chief resigns over failure to prevent Oct. 7 attack
The head of Israeli military intelligence resigned on Monday over the failures surrounding Hamas' unprecedented Oct. 7 attack, the military said.
Wrong remains sent to ‘exhausted’ Canadian family after death on Cuba vacation
Faraj Allah Jarjour of Laval, Que. died suddenly in Cuba on a family trip, and his children say the wrong remains were sent back to Canada from Cuba.
Israel did not express concerns about UNRWA staff before attack: report
Israel said UNRWA employees took part in the Hamas attack. A UN panel has stated "Israel has yet to provide supporting evidence of this.”
Indian PM Modi accused of anti-Muslim hate speech. Here’s what to know
Modi’s BJP has previously referred to Muslims as infiltrators and cast them as illegal migrants who crossed into India from Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Celebrity handbag designer jailed for smuggling crocodile, python leather
Nancy Gonzalez was arrested for running a multiyear conspiracy that involved recruiting couriers to transport her handbags on commercial flights to high-end showrooms.
New Prince Louis birthday photo released, taken by Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton and Prince William often release photos of their children on their birthdays, but this picture is being heavily scrutinized.
Brittney Griner recalls harsh 10-month Russian detention: ‘My life is over right here’
Brittney Griner was arrested in 2022 after Russian officials said they found a vape cartridge of hashish oil in her luggage at Moscow's airport.
Paris Olympics: Mayor vows River Seine water quality ‘will be good’
Paris mayor said she was confident water quality in the River Seine will be up to Olympic standards this summer — and that she’ll be able to prove it by swimming there.
Belgian man whose body brews alcohol acquitted of drunk driving charge
When he was pulled over by police, the 40-year-old Belgian man told officers he had not been drinking. It turns out the man has auto-brewery syndrome.
China’s Xi Jinping says ‘no force’ can stop ‘reunion’ with Taiwan
China's Xi Jinping spoke of a ‘family reunion’ with Taiwan when he met with a former Taiwanese president. Beijing has threatened to use force to reabsorb the democracy.
Extreme flooding in Russia, Kazakhstan force more than 100K to evacuate
Floods engulfed cities and towns across Russia and Kazakhstan on Wednesday after Europe's third-longest river burst its banks, forcing about 110,000 people to evacuate.