World Watch

Morocco is in the process of constructing what is expected to be the largest football stadium in the world as part of its preparations to co-host the 2030 World Cup. However, this endeavor has sparked significant protests across the nation, with demonstrators arguing that the estimated $5 billion investment in sports infrastructure reflects misplaced governmental […]

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been sentenced to over four years in prison following a trial in July, where he was convicted of facilitating prostitution involving two former partners, Cassandra Ventura and an individual referred to as “Jane.” During the sentencing hearing, which carried emotional weight, several individuals spoke in support of Combs, including his six

Surekha Yadav has retired after a 36-year career as India’s first female train driver. She began her journey in 1989 as an assistant train driver with the Indian Railways. During her career, she operated various trains across diverse terrains and weather conditions, contributing to a larger workforce that now includes over 2,000 female train operators.

The Riyadh Comedy Festival, featuring prominent comedians including Dave Chappelle and Bill Burr, marks a significant cultural event in Saudi Arabia. Attendees report that the performances included jokes around sensitive topics such as sex and gender identity, which observers find unusual given the country’s conservative backdrop. One expatriate noted the enthusiastic audience response while emphasizing

Germany’s Munich Airport has suspended flights for the second time within 24 hours due to unconfirmed drone sightings. On Friday evening, the airport announced the suspension at 21:30 local time (20:30 GMT), impacting approximately 6,500 passengers. This follows a similar incident on Thursday evening, where at least 17 flights were grounded because of multiple drone

Gisèle Pelicot is set to return to court in Nîmes as one of the defendants in the high-profile rape case against her husband and 51 others appeals his conviction. Pelicot, a 72-year-old grandmother, previously garnered significant attention during what has been called France’s largest rape trial. She had been drugged and assaulted by numerous men

Hamas has indicated a willingness to negotiate the release of remaining hostages, contingent upon certain conditions. This announcement may provide hope to families in Israel who have awaited such news. The group’s statement responded to a peace proposal from the United States, agreeing to release “all Israeli prisoners, both living and dead,” according to a

U.S. Senators have once again failed to pass spending proposals aimed at reopening the federal government, prolonging the ongoing shutdown into the next week. Two distinct spending proposals, one from the Democrats and another from the Republicans, did not meet the required 60-vote threshold for passage. As negotiations remain stalled, the White House has indicated

On Friday, workers in Italy participated in a general strike, expressing solidarity with the people of Gaza rather than demanding improved pay or working conditions. The protests, which occurred in multiple cities, were part of a larger wave of demonstrations across Europe regarding Israel’s military actions in Gaza. According to Italy’s Interior Ministry, up to

Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to over four years in prison after being found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution. This follows a jury acquitting him three months prior of charges related to sex trafficking and racketeering, which could have resulted in a life sentence. The sentencing took place in a Manhattan courtroom, where