World Watch

French military personnel have boarded an oil tanker identified as part of a Russian “shadow fleet,” allegedly used to circumvent sanctions related to the war in Ukraine. The vessel, known as the Boracay, departed from Russia last month and was reportedly located off the coast of Denmark when several airports experienced temporary closures due to […]

In 1980, Dame Jane Goodall engaged in a conversation with BBC’s Terry Wogan, during which she discussed her interest in animals and made observations regarding the similarities between chimpanzees and humans. Goodall, a prominent primatologist and animal rights advocate, played a significant role in transforming the study of wild chimpanzees. She passed away at the

Three individuals, suspected of being members of the Palestinian group Hamas, have been arrested in Germany for allegedly planning attacks on Israeli and Jewish institutions. The German federal prosecutor’s office reported that two of the suspects are German citizens while the third is of Lebanese descent. Authorities allege that since the summer, the men have

A brief suspension was enacted following remarks made regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of Charlie Kirk. Details regarding the nature of these comments and the specific reasons for the suspension have not been disclosed. Kirk, a prominent figure, has been involved in various political discussions, making his death a topic of interest within public

Afghans celebrated the restoration of internet and telecom services following a recent government shutdown that had lasted 48 hours. Local reporters indicated that communications were returning, and Netblocks, an internet monitoring organization, confirmed a “partial restoration” of connectivity. A source close to the Taliban government stated to BBC Afghan that the internet services resumed by

Colorado authorities are currently reviewing the circumstances surrounding the death of journalist Hunter S. Thompson, two decades after it was officially classified as a suicide. This review was initiated at the request of Thompson’s widow. Thompson, who was 67 years old at the time of his death, passed away in February 2005 at his residence

The US federal government has entered a shutdown following an inability of Republican and Democratic lawmakers to agree on a budget. This deadlock affects government operations throughout October and potentially longer, leading to anticipated disruptions across various sectors, including air travel and public services. Approximately 40% of the federal workforce, totaling around 750,000 employees, may

Rescue operations are underway in Indonesia following the collapse of a school building on Monday. During these efforts, three students—Yusuf, Haikal, and Dani—were successfully pulled from the rubble after being trapped for several hours. Reports indicate that around 38 individuals remain unaccounted for in the aftermath of the collapse. Additionally, it has been confirmed that

In Munich, Germany, the opening of Oktoberfest has been postponed due to a bomb threat related to an explosion and fire at a residential property, which resulted in one fatality. Mayor Dieter Reiter announced that the Theresienwiese site would remain closed until at least 17:00 (15:00 GMT) on Wednesday as authorities manage the situation. An

Peruvian authorities have apprehended a man suspected of orchestrating the murders of two 20-year-old women and a 15-year-old girl in Argentina. The victims, identified as cousins Morena Verdi and Brenda del Castillo, along with 15-year-old Lara Morena Gutiérrez, were allegedly lured to a house near Buenos Aires on September 19 with a promise of remuneration