World Watch

Timor-Leste has abandoned its plan to provide free cars to lawmakers following extensive public protests. On Tuesday, demonstrators took to the streets in Dili, lighting tires on fire and even setting a government vehicle ablaze, prompting police to respond with tear gas. In response to the unrest, the government decided to cancel the car provision […]

Thousands of Palestinians are reportedly fleeing Gaza City following Israel’s announcement of a significant ground offensive aimed at occupying the city. The military action follows extensive bombing, with Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry claiming that al-Ranitisi children’s hospital was hit in three separate attacks, necessitating the evacuation of half its patients and families. The Israeli military

An Eritrean man has successfully obtained a temporary legal injunction to halt his removal from the UK to France. The 25-year-old, who arrived in the UK via small boat, was expected to be deported on Wednesday as part of a “one in, one out” return arrangement between the UK and France, established in July. This

Christian Brückner, the prime suspect in the case of Madeleine McCann’s disappearance, has been released from Sehnde Prison in Germany after serving time for an unrelated sexual assault. Brückner was convicted of raping an elderly woman in Praia da Luz, Portugal, in 2005. Following his release, he was transported by his lawyer and will be

In Luanda, Angola, there remains a sense of apprehension among residents discussing the events of July when protests erupted, leading to significant unrest. What initially started as a protest organization among taxi drivers in response to increased fuel prices escalated into three days of violence, culminating in at least 30 deaths and thousands of arrests.

Robert Munsch, a well-known children’s author famous for books like The Paper Bag Princess and Love You Forever, has received approval for medically assisted dying in Canada. Munsch, who has published over 85 books and sold more than 80 million copies worldwide—translated into at least 20 languages—was diagnosed with dementia in 2021 and also has

The drought plaguing Syria has led to significant agricultural decline, notably impacting wheat production. In Seqalbia, near Hama, farmer Maher Haddad reported only a third of his usual wheat harvest from his 40 dunums of land, yielding merely 190 kg of wheat per dunum instead of the typical 400-500 kg. With increased costs of sowing

Tyler Robinson, 22, is facing multiple charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. He made his first court appearance remotely in Utah on Tuesday. The charges against Robinson include aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, two counts of obstruction of justice, and two counts of witness tampering. Additionally, he is charged

Tyler Robinson, 22, is facing seven charges, including aggravated murder, in connection with the fatal shooting of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors allege that Robinson confessed to the crime in a message to his romantic partner, leaving a note under a keyboard that stated, “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk, and I’m

The US and China have reportedly reached an agreement to allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States, as stated by President Donald Trump. During remarks to the press, Trump indicated that he has negotiated a deal with China and plans to discuss the details further with President Xi on an upcoming call. The