World Watch

A couple from Kazakhstan is facing charges of fraud after allegedly using hidden cameras and earpieces to win approximately A$1.2 million (around £593,000; $784,000) from a casino in Sydney, Australia. The New South Wales Police reported that Dilnoza Israilova, 36, was observed wearing a small camera disguised within her clothing while at the casino in […]

Australian police have reported the arrest of 32 individuals during recent climate protests at the Port of Newcastle, one of the largest coal export ports in the world. The arrested individuals face charges related to “marine-related” offenses. The protests allegedly disrupted operations by halting two cargo ships. According to New South Wales state police, some

A significant fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district on Wednesday has resulted in the deaths of at least 146 people, according to the police, who have stated that the number could rise as approximately 150 individuals remain missing and 79 others are injured. The fire erupted at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex, affecting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested a pardon from President Isaac Herzog amid ongoing legal challenges. Netanyahu is currently on trial for bribery, fraud, and breach of trust related to three separate cases, charges he denies. His request comes after suggestions from U.S. President Donald Trump for a complete pardon. President Herzog’s office

Thieves have stolen snails valued at €90,000 (£79,000; $104,000) from L’Escargot Des Grands Crus, a farm in Bouzy, northern France, which supplies gourmet restaurants. The robbery, occurring overnight into Monday, involved cutting through a border fence and breaking into the farm’s buildings. Reports indicate that a complaint was only filed with police later in the

A mass shooting at a child’s birthday party in Stockton, California, on Saturday evening has resulted in the deaths of at least four individuals, while ten others have sustained injuries. The incident occurred at a restaurant shortly before 6:00 PM local time. Details regarding the conditions of the injured have not yet been disclosed, and

In Dublin, alcohol plays a significant role in social life, with events and gatherings often centered around drinking. Jack, a 29-year-old who grew up in County Galway, describes a typical night out involving multiple pints, stating that the drinking culture begins at a young age. He recalls starting at 14 with friends and moving to

Parents in Nigeria are experiencing widespread fear following the abduction of over 300 children from a boarding school in Papiri village, Niger State, on November 21. Many parents are hesitant to engage with authorities or media sources due to fears of reprisals from the kidnappers. One parent, identified as Aliyu, stated that these armed groups

More than 200 firefighters responded to a fire at a waste facility in western Sydney, Australia, on Saturday evening. An explosion during the incident caused a chemical tank to be propelled into the air, leading to debris, including large concrete blocks, falling onto the scene. Fire and Rescue NSW indicated that two firefighters sustained minor

A newly surfaced collection of photographs is spotlighting the significant contribution of women in India’s civil disobedience movement, primarily led by Mahatma Gandhi between 1930 and 1931. These images not only document female participation but also illustrate how women took prominent roles in the political landscape, often overshadowing their male counterparts. In April 1930, Gandhi