Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July

Thailand has released 18 Cambodian soldiers, held captive since July during a period of escalating border skirmishes, a move that signifies a critical step towards de-escalating the long-simmering territorial dispute…

Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency plummets

As Iran grapples with a deepening economic crisis, the nation has been engulfed in widespread protests for a third consecutive day, ignited by a dramatic plummet in the value of…

Suriname: Nine people, including five children, stabbed to death

Nine individuals, tragically including five young children, were brutally stabbed to death on the outskirts of Suriname’s capital, Paramaribo, in an act of violence that has sent shockwaves through the…

Els Enfarinats: Spaniards hurl flour, eggs and fireworks in mock battle.

The tranquil streets of Ibi, a picturesque town nestled in the province of Alicante, Spain, transformed into a chaotic, yet joyous, battlefield on December 28th, as the ancient tradition of…

Brigitte Bardot: French cinema icon dies aged 91

Noor Nanji, Culture correspondent Brigitte Bardot: From French cinema to international fame French screen siren Brigitte Bardot, a transformative force in 1950s French cinema and an enduring symbol of sexual…

Executions in Iran more than double in 2025, IHR report says

The number of executions in Iran in 2025 has more than doubled compared to the amount which took place across the country in 2024, marking a stark and deeply concerning…

Storm Johannes: Two killed in Sweden as major storm sweeps Nordic countries

A devastating winter storm, christened Johannes by meteorologists, has unleashed its fury across the Nordic countries, leaving a trail of destruction and tragically claiming two lives in Sweden. The powerful…

New York snowstorm sparks travel chaos

New York has been brought to a standstill by its heaviest snowfall in nearly four years, as a powerful winter storm swept across the northeastern United States, paralyzing transportation networks…

Four hikers found dead after avalanche in central Greece

Four hikers, their festive Christmas Day plans tragically cut short, have been discovered deceased after succumbing to a powerful avalanche in the formidable Vardousia Mountains, a rugged and remote region…

Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire after weeks of deadly clashes

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, the defence ministers of both countries announced in a joint statement, marking a crucial, albeit tentative, step towards de-escalating the protracted…