U.S. labels two Brazilian gangs as 'terror organizations'
The United States has labeled two Brazilian gangs as "foreign terrorist organizations". This was reported by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a statement on Thursday.
Returning veterans kill hundreds of Russians, manhunt for Russian serviceman who turned traitor
An escaped serial rapist and multiple murderer who fought in Ukraine and lashed out as he lay wounded in hospital is causing panic in Russia's Leningrad region. It turns out he's not the only recruit Russian society is worried about.
Rare buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" saved from sacrificial ritual
In Bangladesh, a rare albino buffalo was spared from a sacrificial ritual for Eid al-Adha following government intervention. The Buffalo was nicknamed “Donald Trump” for its striking blond crest and became a social media sensation.
Samsung memory chip division staff gets bonus of six months' salary
The unions of Samsung's memory chip division have reached an agreement for its more than 62,000 employees, following months of difficult negotiations. They will receive a bonus of six months' salary.
Man injures three people with knife in Switzerland
A Swiss man, 31, injured three people with a knife at the train station in Winterthur, near Zurich on Thursday morning. Police were able to capture the man.
Eurocommissioners complain about long electric car ride to Strasbourg
To set an example, since 2022, several Eurocommissioners have been provided with electric cars for their monthly 440-kilometer drive from Brussels to Strasbourg, where the Commission meets every month. However, this journey, which has often been criticized, doesn't go as smoothly as it hoped: the electric cars have too short a range and have to stop in between to recharge. The more than five hour drive thus becomes 20 to 30 minutes longer, and commissioners have to wait in highway parking lots when they would rather go home.
Jill Biden: "I thought Joe had stroke during the debate with Trump"
On July 21, 2024, President Joe Biden surprisingly announced that he was withdrawing from the race for president. Through a public statement on X (formerly Twitter), the then 81-year-old president announced that he would not seek a second term. "This is in the interest of my party and the country I represent," he announced. A particularly weak performance in a direct debate with Donald Trump at the time seemed like the last nail in the coffin for Biden's candidacy.
Simpsons writer with famous Trump prediction steps into presidential race
Dan Greaney, the writer of The Simpsons who 25 years ago predicted that Donald Trump would become president of the United States, has surprised friend and foe alike. Indeed, the 61-year-old man has officially declared himself a candidate for the 2028 U.S. presidential election.
Prison sentence for Matthew Perry's personal assistant who injected ketamine
On October 28, 2023, the world of entertainment fans stood still for a moment. News came about that world-famous American actor Matthew Perry had died suddenly at the age of 54. The death of the 'Friends' icon left a huge void. However, his intense drug use was no secret during the years before his death and the way he passed away is particularly painful for his fans.
Province holds referendum on secession from Canada
Is secession looming in Canada? Indeed, on October 19, in the oil-rich province of Alberta, residents will vote on whether to hold a binding referendum on independence. Prime Minister Mark Carney is monitoring the situation with suspicion and warns of "dangerous bluffing".