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Israeli football hooligans tore down Palestine flags as they marched through Amsterdam in a Wednesday night of chaos ahead of Maccabi Tel Aviv‘s visit to Ajax. Videos show dozens of hooded figures dressed fully in black cheering and cnahting ‘f*** you Palestine’ and ‘ole’ as one climbed halfway up the front of a building and removed […]
Though it may not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of winter cosiness, Italy tends to go all out for Christmas, producing markets that often rival those of neighbouring Switzerland and Austria. Whether you like sipping on mulled wine surrounded by snow-capped mountains, feasting on pretzels while marvelling at light […]
Myanmar’s embattled junta chief arrived in China Tuesday — his first reported visit since leading a coup in 2021 — but analysts say the invitation is only a lukewarm endorsement from his key ally and could backfire. Myanmar’s junta chief military Min Aung Hlaing arrives to deliver a speech during a ceremony to mark the […]
By AFP Myanmar junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing will travel to key ally China this week, both countries said Monday, in his first known trip there since seizing power in a 2021 coup. China is a major ally and arms supplier of the junta and analysts say Beijing also maintains ties with some […]
The Myanmar military’s deterioration in the face of rapid gains by anti-junta fighters has alarmed China. (AFP pic) NAYPYIDAW: Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing will travel to China this week to attend regional summits, state media said today, in the embattled top general’s first visit to the influential neighbouring nation since he seized power […]
Furious locals pelted Spain’s king, queen and prime minister on Sunday with mud and cries of “murderers!”, forcing them to cut short a visit to the town worst hit by floods which have killed more than 200. As a new storm headed for the region, an angry crowd in the town of Paiporta focused its […]
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will visit China next week, Beijing said Friday. The visit will take place from Monday to Thursday, Beijing’s foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press briefing. Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks after his meeting with Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Putrajaya on October 26, 2024. […]
Kamala Harris has Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Donald Trump has Kid Rock, Waka Flocka Flame and Hulk Hogan. As the 2024 campaign whirls into its final week, the Democrats are noticeably leaning on their star power advantage, calling on a diverse range of celebrities to endorse Harris, invigorate audiences, and, they hope, spur […]
Each year, as part of the Day of the Dead celebrations, cities across Mexico are decorated with marigolds, candles and sugar skulls to honor the lives of the dead. Ofrendas — altars to the dead — are created using brightly colored powders and papel picado (decorative tissue paper), and are adorned with photos of deceased […]
The spectre of violence has haunted this campaign. Not only have there been two assassination attempts on Donald Trump’s life, the language of the campaign – particularly from the Republicans – has grown more militant and threatening. Now, an 18-year-old Trump supporter is facing a felony charge after police say he threatened two Kamala Harris […]