27 arrested in Germany for plans to overthrow the government in violent coup
German prosecutors have charged 27 suspected far-right extremists with planning a violent coup. The suspects are accused of membership of the fringe Reichsbürger – or Citizens of the Reich –…
French school teachers walk out after pupils refuse to look at nude painting
France’s education minister has visited a school where some pupils refused to look at a painting of nude women in class, sparking a teacher walkout. The pupils also accused their…
Australia vows to fix its broken immigration system by halving intake
The Australian government says it will halve the migration intake within two years in an attempt to fix the country’s “broken” immigration system. It aims to slash the annual intake…
Argentina’s new leader lays down his ‘shock treatment’ agenda
Argentina’s new far-right president has vowed to deliver economic “shock treatment” in his first speech after formally taking office. Javier Milei warned Argentines “there is no money” and recommitted to…
Cambodian PM receives global criticism
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet vowed Friday to continue relocating thousands of families from the Angkor Wat temple complex, despite growing international condemnation from rights groups. Officials have long maintained…
Reindeer abscond from Santa’s grotto
Two reindeer, which caused a dual carriageway to be closed after escaping a Christmas attraction on a rural estate, have been caught. The animals hoofed it from Elveden Estate in…
Botticelli masterpiece worth over $100 million found at house in southern Italy
A painting by 15th-century master, Sandro Botticelli, has been recovered at a home in southern Italy. Italian authorities lost track of the Renaissance masterpiece – believed to be worth £85…
Hikers escape Mountain of Fire in Indonesia
“Initially, only smoke emerged, then it started raining rocks, followed by ash. There was no warning,” says hiker Irvanda Mulya. Mr Irvanda and 17 of his friends had planned to…
Mayhem as customers flock to new CosMc’s restaurant in US
Long queues have formed outside the first branch of new McDonald’s concept brand CosMc’s – but will the new retro-themed, drinks-focused brand have staying power? Fast-food companies are dreaming of…
Hollywood star Ryan O’Neal dies at 82
American actor Ryan O’Neal, best known for his Oscar-nominated role in 1970 romance Love Story, has died at the age of 82, his son said. His family did not share…