COVID remains to be Spain’s leading cause of deaths in 2022
The number of deaths associated with the COVID-19 pandemic fell by almost a third in Spain in the first half of this year from a year ago, but…
Massive freak wave sweeps South Africa beach, kills 3 and injures 17
South Africa’s coastal city of Durban has closed its North Beach after three people died when they were hit by a large wave, emergency officials said on Sunday.…
Black ice, wintery conditions disrupts travel in Germany
Black ice and freezing rain caused disruption in parts of Germany on Monday as a lengthy freeze gave way to milder and wetter weather, with trains traveling at…
Sweden’s top court rejects extradition request for journalist wanted by Turkey
Sweden’s top court on Monday rejected an extradition request for a man wanted by Turkey, saying the Scandinavian country does not criminalize the act he is accused of…
Video shows moments before US-made Thai naval vessel sinks in rough seas, dozens of sailors missing
A U.S.-made Royal Thai Navy vessel sank in the Gulf of Thailand on Monday, leading to an hours long search with helicopters still looking to locate at least…
UK government admits ‘inappropriate’ to argue Bible ‘offensive’ in case against Christian street preacher
The government of the United Kingdom acknowledged it was “inappropriate” for state prosecutors to argue in court that parts of the Bible are “simply no longer appropriate in…
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte apologizes for the country’s historical role in the slave trade
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte apologized Monday on behalf of his government for the Netherlands’ historical role in slavery and the slave trade, despite calls for him to…
Death toll in Afghanistan fuel tanker explosion rises to 31, rescuers continue to search for survivors
The death toll from a fuel tanker explosion in a tunnel north of the Afghan capital, Kabul, rose to 31 on Monday, a Taliban government spokesman said as…
Gunman opens fire on Toronto condo board, killing five in second such shooting in a week
A Toronto-area condo board meeting turned tragic Sunday when a gunman stormed in and killed five people before being fatally shot by police. “Horrendous scene,” York Regional Police…
‘Woke’ London museum to change name of Christmas exhibit to ‘Winter Festival’
London’s iconic Museum of the Home is renaming its traditional Christmas exhibit to the “Winter Festival” in an attempt to be more inclusive to other holidays. “Britain’s museum…