EXPLAINED: The crisis in east Germany
In January 1989, Erich Honecker, the leader of East Germany, confidently predicted that the Berlin Wall would endure for 50 to 100 years. However,...
Haiti: Absent PM asked to quit or face civil war
The mastermind behind a six-day gang uprising against Haiti's Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, has asserted that the Caribbean nation might descend into civil war...
Australians’ jersey finalized for Paris Olympics 2024
When Australian Olympians participate in the upcoming Paris Games, they will don jersey and uniforms adorned with creations by Indigenous artists. Notably, this marks...
170 people ‘executed’ in Burkina Faso attacks
Around 170 people were reportedly "executed" in attacks on three villages in northern Burkina Faso a week ago, according to a regional prosecutor. The...
Mormons to build first new temple in UK
The first new Mormon temple in the UK in three decades is set to be constructed in Sutton Coldfield, serving as a venue for...
Australia announces 12% superannuation on paid parental leave
Beginning in July 2025, parents will receive 12% superannuation, equivalent to approximately $106 per week, as part of the publicly funded paid parental leave...
Now, pay to climb popular route of Mount Fuji
Individuals looking to climb Mount Fuji via its most popular route will face a fee of ¥2,000 (£10.50, $13.35, A$20.50) once the climbing season...
UK makes last effort to seal free-trade deal with India
In a final effort to secure a trade deal, British negotiators have flown to India amid concerns that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government may...
France makes abortion ‘constitutional right’
The French parliament, in a significant joint session at the Palace of Versailles, has officially established abortion as a constitutional right. In a historic...