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Bayern Munich Advances
Past coverageGermany’s Bayern Munich overcomes an early Robin Meißner goal to beat VfL Osnabrück 4-1 and reach the DFB-Pokal second round. Harry Kane scores twice, while Osnabrück fans draw attention with a moving roller-coaster stadium mosaic.
Bayern Munich cruise past Osnabruck 4-1 to reach DFB Cup second round
Bayern Munich overcame an early scare at VfL Osnabrück to win 4-1 and advance to the second round of the DFB Cup. Robin Meibner put Osnabrück ahead with a powerful long-range shot after receiving a lo…
Bayern Munich Crush Osnabrück 4-1 to Reach DFB-Pokal Second Round
Bayern Munich survived an early scare from VfL Osnabrück before powering into the second round of the DFB-Pokal with a 4-1 victory. The newly promoted Bundesliga 2 side struck first at the Stadion an …
Bayern Munich rallies past Osnabrück to reach next round of German Cup
Bayern Munich fell behind after only five minutes, but the defending German Cup champions quickly regained control and advanced with a 4-1 win over second-tier Osnabrück. Robin Meißner opened the scor…
Osnabrück fans wow Bayern Munich with working roller-coaster mosaic
Osnabrück’s supporters turned the stands into a working roller coaster for the club’s German Cup clash with Bayern Munich. At Bremer Brücke stadium, the second-division side’s fans unveiled a large ro…
Middle East Tensions Escalate
Past coverageUN Chief António Guterres warns of a full-scale war in the Middle East amid escalating Iran-US tensions, with Iran reportedly firing missiles at US bases. Global market turmoil and geopolitical uncertainty also pressure the euro, while analysts predict ECB rate hikes.
WSJ: Pentagon extends US troop deployment in Middle East through 2027
The Pentagon plans to keep about 50,000 US troops in the Middle East through 2027, according to the Wall Street Journal, a move that would give President Donald Trump room to decide what comes next in…
Hegseth extends US military deployments in Middle East into 2027, WSJ reports
The United States plans to keep a large military force in the Middle East into 2027, a move that could allow the conflict with Iran to continue well into next year, the Wall Street Journal reported. D…
Middle East war tensions and oil prices push Chile’s dollar toward 940 pesos
The dollar continued climbing in Chile as tensions between the United States and Iran and rising oil prices added pressure to the market. High yields on U.S. Treasury bonds also supported the U.S. cur…
Xi urges Middle East to be ‘masters of their own destiny’ amid Iran war
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Middle Eastern countries to become “masters of their own destiny” as war involving Iran continues to shape the region. Speaking during talks with Egyptian Presid…
Woods Florida Plea Deal
Past coverageTiger Woods accepts a reckless-driving charge in Florida after a crash case and agrees to a five-year license suspension. Reports from the United States, Australia, France and Singapore differ on whether he pleaded guilty or no contest and whether the case involves impaired driving.
Tiger Woods reaches plea agreement on reckless driving charge
Tiger Woods entered a plea agreement Wednesday on a reckless driving charge following a rollover crash near his home in Florida in March. Woods appeared in a Martin County courtroom and agreed to the …
“Golf emperor” Tiger Woods receives five-year driving ban after rollover crash
Tiger Woods has been barred from driving for five years after pleading guilty to reckless driving in connection with a March rollover crash in Florida. A Martin County court also fined him $1,500. Woo…
Tiger Woods receives five-year driving ban after plea deal
Tiger Woods will not be allowed to drive for five years under a plea agreement resolving a Florida case linked to a March rollover crash. Judge Darren Steele warned the golfer that driving during the …
Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge after Florida rollover crash
Tiger Woods left a Florida courthouse Wednesday with a five-year suspension of his driver’s license after pleading no contest to reckless driving in connection with a March rollover crash. He also ple…
Costa Rica Football News
Past coverageCosta Rica’s football federation outlines a fitness plan for its national teams, while defender Shandon Wright pursues a professional career in Germany. Separate stories feature a bull interrupting a match and Real Madrid player Raúl Asencio’s conviction for drunk driving.
Kurt Morsink explains Kenyel Michel’s situation and tears into Costa Rican football
Kurt Morsink has used Kenyel Michel’s situation to highlight what he sees as deeper problems in Costa Rican football. Michel is spending the semester on loan at Liga Deportiva Alajuelense, while Minne…
Overweight Footballers With High Body-Fat Levels: Rónald González Explains the Plan
Rónald González explained the Costa Rican Football Federation’s G50 plan for its national teams and the measures being taken to address players’ physical condition. The discussion focused on footballe…
Son of renowned national coach surprises with German football adventure
Shandon Wright, a 26-year-old Costa Rican central defender, says he is very happy in Germany. Wright plays for a club he describes as highly professional, even though it competes outside the top tier.…
It even made ESPN: Bull storms into five-a-side football match in Costa Rica
A bull made an unexpected appearance during a five-a-side football match in Costa Rica, turning the game into a viral social-media moment. Video of the curious incident circulated online and attracted…
Nigeria 2027 Elections
Past coverageNigeria's electoral commission, INEC, reports 10.18 million new voters registered for the 2027 elections as continuous voter registration ends. Meanwhile, the ICPC warns INEC officials against result manipulation, and the ADC accuses INEC and police of favoring the ruling APC.
Morning Recap: States Carry N5.3tn Debt as INEC Warns of AI Disinformation
Nigeria’s 2027 political calculations are unfolding alongside mounting concerns over state debt and the growing use of artificial intelligence to spread false information. Twelve governors nearing the…
NDC demands audit of INEC portal over 10 disowned Anambra candidates
The Nigeria Democratic Congress says 10 candidates published by the Independent National Electoral Commission for the 2027 Anambra State House of Assembly elections have nothing to do with its nominat…
NDC disowns 10 Anambra candidates on INEC portal
The Nigeria Democratic Congress says 10 people listed by Nigeria’s electoral commission as its candidates in Anambra were never nominated by the party. The NDC said it submitted candidates who emerged…
AI disinformation could undermine Nigeria’s 2027 polls, INEC warns
Nigeria’s electoral commission says synthetic audio, video and images generated by artificial intelligence could become a serious threat to the credibility of the 2027 elections. INEC Chairman Joash A…
HBO Harry Potter Trailer
Past coverageHBO releases a trailer for its new Harry Potter series, introducing Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout as the young leads. Coverage in Vietnam and Germany highlights hidden Snape appearances and longer Hogwarts scenes, while Serbian fans say the adaptation feels different.
You have to watch HBO’s new Harry Potter trailer closely to spot Professor Snape
Professor Snape appears only briefly in HBO’s new Harry Potter trailer, but the footage offers a broad look at the television series’ new version of the wizarding world. Dominic McLaughlin plays Harry…
HBO Releases New Harry Potter Trailer, Fans Say It “Isn’t the Same”
For some Harry Potter fans, the biggest challenge facing HBO’s new adaptation is not Hogwarts’ updated look. It is seeing entirely new actors take over characters played by the original film cast. The…
Ready for the Magic? HBO Reveals First Look at Its New Harry Potter Series
HBO has offered the first glimpse of its new Harry Potter series, showing Hogwarts classrooms, the Sorting Hat ceremony and flights over the Quidditch pitch. The promotional material presents the tele…
Harry Potter HBO Series Trailer Shows Longer Scenes From Hogwarts
“Welcome to a new year at Hogwarts.” HBO’s latest trailer for its planned Harry Potter series offers the clearest extended look yet at the new adaptation, including longer scenes with Severus Snape, A…
Rai Report Dispute
Past coverageGiulia Presutti steps down as co-host of Italy’s Rai investigative program Report, saying she wants to help resolve the dispute over its future. Rai executives continue talks with the newsroom as staff oppose the proposed hosting changes.
Giulia Presutti steps down as Report co-host in bid to help the program
Giulia Presutti is stepping aside from her planned role as co-host of Report, saying the move could help the Rai investigative program escape an increasingly bitter dispute over its future. In an emai…
Report host Giulia Presutti steps down to help the program
Giulia Presutti is stepping down as co-host of Report, saying she hopes her decision will help the Rai program move beyond internal disputes. The journalist announced the decision in an email to Paolo…
Rai opens talks with Report team as dispute over new hosts continues
A new channel of communication has opened between Rai’s current-affairs director Paolo Corsini and the journalists and staff of Report, but the central dispute remains unresolved. The two sides met at…
Rai Meeting on Report’s Future Continues as Newsroom Takes Hard Line; Unirai Attacks Innocenzi
The newsroom of Rai3’s investigative program Report is taking a hard line in its dispute with management: withdraw the appointments of Daniele Piervincenzi and Giulia Presutti, or the journalists say …
Javier Correa Suspension
Past coverageColo-Colo faces Javier Correa’s two-match suspension, with Álvaro Madrid calling the striker important but pointing to another scorer. Correa explains a brief TNT Sports interview, while club president Aníbal Mosa criticizes the sanction and Correa discusses pressure on his son in Colo-Colo’s youth system.
Álvaro Madrid on Javier Correa’s Suspension: ‘He Is Important to Us, but We Have Another Scorer’
Javier Correa’s two-match suspension leaves Colo-Colo without an important player, but Álvaro Madrid says the team has another scorer ready to step in. Speaking at a news conference, the midfielder pr…
Javier Correa Explains Two-Second TNT Interview After Match, Says He Was Treated Like a Schizophrenic
Javier Correa addressed the two-second interview he gave TNT Sports after a match, saying he had been treated “like a schizophrenic.” The Colo-Colo footballer spoke about the incident during a live Ki…
Aníbal Mosa lashes out after Javier Correa sanction: “We are between toads and a feudal king”
The Javier Correa case has once again plunged Chilean football into controversy. This time, Colo-Colo president Aníbal Mosa has publicly backed the player and sharply criticized those involved in his …
Javier Correa on his son’s football path: “He has to step out of my shadow”
Javier Correa says his son Bautista must build a football identity separate from his father’s. The Colo-Colo forward addressed the issue during a relaxed livestream with Arturo Vidal, as the pair revi…
Germany Targets Russia
Past coverageGermany blames Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport and plans to close its consulate in Bonn, end the Russian House lease in Berlin, and seek new EU sanctions. EU foreign ministers broadly support tighter visa restrictions for Russian tourists, while commentary says Moscow’s deniability is coming to an end.
Germany Announces Measures Against Russia Over Leipzig Airport Drone Incident
Germany is responding to what it calls a Russian hybrid attack involving drones at Leipzig Airport by closing a Russian consulate and expanding pressure on Moscow. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul sai…
Leipzig airport attack fallout lays bare Germany’s polarisation on Russia
Germany’s decision to blame Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport has exposed the country’s deep political divide over relations with Moscow. The announcement came just days before a…
Broad EU support grows for tougher visas for Russians after Leipzig hybrid attack
The European Union is moving toward tougher visa restrictions for Russian citizens after the hybrid attack at Leipzig airport, which several German media outlets attributed to a Russian-Latvian citize…
Russia’s ‘Plausible Deniability’ Comes to an End
Every hybrid war depends on a central idea: “plausible deniability.” A state can deny responsibility for an attack when no formal proof exists, even when the evidence points in its direction. That unc…
Correa Suspension Dispute
Past coverageChile’s ANFP Disciplinary Tribunal suspends Colo-Colo striker Javier Correa for two matches over gestures after the Superclásico. Correa says the punishment limits expression, while teammate Iván Román urges people to focus on his goals.
Álvaro Madrid on Javier Correa’s Suspension: ‘He Is Important to Us, but We Have Another Scorer’
Javier Correa’s two-match suspension leaves Colo-Colo without an important player, but Álvaro Madrid says the team has another scorer ready to step in. Speaking at a news conference, the midfielder pr…
Javier Correa Explains Two-Second TNT Interview After Match, Says He Was Treated Like a Schizophrenic
Javier Correa addressed the two-second interview he gave TNT Sports after a match, saying he had been treated “like a schizophrenic.” The Colo-Colo footballer spoke about the incident during a live Ki…
Aníbal Mosa lashes out after Javier Correa sanction: “We are between toads and a feudal king”
The Javier Correa case has once again plunged Chilean football into controversy. This time, Colo-Colo president Aníbal Mosa has publicly backed the player and sharply criticized those involved in his …
Javier Correa on his son’s football path: “He has to step out of my shadow”
Javier Correa says his son Bautista must build a football identity separate from his father’s. The Colo-Colo forward addressed the issue during a relaxed livestream with Arturo Vidal, as the pair revi…
Clooney Wins Golden Lion
Past coverageThe 83rd Venice Film Festival opens in Italy with George Clooney receiving the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement. Clooney criticizes the Trump administration, calling it a “kakistocracy,” while saying the United States will get through the current period.
George Clooney to receive Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion
George Clooney’s long relationship with Venice will culminate in a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement on the festival’s opening day. The actor first attended the Venice Film Festival nearly 30 years…
Venice Film Festival Rolls Out Red Carpet for George Clooney, Not Female Directors
George Clooney received Venice’s honorary Golden Lion, then used the festival stage to attack the U.S. government. The 65-year-old actor, now a French citizen, called it a “kakistocracy”, meaning a co…
Venice Film Festival opens with George Clooney’s playful red-carpet turn and J Balvin’s bold look
George Clooney turned the first red carpet of the 83rd Venice Film Festival into a playful exchange with the photographers. After arriving with his wife, Amal, for the opening ceremony and an honorary…
George Clooney accepts Venice’s Golden Lion with a forceful warning against fear and authoritarianism
George Clooney accepted Venice’s honorary Golden Lion with a message aimed at those who use fear to divide people. At the opening of the Mostra, the 65-year-old actor, producer and director said power…
Pakistan Hospital Fire Kills Children
Past coverageA fire erupted in a maternity ward at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad, killing at least 14 children. The blaze, suspected to be caused by an air conditioning fault, occurred on the third floor of the hospital. Lawmakers also focused on constituency issues during a National Assembly session, deferring the legislative agenda.
Second day of Act for Nutrition conference begins in Pakistan
The second day of the international conference “Act For Nutrition: The Emergency We Can No Longer Ignore” began at Islamabad’s Serena Hotel with a short film from Aga Khan University titled *Leaky Gut…
Master plan violations worsen Islamabad flooding
Islamabad’s latest flash floods followed 150 millimetres of rain, but the downpour alone did not explain the damage. Changes to natural drainage channels and construction along their rights of way hel…
Pakistan Raises $3 Billion Through Dual-Tranche Eurobond Sale
Pakistan has raised $3 billion through a dual-tranche Eurobond sale, securing what its Finance Ministry called the country’s largest single international capital-markets transaction. Investor demand n…
Pakistan weather office forecasts more rain in upper regions, including Islamabad
More rain is expected across Pakistan’s upper regions this weekend, with Islamabad and the Potohar region among the areas facing unsettled weather. The Pakistan Meteorological Department said monsoon …
Solo Landfill Fire
Past coverageA large fire burns through waste piles at the Putri Cempo landfill in Solo, Central Java, across more than seven hectares. Flames spread through several blocks near high-voltage lines as firefighters and hundreds of personnel respond.
One neighborhood evacuated after fire at Solo landfill
Residents of one neighborhood in Solo, Central Java, were evacuated after a fire broke out at the Putri Cempo landfill. The evacuation targeted residents of RT 3 in RW 39, Mojosongo. Solo officials al…
Fire engulfs a mountain of waste at Solo’s Putri Cempo landfill
The sky above Putri Cempo landfill in Mojosongo, Solo, lit up as flames tore through towering piles of waste on Wednesday, Sept. 2. Strong winds helped the fire spread across the site. Firefighters an…
Fire Breaks Out Near High-Voltage Lines at Solo Landfill
A fire at Solo's Putri Cempo landfill burned near an extra-high-voltage transmission tower and an electrical substation, prompting firefighters to concentrate one vehicle on protecting the infrastruct…
Mojosongo chief gives update on fire at Solo’s Putri Cempo landfill
A major fire broke out Wednesday evening at Putri Cempo landfill in Mojosongo, Solo, Central Java, sending flames through large piles of rubbish. Dozens of fire engines from Solo and neighboring Karan…
Yong Hye-In Cabinet Controversy
Past coverageSouth Korea’s ruling Democratic Party weighs public criticism over Yong Hye-in’s ministerial nomination, while Yoo Si-min’s past praise of her resurfaces. The People Power Party calls President Lee Jae-myung’s second cabinet an attack on governance, and Cho Kuk positions himself as a “red team” critic.
People Power Party unleashes barrage of insults at Yong Hye-in
The People Power Party leadership turned its fire on Yong Hye-in at a public meeting on the third, using language that went well beyond ordinary political criticism. Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok calle…
Yoo Si-min’s Praise for Yong Hye-in as an Exceptional Young Politician Resurfaces
Yoo Si-min’s past praise for Yong Hye-in has resurfaced just as the Basic Income Party lawmaker faces controversy over her nomination to lead the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family. Yoo, who has s…
Briefing: Cho Kuk casts himself as a ‘red team’ critic of the Lee Jae-myung government
A Hankyoreh political briefing presents Cho Kuk as positioning himself as a “red team” critic of President Lee Jae-myung and examines his motives. The program also discusses controversy surrounding Te…
South Korea’s People Power Party calls Lee Jae-myung’s second cabinet a ‘terror attack on governance’
South Korea’s People Power Party has branded President Lee Jae-myung’s second cabinet lineup “a terror attack on governance,” arguing that the appointments serve his legal defense and the interests of…
Park Jeong-Hyun Homer
Past coverageHanwha Eagles hitter Park Jeong-hyun hits a solo home run against KT Wiz pitcher Lee Sang-dong in the ninth inning of a 2026 KBO League game. The blast keeps Hanwha in pursuit, and Park celebrates with manager Kim Kyung-moon.
Park Jeong-hyun hits a solo home run to keep Hanwha in pursuit
Hanwha Eagles batter Park Jeong-hyun hit a solo home run with one out in the top of the ninth inning against the KT Wiz at Suwon KT Wiz Park. He rounded the bases after the late-inning shot during the…
[Photo] Park Jeong-hyun hits a solo home run off Lee Sang-dong
Park Jeong-hyun rounded the bases after hitting a solo home run against KT Wiz pitcher Lee Sang-dong in the ninth inning at Suwon KT Wiz Park. The home run came during the Sept. 2, 2026, Shinhan SOL K…
[Photo] Lee Sang-dong gives up home runs to Yoo Min and Park Jeong-hyun
Lee Sang-dong showed his disappointment after giving up a solo home run to Hanwha Eagles’ Park Jeong-hyun in the ninth inning of the game at Suwon KT Wiz Park. The game took place on Sept. 2, 2026, as…
Manager Kim Kyung-moon celebrates Park Jeong-hyun’s strong swing
Hanwha Eagles manager Kim Kyung-moon high-fived Park Jeong-hyun after the batter hit a solo home run in the ninth inning against the KT Wiz. The moment took place during the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO Leagu…
Leon Bailey Olympiacos Move
Past coverageOlympiacos sign Jamaican winger Leon Bailey from Aston Villa, according to the Greek club’s announcement and transfer reports. Bailey says he looks forward to experiencing the atmosphere at Karaiskakis and wearing Olympiacos’s red and white.
Leon Bailey: “I can’t wait to experience the atmosphere at Karaiskakis”
Leon Bailey has sent his first message as an Olympiacos player, expressing excitement about the next chapter of his career and the prospect of playing in front of the club’s supporters. “Hello Olympia…
Olympiacos make their big move official with Leon Bailey
Olympiacos have completed another major transfer by bringing Leon Bailey to Piraeus. The Jamaican international winger is now officially part of the Greek club’s “red-and-white family.” Bailey arrives…
Olympiacos: Leon Bailey in the red and white, wears scarf during video call with Miltiadis Marinakis (pic)
Leon Bailey is already appearing in Olympiacos colors, even though the Piraeus club has not formally announced his transfer. The 29-year-old attacking midfielder posed with the club’s scarf during a v…
Olympiacos Reach Verbal Agreement to Sign Leon Bailey, Fabrizio Romano Reports
Olympiacos appear ready to follow Gustavo Puerta’s major signing with another headline-making move. The Greek club has reached a verbal agreement to sign Leon Bailey from Aston Villa, according to Fab…
Bhotekoshi Flood Crisis
Past coverageFloods in Nepal’s Bhotekoshi river system leave at least 147 local representatives, government workers, teachers and security personnel missing. Students donate snack money to relief funds, while families begin funeral rites for missing relatives and damaged hydropower projects halt electricity exports to Bangladesh.
Nepalese students give up snack money to help Bhotekoshi flood victims
Some students in western Nepal gave up their snack money to help children affected by the Bhotekoshi floods in Rasuwa. At Shodasha Secondary School in Mangalsen Municipality-5, Achham, the idea came f…
Nepal Flood Survivors Lack Space Even to Mourn Their Dead
Eight days after the Bhotekoshi floods, families of missing victims have begun performing funeral rites with effigies made from kusha grass because they have found no clues about their loved ones. The…
Bhotekoshi floods halt Nepal’s electricity exports to Bangladesh
The monsoon usually gives Nepal more electricity than it can consume. This year, swollen rivers have instead disrupted generation and brought exports to Bangladesh effectively to a halt. A flood that …
147 Local Representatives, Government Workers, Teachers and Security Personnel Missing After Bhotekoshi Floods
At least 147 elected representatives, government employees, teachers and security personnel remain unaccounted for after devastating floods swept through Nepal’s Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading districts …
Leipzig Drone Attack
Past coverageGermany holds Russia responsible for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport and orders measures including a Russian consulate closure. Lithuania backs Berlin, while NATO and the European Union express solidarity with Germany and signal a response to Moscow.
Germany Announces Measures Against Russia Over Leipzig Airport Drone Incident
Germany is responding to what it calls a Russian hybrid attack involving drones at Leipzig Airport by closing a Russian consulate and expanding pressure on Moscow. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul sai…
Leipzig airport attack fallout lays bare Germany’s polarisation on Russia
Germany’s decision to blame Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport has exposed the country’s deep political divide over relations with Moscow. The announcement came just days before a…
After Leipzig incident, Zelenskyy offers Germany Ukraine’s help
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered Germany Ukraine’s help after a drone carrying explosives was discovered near several Ukrainian cargo planes at Leipzig Airport. In a phone call with German Chancellor F…
Drone Incident at Leipzig Airport: Latvian Citizen Suspected
German authorities have identified two men suspected of involvement in an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport, according to Süddeutsche Zeitung. One is a Latvian citizen of Russian origin, while…
Xi’s Egypt Visit
Past coverageChinese President Xi Jinping visits Egypt for the first time in a decade as China and Egypt mark 70 years of bilateral relations. Chinese coverage highlights joint military drills and deeper strategic ties, while regional reports focus on Xi’s call for a new Middle East security framework and opposition to external interference.
Xi Jinping calls for new Middle East security framework during Egypt visit
China is offering to help protect shipping in the Middle East as conflict disrupts maritime routes and regional governments reconsider their strategic relationships. President Xi Jinping made the offe…
Xi Jinping Visits Egypt as Middle East Tensions Put Cairo on a Tightrope
Cairo rolled out the red carpet for Xi Jinping, ten years after the Chinese president’s previous visit to Egypt. Xi arrived on the evening of Sept. 1 and met President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi the followi…
Chinese broadcaster: President Xi Jinping’s visit to Egypt draws wide attention
Chinese media have devoted extensive attention to President Xi Jinping’s visit to Egypt, according to Liu Xin of China Global Television Network. Speaking to presenter Kamal Madi on Cairo News’ progra…
Why Xi Jinping is making a rare trip abroad to Egypt
Xi Jinping rarely leaves China these days. He spends only about two weeks a year abroad, compared with more than a month before the coronavirus pandemic. His average number of countries visited has fa…
Mexico EU Trade Deal
Past coverageMexico and the European Union have expanded their trade agreement to reduce mutual tariffs and decrease reliance on the United States. The modernized global and interim trade agreements aim to enhance Mexico's global standing and do not conflict with existing trade pacts.
Who Wants to Meet Mexico’s Most Reviled Man? De Mauleón and Loret de Mola Discuss López Beltrán Gathering
The question posed by Carlos Loret de Mola was blunt: “Who wants to meet the most reviled man in Mexico?” He was discussing the reported gathering of Andrés Manuel and Gonzalo López Beltrán with Moren…
Mexico’s foreign minister to visit China amid trade tensions
Mexico’s Foreign Affairs Secretary Roberto Velasco will travel to China on Sept. 7 for his first visit there since taking office in April. He is scheduled to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and …
Petro warns of ‘technofascism’ at UNAM and urges Mexico to deepen its political process
Gustavo Petro used a speech at Mexico’s National Autonomous University to contrast Mexico’s political trajectory with Colombia’s. Mexico, he said, has sustained progressive government through several …
Petro warns Mexico and Brazil that “algorithms” could alter their elections
Gustavo Petro used his first trip abroad as a former president to warn that “algorithms” and what he called “techno-fascism” could influence elections in Mexico and Brazil. Speaking at the National Au…
Belgium News
Past coverageIn Belgium, Romelu Lukaku scored a second-half equalizer to secure a 1-1 draw for the national team against Egypt. Separately, a wildfire in the De Teut nature reserve has been controlled, and police in Genk seized vehicles after street racing incidents. A GRU operative was sentenced to prison in Brussels, while FCSB sold midfielder Darius Olaru to a Belgian club.
Belgium Drops Out of Europe’s Top Five Beer Producers Because Alcohol-Free Data Was Missing
Belgium has slipped out of the European Union’s top five beer-producing countries for the first time, but not because Belgian breweries suddenly made less beer. The change came after Eurostat added al…
Belgium’s summer heatwaves caused nearly 3,000 additional deaths
Belgium’s hottest summer on record brought a heavy human toll: nearly 3,000 additional deaths during three officially recorded heatwaves, according to Sciensano. The public health institute counted 2,…
European Commission understands member states, including Belgium, that missed nature-restoration deadline
The European Commission says it understands why about 20 member states, including Belgium, missed the September 1 deadline to submit preliminary national plans under the EU Nature Restoration Law. A C…
Belgium Shatters Strike-Day Record in 2025, Reaching a “ truly exceptional” Level in Historical Terms
Belgium has never seen so many strikes in a single year as it did in 2025. Workers accumulated 1,354,845 strike days, or 313 days for every 1,000 employees. That broke the previous record of 299 days …
Ozama River Bridge
Past coverageThe Dominican Republic plans to award this week a contract for a bascule bridge over the Ozama River. Public Works Minister Eduardo Estrella announces the move as the government advances the new crossing.
Santa Cruz Departmental Assembly Approves Anti-Blockade Law in Principle
Santa Cruz’s Departmental Assembly approved in principle a proposed law designed to prevent and respond to road blockades across the department, after more than three hours of debate. The measure woul…
Former Lionel Messi Fitness Coach Brings High-Performance Training to Santa Cruz
Gil Orriols once worked with Lionel Messi when the Argentine was 17 and still playing for Barcelona’s reserve team. Now the Spanish performance specialist is applying that experience to young players …
“It is causing serious harm”: Hundreds of passengers stranded by road blockades in Santa Cruz
Passengers are bearing the brunt of at least four blockades disrupting roads from Santa Cruz to Beni and Cochabamba. Buses, private vehicles, cargo trucks and other vehicles cannot pass through the af…
September Celebrations Highlight Santa Cruz Unity and Opportunities
Santa Cruz began its September civic celebrations with municipal, departmental and civic authorities sharing a single agenda, a public display of unity after previous years marked by political disagre…
Estonia Elects Madise
Past coverageEstonia’s parliament elects lawyer and longtime ombudsman Ülle Madise president with 71 of 78 votes. Madise becomes Estonia’s second woman president, replacing Alar Karis.
Estonia appoints new president
Ülle Madise, Estonia’s longtime human rights ombudsman, has been chosen as the country’s next president by parliament. She stood without an opposing candidate in the vote. As lawmakers cast their ball…
Estonia elects Ülle Madise as its second woman president
Ülle Madise will become Estonia’s second woman president after parliament elected her with 71 of 78 votes in the first round. She was the only candidate for the largely ceremonial office. Madise, 51, …
Ylle Madise elected Estonia’s new president
Estonia’s parliament has elected 51-year-old Ylle Madise as the country’s next president with more than two-thirds of the vote. Madise is a professional lawyer and has served as Estonia’s chancellor o…
Estonia elects new president as leading lawyer Ulle Madise replaces Alar Karis
Ulle Madise, a respected constitutional lawyer and Estonia’s former chancellor of justice, has been elected the country’s next president. She received 71 votes in the 101-seat Riigikogu, comfortably c…
Saxony-Anhalt Election Debate
Past coverageGermany’s Saxony-Anhalt election debate gives CDU candidate Sven Schulze a strong showing while AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund struggles. Siegmund calls for tougher deportation policies and says he would restructure the state’s domestic intelligence agency.
TV debate ahead of Saxony-Anhalt election: Sven Schulze scores points while Ulrich Siegmund fades
The latest televised debate among Saxony-Anhalt’s leading politicians was rough and occasionally chaotic. Sven Schulze emerged as the stronger performer, scoring points during the exchange. His AfD co…
Ahead of Saxony-Anhalt election, top candidates reveal hidden talents
Saxony-Anhalt’s leading election candidates set aside policy debates to reveal their less familiar talents, from singing opera in the shower to making gold jewellery. Minister-President Sven Schulze o…
Siegmund Wants to Bring Emigrants Back to Saxony-Anhalt
Ulrich Siegmund wants Saxony-Anhalt to look abroad for part of the answer to its labor shortage, but not only among migrants. The AfD candidate said the state could also draw back Germans who moved ov…
Saxony-Anhalt Election Debate: Schulze and Siegmund Clash as AfD Vows to Reshape Intelligence Agency
AfD lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund used an election debate to promise a major overhaul of Saxony-Anhalt’s security agencies if his party wins Sunday’s state election. He said the state Office for the …
