Student protests over staff shortages and deteriorating school buildings turned violent across France on Thursday. Fires were reported at several schools and teachers accidentally splashed with petrol. At Marseille’s Victor Hugo high school, officials said a student trying to throw gasoline into a bin accidentally splashed nearby teachers. Earlier reports had described the incident as
Washington has approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. This marks another major arms deal as tensions in the Middle East remain high. The deal still needs approval from Congress, and no delivery timeline has been announced. But why are these jets such a big deal? The
Germany has recorded a staggering 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer. Relentless heatwaves pushed temperatures beyond 40C and intensified across Europe. According to the Robert Koch Institute, about 9,600 deaths occurred during a single week in late June, when extreme heat gripped the country. The previous record was around 8,900 deaths in 2018. So, why are
What would you do if you drilled into a cellar wall and suddenly uncovered €9m in gold? That is exactly what happened in eastern Belgium. Where builders renovating a house reportedly discovered gold bars and coins hidden inside the building’s foundations. The workers were installing new sewage pipes when they struck the unexpected stash. Among
President Donald Trump sat down separately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The White House called both discussions “positive and productive.” Zelensky arrived hoping to secure stronger US backing for Ukraine’s air defence as Russian missile and drone attacks continue. After the meeting, he said Trump had agreed to provide
Can higher tariffs really slow down consumer demand? In Mexico, the latest numbers suggest not—at least for now. Sales of Chinese-brand vehicles surged nearly 30% in the first half of the year, reaching 137,525 units. They captured 17% of Mexico’s new car market, up from 14% a year ago. The growth came despite Mexico imposing
What began as a routine military training flight quickly turned into a dramatic emergency at one of Greece’s busiest holiday airports. A Hellenic Air Force F-16 crash-landed at Zakynthos Airport on Thursday after developing a technical fault. The incident forced the closure of the runway and disrupted flights during the peak summer travel season. The
Russian rooftopping duo Angela Nikolau and Vanya Beerkus stunned onlookers after scaling the Empire State Building’s antenna spire. They unfurled a giant banner reading, “When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace.” But the breathtaking stunt didn’t stop there. After climbing down to a lower platform, Beerkus dropped to
For the first time in British history, a reigning monarch has revealed how much tax he pays. Why does it matter? Because the move is being seen as a major step toward greater transparency in royal finances. King Charles disclosed that he voluntarily paid £12.9 million in tax during 2024–25, placing him among the UK’s
Everest season has barely begun, and already the mountain is asking a familiar question: how many climbers is too many? A skilled team of Nepali mountaineers has finally cleared the route to the summit of Mount Everest. After a massive ice blockage halted expeditions for weeks. They fixed ropes and ladders through the dangerous section,
Is pulling troops back a smart strategic shift—or a risky signal to rivals? That’s the debate heating up after the Pentagon’s plan to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany. Critics aren’t holding back. Senior Republicans Roger Wicker and Mike Rogers warn the move could weaken deterrence and embolden Vladimir Putin. Their argument? Don’t pull back—push
The crew of Artemis II has just crossed into the Moon’s gravitational pull, setting up a historic moment. Hurtling through space in their Orion capsule, the four astronauts are on track to break a 56-year record set by Apollo 13—and then some. By the time they hit their peak distance—over 252,000 miles from Earth—they won’t
