Georges Abdallah receives hero’s welcome in Beirut after 40 years in French prison/in /by
Celebrations erupted at Beirut’s airport as supporters welcomed Georges Abdallah, a pro-Palestinian communist militant, following his release from a French prison after more than 40 years behind bars. Abdallah's return marks the end of the longest incarceration in France’s recent history.
Twisted Metal returns for season two with more chaos and carnage/in /by
Twisted Metal is back with a second season, promising even more explosive action, outrageous characters, and high-octane destruction. The hit TV adaptation of the cult classic video game returns to streaming on Peacock starting July 31.
Protesters in Jaffa demand humanitarian aid for Gaza, end to war/in /by
As the war nears its 22nd month, international pressure is growing for a ceasefire and unrestricted access to aid.
UN condemns resurgent violence in Eastern DRC amid funding challenges/in /by
The United Nations has strongly condemned the recent surge of violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Ituri Province, where dozens of civilians have been killed in brutal attacks.
Bali court jails foreigners for cocaine smuggling/in /by
Indonesia maintains some of the harshest drug laws globally, with over 500 people — including nearly 100 foreigners — currently on death row. While the country has upheld a moratorium on executions since 2017, drug offenses remain heavily punished.
UN urges urgent global support as Sudan refugee crisis deepens/in /by
On a recent visit to the capital, Mamadou Diane Balde, UNHCR’s Regional Director for East and the Horn of Africa, described the level of devastation as overwhelming. He said it clearly explains why Sudan is now facing the world’s worst displacement crisis.
Kapikaya Nature Sports and Culture Festival kicks off in Bafra, Türkiye/in /by
The 6th International Kapikaya Nature Sports and Culture Festival opened on Friday in the northern coastal city of Bafra, Turkiye, drawing outdoor enthusiasts from all over the country.
Hulk Hogan, wrestling superstar, dies at 71 in Florida/in /by
Hulk Hogan, the iconic figure of professional wrestling known for his mustache, headscarf, and impressive biceps, who transformed the sport into a lucrative enterprise and extended his cultural impact well beyond the wrestling ring, passed away on Thursday in Florida at the age of 71.
‘Food colonialism’: Nigeria divided over GMO crops/in /by
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Windsurf freestyle World Cup concludes early in windy Fuerteventura/in /by
The PWA Windsurf Freestyle World Cup was just celebrated at Sotavento Beach in Fuerteventura, where strong winds allowed the Double Elimination round to conclude by day two.