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Spain, Portugal restore electricity supply after outage
By 6:30 a.m., more than 99% of energy demand in Spain had been restored, the country's electricity operator Red Eléctrica said Tuesday
UN Security Council updated on growing refugee crisis across globe
Filippo Grandi, the U.N.'s high commissioner for refugees, told the Security Council that the plight of millions across the globe is exacerbated by the more than 120 conflicts, which are raging unabated
BRICS foreign ministers meet in Brazil to hone unity
The foreign ministers of the BRICS group, which counts eleven member countries, met in Rio de Janeiro on Monday for two days of talks revolving around the world's crises and the group's response to Donald Trump's trade war.
Massive power outage brings most of Spain and Portugal to a standstill
A severe power outage across the Iberian peninsula has affected transport, card payments, flights and more in Spain and Portugal on Monday. The cause of the incident was not yet confirmed by Monday evening.
Finger wrestling: Germany crowns champions in Quirky Alpine sport
Athletes train by pulling cables or lifting heavy blocks with their competition finger. Sunday's event crowned champions across different weight and age categories. Germany currently hosts nine clubs, while Austria boasts another four.
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 27 people in Gaza
Israel has carried out daily strikes on Gaza since it broke its ceasefire with Hamas on 18 March 2025.
Harare City Council says bedbug infestation confined to only one locality
Harare City Council said on Monday that the recent bedbug infestation has been confined to the suburbs of Mbare.
Maasai youths embrace tradition and leadership at rare warrior training camp
For many, like 16-year-old Isaac Mpusia, the experience is a source of pride. "We are going to choose our leaders that will lead us through our age groups," he said, beaming with excitement about the cultural celebration
Ivorian rapper Didi B releases new album ahead of historic concert in Abidjan on 3rd May
It will be a first for an Ivorian musician: on 3rd May, rapper Didi B is set to perform at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan. Ahead of the major concert, the 33-year-old has released his latest album.
ICJ begins hearings on Israel’s humanitarian obligations in Palestinian territories
The five-day hearings respond to a legal request made by the UN General Assembly after Israel banned UNRWA from operating on its territory.