Germany arrests men accused of spying on U.S. military sites for Russia in sabotage plot to undermine Ukraine aid MUNICH, Germany — Two men have been arrested in Germany on suspicion ... fighter for pro-Kremlin forces in eastern Ukraine, is accused of making arrangements for an explosive or arson attack ... 04/17/2024 - 10:01 pm | View Link
Explosions heard over Iranian province of Isfahan, local media reports Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will “make our decisions ourselves” after visiting top diplomats from Britain and Germany urged restraint. 04/17/2024 - 6:50 pm | View Link
Human rights group alleges widespread torture, abuse of detainees accused of IS affiliation in Syria Amnesty International says it has documented widespread abuses, including torture and deprivation of medical care, in detention facilities holding thousands of suspected Islamic State members and thei ... 04/17/2024 - 1:22 am | View Link
Former Syrian general faces trial in Stockholm over alleged role in war crimes Hamo is charged with aiding and abetting war crimes allegedly committed during the Syrian civil war in 2012. He is accused of participating in attacks violating international law, including ... 04/15/2024 - 12:14 am | View Link
The trial of a former Syrian general over alleged role in war crimes starts in Stockholm The trial of a former Syrian army general over his alleged role in war crimes committed in 2012 in his home country started at a Stockholm court, a first according to a human rights organization. 04/14/2024 - 10:43 pm | View Link
King Charles III is set to visit a cancer treatment center with his wife, Queen Camilla, on Tuesday to mark his return to public-facing duties after receiving treatment and recuperating following his cancer diagnosis, Buckingham Palace said Friday.
The Palace announced in February that the King, 75, had been diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer.
HANOI, Vietnam — The head of Vietnam’s parliament has resigned, according to state media, making him the latest senior member of government to leave office amid an ongoing anti-corruption campaign that’s shaken the country’s political and business elites.
The resignation of National Assembly Chair Vuong Dinh Hue adds to growing instability in the country.
For months, Fujikawaguchiko, a Japanese resort town, has been swarmed with tourists eager to soak in the views of Mount Fuji, the country’s tallest mountain. The visitors have also taken a particular interest in one specific parking lot, which offers a picturesque view of the famed volcano in the background of a convenience store.
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As the spot surged in popularity after earning a reputation on social media for being “very Japanese,” a local official told AFP, throngs of tourists have wreaked havoc, sometimes parking their cars without permission, leaving litter behind, and even climbing onto the roof of a nearby dental clinic in hopes of a better vantage point for the perfect shot.
Motaz Azaiza spoke to TIME on the red carpet at this year’s TIME100 Gala in New York City. The Palestinian photojournalist is honored on this year’s list for his work showing the world what is going on in the Gaza Strip during the Israel-Hamas war. He spoke about the Gaza solidarity encampments that are popping up at universities in New York and across the country.
A “foreign actor” is likely behind deepfake content that made Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sound like he’s urging military action against China, according to his communications office.
The government is investigating the spread of the manipulated video and will file cases against those responsible, the communications office said in a statement Friday.
TIME 100 honorees and guests gathered at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Thursday night for the 2024 TIME 100 Gala. Many of the honorees, including actors Colman Domingo and Da’Vine Joy Randolph as well as musicians Jack Antonoff, Kylie Minogue, and 21 Savage, were present for the night’s festivities.
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