Locals in one Mediterranean hot spot load up water guns to protest mass tourism: ‘Go home’
Residents of Barcelona took out their frustrations against the increased mass tourism by visiting popular spots around the city this...
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27 injured in explosion after pile of confiscated illegal fireworks ignite in southern Philippines
At least 27 people, including 19 police and other government personnel, were injured when a large pile of confiscated illegal...
Russian playwright, theater director sentenced to 6 years for play ‘justifying terrorism’
A Russian court on Monday convicted a theater director and a playwright of terrorism charges and sentenced them to six...
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban visits Washington after meeting with China’s Xi Jinping
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Monday he would go to Washington after discussing a Chinese peace plan for...
Bitcoin (BTC) Nears Potential Local Bottom Amid Market Volatility, Reports Bitfinex Alpha
Bitfinex Alpha reports Bitcoin (BTC) nearing a local bottom amid market volatility, influenced by German government and Mt. Gox sales...
China’s Xi urges world powers to facilitate direct dialogue between Russia and Ukraine
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue during a meeting Monday...
Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential runoff election
Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian won Iran’s runoff presidential election Saturday, besting hardliner Saeed Jalili by promising to reach out to...
As the Dalai Lama turns 89, exiled Tibetans fear a future without him
In a monastery beneath snow-capped mountains in northern India, the Buddhist monk entrusted with protecting the Dalai Lama and foretelling...
UK appoints anti-Israel justice minister as Muslims reject incoming Labour government
A newly installed top British government official has a history of anti-Israel, pro-Gaza sentiments that could impact how the UK's...
French election preview: Polls show right-wing party leads runoff as opponents urge tactical voting
France is set to elect the right-wing National Rally (RN) as the largest party in government, yet no party may...
Hungary launches EU presidency with Trump-like call to ‘Make Europe Great Again’
Hungary's nationalist government launches its presidency of the European Union on Monday with a Trump-like call to "Make Europe Great...
South African parties finalize Cabinet positions, solidifying new coalition government
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa named a new Cabinet late Sunday night after his African National Congress, the former main...
Israel releases director of Shifa Hospital, who claims he was abused in custody
Israel released the director of Gaza's main hospital on Monday after holding him for seven months without charge or trial...
Conservative Austrian chancellor to stay in coalition with left-wing Greens despite controversial vote
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said his conservative Austrian People's Party would remain in the current government coalition with its Green...
World leaders gather in Switzerland for Ukraine peace summit, excluding Russia
Switzerland will host scores of world leaders this weekend to try to map out first steps toward peace in Ukraine...
