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Chaos as Italian ski resort is overrun by TikTok tourists
Roccaraso, one of Italy’s most popular ski destinations, called in emergency crowd control measures after thousands of day-trippers inspired by cheap transport and social media took over the slopes.
3 min read - Worlddpa international
EU home affairs ministers to discuss migration, border management
European Union home affairs ministers meet in Warsaw on Thursday to discuss migration and the internal security of the bloc. As capitals take increasingly restrictive positions on migration, ministers are expected to discuss a pending proposal by the European Commission for more effective deportations. On the agenda are also so-called "innovative solutions" like the agreement between Italy's far-right government with Albania under which migrants rescued at sea are brought to asylum centres in Al
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ACLU calls on Brown University to reinstate Pro-Palestine student group
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island is calling on Brown University to reinstate Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), according to a letter sent Wednesday to the school’s president. The message to Brown University President Christina H. Paxson was prompted by the ACLU’s recent acquisition of a university communication which detailed how, in […]
3 min read - WorldFox News
Woman used wigs, disguises to take British citizenship tests for at least 14 people, authorities say
A British woman used wigs and disguises to impersonate applicants taking citizenship tests across the United Kingdom, authorities said.
1 min read - SciencePopular Science
How do polar bears keep ice off their fur? Grease.
Polar bears need all the help they can get to survive their frosty Arctic environment. One of their biggest survival secrets appears to be greasy hair. The sebum–or hair grease–on their fur makes it very difficult for ice to stick. The findings are detailed in a study published January 29 in the journal Science Advances, […]
4 min read - WorldBBC
Congolese president snubs peace talks over Goma crisis
The announcement comes as M23 rebels tightened their control over Goma city, seizing its airport.
5 min read - WorldElectronic Payments
Crypto exchange Binance faces money laundering probe in France
The scope of the probe extends to offences purportedly committed within France and throughout the EU.
2 min read - Worlddpa international
AfD's Weidel hails 'great day for democracy' in Germany after vote
Alice Weidel, co-leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), has celebrated the Bundestag vote in favour of more rejections at Germany's borders as a "great day for democracy." It was clear "sensible proposals can be adopted," chancellor candidate Weidel asserted ahead of the German election on February 23. She called on the conservative CDU/CSU to consider "whether to continue to maintain the firewall" between mainstream parties and the AfD, "which in our view is undemocratic." The C
1 min read - WorldBBC
Three military-run states leave West African bloc - what will change?
In a huge blow to Ecowas, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are leaving to forge ahead with their own group.
6 min read - WorldBBC
What's the fighting in DR Congo all about?
M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east.
6 min read - WorldOutdoor Life
Podcast: How to Wage War on Poaching, According to a Former South African General
We talk with Gen. Johan Jooste, a former South African Army General and leading conservationist, about anti-poaching efforts in South Africa. Jooste was appointed Chief Ranger at Kruger Park in 2012, during the height of the park's rhino poaching crisis.
2 min read - WorldBBC
One survivor as 20 killed in South Sudan plane crash
Authorities say the plane carrying oil workers crashed three minutes after take-off.
1 min read - Worlddpa international
EU foreign policy chief fears future war in space
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas has warned of possible armed conflicts in space. At the European Space Conference in Brussels, she said that space is just as contested as land, sea, air or cyberspace. There is already hybrid warfare in space, for example through the disruption of satellite-based navigation systems, she added. Kallas also recalled an incident in which Russia tested an anti-satellite missile. The EU must therefore prepare to defend its security in space as well, she said. "Th
1 min read - LifestyleWJZY
Kernersville student starts club to help hungry and impoverished children in India
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — It’s one thing to hear about the suffering of others. It’s another thing to see it. That’s at the heart of why sophomore Miah Sumanth, from Bishop McGuinness High School in Kernersville, started the club “Beads of Hope.” “I had the opportunity to go on a mission trip to India with […]
2 min read - LifestyleThe Manual
Forget the tourist traps — this 10-day South Korea tour is all about authentic experiences
If you're looking to experience South Korea beyond the usual tourist hotspots, InsideAsia Tours has just the itinerary for you. The post Forget the tourist traps — this 10-day South Korea tour is all about authentic experiences appeared first on The Manual.
2 min read - Businessdpa international
Spanish hotel rooms cost more than ever but still draw record numbers
Despite a tourism industry that drew mass protests from locals last year, Spain is as popular as ever, with hotels reporting a record number of overnight stays last year, even as prices rose steeply too. Majorca was the most popular place - again - with some 49.5 million overnight stays. Meanwhile for foreign tourists, the top picks were the Canary Islands, followed by the Balearic Islands. Tourism is Spain's most important business, making up more than 12% of gross domestic product. In 2024, th
1 min read - Worlddpa international
East Germans recall storming the headquarters of hated spy agency
A hand-written flyer changed everything for photographer Ralf Drescher, back in a church in East Germany, in 1990. "Fight back! Take to the streets!" the scrawl said, naming the date of the demonstration. Drescher immediately planned to go. He joined the crowds that January day at the gates of the State Security Headquarters, known as the Stasi, whose 91,000 full-time staff could tap phones, photograph letters, inspect bank accounts and view health records. The crowd in Berlin pressed from behin
3 min read - Worlddpa international
Israel names hostages to be released next, including Israeli-Germans
Palestinian extremist group Hamas has passed on the names of the next three hostages to be released from the Gaza Strip on Thursday as part of the ceasefire agreement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said. One of the hostages to be released in exchange for dozens of Palestinian prisoners is Arbel Yehud, who holds both Israeli and German citizenship, as well as female Israeli soldier Agam Berger. In addition, Gadi Moses - who media reports say also has German citizenship - will
2 min read - EntertainmentTransworld SKATEbording
Skate Shoe Review: Asics Skateboarding Japan Pro MT
In 2025, the Dead Air Radio two-headed beast will not sit still. Steve Fletch and Mitch Hartman are steady collecting boards, getting clips in the cold, repping brands, and reviewing shoes. Enter this new episode with a review of the Asics Japan Pro MT. It's no secret the Dead Air guys are ...
1 min read - WorldLive Science
1,900-year-old papyrus 'best-documented Roman court case from Judaea apart from the trial of Jesus'
A newly translated papyrus found in Israel provides information about criminal cases and slave ownership in the Roman Empire.
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Nearly 2,000 couples tie the knot as Thailand approves same-sex marriage
Thailand made history Thursday as the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage, with 1,832 LGBTQ+ couples registering their unions on the landmark day. “We can love, we love equally, legally,” said actor Sappanyoo “Arm” Panatkool, who married his partner and fellow actor Apiwat “Porsch” Apiwatsayree at a district office in Bangkok. The Marriage Equality Act amends Thailand’s Civil and Commercial Code to replace gendered terms with “individuals” and “marriage partners,” granti
1 min read - Worlddpa international
At least 30 dead in crowd crush at massive Hindu festival in India
At least 30 people were killed on Wednesday when a stampede broke out at the world's largest religious festival in India, according to the police. In addition, 60 visitors to the Maha Kumbh Mela were injured, said Vaibhav Krishna, the official responsible for security at the festival in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj. Wednesday marked one of the festival's "royal bathing" days, when up to 100 million attendees were expected. The Maha Kumbh Mel festival is held on the banks of the Ganges i
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Germany's Merz defends disputed migration reforms despite AfD support
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz on Wednesday defended his controversial migration reforms after stinging criticism from Chancellor Olaf Scholz, ahead of votes on two motions that could pass with the support of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). "It is possible that the AfD will enable the majority for a necessary law here in the German Bundestag [lower house of parliament] for the first time on Friday," said Merz. "A right decision does not become wrong because the wrong peop
2 min read - Worlddpa international
Germany's Scholz attacks 'gambler' Merz: Politics is not poker
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday launched a sharp critique of his conservative rival Friedrich Merz over his plans to pass motions on migration reform in parliament - even with the support of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). "There are limits that you must not cross as a statesman," said Scholz, calling Merz's proposals for a stricter migration policy unlawful. Scholz slammed Merz for saying he would go "all in" on migration plans. "Politics in our country is not a game of
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Israeli military to remain in Jenin after operation ends, Katz says
The Israeli military will keep a presence in Jenin following the current military operation in the northern West Bank city considered a stronghold of Palestinian militants, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday. "The refugee camp in Jenin will not be the same again," Katz said during a troop visit to the city. After the end of the current operation, the military would remain in the city "to ensure that terror does not return," he was quoted as saying by his office. The Israeli m
1 min read - ScienceHowStuffWorks
The Seahorse Is a Romantic, Slow-swimming Fish
Dwindling natural habitats are causing a significant decline in certain seahorse species. To bolster populations, researchers in Australia are building seahorse hotels and leaving the lights on.
9 min read - WorldHowStuffWorks
15 Largest Cities in Germany, Ranked by Population
Germany, a country with a rich history, cutting-edge innovation and vibrant culture, is home to some of Europe's most dynamic cities. Each of the largest cities in Germany reflects the nation's blend of historical significance, modern development and regional uniqueness.
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Breezy Wednesday, then sunshine returns for Thursday
ALTOONA, PA. (WTAJ) — Windy conditions and snow showers return as we head into the middle stages of the week. Snow squalls are a possibility as we approach the late morning/early afternoon hours as an Arctic front pushes through the area. There is some important information provided by The National Weather Service about snow squalls […]
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Dreams of Britain warm migrants against harsh French winter
Wearing only a light jacket and woolly hat against the winter cold, 28-year-old Ali Ibrahim said conditions were dire at the improvised camp for migrants in northern France where he sleeps.Doctors Without Borders (MSF) on Tuesday said official measures to shelter migrants from the cold were "insufficient", and urged the provision of permanent shelters "at least until the end of winter".
4 min read - Worlddpa international
German Jewish leader warns against voting for populist parties
The Central Council of Jews in Germany has cautioned its communities against voting for populist parties in February's election. In a letter seen by dpa on Wednesday, the council's president, Josef Schuster, warned that the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the populist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) "are home to anti-Semites from the extreme right and radical enemies of Israel and Ukraine from the left." The letter added: "For the Central Council of Jews in Germany, it is clear that
1 min read - WorldInteresting Engineering
25 MW: China to deploy record-breaking colossal wind turbines, says report
An upcoming national-level offshore wind power research and testing base in China will see 25 MW turbines being deployed for the first time.
3 min read - Worlddpa international
German president honours victims of Nazi regime, warns of 'dark time'
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday said Germans must "take the enemies of democracy seriously" in a speech to commemorate the victims of the Nazi regime. "Let us not go back to a dark time. We know better. Let's do better!" said Steinmeier in the Bundestag, Germany's lower house of parliament, two days after marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. Germany is at a crossroads, Steinmeier said. "We have it in our hands to preserve what
1 min read - WorldBBC
The evidence that shows Rwanda is backing rebels in DR Congo
Where are rebels causing havoc in eastern DR Congo getting their funding?
9 min read - BusinessInteresting Engineering
World’s largest heavy-lift sea vessel with 5,000 ton crane being built in Japan
Set to be the largest of their kind, Japan’s new heavy lift and cable laying vessels are meant to boost offshore wind projects.
3 min read - WorldBBC
Zuma's daughter to appear in court over South Africa riots, reports say
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is accused of inciting violence in 2021 following the jailing of her father.
3 min read - WorldJust Food
French court annuls government decrees on plant-based descriptor ban
Authorities in France have repeatedly sought to prohibit the use of animal-meat names for plant-based products.
4 min read - WorldWorld Construction Network
Toronto waterfront revitalisation plan gets $680m funding
This funding aims to accelerate the creation of over 14,000 new homes, including affordable rental housing in Toronto, Canada.
2 min read - Worlddpa international
Survey: Narrow majority of Germans support working with far-right AfD
A narrow majority of Germans believe political parties should work with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), a survey revealed on Wednesday. The YouGov study found that only 42% of respondents rejected cooperation with the AfD outright. Some 30% believe that established parties should be open to forming coalitions with the AfD, while 22% say that cooperation should only occur in specific cases. Mainstream parties have repeatedly ruled out cooperating with the AfD, which is under investig
1 min read - WorldAFP
Video compilation shared on social media falsely claims large earthquake hit Turkey in 2025
Turkey has experienced several deadly earthquakes in recent years. A video shared on Facebook claims that a 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck the country in 2025. However, this is false: Turkey has had no earthquakes this year. AFP Fact Check also found that the video contains footage of a thunderstorm in Dubai in January 2023 and an altered image of a mosque in Gaza from the same year and month.
4 min read - WorldBBC
Rebels edging closer to taking key DR Congo city
Reports the airport has fallen adds to the sense that the M23 has the upper hand in the eastern city of Goma.
4 min read - LifestyleSpace
Happy Lunar New Year 2025! Chinese astronauts send Year of the Snake greeting from Tiangong space station (video)
As billions of people worldwide celebrate the Lunar New Year, astronauts aboard China's Tiangong space station sent home a holiday greeting.
3 min read - WorldCNN
The Middle East’s first super-luxury train will gleam gold
Dream of the Desert is the train set to whisk people across Saudi Arabia — in style, according to the designs that have just been released.
3 min read - Worlddpa international
German Christians slam conservative cooperation with far-right AfD
Germany's two largest Christian churches have jointly denounced opposition leader Friedrich Merz's plans to pass motions on migration policy in the German parliament with the help of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). Ahead of the vote on Wednesday, leading representatives of the Catholic Church and Protestant Church in Germany warned that "German democracy will suffer massive damage" if the so-called "firewall" preventing cooperation with the AfD breaks down. Prelates Anne Gidion, a P
1 min read - WorldThe Independent
British tourists to be charged more to see Mona Lisa because of Brexit
Macron has announced new plans to renovate the Louvre to make it more accessible for Parisians
2 min read - WorldPeople
7 Injured After Passenger Plane Catches Fire on Runway, Prompting Mass Evacuation: Report
The incident occurred at Gimhae International Airport in South Korea on Jan. 28, according to reports
2 min read - Worlddpa international
Germany to present revised 2025 GDP forecast with growth of just 0.3%
Germany is to present a revised economic forecast for 2025 on Wednesday, with gross domestic product (GDP) expected to grow by a meagre 0.3%. Economy Minister Robert Habeck is due to announce the new figure - a significant drop from last autumn's estimate of 1.1% growth - in a presentation of the government's annual economic report. The fall is attributed to the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party coalition in November, and the subsequent failure to implement a government initiative
1 min read - Businessdpa international
Consumers in Germany remain cautious with spending, study shows
Private consumption in Germany had a bumpy start to the new year, according to the latest consumer survey by the German market research groups GfK and NIM. Economic and income expectations, as well as the propensity to buy, suffered losses in January, the institutes reported in the survey published on Wednesday. At the same time, the propensity to save will increase slightly. For February 2025, the consumer researchers are therefore forecasting a decline in the consumer climate by one point to m
2 min read - WorldAFP
Images of S.Korea police misrepresented as 'Chinese spies' during rally for indicted president
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, the country's first sitting head of state to face a criminal trial, defended his failed martial law bid by citing communist threats. His assertion fuelled anti-Chinese misinformation on social media including posts that claimed to show pictures of Chinese undercover agents -- holding flags that bore the letters "CN" -- allegedly infiltrating a pro-Yoon rally. The flags actually bore the initials for South Korea's South Chungcheong Province -- also known as C
4 min read - WorldAFP
AI image falsely shared as 'arrested Muslim militant' during India mega-festival
Police in India's northern Uttar Pradesh state dismissed rumours shared thousands of times on social media that they had arrested a Muslim man who dressed as a Hindu monk in an apparent bid to attack the Hindu mega-festival Kumbh Mela. Posts on Facebook and X that shared the false claim featured an AI-generated image.
3 min read - Worlddpa international
Dozens injured in stampede at India's Maha Kumbh festival
A stampede broke out at the world's largest religious festival in India early on Wednesday, leaving numerous people injured, including women and children, local media reported. The situation was initially unclear and reports were circulating of multiple fatalities, according to the Hindustan Times newspaper. Millions had gathered at the Maha Kumbh festival on the banks of the Ganges in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred early in the morning near the confluence of the Ganges and Yamu
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