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Around 50,000 demonstrators filled Berlin’s streets on Saturday to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Protesters demanded an end to the Israel-Hamas conflict and condemned the worsening humanitarian crisis in the enclave. Crowds chanted slogans like “free, free Palestine” while waving banners and marching through central Berlin. Police deployed 1,800 officers to monitor the march and maintain order across the city. Protesters urged Germany to stop arms exports to Israel and pressed the EU to impose sanctions. Calls for Political and Military Action Germany remains one of Israel’s top foreign military suppliers, alongside the US and Italy. In August, Berlin…
Jennifer Lawrence received the prestigious Premio Donostia 2025 Award at the San Sebastian International Film Festival, becoming the youngest performer to earn the honor at 35. The actress, known for films such as The Hunger Games and Don’t Look Up, used her platform to warn that “our freedom of speech is under attack in America, including in the world of film.” Presenting her new film Kill Me Love, in which she also worked as a producer, Lawrence encouraged aspiring filmmakers to persist despite challenges: “Learn, go to casting tests, keep trying. But above all, watching films is very important.” She…
State Department Cites Dangerous Behavior The United States has rescinded the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, citing what it described as conduct that endangered diplomatic norms. The announcement came in the wake of Petro’s trip to New York for the United Nations General Assembly, where his activities outside official sessions provoked immediate concern in Washington. Fiery Statements at Pro-Palestinian Gathering While addressing demonstrators near UN headquarters, Petro urged American service members to resist military commands and pressed for the creation of an international fighting force capable of overpowering U.S. troops in order to liberate Palestine. His declarations, delivered to…
Jaguar Land Rover has begun a phased restart of operations following a serious cyber-attack. Some IT systems are now working again, and the company is processing overdue supplier payments with increased invoicing capacity. Cyber-attack halts vehicle production The August attack forced Jaguar Land Rover to shut down IT networks and suspend car production. Factories will remain closed until at least next month. The prime minister said the government is working round the clock on a support package for suppliers. Smaller firms in the supply chain face growing risk of collapse if the shutdown continues. Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer called…
A trial led by the University of Cambridge has found early evidence that combining a common diabetes drug with an antihistamine can help repair nerve damage in multiple sclerosis (MS). The CCMR Two trial tested metformin, widely used for type 2 diabetes, alongside clemastine, an antihistamine previously shown to encourage myelin repair. Myelin is the protective coating around nerve fibres that is attacked in MS, leading to progressive disability. Seventy patients with relapsing MS took part, with half receiving the drug combination and half a placebo for six months. The results showed improved nerve conduction, measured by the speed of…
Interpol, the world’s largest policing body with 196 members, coordinated a cybercrime crackdown across 14 African countries.Authorities arrested 260 suspects in July and August for romance scams and online blackmail schemes. Victims Lose Millions in Digital Scams Criminals built fake romantic ties to steal money or extort targets with explicit images, investigators reported.Over 1,400 victims lost nearly $2.8 million during these widespread fraud operations. Arrests Highlight Widespread Deception Ghanaian police caught 68 suspects who used false identities for extortion and blackmail.Senegalese authorities detained 22 who posed as celebrities to steal $34,000 from more than 100 people.Côte d’Ivoire officials arrested 24…
President Donald Trump has announced a new wave of tariffs targeting key imports. From October 1, branded and patented medicines entering the United States will face a 100 percent duty unless companies operate production facilities in America. The plan also includes a 25 percent tariff on heavy-duty trucks and a 50 percent levy on kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Trump unveiled the measures on Thursday, calling them crucial to protect US manufacturers. On Truth Social, he said a “flood” of imports was hurting American producers. He argued the tariffs would support domestic companies and preserve US jobs. The announcement comes despite…
Officials Flag Potential Coordinated Assault Between Wednesday night and early Thursday, drones were observed over four Danish airports, prompting concerns of a deliberate operation. Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen described the activity as organized and likely conducted by a skilled operator. Intelligence agencies pointed to similar drone incidents across Europe, suggesting possible Russian involvement, although no group has claimed responsibility. Flights Disrupted at Civilian and Military Locations The drone sightings caused interruptions at Aalborg, Esbjerg, Sønderborg, and Skrydstrup airports. Aalborg, which also functions as a military facility, faced the longest delays, while Skrydstrup, hosting Danish fighter jets, was likewise affected.…
Women who miss their first breast cancer screening are 40% more likely to die from the disease, according to new research. The study, published in the British Medical Journal by experts at Sweden’s Karolinska Institute, tracked around 500,000 women invited to their first mammogram between 1991 and 2020. Nearly one in three (32%) did not attend, and they were followed for up to 25 years. The results showed that women who skipped their initial screening had a significantly higher breast cancer death rate – 9.9 deaths per 1,000 – compared with seven deaths per 1,000 among those who attended. They…
Rescue crews and local authorities recovered five decomposed bodies 550 kilometers south of Tobruk.The Red Crescent confirmed the remains were transported to Tobruk after being discovered in the Great Sand Sea.Aid groups described the incident as part of the “death journey” endured by migrants crossing the desert. Deadly Routes for Migrants Abreen, a Libyan aid group, said the remains likely belonged to Sudanese migrants.Photos showed decomposed clothing at the site.Migrants continue to risk perilous overland and sea journeys from Libya, a major gateway to Europe.In December, 61 migrants drowned near Zuwara.In May, seven Sudanese migrants died after their vehicle broke…
