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Fire at Retirement Home in Bosnia Kills at Least 11
The country’s prime minister called the blaze “a disaster of enormous proportions.” The cause was still to be determined.
Published: November 5, 2025, 1:11 pm
In Russia, Bookstores Offer a Shrinking Refuge as Censorship Tightens
Restrictions on publishers and sellers have grown more severe. Volumes are being pulled from shelves or redacted like secret documents, but bookstores remain important sources of community.
Published: November 5, 2025, 10:05 am
What to Know About Kataib Hezbollah, the Iraqi Militia That Held Tsurkov Captive
Kataib Hezbollah, a hard-line Iraqi militia linked to Iran, held Elizabeth Tsurkov, a citizen of Israel and Russia, hostage for more than two years.
Published: November 5, 2025, 10:05 am
Sara Terry, Photographer Who Captured War’s Aftermath, Dies at 70
Her haunting work focused on the lingering traces of conflict in places like Bosnia and Sierra Leone, after the firing had stopped.
Published: November 4, 2025, 9:32 pm
TikTok and Optimism: How Rob Jetten Won Over the Netherlands
Sleek social media posts and a shift rightward on immigration helped a center-left party win last week’s election. But can its leader, Mr. Jetten, form a government?
Published: November 4, 2025, 9:24 pm
Ukraine Moves to Revamp Military Service
The country will introduce fixed-term military contracts to try to attract recruits and ease the strain on soldiers after years of fighting.
Published: November 4, 2025, 1:26 pm
As UK Tries to Curb Immigration, Rural Scotland Looks to Attract Foreign Workers
Bucking the anti-immigration trend in British politics, remote areas of Scotland would like to attract foreign workers to offset declining local populations.
Published: November 4, 2025, 11:06 pm
This Trillionaire Economy Thrived in a Global Order Trump Is Ditching
Poland and other countries across Europe that found economic success in an era of collaboration are now facing a crumbling of international alliances.
Published: November 4, 2025, 5:00 am
The Netherlands Will Return Looted Pharoah-Era Artifact to Egypt
The 3,500-year-old artifact, likely stolen from Egypt during the Arab Spring in 2011 or 2012, was found at an elite European art fair in Maastricht.
Published: November 4, 2025, 2:17 pm
France Threatens to Ban Shein Over Sale of ‘Childlike’ Sex Dolls
The controversy adds to a growing backlash in France against the giant Chinese online retailer as it prepares to open its first physical store on Wednesday in Paris.
Published: November 4, 2025, 4:41 pm
Medieval Tower in Rome Partially Collapses, Trapping Worker Who Died After Rescue Efforts
Rescuers at the tower near the Colosseum worked for 11 hours before removing the man who had been pinned under rubble and debris. He later died in the hospital.
Published: November 4, 2025, 2:02 am
Family of footy star who underwent emergency brain surgery after suffering three head knocks on the pitch provide crucial update on his condition
The family of NRL star Eliesa Katoa, who underwent emergency brain surgery earlier this week have delivered an update on his condition.
Published: November 5, 2025, 10:14 am
It would actually be unfair on Zander Fagerson to pitch him in against All-Blacks after so long on sidelines ... lack of quality back-up is coming home to roost for Scotland
Given he hasn't played any competitive rugby in seven months, the hope that Zander Fagerson could get himself fit in time for the autumn internationals always felt like a long shot.
Published: November 4, 2025, 5:45 pm
Major cruise company hikes the price of bottled water to FIVE times the amount compared to last year
A passenger, who does not wish to be named, revealed to the Daily Mail he had been hit with a whopping £34.83 charge for 12 500ml bottles of water.
Published: November 4, 2025, 12:57 am
Kate, the Queen of 'literal dressing'! As Princess of Wales dons deep greens and shamrock earrings in Northern Ireland, how on-the-nose looks became her style staple
The Princess of Wales never fails to strike the right chord with her stylish looks - but beyond being effortlessly fashionable, her ensembles also frequently pay homage to her surroundings.
Published: November 4, 2025, 11:55 am