Amnesty: Nigerian airstrike kills at least 100 at market

According to Amnesty International, at least 100 civilians have been killed in a Nigerian military airstrike on a crowded market in the country's northwest. The rights group's Nigerian office said the attack hit Tumfa market in Zamfara State on Sunday and is calling for an immediate investigation. "The authorities must investigate these deadly strikes, and

Spain tops 2026 Rainbow Map amid mixed progress

After ten years in the lead, Malta has been overtaken by Spain at the top of ILGA Europe's annual Rainbow Map. The ranking, compiled by the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA), compares laws and policies affecting LGBTQ+ people in 49 countries across Europe and Central Asia. Katrin Hugendubel, Deputy Director of ILGA

Kathleen Krüger named Hamburg head of sport

Hamburg announced on Tuesday that Kathleen Krüger would become the club's new board member in charge of sport as of July 1. "By appointing Kathleen Krüger, HSV (Hamburg) is securing the services of a highly respected figure who has worked at the highest international level for many years at FC Bayern München," the club said in

Trump Visits Xi in Beijing: Global Stakes and Possible Deals

"Good things take time," as the old saying goes. After postponing his trip in March after launching the war with Iran, US President Donald Trump is set to visit China's leader Xi Jinping in Beijing at the end of the week. The meeting comes as the world still faces an ongoing energy crisis due to

Thailand Ends Maritime Pact with Cambodia as Tensions Rise

Thailand has formally terminated a 2001 agreement with Cambodia that was meant to provide a bilateral framework for resolving overlapping maritime claims in the Gulf of Thailand, as well as help the countries jointly manage offshore resources. The pact, known as "MoU [Memorandum of Understanding] 44," had largely failed to deliver results since its signing

Martial arts bring hope to displaced families at stadium

Hassan Seif al-Din never expected that, at the age of 65, he would be teaching martial arts to children in a football stadium in Beirut. But these are not normal times. The coach fled to Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium from Dahiyeh, one of the capital's southern suburbs, along with thousands of others. He now

WHO: Hantavirus containment continues after cruise evacuation

The push to contain the recent hantavirus outbreak "is not over" yet, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday. Tedros' comments came soon after it was announced that everyone aboard the virus-struck cruise ship MV Hondius had been evacuated from Spain's Canary Islands. In a joint press conference with Spanish Prime Minister

Merz Booed as He Pushes Economic Reform

Skip next section Germany to boost customs staff amid parcel surge May 12, 2026 Germany to boost customs staff amid parcel surge Germany is moving to strengthen its customs service as parcel volumes have surged. Some 1,500 new positions have been planned this year. Germany's customs processed nearly 790 million shipments last year, up from 595 million a

Starmer Vows to Stay as Ministers Resign After Losses

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer continued to fight rumors of dissatisfaction within his Labour Party on Tuesday, in the aftermath of severe losses in local and regional elections in the UK last week.  A major speech on Monday when Starmer said he was "not walking away" did little to calm the waters, and a junior minister

Hijab-Wearing Miss Germany Finalist Turns AfD Attack Into Triumph

It seems Büsra Sayed has truly taken the saying "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade" to heart. After all, she managed to turn a situation that one could only be described as insulting or sad — certainly discriminatory — into a victory, both financially and, above all, for the human spirit.   What happened after
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