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Tens of of thousands of people rallied in the Czech capital, Prague, on Saturday to oppose the policies of Prime Minister Andrej Babis and his coalition government, accusing it of what they called "arrogance of power." Organizers from the Million Moments for Democracy movement estimated that more than 200,000 people filled the Letna plain, though that

Zimbabwe's former Finance Minister and prominent lawyer Tendai Biti has been detained by police, along with several fellow activists, amid mounting tensions over President Emmerson Mnangagwa's bid to extend his stay in power. Biti's civic‑rights group, the Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF), said he had been organising a rally in Mutare at the time of his

South Korea's K-pop phenomenon, the boy band BTS, celebrated a triumphant return to the stage in the capital Seoul on Saturday evening, welcoming tens of thousands of adoring fans to a free comeback concert after a nearly four-year break from performing. The break was necessitated by South Korea's conscription law, which requires able-bodied males to serve

It makes sense to squeeze every last drop of milk into our coffee and drizzle the remains of our expensive olive oil over our salad — so we stand our kitchens, holding bottles or cartons at awkward angles, waiting and watching with varying degrees of patience. How long do we have to wait? That’s what two

A Taliban member has been appointed the head of the Afghan embassy in Berlin without the German government's knowledge, public broadcaster ARD reported on Saturday. The unilateral move appears to highlight the Islamist group's efforts to assert control over Afghanistan's diplomatic missions abroad, despite lacking official recognition from almost all of the world's nations, including Germany. Under the 1961

The largest US air base outside the United States is located in Ramstein, Rhineland-Palatinate. This state in southwestern Germany is also the ancestral home of US President Donald Trump. It's home to the world's tallest cold-water geyser, which shoots up 60 meters (about 200 feet), and, of course, there's the wine. Nearly three-quarters of Germany's

The United States is facing a growing water problem. About half of the country is experiencing drought conditions right now — and it's only March. Climate change is making the problem worse, with rising temperatures intensifying drought. When rain does fall, it increasingly comes in intense bursts that can run off hardened, dry ground rather than

The accordion player is a fixture in the historical center of Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana. Whatever the season, he perches on a chair in Preseren Square — sporting traditional costume and a feather in his hat — and runs through a limited repertoire of traditional tunes. In the collection box at his feet, a sign reading

If you thought that the "I was here" style graffiti is a modern-day phenomenon confined to the backs of bathroom stalls, think again! New technologies are unearthing graffiti scratched on ancient sites like never before, giving voice to everyday people of the ancient world — from enslaved individuals to bored soldiers who etched their names onto

The illuminated bell tower of the Basilica Minore dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo stands at the heart of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, as evening settles over the valley. Once a small village of farmers and shepherds, this storied town has evolved into the "Pearl of the Dolomites," a renowned luxury destination. Surrounded by the limestone peaks