Shakira Acquitted in Spanish Tax-Residency Case
FILE - Shakira performs during the Global Citizen Festival in New York on Sept. 27, 2025.
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Veteran singer Heino rejects AfD political appropriation
Heino is more than just a "Schlager" (German folk pop) star in Germany: with more than 55 million records and CDs sold and 1,200 songs recorded, the 87‑year‑old is a veteran and an icon of the German music industry. His hits still resonate with young people today. He has even sung at heavy metal festivals.
Ukraine's Massive Overnight Drone Strikes on Russia
Almost 600 Ukrainian drones targeted various locations in Russia overnight, killing three people in the Moscow region and one in the Belgorod region, Russian authorities said on Sunday.
Two Nepali mountaineers set new Everest records
Two Nepali climbers on Sunday broke their own records for the numbers of Everest ascents they have made in the male and female categories respectively.
Germany and Japan Back BMW–Toyota Hydrogen Drive
On Wednesday, German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder arrived at Toyota's fuel cell factory in a German BMW iX5 Hydrogen, only to later depart in a Japanese Toyota Crown FCEV. The choice of cars was, of course, no coincidence, with both vehicles generating electricity from hydrogen in a fuel cell.
North Korean women's club visits South for rare match
A women's football team from the isolated communist country of North Korea arrived in South Korea on Sunday, a rare visit that has generated strong public interest. The visit by the club Naegohyang Women's FC is the first by athletes from the North to the South in eight years.
Germany roundup: UNICEF calls child well-being 'alarming'
Skip next section Small-town club Elversberg promoted to Bundesliga for first time May 17, 2026 Small-town club Elversberg promoted to Bundesliga for first time Fans invaded the pitch to celebrate their historic promotion with Mokwa, who scored twiceImage: Thilo Schmuelgen/REUTERS Elversberg have clinched promotion to Germany's top flight, the Bundesliga, for the first time.
Delhi NCR CNG Hike as Iran Conflict Strains India’s Economy
Skip next section One Indian killed, three injured in Moscow drone attack May 17, 2026 One Indian killed, three injured in Moscow drone attack An Indian worker was killed, and three others were injured in the Moscow region in Russia on Sunday, as Ukraine unleashed one of its largest drone attacks on the rival nation.
Venezuela deports Maduro ally Alex Saab to US
Venezuela's government said Saturday it had deported former Industry Minister Alex Saab to the United States. Saab is a close ally of former President Nicolas Maduro.
Felicien Kabuga, Rwanda genocide suspect, dies in custody
Felicien Kabuga, a suspect in the 1994 Rwanda genocide, has died in custody, a UN court said on Saturday. He was 93 years old. The court, the UN International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), said it had ordered an inquiry into the circumstances of his death. Who was Felicien Kabuga?
Dara gives Bulgaria its first Eurovision victory in Vienna
Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest final in Austria's capital, Vienna, on Saturday night with the song "Bangaranga" amid a boycott by five countries over Israel's participation. The song’s infectious beats and tightly choreographed dance routine proved a hit with both national juries and viewers, whose votes together decide the winner.
Car Rams Crowd in Modena, Eight Injured; Driver Arrested
A man drove a car into a crowd in the northern Italian city of Modena on Saturday, injuring at least eight people, four of whom are in serious condition, police said. The driver tried to flee after the car crashed into a shop window, Modena Mayor Massimo Mezzetti told local media.