German military base sealed off due to suspected sabotage act, reports Spiegel
BERLIN – A German military base next to Cologne airport has been sealed off and thousands of soldiers working there advised not to drink tap water as authorities investigate what…
Greece tackles last of wildfire near Athens, assesses damage
ATHENS – Firefighters battled on Wednesday to extinguish the remnants of a wildfire near Athens that killed a woman, torched buildings, devoured woodland and forced thousands of people to flee…
Germany issues arrest warrant for Ukrainian diver in Nord Stream probe, media report
BERLIN – Germany has issued a European arrest warrant against a Ukrainian diving instructor who allegedly was part of a team that blew up the Nord Stream gas pipelines, according…
Mpox vaccines likely months away even as WHO, Africa CDC discuss emergency
LONDON – Vaccines to help curb an escalating mpox outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries may still not reach the central African country for months even as…
Londoners ‘speed date’ for the ideal housemate
Many cannot afford to rent a flat in London on their own, even on budgets of up to £1,500 per month. Read More
Ukraine keeps pounding Kursk in incursion Biden calls ‘real dilemma’ for Putin
Ukraine kept pounding the Russian border region of Kursk with missiles and drones on Wednesday, as Kyiv said it had made further territorial gains in an incursion that U.S. President…
Panda pair makes San Diego debut with rousing welcome
San Diego Zoo’s new residents represent common humanity, aspirations for friendship and exchanges, officials say. Read More
Japan PM Kishida to step down in September-media reports
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will step down as ruling party leader in September, media reported on Wednesday, ending a three-year term during which he pushed for higher…
US Army intelligence analyst pleads guilty to selling military secrets to China
Schultz, who held top secret clearance, conspired with an individual who lived in Hong Kong. Read More
Canadian immigration minister says temporary worker program needs reform
TORONTO – Canada’s temporary foreign worker program is not fatally flawed but is “in need of reform,” the country’s immigration minister told Reuters on Tuesday, following a damning U.N. report…