Category: World

Morocco’s labor unions have launched a one-day nationwide strike in protest against a controversial bill they claim will severely limit workers’ rights to protest and prioritize business and foreign investments over worker protections. The strike, which took place on February 5, 2025, saw workers walk off the job from factories in Casablanca to the dockyards […]

X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump for $10 million. The lawsuit stems from Trump’s ban following the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, where he was accused of using the platform to incite false claims surrounding the 2020 election results. The […]

Bangladesh’s industrial sector is grappling with an escalating gas crisis, which is severely disrupting production across multiple key industries. The gas shortage has forced the shutdown of over 200 factories in recent months, with another 300 factories facing imminent closure unless the situation improves. This crisis has led to significant production cuts in essential sectors […]

On the morning of Wednesday, February 12, 2025, a U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler fighter jet crashed into San Diego Harbor after the aircraft’s crew ejected during an attempted landing at Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island. The incident occurred at approximately 10:15 a.m. local time. The two pilots, members of Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135), […]

While the first world war and the Spanish civil war had already drawn children in Europe and beyond into the orbit of conflict, the second world war marked a pivotal period in how young people have experienced the horrors of war. During the 1940s, children faced unprecedented mobilisation and violence. From bombings and massacres to […]

A man has been found guilty of defrauding Leeds City Council out of more than £710,000 which was meant to support small businesses during the Coronavirus pandemic. Aftab Baig, 47 from Glasgow, made fraudulent grant claims against thirty-two properties, which were branches of Greggs, arranging for the money to go into his business account.  He […]

Suspected Somali pirates have seized a Yemeni fishing boat in the waters off the Horn of Africa, reigniting concerns over piracy in the region. The incident, which occurred near the coastal town of Eyl in Somalia, was confirmed late Monday by the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR Atalanta), which is currently investigating the attack. The […]

In a bold move, teachers across Algeria launched a strike on Wednesday, protesting low salaries and deteriorating working conditions that have sparked growing discontent within the education sector. This strike follows a wave of student protests last month, marking a rare but significant outpouring of public dissent in a country where government criticism has increasingly […]

More than 160 unexploded World War II practice bombs were found buried beneath a children’s playground in Wooler, England, prompting a major safety operation. The discovery was made earlier this month while conducting a survey on the site after an initial bomb was found on January 14 during expansion work. Wooler is located around 45 […]

A tragic collision between a high-speed train and a truck near Hamburg, Germany, has resulted in one death and 25 injuries, six of which are serious. The incident occurred on Tuesday when the ICE train, carrying 291 passengers, collided with a truck loaded with rails at a crossing. The impact was devastating, with the truck’s […]