Month: January 2025
Germany’s far-right AfD names its first-ever chancellor candidate | DW News
The far-right Alternative for Germany – or AfD – continues its party convention today, after confirming Alice Weidel as its…
Africa in 2025: South Africa Hosts G-20, Elections in Tanzania, Ivory Coast
Ethiopia is scheduled to open its brand new stock market in January as part of the country’s recent efforts to…
A massive sinkhole could swallow up a power plant
The energy crisis facing Ecuador could get a lot worse: The hydroplant that produces 30% of its power is on…
Worshippers bathe in ice water at Tokyo shrine to pray for good health
Around 80 worshippers bathed in ice water on Sunday at a shrine in Tokyo to pray for good health. Men…
China says it sees decline in rate of HMPV infections in northern China
China said on Sunday that it had seen a decline in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) among residents in northern provinces and…
Firefighters from Mexico arrive in the US to help fight California wildfires
Mexican firefighters have arrived in U.S. to help battle wildfires which have devastated large areas of California. Two aircraft carrying…
UK pubs follow Europe by increasing alcohol-free drinks on offer | BBC News
As many people take on Dry January in 2025, hospitality businesses are looking to still draw in customers. There has…
Resale tickets price to be capped in UK | BBC News
The UK government has announced plans to cap the price of resale tickets in a clamp-down on ticket touts who…
Palestinians pray outside Gaza hospital for five people killed in overnight Israeli strikes
(7 Jan 2025) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ++CLIENT NOTE: EDIT CONTAINS PICTURES OF DEAD BODIES++ ASSOCIATED PRESS Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip –…
Foreign Ministry official claims Israel doing its ‘utmost’ to secure Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal
(7 Jan 2025) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Jerusalem – 7 January 2025 1. Wide of press briefing 2. SOUNDBITE (English)…