Colombia’s far-right president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has announced a crackdown on immigrants, ordering authorities to detain and deport people who are in the country irregularly or who have committed crimes. In office for just over two weeks, the millionaire former lawyer made the announcement Sunday as the country continued to deal with the aftermath … Read more
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday that people and groups behind hybrid attacks against Germany, such as an explosive drone found at an airport, will “pay for them,” without naming an alleged perpetrator. Germany had “increasingly found itself in the crosshairs of hybrid attackers,” Merz said, referring to an incident at Leipzig airport where police disabled … Read more
By Romain Gutkind and Ruth Wright with AFP Published 08/24/2026 – 22:01 GMT+2 • Updated 08/25/2026 – 08:49 GMT+2 A tornado ripped through a town in southwestern France on Monday (August 24), injuring 41 people and damaging hundreds of homes. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The tornado hit the town of Pomas, with 1,000 inhabitants, located between Carcassonne … Read more
The United States has unveiled expanded sanctions that it says will cut off Iran’s economic lifeline, but stopped short of implementing the most punitive measures, instead warning the world to stop doing business with the Islamic republic. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that other countries would have to cut their trade ties with Iran or … Read more
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A former Islamic religious leader was sentenced Monday to life in prison in the latest Syrian court trial against officials affiliated with former President Bashar Assad’s government. Former grand mufti Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun, an Assad loyalist who openly supported government policies, was found guilty of inciting violence and justifying murder. He … Read more
A US ally in the Middle East has finally isolated Iran, and could be one of the biggest threats to the regime yet. The United Arab Emirates, which is Tehran’s largest supplier of goods, suspended all trade with Iran over the weekend, eliminating $6 billion in cash going to the regime from exports, as well … Read more
Netanyahu threatens forceful response to possible future attacks by Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns Iran of a forceful response to any future attacks, emphasizing Israel’s right to self-defense after recent clashes. The segment explores the volatile situation in the Middle East, including Iran’s use of Hezbollah and the US administration’s role in fostering … Read more
Iran tried to assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s son, the Prime Minister said during a phone call with Channel 14 military correspondent Noam Amir broadcast Monday. “This is an incredible case. Iran targeted one of my sons. Iran tried to murder him, tried to murder one of my sons,” the Prime Minister said. “Is this … Read more
On the day the news broke, German Justice Minister Stephanie Hubig released her long-in-the-works proposal for legislation aimed at protecting victims of digital abuse. The legislation would criminalize the creation or distribution of sexually explicit images modified by AI without consent, a crime subject to two years in prison. It also called for tech platforms … Read more
kyiv, Ukraine (AP) — European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in kyiv on Monday for celebrations of the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence Day as Russia continued its four-year invasion of the country. One of President Vladimir Putin’s key goals in launching a war with Russia’s neighbor in February 2022 was to place kyiv in … Read more