SHOCK: 87-Year-Old ‘Maricarmen’ Dies After Eviction Fury
María del Carmen Abascal, aged and ailing, became a symbol of the country’s housing crisis when she was evicted two weeks ago, prompting mass protests and triggering national elections.
OVER 150 French High Schools Shut as Student Protests Rage
Just over 150 high schools were closed, and France’s education minister invited three major student groups to meet with him on Thursday afternoon.
Nationwide French Activist Rally Set for Thursday...
French activists were set to rally across France on Thursday, in another test of whether a nationwide pro
Court Rules Prince Andrew Search Warrants UNLAWFUL
A judge in London said that a “significant error” had been made in the granting of search warrants in an investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
30 Killed in Russian Bus Strike; City Assaults Surge
At least 30 people were killed in a Russian strike on a commuter bus in the country’s east, officials said, a day after an attack on an apartment building far behind the combat zone killed 22.
DEADLIEST Houthi Missiles Hit Riyadh, 3 Dead
Saudi-led forces in Yemen said they intercepted two missiles targeting Riyadh. The kingdom is on edge after the authorities said strikes killed three people on Wednesday.
South Korea Pulls Envoy Over Ukrainian POW Leak
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine revealed last month that two POWs defected to South Korea. South Korea accused him of breaking a confidentiality agreement.
China Builds New Laos Airstrip, Eyes Bigger Jets
The new runway in Ban Keun is currently used by only small jets. Neighboring nations are watching warily to see if Beijing expands it for larger aircraft.
Israel-UK Deal Saves Tiny British Consulate in East Jerusalem
Israel had threatened to close the British Consulate in East Jerusalem, a center of outreach to Palestinians for decades. A last-minute agreement means a smaller diplomatic service will remain.
Italy Mulls Bonus Seats Law—Stability or Democracy Threat?
Supporters of the legislation say it will bring stability to a country with a long history of short-lived governments, but critics see the measure as a threat to democracy.
HACKER Uses Chinese AI to Hit South Korean Banks
The cybersecurity firm said the attacker was likely a Chinese speaker and financially motivated, but did not attribute the attacks to a named individual or group.
Indian Opposition Leaders Detained Amid Voter Roll Protests
Lawmakers in the capital were forcibly removed for a second consecutive day as police cracked down on demonstrations against the deletion of voter names.
Myanmar Strongman Seeks Legitimacy in Malaysia
After trading his military uniform for civilian clothes, Myanmar’s strongman president, U Min Aung Hlaing, is in Malaysia, his ninth stop on a search for international legitimacy.
ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE’: Ukraine Bombs Russian E-Commerce Warehouses
Middle-of-the-night evacuations and fears about death have become the norm for workers at Russian e-commerce companies targeted by Ukraine.
Berlin Potato Festival Sparks New American-Born Ties
The annual Kartoffelfest was a chance to update family traditions, with an American baby born abroad.
Diplomat Skewed Reports to Paint Israel in Rosy Light
A top aide to Ambassador Mike Huckabee skewed information to portray the Netanyahu government in a favorable light, according to multiple officials and documents obtained by The Times.
3 Killed, Dozens Injured as Houthis Strike Saudi Airports
Residents of Saudi Arabia’s capital reported hearing booms on Thursday, a day after the Saudi government said two women and a Sudanese man died in strikes on two airports.
Cockroach Party Leader Channels Gen Z’s Wild Demands
Abhijeet Dipke started the movement as a joke. But after ousting a minister over a dysfunctional college entrance exam system, India’s youth say they now want to save democracy.
Gen Z School Sit-Ins Ignite Gen Alpha Protests
India’s youngest students are staging sit-ins and protesting the run-down conditions of their schools, drawing inspiration from the Gen Z protests that roiled the country this summer.