Israel has given final approval for 764 housing units to be built in three settlements in the occupied West Bank, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Wednesday.
Explained: Thailand-Cambodia Border Clash Tests Trump’s Tariff Diplomacy
In July, it took a call from US President Donald Trump and the threat of crushing tariffs to halt five days of fierce fighting between Thailand and Cambodia.
Louvre Heist Was Caught on Film, Officials Say, Rebutting Earlier Account
Investigators said that a security camera recorded thieves preparing to burgle the Louvre, but that guards didn’t watch the feed in time. The museum’s director had previously said the camera was facing the wrong way.
New AI-Powered Feature Gives Algorithm Controls To Instagram Users
Instagram on Wednesday unveiled a new AI-powered feature that lets users view and adjust the algorithm shaping their Reels feed, calling it a pioneering move toward greater user control.
Nobel Chair Asks Venezuela’s Maduro To ‘Step Down’
The Nobel Peace Prize committee chairman urged Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to accept his 2024 election defeat and resign, at Wednesday’s award ceremony honouring the country’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.
Video shows explosions as Ukraine targets alleged dark fleet tanker
Ukrainian forces also arrest bulker in Odesa accused of being part of ‘shadow’ fleet
30 More Seconds And Louvre Thieves Would Have Been Caught: Investigation
The thieves who stole crown jewels from the Louvre in October evaded police with just 30 seconds to spare due to avoidable security failures at the Paris museum, a damning investigation revealed on Wednesday.
Amy Winehouse’s father suing friend to ‘hurt’ her, High Court told
Mitch Winehouse is bringing legal action against her stylist, Naomi Parry, and friend, Catriona Gourlay, for hundreds of thousands of pounds.
We Were A Little Bit Successful, Wouldn’t Do it Again: Elon Musk On DOGE
Mega billionaire Elon Musk, in a friendly interview with his aide and conservative influencer Katie Miller, said his efforts leading the Department of Government Efficiency were only “somewhat successful” and he would not do it over again.
Anger after deadly dual building collapse in Morocco
Almost two dozen people are confirmed dead after two buildings collapsed in the Moroccan city of Fez.