UK: Car covered in Christmas lights stopped by police

A motorist who decked out the exterior of their car in Christmas lights was stopped by police who said it was not safe and could distract other drivers. Officers admitted…

China: Hong Kong targets ‘unfair’ claw machines

It’s a frustratingly familiar experience for many a fair-goer: just as the coveted plushie makes its way towards the chute of a claw machine, the claw slackens, letting go of…

LIVE UPDATES: Israel’s war on Gaza

23 Dec 2024 US military says it is preparing for strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen The US army’s Central Command (CENTCOM) has posted a picture of its sailors aboard…

UK: Strong winds disrupt Christmas getaway travel

Strong winds have caused some travel disruption in parts of the UK as millions of people travel ahead of Christmas.Yellow weather warnings for wind are in place for Scotland, and…

USA: Governments and banks once mocked Bitcoin…

Bitcoin has proven to be one of the best-performing assets in modern history.The value of the cryptocurrency has increased some 1,000 times over the past decade, far outpacing US stocks…

India: Expert warns of public health emergency as Delhi’s toxic air returns

Delhi’s pollution has once again soared to hazardous levels, with a top expert warning that India’s toxic air will have a bigger impact on public health than the Covid-19 pandemic.…

Pakistan: Authorities jail 25 Imran Khan supporters over violent protests

A military court in Pakistan has convicted 25 people for their role in violent protests following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the country’s armed forces has said.…

Germany: Christmas market attack suspect remanded

A man accused of murdering four women and a nine-year-old boy by driving a car into them at a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg has been remanded…

Italy: Deputy PM Salvini cleared in kidnap trial of migrants blocked at sea

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has been acquitted in a long-running case over his refusal to let a migrant rescue boat dock in Italy in 2019. Judges in the…

Croatian: Child, 7, dies in stabbing at primary school

A seven-year-old child has been killed and other children injured after man entered a primary school in Croatia and attacked a teacher and students with a knife. Three children were…