Lebanese Premier Mikati summons Iranian diplomat over interference
In an unusual move, Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati sharply criticized Iran on Friday for attempting to interfere in his country's affairs.He...
Biggest Companies to Help Resolve South African Water Crisis
(Bloomberg) -- South Africa’s biggest companies are exploring widening a partnership with the government to help resolve a water crisis that’s threatening to...
Photo does not show angry crowd in Kenya chasing MP who backed deputy’s impeachment
The managing director of news site Tuko.co.ke told AFP Fact Check that “malicious” users have been using a template of their graphics to...
What to see and do in Düsseldorf, Germany
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK).Founded in 1288 as a fishing village, Düsseldorf has evolved into an unofficial capital of...
The Mexican Army Is Replacing Humvees With Ocelots
Read the full story on Backfire NewsIn a recent parade, the Mexican Army revealed its replacement for aging Humvees: the Ocelot. With an...
Russia Is Throwing Resources at Sabotage Efforts, Moldova Says
(Bloomberg) -- Moldova’s chief negotiator in talks to join the European Union said Russia has pumped about €100 million ($108 million) into an...
Mega-mileage campervan fails to meet his maker
A VW campervan's journey towards a million miles has been cut short when it blew a gasket on the way from Cornwall to...
Hamas says leader Yahya Sinwar killed
DUBAI (Reuters) - Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, architect of the group's cross-border raids in 2023 that became the deadliest day in Israel's history,...
Two days of torrential rain bring major flooding to central France
PARIS (AP) — France's prime minister said Friday that firefighters and other rescuers have been involved in about 2,300 operations, some of them...
Levi Strauss joins Pakistan safety Accord, urged to join Bangladesh
The Clean Clothes Campaign says the International Accord, with its inspections, remediation programme, complaint mechanism and worker training, will ensure factories making Levi’s...
