France sees widespread protests against retirement law

Thousands of people took to the streets in various parts of France, particularly in the capital city of Paris, in response to a retirement law announced by Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne. The law states that the retirement age will be increased to 64 by 2030. Over 200 protests were held, with participation from railway and […]

Palestinian prisoner released after 40 years in Israeli prison

Israel has released Palestinian man named Maher Younis, who was sentenced to prison at the age of 25 on charges of murdering an Israeli soldier in 1983. Liberated after 40 years, 65-year-old Younis went to his family in the town of Ar’a. He called for the unity of the Palestinian people, wishing for the release […]

Egyptians visit ‘Logos Hope’, World’s largest floating library

People visit “Logos Hope,” the largest floating library in the world, which is docket at Port Said, located in the northeast of Cairo, Egypt. According to Sebastian Moncayo, manager and project organizer, more than 75,000 Egyptians have already visited the ship during its first week. Additionally the “Logos Hope” offers more than 5,000 titles, and […]

Stampede at Gulf Cup final in Iraq: 1 dead

Thousands of fans from all over Iraq gathered in the early hours of the morning to watch the Arab Gulf Cup final match, which was held in the Cudunahala Stadium in Basra. A stampede broke out as the ticketless fans wanted to enter the stadium. Authorities reported that 1 person was killed and at least […]

Turkish couple sells handmade bracelets while travelling in Balkans

Turkish couple Hamit Akın and Özlem Akın, who embarked on a journey from Türkiye, travelled around North Macedonia, Albania and Kosovo in 25 days by hitchhiking and selling handmade bracelets. Meeting their needs by selling handcrafted necklaces, the couple had previously travelled around Turkiye by hitchhiking. Their next destination is Montenegro.   Enis Tabak

Political protests extends in Peru, death toll rises to 53

Peruvian protesters demanding Dina Boluarte’s resignation and early elections set fire to a police station and judicial office in the town of Macusani in Carabaya province. Two more people were killed during anti-government demonstrations. It was reported that the total death toll increased to 53 and 700 people were injured.

The UK Police fulfilled a young boy’s wish

The wish of 5-year-old Harry Farrell, whose father passed away last year in the U.K., came true. Police officers visited Farrel and allowed him to lead a police patrol with an electric motorcycle gifted to the little boy for Christmas. The patrol took place in the city of Durham, and Farrell was dressed in a […]

UK Nurses Launch Two-Day Strike over Inflation and Cost of Living

Thousands of nurses, members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) union, protest inflation and the cost of living in the UK. They will strike for 12 hours over a period of 2 days and stage a demonstration in front of the hospitals and the Prime Minister’s Office. Around a quarter of UK hospitals and […]