Opposition leader Hakende Hechilema won the presidential election in Zambia. The Election Commission announced that he had won a major victory over incumbent President Edgar Longo. He admitted his defeat. The 59-year-old Hichilema is a former businessman who tried unsuccessfully five times for the presidency in the African country. The last time, in 2016, he […]
The Dutchwoman in Kabul: “It is heartbreaking to leave everyone behind” | The war in Afghanistan
subordinate encircle the capital Today, the Dutch said, the Taliban said nothing could be observed from a military point of view, but that it was “absolute chaos” in the city. “I was in the office this morning. Everyone there was very nervous, because the Taliban was clearly coming. When it was rumored that they were […]
The Taliban declares their victory from the presidential palace in Kabul: an “unparalleled achievement”
The situation in the capital is not very clear. Explosions and gunfire were heard in several places in the city, but the Afghan government claimed this afternoon that no large-scale fighting had broken out. An aid organization has taken 40 injured people to a hospital in Kabul, according to reports on social media. The patients […]
Vaccination centers in France and memorial stones smeared with Nazi slogans, mustard and droppings | abroad
For the fourth time in two weeks, a monument to Simon Vell, one of France’s most famous politicians, was destroyed by unknown assailants. President Macron says there is “anti-Semitic” aggression. In recent weeks, vaccination and testing centers across the country have also been defaced with slogans and words such as “Nazis” and “collaborators.” As a […]
Ebola case in Ivory Coast for the first time in 25 years | abroad
The Ebola virus re-emerged in Ivory Coast for the first time in 25 years, the World Health Organization and Health Minister Pierre Demba of the West African country confirmed. According to Demba, it will be an isolated case and concern an 18-year-old girl who entered the country from neighboring Guinea. The World Health Organization said […]
British domestic tourism leads to a housing crisis, high prices and inconvenience
Cornwall’s beautiful coastline, rugged cliffs, and picture-postcard villages attract millions of visitors from all over the world each year. But this summer, it was the Brits themselves lounging on Cornwall’s famous beaches. Four out of five Englishmen took a test this summer staycation – Vacation in your own country – instead of popular holiday destinations […]
Bridge collapse still painful for ex-professional footballer David: ‘You’ll see life differently’ outside the country
Exactly three years ago today, the Ponte Morandi bridge in Genoa collapsed. David Capello, the former Italian professional footballer, survived the drama, but the thought of it still hurt him. “I suddenly understood what life is really about.” Italian David Capello He was one of the people who drove over Ponte Morandi on August 14, […]
Super Deluxe Yacht for the Belgian King for sale at 1.95 million euros | show
The yacht on which King Albert II (87) and Queen Paola (83) cruised across the Mediterranean between 2009 and 2019, Alpa IV, is for sale. Asking price: 1.95 million euros. In 2009, the Belgian royal family bought the ship for 4.6 million euros. For years it was the summer meeting place for the royal couple’s […]
More countries take action on embassy in Kabul | abroad
Sweden is also recalling some of its employees. Meanwhile, France once again urges its citizens in Afghanistan to leave the country as soon as possible. Switzerland will take back its remaining three employees from the Kabul office as soon as possible. The country does not have an embassy there, local employees can apply for a […]
Today, Berlin celebrates the 60th anniversary of the construction of the Wall
In Germany, the construction of the Berlin Wall is celebrated, today exactly 60 years ago. There are many memorial services in the city, including the Church of Reconciliation on Bernauer Straße, where the wall stood until 1989. Federal President Steinmeier and two women who witnessed the construction will speak up close. Wreaths for people who […]