German far-right met to plan ‘mass deportations’

KFC is one of the world’s largest restaurant chains, with more than 29,000 locations and a new outlet opening every three and a half hours, according to Yum! Brands. But while much of the brand’s early success came from the U.S., today the majority of its growth is in China. KFC China recently celebrated the…

Palestinians cross a flooded street at a makeshift camp housing displaced Palestinians in Rafah, Gaza, on January 2. AFP/Getty Images Mohammed Hamouda says the streets of Rafah, in southern Gaza, are thick with pollution as beggars and homeless civilians try to survive in sheltering conditions ravaged by death and disease. “Life here is very difficult,”…

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As we enter 2024, the global economy faces a complex and dynamic landscape shaped by various factors, including technological advancements, geopolitical shifts, and environmental challenges. Understanding these trends is crucial for businesses, investors, and policymakers to navigate the uncertainties and seize opportunities. This blog post explores the key global economic trends to watch in 2024…

A bomb threat in Ecuador’s capital, Quito, led to the evacuation of an area near a bus station after authorities were alerted about a backpack with an alleged explosive in a garbage can. The backpack, upon inspection, was found to not contain any explosives. In the city of Coca, unknown suspects set fire to a…

But with this presence online, Nyanjura says she faces the now-standard challenges of being a woman in politics: in addition to the tweets of support or derision that most politicians on social media have become accustomed to, Nyanjura also receives tweets of misogynistic mockery. “First get married then contest on the presidential seat, (because) you…