Thousands laughed nonstop in Osaka’s “Owarai Shinji” ritual, a centuries-old ceremony said to bring light, hope, and happiness for the year ahead. For more news go to: Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: ►TikTok:...
British boy stabbed to death in Portugal
Portuguese authorities found 13-year-old Alfie Hallett and a man suffering from stab wounds – both of them were pronounced dead. Police believe the perpetrator, who was a convicted killer, was the former partner...
Libyan army chief confirmed dead in jet crash
A private jet carrying Libya’s most senior military figures has crashed near Ankara, killing everyone on board, including the army chief. The plane issued an emergency call just minutes after take-off. Türkiye has...
Christmas celebrations in Kenya: Families spend on average one month’s salary • FRANCE 24 English
In Kenya, Christmas is primarily a religious celebration that brings families together. As summer approaches and temperatures rise, Santa Claus and Christmas trees are relatively rare. But that does not mean people...
Fatal nursing home explosion
Two people have died and others are missing after an explosion at a nursing home in the US. The explosion destroyed part of the building and caused a fire. #Pennsylvania #US SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more...
US bars former EU commissioner, activists over alleged censorship • FRANCE 24 English
The Trump administration on Tuesday imposed visa bans on a former European Union commissioner and anti-disinformation campaigners it says were involved in censoring US social media platforms. Trump officials have...
Venezuela accuses US of ‘extortion’ and seeks to criminalise oil tanker seizures • FRANCE 24
Venezuela’s parliament on Tuesday approved a measure that criminalises a broad range of activities that can hinder navigation and commerce in the South American country, such as the seizure of oil tankers. The bill...