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Mystery over UK airbase scare as police find petrol not explosives
A UK probe into a suspected bomb plot at an airbase used by the United States was mired in confusion Tuesday, as police said no explosives but a "quantity of petrol" was found in vehicles seized nearby.
Little damage as Hurricane Polo sweeps over Mexico's Pacific coast
Mexico's Pacific coast survived the onslaught of Hurricane Polo relatively unscathed, with AFP reporters reporting fallen trees and partially flooded streets but no serious injuries.
Clashes between French teens, police as school blockades intensify
French teenagers on Tuesday set fire to rubbish bins and hurled projectiles at police who responded with batons and tear gas, as pupils kept up blockades and protests at hundreds of high schools, demanding better conditions.
Thai capital cleans up after deadly floods
Bangkok residents were cleaning up Tuesday after days of flooding that left at least four people dead, while the national carrier warned of continued delays in and out of the Thai capital.
NATO, EU allies rally to Estonia after 'sabotage' blamed on Russia
EU and NATO leaders on Tuesday rallied in support of Estonia and Ukraine after Tallinn accused Russia of "sabotage" in an August arson attack on a drone manufacturer, a claim the Kremlin immediately rejected.
Spain aims to ban evictions until 2030 amid housing protests
Spain's government, under pressure from nationwide housing protests, on Tuesday approved measures including a proposed ban on evictions until 2030 and the automatic renewal of tenant contracts, a minister said.
Settler attack on West Bank village injures Israeli forces, drawing rare rebuke
More than 100 Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank early Tuesday, drawing rare Israeli government condemnation after they injured three members of the security forces.
French far right says antisemitism claims part of 'total war' to derail presidency bid
Jordan Bardella, a key ally of French far-right presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen, on Tuesday said allegations he made antisemitic comments in 2013 marked part of a "total war" against their party ahead of the 2027 polls.
'Gift from God': Rain brings relief from Indonesia toxic haze
Welcome rain has brought relief to residents of Indonesia's Pontianak city after weeks of exposure to a cloying, toxic haze given off by rampant wildfires on Borneo island.
Estonia slams Russian 'sabotage' after arson attack on defence company
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna on Tuesday accused Russia of "sabotage" following an August arson attack on a defence company, Milrem Robotics, a claim the Kremlin immediately rejected.
FIFA accuses UEFA of 'misinformation campaign' in bid for World Cup papers
FIFA has accused European football's governing body UEFA of a "misinformation campaign" in its bid to access documents related to Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off parts of the World Cup.
Indonesia charges train driver over crash that killed 16 women
Indonesian police charged a train driver Tuesday with allegedly failing to hit the brakes in time to prevent a crash that killed 16 women near Jakarta in April, an official said.
서장훈 어묵 100개 가까이 먹은 적 있어
30일 오후 9시55분 방송되는 EBS '서장훈의 이웃집 백만장자'에서는 42년간 어묵 사업을 해온 전영철씨의 이야기가 공개된다.
김정난, 55세 싱글라이프 20년 전 혼수 그릇 아직도 쓴다
30일 오후 10시30분 방송되는 MBC 예능 프로그램 '라디오스타'는 박미선, 김정난, 김새롬, 김수미가 출연하는 '멋진 언니는 내가 할게, 동생은 누가 할래?' 특집으로 꾸며진다.
기혼자 불륜 성관계 도덕적 문제 없다 52%-입소스[아하영국]
영국 성인 절반 이상이 기혼자의 불륜 성관계를 도덕적으로 문제 삼지 않는다는 조사 결과가 제시됐다. 특히 총 20가지 행위 중 영국인이 ‘가장 받아들일 수 없는 행동’으로 꼽은 1위는 마약 투약(71%), 2위는 축구장 난동(62%)이었으며, 불륜은 3위에 불과했다.
아빠는 13살 엄마는 9살 초딩엄빠 최연소 임신 사례 발칵 뒤집힌 이 나라[아하태국]
태국 우돈타니주에서 9세 아동의 임신 사례가 지역에서 기록된 최연소 사례로 공개됐다. 보건당국은 태국 법상 15세 미만 아동과의 성적 행위는 당사자의 의사와 무관하게 범죄로 취급된다고 설명했다.
Polo makes landfall in Mexico as Category 3 hurricane
Hurricane Polo made landfall on Mexico's Baja California peninsula on Tuesday, cutting power and causing flooding as the sea breached coastal defenses.
Brazil's cellphone crime: a security nightmare in every pocket
Eduardo Metzker, 29, was riding his motorcycle in Rio de Janeiro when he was suddenly boxed in by two other bikes. One of the riders put a gun to his head and demanded his phone and passcode.
Flooding, power cuts and evacuations as Hurricane Polo slams Mexico
Power was cut to part of Mexico's Baja California peninsula on Monday as Hurricane Polo prepared to roar ashore on the Pacific Coast, causing flooding as the sea breached coastal defenses.
Deal for evicted Spanish pensioner as PM seeks new housing law
A Madrid pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests that have piled pressure on the government to resolve Spain's housing crisis can return home after a deal with the property's owners, her lawyer said on Monday.
Turkish comedian convicted for Erdogan 'insult' freed pending appeal
A popular Turkish comedian left prison after 88 days behind bars late Monday despite being convicted by an Istanbul court of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with the judge ordering his interim release pending appeal.
Justice Alito steps aside from major US climate case
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Monday recused himself from a major climate case after calls from green groups for him to step aside because of his oil and gas stock holdings.
UK police release on bail five men held over airbase incident
British police said Monday five men arrested near an airbase used by the United States were released on bail, as officers probed whether a "foreign state" could be involved in a suspected bomb plot.
Bulgarian spirits inflamed by new rakia rules
Bulgaria's traditional fruit spirit rakia sparked political controversy on Monday after the government proposed tighter rules on home production of the liquor.
UK police say releasing on bail five men held over airbase incident
British police said Monday five men arrested near an airbase used by the United States were being released on bail, as officers probed whether a "foreign state" could be involved in a suspected bomb plot targeting it.
Dozens kidnapped in two weekend attacks in northern Nigeria
More than 80 people, mostly women, were missing Monday after being abducted by armed gangs in two separate weekend attacks in northern Nigeria, the latest mass kidnappings to rock the country.
Iran denies link to suspected bomb plot at UK airbase used by US
Iran on Monday denied involvement in a suspected bomb plot at a UK airbase used by the United States, as counter-terror police said five men in their mid-20s arrested nearby were all London-based Britons.
Comedian convicted for Erdogan 'insult' but freed pending appeal
An Istanbul court convicted a popular Turkish comedian on Monday of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and another offence but ordered his interim release pending appeal, an AFP reporter in the courtroom said.
Thailand floods affect hundreds of thousands, eight dead in Myanmar
Heavy rains have killed eight people in Thailand since mid-September, the government said Monday as Bangkok battled flooding for a fourth consecutive day, with at least eight more confirmed dead in neighbouring Myanmar.
French prosecutors seek two-year sentence for ex-minister Dati in graft case
France prosecutors on Monday sought two years with an electronic tag and a five-year ban on public office for ex-culture minister Rachida Dati in a trial on corruption charges linked to dealings with the Renault-Nissan group.
Pope urges Europe to help combat 'deceit and lies' in international ties
Pope Leo XIV warned on Monday that relations between nations were becoming increasingly uncivilised with people boasting of "lies and deceit", urging Europe to help break the cycle and foster respect in international ties.
In kayaks or waist-deep in floodwater, shoppers return to Bangkok markets
Vendors in Bangkok's eastern Bang Kapi district stood waist-deep in floodwater on Monday holding trays of meat, fish, fruit and vegetables, while shoppers sailed past on kayaks.