Pope opens Holy Year with traditional opening of the Holy Door
vatican city December 24, 2024 20:20The Catholic Holy Year has officially begun with the traditional opening of the holy door of St. Peter's Basilica by Pope Francis.
The Catholic Holy Year has officially begun with the traditional opening of the holy door of St. Peter's Basilica by Pope Francis.
A giveaway event organized by influencers in Brussels turned chaotic as police had to use a water cannon to disperse the crowd gathered at Atomium monument.
A man, Sebastian Zapeta, has been charged with murder after setting a woman on fire in the New York metro, resulting in her immediate death. The suspect had entered the United States without permission in 2018 and was deported to Guatemala shortly after.
The cartel war in the Mexican state of Sinaloa has claimed at least 600 lives in the past 100 days, with no end in sight.
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the deadly shooting of Brian Thompson, CEO of health insurer UnitedHealthcare, pleads 'not guilty' to the charges of murder and terrorism.
Russian scientists have discovered a remarkably well-preserved baby mammoth in eastern Siberia.
After the emergency situation over the weekend, the hospital in Maagdenburg has resumed normal operations.
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The city of Rome is facing challenges in preparing for the Roman Catholic Jubilee Year in 2025, despite the Vatican being ready for the event.
Police in the northern German city of Bremerhaven arrested a man on Sunday who threatened to commit "serious crimes" at the city's Christmas market in a TikTok video. Authorities stated that there is no danger to the residents. Further details about the arrest or the seriousness of the threats were not disclosed.
A woman was set on fire in a New York City subway while she was sleeping. Authorities are offering a $10,000 reward for any information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect.
A small plane crashed in the center of the South Brazilian city of Gramado on Sunday, with authorities reporting ten occupants on board and no survivors. Fifteen people on the ground were taken to the hospital for treatment after inhaling smoke from the resulting fire.
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A car has driven into a Christmas market in German Magdeburg, confirmed by the spokesperson of the state government of Saxony-Anhalt. Several injuries reported.
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US aviation authorities have banned the use of drones in various locations in New Jersey and New York in response to recent mysterious drone sightings. Violators risk interception and arrest by the police.
Luigi Mangione (26) has given up the fight against his extradition to New York where he faces eleven charges including murder, murder as a terrorist act, illegal weapon possession, and possession of a fake driver's license.
The FBI has searched the home of a deputy mayor of Los Angeles on suspicion of making a false bomb threat at City Hall.
An ancient stone with the oldest known inscription of the Ten Commandments has been sold at auction for nearly 5 million dollars despite concerns over its authenticity.
A woman named Svetlana Dali, aged 57, was arrested again in the United States after illegally removing her ankle monitor and attempting to flee to Canada.
The escape of Syrian dictator Bashar Al-Assad to Moscow was meticulously planned, ensuring his safety and comfort upon arrival in Russia.
Pentagon spokesperson General Pat Ryder assured the public that the Department has thoroughly investigated all cases of drones flying near or over US military locations.
Satellite images reveal the destruction caused by deadly cyclone Chido in Mayotte, with winds of over 220 kilometers per hour leaving a trail of death and devastation.
The Shark House, a popular Airbnb location in Oxford, is set to close down following a legal battle with the local council. The closure is expected to have implications for the tourism industry in the city.
The White House has stated that the mysterious drones spotted by Americans are completely legal and pose no threat to public safety.
Els van Doesburg, a Dutch-born politician, might take over as the mayor of Antwerp if Bart De Wever becomes the Belgian Prime Minister. Van Doesburg is known for her conservative views and strong opinions on various social issues.
Monte Napoleone in Milan has surpassed Fifth Avenue in New York City as the world's most expensive shopping street, with a rental price of 20,000 euros per square meter.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva has been discharged from the hospital in São Paulo where he was admitted following a brain hemorrhage.
The sightings of mysterious drones in New Jersey and neighboring states have raised concerns among residents and politicians. The FBI is conducting an investigation, but the preliminary conclusions have left many unsatisfied.