Belgian conductor sued for saying 'bonjour' too early
brussels December 18, 2024 09:30A Belgian conductor has been sued for saying 'bonjour' too early to passengers on a train just south of Brussels, according to Belgian media.
A Belgian conductor has been sued for saying 'bonjour' too early to passengers on a train just south of Brussels, according to Belgian media.
The scandal involving a Dior handbag leads to the downfall of South Korean President Yoon and raises questions about the conduct of First Lady Kim.
Ukraine and the United States have reported the first North Korean casualties in the region of Koersk, where thousands of soldiers from North Korea have been aiding Russia in its conflict against Ukraine.
The return of Trump to the White House has accelerated negotiations for a peace deal in Ukraine, with European leaders now fighting for a seat at the negotiation table.
At least twelve people have been found dead in a ski resort in Georgia.
Oscar Pistorius, convicted murderer and six-time Paralympic champion, is reportedly dating a new girlfriend, leading to concerns from Reeva Steenkamp's mother.
The impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol in South Korea brings relief and joy to the nation, ending days of uncertainty and chaos.
A man has been arrested in Northern France for allegedly shooting and killing five people at and near a migrant camp. The bodies of two security guards and two migrants were discovered in Loon-Plage, near Dunkirk. Another victim's body was found in Wormhout, about 5 kilometers south.
Scandinavian countries are stepping up their fight against youth smartphone and social media usage to protect children from potential harm.
The South Korean parliament has impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol for declaring military emergency. Yoon has been suspended immediately and will be replaced by the prime minister as the interim president.
Chinese state media have criticized the NATO chief, Mark Rutte, as an 'American yes-man' due to his recent warnings against cooperation between Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran.
A man who faked his own drowning and disappeared, fooling authorities and his family, has returned to the US and is facing legal charges.
Taiwan reported the presence of sixteen Chinese warships in its surrounding waters, marking one of the highest numbers this year.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol defended his decision to declare a state of emergency in the country last week to investigate North Korean hacking within the election commission.
North Korea has issued a response to the political turmoil in its neighboring South Korea, criticizing President Yoon Suk-yeol's actions. The North Korean news agency KCNA described the situation as chaotic, labeling South Korea as a 'gangster state.' This comes as the South Korean police raided President Yoon Suk-yeol's office.
The opposition in the South Korean parliament has filed a new motion on Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol. Yoon declared a state of emergency on December 3, but had to retract it hours later under pressure from the legislature.
Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun attempted suicide in a detention center using underwear, according to an official from the Ministry of Justice. Kim had resigned last Wednesday and was arrested on Sunday for his alleged role in declaring a state of emergency.
Taiwan has raised its military readiness and started military exercises in response to the presence of Chinese warships near the island and restrictions imposed in Chinese airspace.
Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the declaration of a state of emergency, according to the Yonhap news agency.
South Koreans took to the streets demanding the resignation of President Yoon Suk-yeol due to insufficient support for his impeachment.
After capturing Aleppo and Hama, Syrian rebels are now pushing towards Homs, the country's third city, causing thousands to flee in anticipation of the approaching battle.
A man in northern Canada jumped onto a polar bear to protect his wife who was being attacked. A neighbor also came to their aid. The bear later died after being shot by the neighbor.
Iceland has granted permits to two ships to hunt whales for another five years. The permits allow for the capture of 209 common minke whales and 217 fin whales per year.
Anders Breivik, the Norwegian mass murderer, has been given two guinea pigs and a number of photos of fjords to improve his living conditions in prison.
Police in South Korea are conducting an investigation into President Yoon based on complaints filed by an opposition party and activists. The investigation also extends to other key figures in the government.
Israel is facing increasing international criticism following a new report by Amnesty accusing the country of genocide in Gaza. Find out how Israel is responding to these accusations.
South Korea's military chief has offered his resignation following the military state of emergency earlier this week, according to the South Korean news agency Yonhap.
Twelve Vietnamese soldiers lost their lives during a military exercise in southern Vietnam due to an accidental explosion caused by a lightning strike hitting a detonator.
The main opposition party in South Korea, the Democratic Party, is set to vote on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol on Saturday. The impeachment procedure follows President Yoon's unexpected decision to declare a military state of emergency.
Rebels have surrounded the Syrian city of Hama from three sides, according to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.