Germany has recalled its ambassador to Russia for consultations in Berlin following an alleged hacker attack on Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party. Last week, Germany accused Russian military agents of hacking into Scholz’s Social Democrats’ party. Berlin, along with NATO and European countries,
For the first time, China has publicized what it claims is an unwritten 2016 agreement with the Philippines over access to South China Sea islands. The move threatens to further raise tensions in the disputed waterway, through which much of the world’s
A man appeared to punch a young assistant referee to the ground during a grassroots football match in Wales over the weekend. Police are investigating the alleged attack, which took place at the ground of Amlwch Town. Footage on social media appears
Authorities in Kazakhstan arrested former interior minister Erlan Turgumbayev on Tuesday. The Prosecutor General’s Office detained Turgumbayev on charges of “abuse of power and official authority resulting in grave consequences.” His charges were linked to the deadly police crackdown during the 2022
Nine people charged with terrorism in connection with an alleged far-right plot to topple the German government went on trial Monday in one of three linked cases. The trial opening in Stuttgart is the first to open in relation to the purported
Christopher Cash, 29, and Christopher Berry, 32, have been granted bail in London after being charged with spying for China. They are accused of violating the Official Secrets Act by providing information useful to China between late 2021 and February 2023. The
Somalia’s government has suspended and detained members of the Danab military unit for allegedly stealing rations donated by the U.S. The Danab unit, crucial in U.S.-supported efforts against al Shabaab, received over $100 million for military base construction. The U.S. seeks to
Two footballers arrested on suspicion of rape have been suspended by their Premier League club after being released on bail, according to reports. The players, who are said to play for the same team, were arrested last weekend after an alleged rape
Maximilian Krah, a German lawmaker, has announced that he will dismiss his assistant, Jian Guo, who was arrested on suspicion of spying for China. Guo, who worked for Krah since 2019, is accused of passing European Parliament information to a Chinese intelligence
The players’ alleged victim reportedly contacted police on the night of the alleged incident and filed a formal complaint. It is not yet clear whether the Premier League pair have been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation, although the top-flight club