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Protests erupt in Athens on train tragedy’s second anniversary

Athens is witnessing a fresh wave of protests as demonstrators clash with police outside parliament. Marking the second anniversary of Greece’s deadly 2023 train tragedy, thousands demand justice for the 57 victims. Police use tear gas to disperse crowds as the tragedy becomes a major political flashpoint.

Trump says direct talks with Hamas helping Israel: 'We’re talking about Israeli hostages'

WORLD | However, an official familiar with the matter said that Israel is opposed to the direct US negotiations with Hamas, The Times of Israel reported on Thursday (March 6).

Nigeria: Christian group, students fight back against Ramzan school shutdown

For the first time in Nigeria, four northern states have closed schools during the month of Ramazan. The decision is fueling a bitter debate across the country, with critics arguing that it disrupts education and unfairly affects non-Muslim students. Watch in for more details!

Russia rejects ceasefire, demands final settlement as war rages on

Russia has rejected Ukraine's ceasefire proposal, calling it unacceptable and insisting on agreements for a final settlement. As Moscow keeps up its assault, Brussels is in crisis mode. Meanwhile, the UK says it's in talks with 20 nations interested in aiding Ukraine’s peace efforts.

Aurora alert! Northern lights as far as New York might dazzle skies. When to watch

World Trending - The sun ejected a plume of plasma on March 1 sending charged particles in the direction of Earth. Auroras, or Northern Lights, are expected as far as New York.

EU holds emergency summit on defence and Ukraine aid as us security support dips

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will join EU leaders for a Thursday Brussels summit to cement the bloc's support for Kyiv's three-year fight against Russia's invasion. Watch to know more!

'Catch and revoke': US using AI to track and deport foreign students with pro-Hamas views - Report

World | The US is employing AI to monitor foreign students' social media for pro-Hamas views, leading to potential deportation in a controversial crackdown initiative.

US is directly talking to hamas for the first time | proposes new ceasefire deal

The United States and Hamas held direct talks with each other for the first time in their history, while U.S. President Donald Trump warned of ‘hell to pay’ should the Palestinian group not comply. Warch to know more!

Portugal Could Hold Early Election In May As PM Calls For Confidence Vote

Portugal's Prime Minister Luis Montenegro announced that his government will move forward with the proposal of a motion of confidence in the executive by parliament. Watch this report for more details!

South Africa: Alleged drug kingpin arrested in Johannesburg crime crackdown

Johannesburg law enforcement officials have arrested a suspected drug kingpin in the inner city as part of Operation Nomakanjani Manje Namhlanje, a large-scale crime prevention initiative targeting undocumented individuals and organised crime. Watch to know more!

Warner Bros. seek dismissal of Superman copyright lawsuit

As Warner Bros. challenges a copyright suit from Superman co-creator's family, the case's outcome could influence the superhero film's release schedule.

WATCH | SpaceX's Starship explodes midway after eighth test flight

World | Trending | Videos circulated on the social media platform X showed parts of the Starship - set on fire - falling form the sky. Some parts were seen wrapped in colourful smoke.

Russia- Ukraine war: US halts Ukraine intel sharing, Ukraine fights blind against Moscow

Ukraine has scrambled to reset its ties with the United States after President Donald Trump suspended military shipments to Kyiv. This move, in effect, hindered Ukraine's missile offensive by pausing the longstanding US intelligence sharing arrangement. Watch in for more details!

Reining in? Trump defends DOGE but says dept heads control firings, not Musk

Trending | World | US President Donald Trump assures that department heads, not Elon Musk, will oversee federal workforce reductions or firings.

Why is Trump interested in Ukraine politics?

Donald Trump’s administration held secret talks with some of Volodymyr Zelensky’s top political opponents, it has emerged. Watch this report for more details!

Athens: Demonstrators demand justice for 57 victims killed in rail tragedy

In Greece, the 2023 railway disaster has sparked widespread protests. On Wednesday, thousands took to the streets of Athens, demanding accountability from politicians. The demonstrations quickly escalated into clashes. Watch in for more details!

Trend where oversharing personal trauma creates false intimacy

The dating landscape is always evolving, with new trends shaping how people connect. The latest buzz is a term called "floodlighting," which is sparking debate in the dating world.

Trump accuses Trudeau of causing tariff problem, says he is exploiting it 'to stay in power'

World news: The Trump administration on Tuesday (Mar 4) imposed a 25 per cent tariff on imports from Canada, stating that Trudeau was not doing enough to curb the flow of the fentanyl to the United States.

Musk: Biden refused SpaceX mission to bring home astronauts

The NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore, have been stranded in space for the past 9 months, marking the longest time astronauts have remained in space. After staying reticent for so long, they have now broken their silence. Watch in for more details!