December 17, 2024

Bangladesh protesters struggle to recover from injuries
Bangladesh protesters struggle to recover from injuries

Bangladesh protesters struggle to recover from injuries

According to Bangladesh's Health Ministry, security forces killed more than 1,000 people and injured 30,000 more in protests that brought down Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. DW's Beenish Javed met with some still…
7 hours ago
UK becomes first European nation to join CPTPP trading bloc
UK becomes first European nation to join CPTPP trading bloc

UK becomes first European nation to join CPTPP trading bloc

The UK has officially become a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), joining 11 existing members including Australia, Japan and Canada. The CPTPP rose from the ashes…
7 hours ago
Residents in rural Serbia rally against lithium mining project
Residents in rural Serbia rally against lithium mining project

Residents in rural Serbia rally against lithium mining project

Will Serbia host what is presented as Europe's largest lithium (and boron) extraction project? The president and government are doing everything they can to ensure Rio Tinto's investment goes ahead, even if…
10 hours ago
LeBron James shines in return as Lakers beat Grizzlies
LeBron James shines in return as Lakers beat Grizzlies

LeBron James shines in return as Lakers beat Grizzlies

LeBron James made a successful return to the court after missing two games due to "personal reasons" and a sore foot. The 39-year-old was listed as questionable before the game, but 45…
10 hours ago
Can Nigeria meet metering target
Can Nigeria meet metering target

Can Nigeria meet metering target?

Nigeria's Presidential Metering Initiative is still on course with the sum of 700 billion naira set aside from the federation account for the implementation of the distribution of free electricity meters under…
10 hours ago