Philippines Bans Pork Imports From Spain Amid ASF Outbreak

MANILA, Dec 8 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippines has imposed a temporary ban on all pig and pork imports from Spain, following a confirmed African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in the European country, the country’s Department of Agriculture said, yesterday. Agriculture Secretary, Francisco Tiu Laurel, said, the import freeze, which covers…

EU set to back migrant ‘return hubs’

BRUSSELS, Dec 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — EU countries on Monday are expected to approve a significant tightening of Europe’s immigration policy, including endorsing the concept of setting up “return hubs” for migrants outside the 27-nation bloc. Fearful of far-right parties making gains at the ballot box, governments across Europe are scrambling…

Romanians vote in partial local elections as Bucharest chooses new mayor

BUCHAREST, Dec 8 (NNN-XINHUA) — Romanians went to the polls on Sunday in partial local elections, with the capital Bucharest chosing a new mayor. The mayoral post in the city has been vacant since May, when then-mayor Nicusor Dan was elected president. Nearly 1.8 million eligible voters are expected to…

France: Water leak in the Louvre damages hundreds of “Egyptology journals” works, museum says

The Louvre; Egyptian books in Paris PARIS, Dec 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A water leak in late November damaged several hundred works in the Louvre’s Egyptian department, the Paris museum said on Sunday, weeks after a brazen jewel theft raised concerns over its infrastructure. “Between 300 and 400 works” were affected by the…

UK police arrest man after Heathrow Airport car park ‘pepper spray’ incident leaves 21 injured

LONDON, Dec 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — United Kingdom armed police arrested a man for suspected assault after 21 people needed medical treatment following an incident involving “a form of pepper spray” at a Heathrow Airport car park. London’s Metropolitan Police said the incident at Terminal 3’s multi-storey car park was sparked…

Tanzania dominates World Travel Awards 2025

BAHRAIN, Dec 7 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — TANZANIA has retained the country’s global position as ‘The World’s leading Safari Destination,’ during the World Travel Awards 2025 Grand Finals. Tanzania was crowned with the coveted title in the global travel industry at the 32nd instalment of the World Travel Awards (WTA 2025) whose grand finals’…

Germany: Thousands protest in Berlin against new military conscription bill

People hold a banner reading ‘No to compulsory military service’, during a protest in Berlin BERLIN, Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — About 3,000 people have taken to the streets of Berlin to protest against Germany’s new military service bill, after Bundestag politicians backed the legislation intended to bolster the country’s armed…

Tanzania responds to international concerns over Oct 29 post-election violence

Tanzania’s foreign minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo DAR ES SALAAM, Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Government of Tanzania has acknowledged a series of statements issued over the past week by various development partners and foreign governments regarding the events of October 29, 2025, saying it has taken note of the concerns…

Greece: At least 17 dead in boat capsize off Crete

ATHENS, Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 17 people attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea were found dead Saturday after a boat capsized south of the island of Crete, Greek authorities said. “Two survivors in critical condition have been hospitalized,” a coastguard spokeswoman said. The survivors told rescue workers that they had lost control…

UK: Four Take Back Power group arrested after food thrown at Crown Jewels in Tower of London

King Charles III wearing the Imperial State Crown LONDON, Dec 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — London police said four people were arrested after food – purportedly apple crumble and custard – was thrown at a display case containing Britain’s priceless Crown Jewels in the Tower of London. The city’s Metropolitan Police said…
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