Europe's real estate recovery looks set to pick up steam in 2025

SummaryThe Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking an investigation into the death of Uttar Pradesh gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, who died of a heart attack in prison last year. The court ruled that the petition, initially filed while Ansari was alive, lacked grounds for continuation posthumously and advised his son, Umar Ansari, to approach the Allahabad High Court for further legal action. Mukhtar Ansari, a controversial figure with a long criminal history, had significant political influence...

The body of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, who was killed in Russian captivity, was repatriated in February 2024 without her eyes, brain, and other body parts, following her disappearance near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in August 2023. She endured a year of detention and torture, with evidence of electrical burns and a broken rib, before her death, which was confirmed when her father received a letter from Russian authorities. A war crimes investigation has...

The Liberal party, led by Mark Carney, experienced a significant revival, securing another term in government after struggling during the Trudeau era. Meanwhile, the Conservative party, despite their increased vote and seat share, emerged as a strengthened Opposition, hindered by external factors like U.S. tariffs. Carney now faces the challenge of distancing his government from past failures while navigating the complexities of global political trends, where other progressive leaders have faced similar setbacks despite initial...

Nearly half of the advertising budget of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) since 2022 has been allocated to promoting the live sheep export ban, according to the Australian Live Export Council (ALEC). A $2.3 million tender awarded to Universal McCann is highlighted, with DAFF's total advertising spending exceeding $4.66 million in this period, including campaigns for Bird Flu and biosecurity. Critics, including ALEC's CEO Mark Harvey-Sutton, argue the campaign primarily targets urban...

South Korea's Aviation Safety OverhaulIn response to the deadly Jeju Air Flight 2216 crash, South Korea will deploy drones at airports in 2025 to mitigate bird strikes, part of a comprehensive aviation safety initiative. The government plans to enhance infrastructure at six airports, combat pilot fatigue, and increase safety personnel, while also investing $174 million over three years in bird-strike prevention measures, including thermal imaging cameras and bird-detection devices. Additionally, collaboration with local aviation offices...

SummaryBritain's military conducted a joint operation with U.S. forces against the Houthi militia in Yemen for the first time since President Trump re-entered office, aiming to degrade Houthi capabilities and protect international shipping. The operation targeted buildings used for drone manufacturing near Sana, with careful planning to minimize civilian risk, although details on casualties were not provided. This strike follows intensified Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, coinciding with President Trump's...