Italian blasphemy and German ingenuity: how swear words differ around the world

When researchers asked people around the world to list every taboo word they could think of, the differences that emerged were revealing. The length of each list, for example, varied widely. While native English speakers in the UK and Spanish...

Anti-Graft EFCC Confirms Recovery Of ₦566billion, $411million, 1502 Properties In Two Years

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has disclosed that under his leadership, the Commission has made progress in the fight against financial crimes in the last two years by recovering...

Germany concerned over poor math, science skills

Berlin — German Education Minister Karin Prien described the poor performance of secondary school pupils in maths and the sciences revealed in a recent survey as cause for concern during a press conference held in Berlin on Thursday. "This is a...

Maryland Toys for Tots at risk as warehouse shortage threatens holiday gifts The local nonprofit Toys for Tots, a partner of 7News, is in jeopardy in Montgomery County because the organization can not find an available warehouse space.

WASHINGTON (7News) — The local nonprofit Toys for Tots, a partner of 7News, is in jeopardy in Montgomery County because the organization can not find an available warehouse space. "The current situation is that we don't have a warehouse as of...

The Weimar Republic Offers a Warning About Political Violence

Last month, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed, shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. In August, a shooter attacked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shattering its “blast-resistant” glass with 180 bullets. In...

43 Baby Names That Mean 'Snow'

If you have a winter baby on the way (or just live for those cozy, frosty days in front of the fireplace), we have a list of potential baby names that are as cool, crisp, and magical as a blanket of freshly fallen snow. From timeless picks to rare...

Germany to introduce tax-free ‘active pension’ to retain retirees

Germany is to introduce an ‘active pension’ from 1 January 2026 that allows people who choose to work past the statutory retirement age earn up to €2,000 per month tax-free. Labour minister Bärbel Bas described the Aktivrente (active pension) as...

German parliamentarian urges officials to investigate Hungary for spyware abuse

A member of the European Parliament on Wednesday filed a complaint urging authorities to investigate Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for allegedly ordering the country’s secret service to break into his phone with spyware. German...

Idea of German 'draft lottery' sparks government row

Germany is seeking to boost military recruitment to deter a hostile Russia, but a proposed "draft lottery" has sparked a row in the ruling coalition and unsettled many young people. The flashpoint issue of bringing back any form of military...

Germany considers allowing face biometric web searches by police, watchdog critical

An expert report commissioned by AlgorithmWatch, a European digital rights organization, has pointed out the technical and legal issues with a move by Germany to expand police powers by allowing the matching of faces against photos publicly...

Germany's economy struggled, showing barely any growth in Q3, Bundesbank

According to the Bundesbank, the German economy is still struggling and showed barely any growth in the third quarter. The German central bank explained on Thursday that both deep-seated problems and pressure from US tariffs continue to plague the...

Government shutdown jeopardizes UConn women’s basketball season opener in Germany

The UConn women’s basketball team’s season opener against Louisville, scheduled to be played at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany, could be in jeopardy if the ongoing government shutdown continues into November. The Huskies are set to face the...

German Conservative heavyweights demand CDU revise its AfD standpoint

Several well-known German Christian Democrats have spoken out in favour of changing the Christian Democratic Union party’s course regarding its main opponent, the right-wing Alternative for Germany party (AfD). Their call today came shortly before...

Corruption: A Sophisticated Multi-Tasking Tool

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy serves a five-year prison sentence in Paris, being found guilty of criminal gang-related law violations. In China, government officials with hands deep in the public purse for private pleasure, when...

EFCC Under Olukoyede Recovers ₦566bn, $411m, 1,502 Properties in 2 Years

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has disclosed that under his leadership, the Commission has made unprecedented progress in the fight against economic and financial crimes in the last...

Germany working on plan against Russian 'hybrid' threats: Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz addresses parliamentarians during a session at the Bundestag, Germany's lower house of parliament, in Berlin on October 16, 2025, ahead of an EU Summit. [AFP] Germany will develop a "comprehensive action plan" to...

The Left’s Reductio ad Hitlerum Obsession with ICE Raids

Whenever the Trump administration ramps up immigration enforcement, it is only a matter of time before some lunatic, anti-borders politician decides that the U.S. has suddenly found itself an oompah band and is three beer steins away from becoming...

Gen-Z: The Hijacked Rebellion

The walls of Santiago, Chile – the city where I live – are marked with faded graffiti from the estallido social (social uprising) of 2019. Years later, these slogans continue to spill onto the sidewalks, from Nos quitaron tanto que nos quitaron...

Government to recall ambassadors appointed during KP Oli’s tenure

Kathmandu, October 16 The government has decided to recall ambassadors who were politically appointed during K.P. Sharma Oli’s tenure. Minister for Communications, Information, and Technology Jagdish Kharel informed that ambassadors to China,...

Early settlers share their stories at LOCAL’s Tombstone Trail event

Fascinating stories of Logan County pioneers who showed courage and perseverance came to life Saturday at Logan County Arts League’s third annual Tombstone Trail held at Riverside Cemetery. LOCAL partnered with Overland Trail Museum in putting...