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Rebels have surrounded the Syrian city of Hama from three sides, according to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

France is once again in a state of political chaos following the fall of the Barnier cabinet after a vote of no confidence. The left-wing coalition Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP) and the far-right party Rassemblement National (RN) disagreed with the billions of euros in budget cuts deemed necessary by Barnier to reduce the budget deficit and national debt.

The sudden disappearance of 42-year-old farmer Antonio Strangio has raised concerns among Italian authorities as his burned-out car was found in Calabria, Italy.

Recent cable breaks in Finland have raised concerns, with one cable intentionally damaged near Helsinki and investigations ongoing for another break. The Finnish government is closely monitoring the situation, with authorities cooperating with Sweden. This incident comes after previous disruptions in the Nordic region, highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure.

The Malta summit marked the end of the Cold War, but recent events suggest otherwise. Learn about the historic meeting and its relevance today.

Former President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil is facing accusations regarding his involvement in a failed coup attempt in 2022, with his lawyers now shifting the blame to high-ranking military officials in his government.

Iran has pledged full support to the Syrian government following rebel attacks on Aleppo, the country's second city.

Russia, an ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has intensified its air strikes on areas in Syria where rebels have gained ground in recent days, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

China strongly condemns the visit of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te to the American state of Hawaii, stating that it will take resolute countermeasures against the recent US arms sales to Taiwan.

Syrian rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have seized half of the city of Aleppo according to reports from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The Syrian army is said to be retreating from the city.

A wealthy art collector, who paid almost 6 million euros for a piece of art consisting of a banana duct-taped to a wall, has reportedly eaten the banana.

A recent study by Imperial College in London suggests that men struggling with obesity may experience memory problems ten years earlier than obese women.

A man from Massachusetts, USA, who was wrongfully convicted of murder was awarded $13 million in compensation, but is receiving only a small portion of the amount.

China has launched an investigation into its Minister of Defense, according to reports from the British business newspaper Financial Times. The probe is part of a wider effort to combat corruption within the Chinese military.

A man wanted in the US for terrorist bomb attacks has been arrested after more than twenty years in a remote area in North Wales.

An uncovered secret memo from 2016 reveals that US intelligence agencies believe Vladimir Putin will persist in carrying out assassinations abroad.

The flight recorders of the Boeing 737-476 operated by Swiftair, which crashed just before the runway in Vilnius on Monday, have been located and are being examined by Lithuanian authorities. The cause of the crash is still unknown.

French prosecutors have demanded a twenty-year prison sentence for Dominique Pelicot, the main suspect in a large-scale rape case involving his wife, Gisèle Pelicot.

Ukrainian troops now occupy just over half of the territory they conquered earlier this year in the Russian region of Koersk. They are fighting to maintain a strong negotiating position.

Russian forces have reportedly recruited hundreds of Yemeni fighters, promising high salaries and Russian citizenship, to fight in Ukraine.

A church in Switzerland has conducted a unique experiment by installing an AI-powered confessional where people could talk to a Jesus avatar in 100 different languages.

Regional President Carlos Mazón of Valencia, the region most affected by the devastating floods three weeks ago, has dismissed the regional Minister of Justice and Interior Affairs, Salomé Pradas, due to negligence in taking preventive measures before the storm and subsequent floods.

Ursula Haverbeck, a German Holocaust denier, has died at the age of 96. Over the past two decades, she had been convicted multiple times for denying the Jewish persecution during World War II.

President Biden has made the decision to supply Ukraine with a large quantity of antipersonnel mines in an effort to bolster the country's defenses against Russian aggression. This move comes as tensions continue to rise in the region.

Thai serial killer 'Am Cyanide' has been sentenced to death in a historic ruling for the murder of a 32-year-old friend in Bangkok. The conviction marks the first of fifteen cases against the woman, who allegedly began her killing spree in 2020.

A painting by the Belgian artist René Magritte has become the most expensive surrealist artwork ever sold, fetching $121 million at an auction in New York.

The prosecutor in the hush money case against President-elect Donald Trump has asked a New York judge to delay ruling on the sentencing until after his presidency. This would mean the case could be postponed until 2029.

A study reveals the chilling impact of the Aztec Death Whistle sound on the human brain, resembling a scream.

Plundering by organized crime gangs in Gaza is leading to severe food shortages for two million Palestinians, as humanitarian aid convoys are increasingly targeted with violence.

Where can Israelis still travel safely? The puzzle is getting smaller. Read all about the incidents worldwide and the government's travel advice on Telegraaf.nl.