The Prosecutors Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) will propose that Prosecutor Magdalena Lazarova-Prodanova serve as acting Prosecutor General once the term of the current one, Vanya Stefanova, expires on October 22. The Chamber adopted the decision at its meeting here on Wednesday. If »»»

Around 250,000 people joined student protests across France on Tuesday, according to the French interior ministry. Organisers of the mass demonstrations put the figure of 450,000. Clashes erupted in some cities between the police and demonstrators demanding more education funding and resources on&n»»»

A French policeman was charged Tuesday with violence for firing a tear gas grenade at close range at a 14-year-old student during high school protests that have shaken the country. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Fanny Gallois, Head of the Freedoms Program, Amnesty International, says that "th»»»

Washington, Oct. 7 (SANA) Gold prices fell on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar strengthened, while investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve‘s September meeting for clues on whether policymakers remain inclined to raise interest rates further. Reuters reported that spot gold fell 0.8% to $4,13»»»

Ghana’s cabinet has approved a decision to formally apply to join the BRICS geopolitical and economic bloc, Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said during a visit by his Indian counterpart. Ablakwa said Tuesday that Ghana had already sought India’s support for its application, describing the »»»

Eritrean troops have been deployed in recent days around a town in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, a local official and residents said Wednesday, after around two weeks of internal conflict threatening a wider regional war. The troops were in Adigrat, around 40 kilometers (25 miles) by road sout»»»

The mayor of Paris’ Saint-Denis suburb has been tear-gassed while attempting to shield masked student street protesters from riot police. Mayor Bally Bagayoko has accused officers of using “totally disproportionate” force. Bagayoko, a descendant of Malian immigrants, was filmed standing between hea»»»

UAE reaffirms solidarity with Saudi Arabia amid Houthi aggression Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the Houthi group’s continued targeting of civilians and civilian and economic facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as Saudi vessels in the souther»»»

Families alert police after seeing livestream, but officers unable to reach couple in time Dubai: A 22-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide while livestreaming on Instagram from a forested area in Gujarat, with dozens of relatives and friends reportedly watching the tragedy»»»

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed that sustainable development is not merely a national responsibility, but a shared global endeavor requiring strengthened international cooperation grounded in solidarity and partnership. Qatar underscored its readiness to continue working with all Member»»»

A suspected coordinated attack by aerial and maritime drones on two commercial vessels inside Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone was likely carried out using a Russian Geran-4 drone, drone manufacturer Draganfly founder Cameron Chell told Fox News, as one ship sank and its crew members remain missi»»»

The Ombudsman institution has consistently called for incentives for employers who hire more people with disabilities, Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva said at a conference in Sofia on Wednesday. The conference, entitled "20 Years Later: From Rights on Paper to Independent Living", was organized by Mar»»»

At least 11 people were killed in Ukraine after Russia fired 70 missiles and drones in one of its biggest strikes ‌on the country, President Volodymyr Zelensky ‌said on Wednesday. Ukraine has come under increased attack in recent weeks as Russian attacks have targeted energy infrastructure and rail»»»

In hospitality, some of the most valuable perspectives are built over time, through direct contact with guests, teams, and the day-to-day reality of a hotel. Bogdan Creangă, Rooms Division Manager at CARO, takes us through his professional journey, which began at the hotel’s front desk back in 2013»»»

As retail moves beyond the traditional boundaries of the physical store, the relationship between brands and consumers is being reshaped by technology, new behaviours, and increasingly diverse expectations. Sabin Fane, Chief Customer Officer and Board Member at Lidl Romania, sat down with Business »»»

DUBAI: War strips away childhood long before it claims young lives. In Gaza, the small, quiet rhythms of growing up have been replaced by the relentless mechanics of survival — hungry bellies, grief for lost parents and bodies missing limbs struggling to endure. Three years after the Hamas-led Oct.»»»

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) on Wednesday proposed that Bulgaria seek consultations with its NATO allies under Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty and an urgent UN Security Council meeting following the drone attacks on vessels in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea. The proposals ar»»»

Two of four suspected adverse reaction reports from Croatia record a BCG vaccine dose ten times the prescribed amount, Bulgaria's Health Ministry said on Wednesday. A link to the vaccine was ruled out in another case. The Ministry's press office cited information from BulBio - National Centre of In»»»

All ministries should work together to find ways to support people who lack access to employment, Economic and Social Council (ESC) Chair Zornitsa Rusinova said on Wednesday. She was speaking at the conference "20 Years Later: From Rights on Paper to Independent Living," organized by the Maria’s Wo»»»

OpenAI has selected INSAIT Founder and Scientific Director Martin Vechev to help study and refine new text watermarking technology, the Education and Science Ministry said on Wednesday. Vechev is among a select group of leading researchers chosen for the work. INSAIT is Sofia University's Institute»»»

Food prices in Hungary continued to decline in September, even as the country’s overall inflation rate accelerated. The latest figures could also strengthen calls to phase out the controversial margin cap on food retailers. Food prices down again Hungary’s overall inflation rate rose to 1.6% in Sep»»»

Colombo: Sri Lanka's anti-graft authority arrested former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa on Wednesday over allegations that her charity misused donations collected for a children's hospital. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's government has revived long-dormant graft investigations involving memb»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU), represented by the Department of Social Sciences at the College of Arts and Sciences, held the Fifth Student Forum on Human Rights in collaboration with the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science (QNCECS), under the theme "Human Rights: A Da»»»

ATHENS: Iran has “lost complete control” of the Strait of Hormuz, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday, adding that Tehran’s economy was “in total and complete freefall.” “There’s almost as much oil flowing out now as there was before this conflict began. So they’ve lost complete contro»»»

Bulgaria does not feature in the key luxury travel rankings for 2027, according to the Virtuoso Luxe Report 2027, while Greece, Croatia and Turkey are strengthening their positions in the high-end tourism market. The report describes a luxury travel sector in which access, personalization, time and»»»

To boost school–family partnerships, teacher wellbeing, students' educational experiences Dubai: The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has set up the first Dubai Parents Council, made up of 15 parents of students in private schools, and the first Dubai Educators Council, made up of 1»»»

Suspect used others’ bank accounts and phone numbers to advertise fake goods and rentals Dubai: Oman police have arrested an Arab national accused of involvement in more than 60 online fraud cases involving advertisements for goods, services and rental properties on social media. The Royal Oman Pol»»»

Due to the meeting of the Consultative Council for National Security convened by President Iliana Iotova, presidential candidate and Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov is cancelling his campaign schedule for Wednesday, the Vazrazhdane Party said. The campaign headquarters and Kostadin Kostadino»»»

A day after the drone attack on two merchant ships in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone, presidential candidate Andrey Gurov urged the President, the Prime Minister, and the Government to announce what specific measures have been taken to ensure the safety of Bulgarian citizens and the country's d»»»

PARIS: France has suspended the use of stun grenades by police at student-led demonstrations, the interior minister said Wednesday, as allegations of police brutality mounted after days of sometimes violent demonstrations across the country. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Fr»»»

The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba), in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, has opened registration for the 2026 Bebras Mawhiba Informatics Competition. Registration is open from October 6 to November 22, targeting students from third gra»»»

Bank offers one new share for every 34.14 held as assets cross Dh300 billion mark Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Dubai: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) shareholders have approved a rights issue to raise about Dh1.75 billion or $476 million. The iss»»»

AVAZA, Turkmenistan (Sputnik) - Russia is satisfied with the nature and prospects of its partnership with Turkmenistan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday. "I would like to once again emphasize our satisfaction with the state and prospects of our deepened allied partnership," »»»

What makes Lord Allan Velasco and Wen stand out, and why they're under scrutiny Manila: Former Philippine House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife, Wen Velasco are at the centre of an investigation by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) following explosive whistle-blower allegations. Fo»»»

The residential market in the southern part of the Bucharest metropolitan area continues to support the development of large-scale projects, while Popesti-Leordeni remains one of the locations where Ananda Group is steadily expanding its portfolio. Against this backdrop, tbi bank is providing a new»»»

Andra Ciorici-Chelmuș joins SyndiFi, the investment platform focused on commercial real estate, as an investor and advisor, a move aligned with a major milestone for the company: securing its crowdfunding service provider authorization from the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF), in accordance w»»»

Geneva: The majority of migrant children who reached Europe last year were travelling alone, United Nations agencies said Wednesday, warning about the abuse and violence they face en route. More than 20,000 of the 31,100 children who reached Europe along migration routes last year arrived without a»»»

On April 30, 2022, Yahya Sinwar (1962–2024), then head of Hamas’ political bureau in the Gaza Strip, warned of a broad “regional religious war” if Israel continued its attacks on the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and Jerusalem. He urged representatives of Palestinian factions and their armed wings to pre»»»

BUENOS AIRES: Lionel Messi has delivered ‌one last masterclass in the blue and white of Argentina as its most decorated player and captain, bringing the curtain down ⁠on his extraordinary 21-year ⁠international career by scoring one goal and setting up two others in a 3-0 friendly match against Ben»»»

Starbucks accused of violating labeling laws with sugar content in protein drinks Starbucks is facing a consumer lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labeled “sugar-free” on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese’s peanut butter cup. The federal lawsuit filed late Friday»»»

Three years after the deadly Hamas-led October 7 attacks in southern Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fighting for political survival ahead of legislative elections later this month. Reports that Arab leaders warned him of the assault in advance have undercut his claims that Israel's se»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Israeli former hostage Shoshan Haran said "we were naive" about Hamas before the October 7, 2023 attack on her kibbutz. Held in Gaza for 50 days, she recalled refusing to "show weakness" to her captors. She also called the accusations of genocide against Israel "a li»»»

Israel will mark the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Wednesday with memorial events across the country, as heightened security surrounds the commemorations and voters prepare for an election in which the deadliest day in Israel’s history is expected to remain a central issu»»»

Israelis on Wednesday began commemorations for the victims of Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attacks, which killed 1,200 people and saw 251 hostages taken. This year – the third anniversary of the attacks – is the first time all the hostages or their remains are home. Follow our liveblog for the»»»

Young daughter lived alongside mother’s body after being told she was ill and sleeping Dubai: Egyptian police have arrested a 40-year-old man accused of killing his wife and keeping her body hidden inside their home in Shubra El Kheima for nearly three months while telling their young daughter that»»»

Former Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said in an interview with bTV that Bulgaria has full grounds to request NATO consultations under Article 4 following the drone attacks in the Black Sea, stressing that the conflict has reached the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone and poses a national securi»»»

The search for the crew of the sunken cargo ship ALFA WATAN has been terminated and will not resume, the Bulgarian Maritime Search and Rescue Center announced. The vessel is believed to have sunk in about three minutes, according to initial reports. During the search, an overturned boat, three life»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the government will approve an investment expenditure plan for five additional air defense missile systems, while warning that developing capabilities against unmanned systems in the air and maritime domains requires time, funding and a systematic approach. Radev mad»»»

How a search for the perfect work bag sparked a sustainable fashion revolution in UAE Dubai: Angana Maheshwari wasn't trying to become a fashion entrepreneur when the idea for Veganologie first took shape. She just wanted a good work bag that could fit her computer, power bank and wallet. It was du»»»

Mother’s safe return with children left no practical purpose for further objections Sharjah: A Sharjah court has rejected a father’s appeal against an order allowing the mother of his two children to travel abroad with them, after the children returned safely to the UAE, fulfilling the purpose of t»»»