By Joe Udo AMSTERDAM (CONVERSEER) – The body of Syrian woman Ryan Al Najjar was found submerged in a lake with hands and feet bound tightly on 28 May 2024, near Joure in northern Netherlands, six days after disappearing, according to authorities. Officials arrested her father and two brothers, then aged 22 and 24, and…
By Frank Ulom BRUSSELS (CONVERSEER) – Belgium and Wales went into their last group game in the European qualifying series knowing that a win would guarantee them an automatic place in the FIFA World Cup next summer, and both sides took advantage and scored seven each. Belgium scored 7-0 against Liechtenstein in Liège while Wales…
By Frank Ulom GLASGOW (CONVERSEER) – Scotland are heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after producing one of the most dramatic qualifying victories in their modern history, defeating Denmark 4-2 in a pulsating play-off at Hampden Park on Tuesday night. The hosts needed nothing less than victory to book their ticket to the global…
By Christof Rührmair, dpa BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – German luxury carmaker BMW more than tripled its earnings in the third quarter, the company announced on Wednesday, in a rare beacon of hope for the country’s ailing automotive industry. Net profit came in at about €1.7 billion ($1.95 billion) between July and September, compared to €476…
Federalising the EU, not the political fantasy of defeating Russia, is the real goal, which requires another four years of proxy warfare and at least another $400 billion to complete By Andrew Korybko SAN FRANCISCO (CONVERSEER) – The Economist argued that the EU and the UK should meet Ukraine’s estimated $390 billion financing needs over…
By Frank Ulom TURIN (CONVERSEER) – Details have emerged regarding Juventus’ agreement with former Napoli and Italy national team manager, Luciano Spalletti, who is set to take charge of the Turin giants. Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Spalletti has reached a verbal agreement with Juventus to become the club’s new head coach. The…
JERUSALEM (DPA, CONVERSEER) – German Education Minister Karin Prien on Monday visited the Yad Vashem memorial in Jerusalem, paying her respects to the victims of the Holocaust. Prien, the first openly Jewish minister in Germany’s post-war history, said it is a “matter of respect” for every German minister to visit the memorial. The experience was…
By Frank Ulom MANCHESTER (CONVERSEER) – Manchester United have moved to the top four (temporary) following their 4-2 win over Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford on Saturday. United started the game knowing a three-game league win in a row would change the fortune of the club, and they started very well when top…
By Frank Ulom LONDON (CONVERSEER) – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided an injury update on defender Gabriel Magalhães ahead of their Premier League encounter against Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium. Gabriel, popularly known as “Big Gabi,” was forced off in the second half during the Gunners’ 4–0 win over Atlético Madrid, a game…
STRASBOURG (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Road deaths in the European Union reached nearly 20,000 last year and the bloc is determined to significantly curb that number by 2050. In the latest move to reduce road fatalities, EU lawmakers this week adopted new EU-wide driving licence rules, including the introduction of digital licences and cross-border penalties. “The…
