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Staff shortages bite as Greeks shun low-paid tourism jobs

Greek tourism student Katerina quit within a month of starting work at a five-star hotel in Halkidiki, one of the country's top destinations, because she said conditions were so dire.

Dutch footballer Promes extradited over cocaine smuggling case

Former Ajax and Dutch international footballer Quincy Promes has been extradited from Dubai to the Netherlands, prosecutors said Friday, after a conviction for smuggling more than a tonne of cocaine.

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Bolsonaro headed 'criminal organization' to stay in power, court told

Brazil's attorney general on Tuesday accused far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro of having steered a "criminal organization" whose objective in 2022 was "to ensure he remains in power."

French art expert on trial over forged furniture at Versailles

A top French art expert went on trial on Tuesday accused of falsely claiming furniture he built to be from the 18th century that was then sold at high prices to buyers including the Palace of Versailles.

Temple burned, UNESCO village evacuated as South Korea wildfires spread

Residents of a UNESCO-listed village were ordered to evacuate while a historic Buddhist temple was burned to the ground Tuesday as South Korea scrambled to contain worsening wildfires.

Turkish court jails 7 journalists after anti-Erdogan protests

A Turkish court on Tuesday remanded in custody seven journalists for covering the mass protests that erupted following the arrest of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival, in a crackdown that has now seen more than 1,400 people arrested.

Depardieu denies 'groping' women in France sex abuse trial

French star actor Gerard Depardieu, on trial for sexual assault, told the Paris court Tuesday that he was not in the habit of "groping" women, and called the #MeToo movement a "reign of terror."

France to auction superyacht seized in money-laundering case

French authorities will put up for sale Thursday a superyacht seized in a money laundering case involving a Belarusian national, according to the state agency for handling confiscated assets.

Blatter and Platini cleared in FIFA graft case

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini on Tuesday were acquitted on appeal by a Swiss court in a long-running corruption case that shattered their careers as two of the most powerful figures in world football.

Temple burned, UNESCO-site evacuated as South Korea wildfires spread

A historic Buddhist temple burned to the ground and a UNESCO-listed village was ordered to evacuate as South Korea scrambled to contain worsening wildfires, which are tearing across the country's southeast.

What's behind the rise of 'mums' club nights'?

In a chic Paris nightclub not far from the Champs-Elysees, dozens of mostly middle-aged women hit the dancefloor with barely a man in sight.

Motorcyclist killed by giant Seoul sinkhole

One person has been killed after a massive sinkhole opened up in Seoul, the fire department said Tuesday, with harrowing video footage showing the moment his vehicle was swallowed by the hole.

South Korea struggles to contain deadly wildfires

Deadly wildfires in South Korea worsened overnight, officials said Tuesday, as dry, windy weather hampers efforts to contain one of the country's worst-ever fire outbreaks.

Dozens of fires rage in southern Chile

Dozens of fires fueled by strong winds raged across southern Chile Monday, destroying thousands of hectares of forest and farmland and damaging several homes, according to authorities.

Protesters hit Istanbul streets again over Erdogan rival's arrest

Vast crowds of students surged onto Istanbul's streets Monday in the latest protest over the arrest and jailing of Istanbul's opposition mayor that has sparked Turkey's worst unrest in years.

Mexican cartel recruits allegedly killed for resisting training

A Mexican drug cartel allegedly tortured and killed recruits who refused to cooperate or tried to flee a training camp where bones and clothing were found, the government said Monday.

Police question French rapper over drug baron's prison break

Police interrogated on Monday well-known French rapper Koba LaD over the deadly escape from prison of a suspected drugs boss last year, sources told AFP.

S. Korea authorities deploy choppers, troops to battle wildfire

South Korean authorities said Monday they would deploy dozens of helicopters and thousands of firefighters and soldiers as they struggle to control multiple wildfires in the southeast, which have been burning for days.

Trump's US migrant hunt spares no one from deportation

Franco Caraballo was arrested while at a US immigration center for an appointment. Shirly Guardado was detained while at work. Camila Munoz was taken into custody on her way home from her honeymoon.

DEXIS to Showcase Cutting-Edge Innovations at IDS 2025

The company will showcase new technologies within the DEXIS digital ecosystem, an AI-powered platform that connects each step of the digital workflow, from diagnosis to delivery. The ecosystem combines AI, 2D & 3D imaging, intraoral scanning, diagnostics, and treatment planning to create one integrated solution that streamlines processes and boosts productivity.

Istanbul's Imamoglu defiant after government suspends him as mayor

Istanbul's embattled Ekrem Imamoglu vowed to fight on after being jailed in a graft probe and suspended as mayor Sunday in developments that have sparked Turkey's worst street unrest in more than a decade.

Duterte confident has 'no case' to answer at ICC: daughter

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte believes he has no case to answer at the International Criminal Court, his daughter said Sunday, and is confident he has a strong legal argument.

Pope returns to Vatican after five weeks in hospital

Pope Francis returned home to the Vatican on Sunday after more than five weeks in hospital with pneumonia, taking time before leaving to thank well-wishers for their support.

Iraqis find Ramadan joy in centuries-old ring game

In a Baghdad arena, a crowd cheers to the rhythm of drums, not for a football match but for a fiery centuries-old game enjoyed by Iraqis during Ramadan called "mheibes".

'Antipathy' to US: Tourists turning away from Trump's America

In just a few weeks, the US tourism outlook has clouded as a result of some of President Donald Trump's policy decisions, which have angered some foreign visitors and prompted fear of a surge in prices and a stronger dollar.

Israel opposition urges general strike over security chief ouster

Israel's opposition leader on Saturday called for a general strike if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to obey a Supreme Court decision freezing the government's dismissal of the internal security chief.

Vast crowds rally in Istanbul as mayor quizzed by prosecutors

Huge crowds gathered outside Istanbul City Hall for a fourth night of protests over the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who told police Saturday the allegations against him were "immoral and baseless".

Pope to leave hospital for Vatican on Sunday

Pope Francis is to leave hospital on Sunday and return to his residence in the Vatican, where he is to spend "at least two months" recovering, one of his doctors announced.

Turkey braces for fourth night of protest as mayor arrives in court

Turkey was headed for a fourth straight night of protests late Saturday, as the biggest street unrest the country has seen in over a decade raged on over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.

Turkey braces for fourth night of protests as police quiz mayor

Turkey was headed for a fourth straight night of protests late Saturday, as the biggest street unrest the country has seen over a decade raged on over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.

Beijing simplifies marriages to encourage Chinese to wed

China on Saturday announced measures to simplify the marriage registration process and lessen the financial burden on couples, the latest initiative by Beijing to boost births.

Pope to make first public appearance Sunday since hospitalisation

Pope Francis will make his first public appearance on Sunday with a blessing and a wave from Rome's Gemelli hospital where he was admitted on February 14 with breathing problems.

Heathrow Airport 'fully operational' after fire shutdown

Heathrow Airport said it was "fully operational" on Saturday but delays and cancellations were expected as Europe's busiest air hub resumed operations after a power station fire caused travel mayhem.

Last of six foreign hikers missing in Philippines rescued

Four foreign hikers who had been missing for days in a mountainous area of the central Philippines were rescued Saturday, local authorities said, a day after their two companions were found safe.

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