Mystery donor gives Japanese city $3.6m in gold bars to fix water system
Osaka’s mayor says he is ‘lost for words’ and that he has ‘nothing but appreciation’ for the gesture.
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Africa: Addis Ababa Bars Motorcycles As AU Summit Precaution
City officials have prohibited the use of motorcycles in Addis Ababa while Ethiopia’s capital hosts the 39th African Union summit. The ban, which officials cite as a security measure, is in effect beginning today, February 11, 2026, and will remain in place until after the summit ends on Sunday, according to the Addis Ababa Transport…
Louvre tightens security after crown jewel heist, installs bars on infamous window
A crane was stationed outside the Louvre Museum in Paris on Tuesday — but this time it wasn’t being used by jewel thieves stealing some of the nation’s historic treasures. Instead, the machine was operated by maintenance workers in security helmets and high-visibility vests as a crew installed metal bars to the now-infamous second floor…
Australian murderer sues for right to Vegemite behind bars
A convicted murderer serving a life sentence in Australia is challenging a ban on prisoners consuming Vegemite – the polarising, salty spread that has become a national symbol. State authorities say inmates may use the strong-smelling condiment to disguise contraband substances or brew alcohol behind bars. But Andre McKechnie argues that the ban, in place…