Bangladeshi state TV headquarters put on fire, 'many' trapped inside July 18, 2024 at 03:35AM

Protestors in Bangladesh set the state TV headquarters on fire amid demonstrations against the Sheikh Hasina government's decision on job quotas. The incident occurred on Thursday, causing fears that many may be trapped inside the building. An official from the station reported that hundreds of protesters stormed the premises and set ablaze at least 60 vehicles and an office building. "They first torched a police post at Rampura after police opened fire at them," he said, referring to a neighborhood in the capital, Dhaka.

Ursula von der Leyen re-elected as European Commission president July 18, 2024 at 02:15AM

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen gets another 5-year term July 18, 2024 at 02:41AM

European Union (EU) chief Ursula von der Leyen secured another five-year term as president of the European Commission after winning support from EU lawmakers on Thursday. The 720-member European Parliament approved her with 401 votes in favour, 284 against, and 15 abstentions. Von der Leyen needed 361 votes to pass. Her selection comes at the same time as the arrival of recently elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer.

EU chief puts defence, industry at heart of re-election pitch July 17, 2024 at 11:48PM

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday made her final pitch to win EU lawmakers' backing for a second term, vowing to bolster Europe's defence and strengthening its industry through greater investment. She vowed to boost Europe's competitiveness and ensure significant investment in key industries including defence.