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The historic old stock exchange building in the centre of Copenhagen, Denmark is on fire. The 17th Century Børsen is one of the city’s oldest buildings, its iconic spire has collapsed in the flames. Everyone in the building, which dates back to 1625, was able to leave and people rushed to rescue some of the building’s historic paintings.

China’s economy has grown faster in the first quarter than expected, even as the property sector crisis deepens. Official data show GDP expanded by 5.3% in the first three months of 2024, compared to a year earlier. That beat expectations the world’s second-largest economy could see growth slow to 4.6% in the next first quarter.

Heavy rains have battered Pakistan’s southwest, with flash floods and lightning killing at least 39 people. Some of those killed were farmers struck by lightning while harvesting wheat, authorities say. Flash floods have also disrupted power supplies and transportation networks.

Monday’s Sydney church stabbing has been declared a religiously motivated “terrorist act” by Australian police. A bishop, a priest and churchgoers were attacked during mass at the Assyrian Christ The Good Shepherd Church. A 16-year-old boy has been arrested.

Israel’s Culture and Sports Minister Calls for Strong Response to Iran’s Attack Israel’s Culture and Sports Minister, Miki Zohar, has…

Police and the national bomb squad have been called to a location in eastern Linköping after several suspicious objects were…

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Absent from Court with No Explanation In a surprising turn of events, Supreme Court Justice…

Mass shooting at family gathering in Back of the Yards leaves 9-year-old girl dead, 10 others wounded Saturday should have…

In just a few years, the demand for crisis preparation and response courses has skyrocketed, with the Association for Emergency…

Bayer Leverkusen have won their first-ever Bundesliga title after a 5-0 victory over Werder Bremen. They’ve secured the title with a massive five games to spare. “We have to enjoy and celebrate today with our families, friends and fans,” said Alonso, who was showered with beer after the victory in a German tradition.