Thailand criticised for deporting at least 40 Uyghurs to China
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the move ‘runs counter to the Thai people’s longstanding tradition of protection for the most vulnerable’. Read more at Read More
‘Xoves de Comadres’ in Verín marks beginning of Spanish Carnival season
In Spain’s Verín, thousands celebrated ‘Xoves de Comadres,’ marking the start of the Spanish Carnival with restaurant dinners, charanga bands and elaborate costumes. Read more at Read More
Ukraine-US minerals deal the first diplomatic balancing act for Kyiv
After weeks of intense negotiations, Kyiv and Washington have agreed on a deal to jointly develop Ukraine’s natural resources. While a final agreement still has a long way to go,…
Mexico sends 29 drug cartel members to the US amid Trump tariff threat
Drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero has been wanted by US authorities for the brutal 1985 killing of a US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent. Read more at Read More
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Former Polish PM Morawiecki faces prison over alleged abuse of power
Mateusz Morawiecki, who led Poland’s Law and Justice (PiS) government, was charged with “abuse of power and failure to perform official duties,” which could lead to up to three years…
Protests erupt as Iowa bill threatens gender identity protections
Hundreds protested at the Iowa Capitol against a bill to remove gender identity protections, which moved quickly through the legislature despite opposition. Read more at Read More
Boost for Latvian animation competition funding amidst Oscars buzz for ‘Flow’
Following the triumph of ‘Flow’ at the Golden Globes and ahead of the Oscars on Sunday – where Gints Zilbalodis’s film is up for both Best Animated Feature and Best…
Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Michelle Trachtenberg cause of death to remain undetermined
Michelle Trachtenberg, who played Buffy’s younger sister Dawn Summers in the beloved series Buffy The Vampire Slayer, as well as Georgina Sparks in the teen drama Gossip Girl, was found…
Gene Hackman and wife’s deaths now being treated as suspicious
Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead in their home, with authorities saying the couple had seemingly been deceased for some time when their bodies were discovered.…