Congo and Rwanda sign a US-mediated peace deal aimed at ending decades of bloody conflict
The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group is the most prominent armed group in the conflict, and its major advance early this year left bodies on the streets. With 7 million people…
Bespoke bash for a billionaire: Jeff Bezos weds Lauren Sánchez in lavish Venice ceremony
The sky itself is no limit for billionaire Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sánchez, who have traveled into space — and expectations were about as high ahead of their wedding…
Vladimir Putin says Moscow is ready for new round of peace talks with Ukraine
Putin said that the terms of a potential ceasefire, which the Kremlin has so far repeatedly rejected, are expected to be on the agenda. Read More
Europe scorched by heatwaves and wildfires as temperatures soar past 40°C in several nations
Heatwaves sweeping across Europe have pushed temperatures above 40°C in some countries. Authorities are urging caution as dry conditions, strong winds and heatwaves threaten wildfires. Read More
Donald Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over tax on tech firms
The digital services tax applies to Canadian and foreign businesses that engage with online users in Canada and applies to companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, Uber and Airbnb with a…
Extreme heatwave hits Europe with temperatures expected up to 44°C
According to the Portugese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere a good part of the country is under alert for rural wildfires. Read More
We don’t know where they are, say families of French prisoners in Iran
The families of French prisoners held in Iran are anxiously awaiting news of their whereabouts following the ceasefire between Iran and Israel on 24 June. Read more at Read More
Denmark seeks to make spread of deepfake images illegal, citing misinformation concerns
Deepfakes usually come in the form of pictures or video but can also be audio. They can make it appear that someone said or did something that they didn’t actually…
US Supreme Court limits federal judges power to block Trump’s orders and policies
Trump hailed the ruling, calling it “a big, amazing decision” and a “monumental victory for the constitution, the separation of powers, and the rule of law.” Read more at Read…
German lawmakers vote to curb family reunification programme
The Bundestag on Friday announced it would halt family reunification for those granted subsidiary protection for an initial two years. Read More