Sweden charges man over 2015 killing of Jordanian pilot burned alive in Syria
Osama Krayem, 32, has been charged with war crimes and terrorism over his alleged role in a 2015 execution by the so-called Islamic State group in Syria. Read more at…
Mother scavenges rubbish to feed children as Gaza faces famine
Sitting among crumbling ruins and swarms of flies, a mother and daughter sift through piles of rubbish, searching for scraps to feed their starving family. Read more at Read More
French street artist imprisoned in Azerbaijan is freed after 14 months
Théo Clerc was submitted to “discriminatory treatment,” according to French authorities, who have advised citizens against traveling to Azerbaijan because of the risk of “arbitrary detention and unfair sentencing.” Read…
New US Senate bill could wreck Russia, but damage EU economy
In a bid to isolate Moscow, a new bill in the US Senate threatens to impose 500% tariffs on any country that buys Russian fossil fuels. If implemented as intended,…
Spanish minority language question echoes across Europe
Spain is continuing to push for greater recognition of its regional languages at EU level, but it’s far from alone among countries wresting with a multilingual population where some feel…
European companies cut costs and scale back investments in China
European companies are cutting costs and scaling back investment plans in China as its economy slows and fierce competition drives down prices, according to an annual survey released on Wednesday.…
Global temperatures likely to exceed 1.5C limit over the next five years, WMO warns
Scientists warn of record heat, rising extremes, and a growing risk of surpassing key global warming thresholds by 2030.Read More
Israeli troops fire near overwhelmed aid centre in Gaza
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, chosen by Israel and backed by the US, lost control of an aid distribution centre as it was overrun by Palestinians. Read more at Read More
Harry Potter TV series reveals new young actors for Harry, Hermione and Ron
The HBO Original Harry Potter television series has cast screen newcomers Dominic McLaughlin in the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.…
No, Israel isn’t planning to take over a French holy site
France owns four heritage sites in Jerusalem, under a treaty known as the Fischer-Chauvel agreement, in addition to other religious sites. Read More