Trump names right-wing podcast host Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director
Bongino’s appointment means two staunch allies of the US president will lead the country’s principal federal law enforcement agency. Read more at Read More
Fire breaks out outside Russian consulate in Marseille after apparent explosion, reports say
French media reported that firefighters were sent to the site in the southern port city after the facade of the Russian consulate was struck by two explosive devices. Read more…
Carnival 2025: 99 bloc parties draw over 160,000 revelers in Rio de Janeiro
The Cordão do Boitatá parade kicked off on Sunday 23 February, as thousands of participants danced in the streets. Read more at Read More
Pope Francis resting in hospital after showing early signs of kidney insufficiency
Doctors say Pope Francis is still in critical condition on the 10th day of his hospitalisation for a complex lung infection. Read More
American Airlines flight diverts to Rome after bomb threat over Caspian Sea
An American Airlines flight from New York to Delhi was diverted to Rome due to a bomb threat. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, with 199 passengers, was escorted by military jets.…
‘We changed mentally’: How 3 years of war have squeezed Ukraine’s health workers
Three years after Russia invaded Ukraine, the country’s health system has been forced to adapt in the face of mounting challenges; from attacks to staff burnout and elevated risks of…
Euro strengthens, boosted by optimism over German election results
The German election may fuel optimism about potential fiscal policy reform, which is expected to revitalise Europe’s largest economy. The euro and the DAX could strengthen further amid the projected…
Three years of war in Ukraine: ‘Environmental damage knows no borders’ as emissions rise to new high
Forest fires have contributed to a 31 per cent rise in emissions from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine over the last 12 months.Read More
Vladimir Putin praises soldiers fighting in Ukraine for ‘defending the future of Russia’
The Russian president also used his video message on Sunday to pledge greater support for military personnel and new weapons and equipment for the army. Read More
Zelenskyy ‘willing to step down’ in return for Ukraine’s NATO accession
The Ukrainian president said that he is focused on Ukraine’s security today and called for further guarantees from Europe and the US. Read More