Protests and walkout as Netanyahu addresses the UN
Protesters gathered outside the UN as dozens of delegates walked out when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his speech. Read more at Read More
La Rábida monastery: where Columbus persuaded Castile to discover America
The discovery of America remains one of history’s great exploits, where two cultures met. Before sailing, Columbus secured key backing at La Rábida from Franciscan friars and the Pinzón brothers.…
Pope makes first official visit to France in 18 years, meeting abuse survivors and EU leaders
The Pope is making the first official papal visit to France in 18 years, during which he is expected to meet survivors of sexual abuse, EU leaders and large crowds…
CNN, MS NOW, Politico return to White House after court order to lift ban
Though CNN and MS NOW were back on the White House grounds Thursday, both news outlets said their journalists were denied access to Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s state dinner arrival.…
Macron denies France received CIA warning of Russian drone attack
French President Emmanuel Macron denied claims which emerged in an article published by El Mundo on Thursday. Read More
EU sanctions former RT France chief Xenia Fedorova over pro-Russian propaganda
The Council of the European Union confirmed the Russian commentator had been added to its sanctions list on Thursday. In France, she had already faced an expulsion order and an…
Mystery death of Catalan architect Josep Juanpere: partner held, key witness in coma
Nine months after architect Josep Juanpere died in Baqueira, police have arrested his partner; the nephew who found the body is in a coma and the first autopsy showed no…
Rutte says Putin is in a ‘bad place’ as he reassures NATO allies amid threat reports
NATO chief Mark Rutte said the alliance was prepared to respond to Russian hybrid attacks against European countries following fresh warnings from Danish intelligence. Meanwhile, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth…
Trump and Xi vow cooperation amid ‘healthy competition’ at the White House
China’s president Xi Jinping begins a highly anticipated state visit to the United States as thorny issues dominate the talks, saying the “two countries shoulder a historic responsibility”. Read more…
Uzbekistan highlights Central Asia cooperation at UN General Assembly
Saida Mirziyoyeva, head of Uzbekistan’s Presidential Administration, used her UN address to focus on regional cooperation, Afghanistan and reform of the organisation. She also covered domestic reforms, AI, human rights…