At least 10 killed and six missing as flash floods, landslides hit Indonesian island of Sumatra
Police say rescue teams are struggling to reach the most affected areas in the island of Sumatra where flash floods and landslides, triggered by torrential rains, killed at least 10…
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence for coup plot
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has started to serve a 27-year prison sentence on Tuesday after he was convicted for leading a coup attempt following his 2022 presidential election loss,…
‘Tremendous progress’ in US efforts to end Russia – Ukraine war, Trump says
Announcing that he will send his special envoy to meet Putin, Trump says he will also hold talks with his Russian counterpart and Ukraine’s Zelenskyy himself. Read more at Read…
Peace talks: France and UK insist on multinational force for post-war Ukraine
France and the UK have reaffirmed their intention to put boots on the ground once Russia’s war on Ukraine is over. “Real rock-solid guarantees are a necessity,” said French President…
EU–African Union summit : leaders commit to strengthening multilateralism
Gathered in Luanda (Angola), EU and African Union countries’ leaders also welcomed progress in the implementation of the Global Gateaway investment package. Read more at Read More
Istanbul rally urges Turkey to rejoin treaty against violence on women
Protesters in Turkey gathered near Taksim Square to mark the day against violence toward women and to call for stronger protection and a return to the Istanbul Convention. Read more…
‘The IT Crowd’ creator Graham Linehan cleared of harassing transgender activist
The IT Crowd and Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has been cleared of harassment against a trans activist but guilty of criminal damage to their phone. Read More
The Vatican praises new Rosalía album ‘LUX’ for ‘provocative’ songs about faith and spirituality
The global Spanish pop star has blown fans and critics away with her radical shift in sound on ‘LUX’, released earlier this month. Now, the clergy are sharing how ecstatic…
Eight EU countries face warning from the Commission over budget spending
Eight member states, including Spain, Hungary and the Netherlands, could face a formal reprimand from the European Commission in June if they do not take further action to stay within…
Heavy rains flood Gaza camps, worsening the humanitarian crisis
Gaza faces heavy rains that have flooded makeshift camps. Thousands of tents are damaged, worsening conditions for displaced families already short on aid. Read more at Read More