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Xi’s European tour exposed the EU’s persisting divisions

Mon, 13 May 2024 13:01:44 +0000

Hungary opposes a tougher EU stance on China, but it is not the only one.

Australian court lifts social media ban on Sydney church stabbing video

Mon, 13 May 2024 12:58:02 +0000

X was alone in insisting on debate on 'free speech' following removal of film from social media.

Germany hopes to relive World Cup ‘fairytale’ with Euro 2024

Mon, 13 May 2024 12:49:04 +0000

Football experts believe Euro 2024 can bring positives to the nation similar to Germany's staging of the 2006 World Cup.

West Bank: Family Under Fire

Mon, 13 May 2024 12:35:07 +0000

A Palestinian family of activists in the occupied West Bank resist settler expansion as violence intensifies.

‘The goal is not peace’: What’s behind Putin’s wartime Russia reshuffle?

Mon, 13 May 2024 11:22:55 +0000

President's surprise reshuffle to see deputy prime minister and economist Andrei Belousov seize defence minister's role.

Will Israel’s war on Gaza sway South Africa’s election?

Mon, 13 May 2024 11:09:45 +0000

Ruling ANC is vocally pro-Palestine while main opposition DA is neutral on Gaza war, which may affect voters on May 29.

Court confirms German intelligence surveillance of ‘extremist’ AfD

Mon, 13 May 2024 11:04:27 +0000

Court finds 'sufficient evidence' to justify the classification of the far-right party as a threat to democracy.

Host nation Germany set for massive security challenge at Euro 2024

Mon, 13 May 2024 10:32:38 +0000

Germany faces multiple security threats at Euro 2024 with hooliganism and Ukraine two of the main concerns.

Tunisian lawyer arrested by masked police during live news report

Mon, 13 May 2024 10:15:57 +0000

See the moment a prominent lawyer and critic of the Tunisian government was arrested by masked police officers.

Star witness Cohen to testify against Trump in hush money trial

Mon, 13 May 2024 10:01:02 +0000

Former lawyer's testimony viewed as key in former president's criminal prosecution six months ahead of election.

UK charges three with working for Hong Kong intelligence

Mon, 13 May 2024 09:54:30 +0000

Suspects accused of violating National Security Act as cases against Chinese and Russian spies mount across Europe.

Gaza solidarity encampments: We, as educators, need to protect our students

Mon, 13 May 2024 09:13:02 +0000

We have a duty of care for our students who are being attacked for standing against genocide.

Israelis killing Palestinians ‘in cold blood’ in occupied West Bank

Mon, 13 May 2024 08:24:41 +0000

The number of Palestinians killed there by Israeli soldiers and settlers has reached unprecedented levels.

Flash floods in Afghanistan devastate lives and livelihoods

Mon, 13 May 2024 08:16:54 +0000

Driven by unusually heavy seasonal rains, the floods have killed hundreds and destroyed homes and livestock.

Can Pakistan’s Imran Khan and army patch up, a year after violent clashes?

Mon, 13 May 2024 06:36:13 +0000

Both sides have so far rejected concessions, but many analysts say this rupture is untenable and a compromise is needed.

Lithuania’s Nauseda wins first round of presidential election

Mon, 13 May 2024 05:12:53 +0000

Incumbent president will now go into a run-off against rival Ingrida Simonyte on May 26, in repeat of 2019.

NBA playoffs: Nuggets edge Timberwolves, Pacers thrash Knicks in game 4

Mon, 13 May 2024 04:58:04 +0000

Defending champs Denver bounced back to level series 2-2, while Indiana beat NY Knicks 121-89 in game four.

India election 2024: Why isn’t Modi’s BJP fielding candidates in Kashmir?

Mon, 13 May 2024 04:56:59 +0000

Absence of the prime minister's party from electoral fray in Muslim-majority region seen as a sign of its unpopularity.

Death toll in Indonesian floods, volcanic mud flows rises to 41

Mon, 13 May 2024 03:59:43 +0000

At least 17 people still missing after heavy rains washed mud and cold lava down the slopes of Mount Marapi.

Thousands of Georgians defy warnings to join protest against ‘Russia’ bill

Mon, 13 May 2024 02:10:01 +0000

Protesters angry at gov't efforts to pass law against 'foreign agents' which mirrors repressive Russian legislation.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 809

Mon, 13 May 2024 00:52:36 +0000

As the war enters its 809th day, these are the main developments.

Russia’s Putin to remove Sergei Shoigu as defence minister

Sun, 12 May 2024 21:02:23 +0000

President proposes Andrei Belousov as defence minister with Sergei Shoigu to become secretary of Security Council.

Why isn’t the BJP fielding a candidate in Indian-administered Kashmir?

Sun, 12 May 2024 19:59:02 +0000

These are the first parliamentary elections since the Indian government revoked the region's semiautonomy.

Ukraine’s military chief admits ‘difficult situation’ in Kharkiv region

Sun, 12 May 2024 18:26:25 +0000

General Syrskii says situation in northeastern oblast 'significantly worsened' this week as Russian forces advance.

At least 13 killed in Belgorod building collapse, Russia says

Sun, 12 May 2024 17:06:30 +0000

Russian regional governor accuses Ukraine of shelling residential building in Belgorod city, near Ukrainian border.