Powerful explosions at Syrian army site near Aleppo injure at least four
Officials urge civilians to stay away from the site in al-Eis near Aleppo after a series of explosions.
Trump administration readies sweeping sanctions against ICC, reports say
Measures targeting the court itself could disrupt payments, IT services and investigations.
Macron and Carney announce closer France-Canada ties amid Trump tensions
Two leaders meet in French territory off Canada as Ottawa seeks stronger relations with EU while fighting trade war with US
The leaders of France and Canada have pledged closer ties to grapple with rising geopolitical tensions, climate change and the erosion of democratic values, after they met in a French territory off Canada’s Atlantic coast.
The two leaders’ visit to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon – the first by a French president since 2014 and the first by a Canadian prime minister – came just weeks after Donald Trump posted an image showing the islands, as well as all of Canada and other countries in North America, covered by the US flag.
Continue reading...Macron and Carney announce closer France-Canada ties amid Trump tensions – The Guardian
- Macron and Carney announce closer France-Canada ties amid Trump tensions The Guardian
- Plucked From Obscurity, a French Outpost Navigates the Spotlight nytimes.com
- Macron reaffirms French sovereignty over Saint Pierre and Miquelon against Trump's ambitions Le Monde.fr
- Canada, France to Develop Space Systems as Carney Eyes EU Bloomberg.com
- On a Dot of France Off Canada, Carney and Macron Talk Partnership nytimes.com
DRC: M23 fighters abused miners and trafficked gold and coltan to Rwanda – Amnesty International
- DRC: M23 fighters abused miners and trafficked gold and coltan to Rwanda Amnesty International
- Amnesty accuses M23 of abuses amounting to war crimes at Congo mines AP News
- M23 rebels are forcing thousands to work in Congo mines, Amnesty says Yahoo
- Amnesty alleges 18 miner executions by M23 in DR Congo apanews.net
- Congo-Rebels-Crimes Dayton Daily News
Trump Gets Caught in a Dilemma Over a Saudi Plea for Military Help – nytimes.com
- Trump Gets Caught in a Dilemma Over a Saudi Plea for Military Help nytimes.com
- Houthis push for control of Yemen highlands as Trump reported to have called off airstrikes Reuters
- Iran-backed Houthi rebels warn against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen's growing civil war pbs.org
- Frustration grows as Houthis widen Middle East conflict with US unwilling to intervene cnn.com
- Trump’s Secret White House Flip-Flopping Chaos Is Leaked The Daily Beast
The Sahel and the UN: a smaller footprint, a different role
As UNGA 81 begins, the UN faces a changing Sahel demanding greater sovereignty.
Ethiopian armed groups forge alliance against government – Al Jazeera
- Ethiopian armed groups forge alliance against government Al Jazeera
- Seven Ethiopian armed groups announce anti-government alliance Reuters
- Ethiopia conflict: Seven armed groups form alliance against Abiy Ahmed BBC
- News: Seven Ethiopian armed groups formally announce formation of a coalition Addis Standard
- Seven Armed Opposition Forces Issue Founding Proclamation Establishing Tsemdo Alliance for Survival Borkena
Ethiopian armed groups forge alliance against government
Former adversaries say they will settle differences as fears grow of expanding war in Ethiopia.
King Tut’s burial site could contain the way to Queen Nefertiti’s tomb — and archaeologists are close to finding out – New York Post
- King Tut’s burial site could contain the way to Queen Nefertiti’s tomb — and archaeologists are close to finding out New York Post
- Tutankhamun’s Tomb May Contain Hidden Chambers Housing The Body Of His Predecessor, Queen Nefertiti IFLScience
- Does Tutankhamen's tomb hold his stepmother Queen Nefertiti's remains? New study offers tantalizing clues Phys.org
- King Tut theory could change everything News.com.au
- New Evidence Points to Hidden Chambers Beyond Tutankhamun’s Tomb Ancient Origins
Russia’s elections had few surprises – but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial
Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.
Russia’s elections had few surprises – but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial
Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.
Iran war live: Tehran says world will be ‘astonished’ by its new weapons
Tehran says it has learnt the US may be planning a new round of strikes, warns of retaliation 'without limitations'.
ICE officer shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
An immigration attorney representing the man’s family identifies him as Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan.
Far-left party wins Berlin election, pledging to nationalise housing – Reuters
- Far-left party wins Berlin election, pledging to nationalise housing Reuters
- German Anti-Capitalists Set for Mamdani Moment in Berlin Vote Bloomberg.com
- Far left wins Berlin state election, far-right AfD in Germany’s northeast Al Jazeera
- Germany: The Left triumphs in Berlin as AfD surges in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Euronews.com
- Elif Eralp wins Berlin election and becomes new face of radical left Le Monde.fr
Jailed teacher convicted of sexual abuse secretly released early in Indonesia, BBC finds
Undercover footage recorded by the BBC reveals he has been released after serving less than half his sentence.
Watch: BBC tracks down abusive teacher secretly released early
BBC Eye has discovered a teacher who was imprisoned for sexually assaulting a student in Indonesia has been secretly released early.
Secret filming reveals teacher convicted of sexual abuse released early – BBC
- Secret filming reveals teacher convicted of sexual abuse released early BBC
- Jailed teacher convicted of sexual abuse secretly released early in Indonesia, BBC finds BBC
- BBC podcast uncovers abuse and cover up in Indonesian schools PodcastingToday
- Indonesian teacher convicted of sexual assault released early: BBC Eye tbsnews.net
- Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married BBC
The Other Hormuz: Black Sea Blockade Threatens a Food Supply Shock – Yahoo Finance
- The Other Hormuz: Black Sea Blockade Threatens a Food Supply Shock Yahoo Finance
- World Bank Provides Ukraine With $250M to Support Agricultural Producers. ubn.news
- "The only way is to send it to China." Onistrat says ports will no longer operate as before LIGA.net
- Russia expands grain exports via the Baltic and Caspian routes UkrAgroConsult
- Disruption of Black Sea ports threatens food market — The Japan Times UA.NEWS
Ruling party dominates early results in Russia’s wartime parliamentary vote
The Kremlin wants the elections to showcase popular support for the war in Ukraine and legitimise its action.