Son of Robert Mugabe arrested in South Africa on suspicion of attempted murder
Bellarmine Mugabe is in custody after a man who worked at the place where he was staying was shot and injured.
Trump gathers members of Board of Peace for first meeting, with some U.S. allies wary – NPR
- Trump gathers members of Board of Peace for first meeting, with some U.S. allies wary NPR
- Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Will Commit $10 Billion to Board of Peace for Gaza Redevelopment The New York Times
- Countries That Attended Trump's First Board of Peace Meeting in Washington U.S. News & World Report
- Trump launches his ‘Board of Peace’ with billions pledged for Gaza, but many allies are wary CNN
- Authoritarians, strongmen and dictators: who is on Trump’s Board of Peace? The Guardian
Hosts Italy voice ‘absolute opposition’ to Russia flag flying at Winter Paralympics
Italian government urges IPC to reconsider its stance
Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under flags
Italy, the Winter Olympic hosts, has called for a reversal of the decision to let 10 Russian and Belarusian athletes compete with national flags and anthems at next month’s Paralympic Games.
The foreign minister Antonio Tajani and sports minister Andrea Abodi urged the International Paralympic Committee to reconsider its stance due to Russia’s four-year-old invasion of Ukraine, saying it contradicted the Olympic spirit.
Continue reading...Austrian mountaineer ‘endlessly sorry’ for girlfriend’s death but denies criminal wrongdoing
Thomas P gives evidence on first day of trial in case that could shape standards for mountain sports
An Austrian mountaineer has said he is “endlessly sorry” his girlfriend froze to death on a joint climb to the country’s highest peak, but denied criminal wrongdoing as his trial began in Innsbruck.
The 37-year-old defendant, identified only as Thomas P, gave evidence on the first day of the high-profile proceedings over the tragedy on Großglockner, in a case that could shape international standards for liability in mountain sports.
Continue reading...Leftist who defended child marriage elected as Peru’s interim president
José María Balcázar, who argued for marriage at 14 and above, replaces José Jerí who was voted out after a scandal
Peru’s congress has elected José María Balcázar, an octogenarian leftist lawmaker who has defended child marriage, as the country’s interim president ahead of general elections in April.
Balcázar is Peru’s ninth president since 2016. The surprise election, in which Balcázar beat the favourite, María del Carmen Alva, a conservative, came after lawmakers voted to remove José Jerí as president on Tuesday after just four months in office, due to a scandal over secretive meetings with Chinese businessmen.
Continue reading...UN says Israel is stoking ‘ethnic cleansing’ fears in Gaza, West Bank
Intensified attacks, methodical destruction of entire neighbourhoods appear aimed at permanent displacement, UN says.
Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says
Investigators call the recruitment a well-organised trafficking ring involving immigration staff and security agencies.
Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says – BBC
- Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says BBC
- 1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, intelligence report says NPR
- Kenya Says 1,000 of Its Citizens Are Fighting For Russia Bloomberg.com
- Intelligence report reveals how many Kenyans are fighting in Russia-Ukraine war Daily Nation
- More than 1,000 Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine war, report says The Guardian
Amid tensions, Ukraine’s Chernobyl site remains part of a war zone
Al Jazeera's Nils Adler has seen how the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster is affected by the war on Ukraine.
Bangladesh referendum: The big post-election flashpoint?
The referendum based on the July National Charter in Bangladesh has revealed divisions between the BNP and Jamaat.
Trump’s Board of Peace live: Representatives converge for inaugural meeting
US President Trump will host the inaugural meeting of his so-called 'Board of Peace' in Washington, DC today.
What we know so far about arrest of UK’s former Prince Andrew
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is in custody after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Amid Epstein fallout, Bill Gates becomes point of controversy at India AI summit – CNBC
- Amid Epstein fallout, Bill Gates becomes point of controversy at India AI summit CNBC
- Bill Gates cancels AI summit keynote address amid fresh scrutiny over Epstein links CNN
- Gates cancels high-profile AI speech amid Epstein backlash The Hill
- Bill Gates pulls out of India's AI summit over Epstein files controversy BBC
- Bill Gates pulls out of India AI summit amid Epstein scrutiny Reuters
Real Madrid send ‘all available’ Vinicius evidence to UEFA in racism row
Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr alleges he was racially abused by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni.
Israel installed security at Epstein’s Manhattan apartment for ex-PM Barak
Investigation reveals the Israeli government installed surveillance equipment at a Jeffrey Epstein-managed residence.
Israeli raids in occupied West Bank at start of Ramadan
Israeli forces carried out violent raids across the occupied West Bank, detaining Palestinians and demolishing homes.
Slot offers Vinicius support, saying football ‘must do more’ against racism
Liverpool manager Arne Slot speaks out about racism in football and says it must do more to prevent future incidents.
What happened to ISIL?
At the height of its power, ISIL held around a third of Syria and 40% of Iraq.
Director rejects award over Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza
Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania leaves film award on stage, demanding accountability for genocide in Gaza.
Macron begs France to reject political violence after killing of far-right activist – politico.eu
- Macron begs France to reject political violence after killing of far-right activist politico.eu
- After Activist’s Killing, Tensions Erupt Between France’s Far-Right and Far-Left The New York Times
- Wave of arrests over killing of French nationalist piles pressure on far left BBC
- Parliamentary aide among 11 arrested over killing of French far-right activist The Guardian
- France in shock over murder of young convert and pro-life activist Quentin Deranque EWTN News