Why is Trump threatening Venezuela’s Maduro?
We look at what is behind the deployment of a large US military force to within striking distance of Venezuela.
Ex-EU top diplomat Mogherini detained in Belgium fraud case: Reports
Mogherini is reported to be among three in custody for suspected fraud involving an EU-funded training programme.
Ukrainians in war-ravaged Donbas weigh prospects of peace deal
While many Ukrainians believe they have sacrificed too much for their country to lose territory to Russia, others are desperate for the war to end.
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid 3-1: La Liga – as it happened
All the updates as Barca beat fellow title contenders Atletico at Camp Nou to go four points clear at top of La Liga.
Trump’s Military Moves & Claims on Venezuela
Conflicting US claims on Venezuela are escalating fast - from “closed” airspace to defending deadly vessel strikes.
Propaganda or military victory? Russia claims capture of Pokrovsk
Russia claims to have captured the key eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, but is this a real victory or propaganda?
Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate after coup
Nigeria says it is sheltering Fernando Dias in its embassy in Bissau, citing an imminent threat to his life.
Pope prays at site of Beirut port blast at end of Lebanon visit – BBC
- Pope prays at site of Beirut port blast at end of Lebanon visit BBC
- Pope urges Middle East to reject 'horror of war' at end of first overseas trip Reuters
- Thousands Greet Pope Leo as He Prays Near Site of Beirut Port Blast The New York Times
- Pope in Lebanon asks for ‘divine gift of peace’ alongside country’s Christian and Muslim leaders Politico
- Love without fear, pope tells Lebanese church workers usccb
Pope prays at Beirut port blast site on last day of Lebanon visit
Pope Leo XIV demanded justice for the more than 200 victims of the disaster, at the end of his three-day visit to Lebanon.
Pope prays at Beirut port blast site on last day of Lebanon visit
Pope Leo XIV demanded justice for the more than 200 victims of the disaster, at the end of his three-day visit to Lebanon.
Publisher condemns ‘violent’ use of Franklin the Turtle after Hegseth’s boat strike post
US defense secretary posted meme depicting beloved children’s character aiming rocket launcher at set of boats
A post on social media by US defense secretary Pete Hegseth, depicting a beloved children’s character aiming a rocket launcher at a cluster of boats, has elicited condemnation from the book’s Canadian publisher.
Hegseth’s post of the mocked cover of a Franklin the Turtle book titled Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists prompted disbelief and outrage. The image shows a smiling anthropomorphic turtle in military helmet and vest, with a US flag on his arm and a drug-laden boat exploding in the background. “For your Christmas wish list,” Hegseth wrote as the caption.
Continue reading...Thousands of rounds of German army ammunition stolen from lorry
The theft reportedly took place after the driver left his truck in an unguarded parking lot overnight.
Juan Orlando Hernandez freed after Trump’s ‘full and complete’ pardon
US President Trump defends the pardon, calling Hernandez's treatment 'harsh' and backing his political ally's party.
Former EU top diplomat among three held in fraud investigation
Belgian police raid EU foreign service HQ and College of Europe and arrest Federica Mogherini and two others
Belgian police have arrested three people including the EU’s former top diplomat Federica Mogherini and raided the headquarters of the EU foreign service and the elite College of Europe as part of an investigation into suspected fraud.
The three were detained “as part of a probe into suspected fraud related to EU-funded training for junior diplomats”, the European public prosecutor’s office said in a statement, without naming individuals.
Continue reading...Badaru Abubakar – Nigeria’s defence minister – resigns amid kidnapping crisis – BBC
- Badaru Abubakar - Nigeria's defence minister - resigns amid kidnapping crisis BBC
- Nigeria's president taps ex-top general to replace defence minister Reuters
- Nigeria's defense minister resigns amid security crisis dw.com
- Things to know about nominated defence minister Christopher Musa Punch Newspapers
- Ex-CDS Christopher Musa Visits Tinubu In Aso Rock Channels Television
I’m Honestly Speechless After Seeing These Absolutely Mind-Blowing Photos That Completely, Totally, And Utterly Shattered My Brain Last Month – BuzzFeed
Indian order to preload state-owned app on smartphones sparks political outcry
Apple among big tech companies reportedly refusing to install Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on their devices
A political outcry has erupted in India after the government mandated large technology companies to install a state-owned app on smartphones that has led to surveillance fears among opposition MPs and activists.
Manufacturers including Apple, Samsung and Xiomi have 90 days to comply with the order to preload the government’s Sanchar Saathi, or Communication Partner, on every phone in India.
Continue reading...The message behind Putin’s camouflage-clad claim of victory in a key Ukrainian city – CNN
- The message behind Putin’s camouflage-clad claim of victory in a key Ukrainian city CNN
- The slow death of Pokrovsk The Guardian
- Russia says before talks with US it has fully captured city of Pokrovsk, Ukraine denies it Reuters
- Putin says Russia has taken control of 2 Ukrainian cities. Ukraine denies claims ABC News
- Ukraine updates: Russia claims to have captured Pokrovsk dw.com
Red Cross says Hamas handed over ‘small remains, pieces’ of a body; Israeli forensic experts checking – The Times of Israel
- Red Cross says Hamas handed over ‘small remains, pieces’ of a body; Israeli forensic experts checking The Times of Israel
- Israel-Gaza live updates: Search continues for Israeli hostages, Palestinian dead in Gaza ABC News
- Israel says the “findings” returned from Gaza do not match remaining hostages The Hill
- Hamas hands over one of two last hostage bodies in Gaza, Red Cross says Reuters
- Israel says the 'findings' returned from Gaza do not match remaining hostages Click2Houston
Zambian-American influencer sentenced to 18 months for hate speech
Known as "One Boss Lady", Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.