France’s Macron seeks ties with Algeria beyond ‘painful’ history
Ties with Algiers have become more important for Europe because of increasing demand for gas amid the war in Ukraine.
Category Archives: News
White House defends US student loan forgiveness amid criticism
Joe Biden says he will never apologise for 'helping America’s middle class' as critics say cancelling debt is unfair.
US judge orders release of redacted Trump search affidavit
Judge gives US Justice Department until midday Friday to release redacted document underpinning Mar-a-Lago search.
Poland says WWII grave destroyed by Russian ally Belarus
Poland's Foreign Ministry accuses Minsk of razing a memorial containing the remains of anti-communist soldiers.
Afghanistan floods kill more than 180, Taliban say
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says 182 people were killed after torrential rains destroyed more than 3,100 houses.
Pakistan floods have affected more than 30 million: Minister
Flooding is a 'humanitarian disaster of epic proportions' that has left thousands without shelter, minister says.
Four more Republican-led US states ban almost all abortions
Additional 'trigger laws' that automatically ban abortion are set to go into effect in numerous US states this week.
Key things to know about Joe Biden’s student loan plan
US President Joe Biden announced some limited student loan forgiveness this week. Here is what we know so far.
Ukraine says Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant disconnected from grid
Fires at a nearby coal-powered plant reportedly forced the nuclear station's two working power units offline.
Germany signs deal to return Nigeria’s Benin Bronzes
French art historians have estimated that some 90% of Africa's looted cultural heritage is believed to be in Europe.
UN rights chief under ‘tremendous pressure’ over Xinjiang report
Michelle Bachelet says she has faced pressure over a report on the rights situation in China's Xinjiang region.
Putin signs decree to increase size of Russian armed forces
President orders Russian military to increase its number of soldiers by 137,000 to a total of 1.15 million.
South Korea leader orders North Korea war plan update
President tells commanders to speed up the so-called 'Kill Chain' system, designed to launch preemptive attacks.
UK to ‘fast track’ deportations of Albanian asylum seekers
UK's home secretary unveils new measures aiming to deter Albanians from crossing the English Channel in small boats.
Rohingya call for safe return home, 5 years after Myanmar exodus
Rohingya refugees say they have no future in Bangladesh camps, but situation in Myanmar prevents their return.
Finland puts journalists on trial for revealing defence secrets
Tuomo Pietilaina, Laura Halmi and Kalle Silfverberg are accused of publishing classified documents in a newspaper.
Vietnam court upholds 9-year jail sentence for democracy activist
Prominent human rights campaigner Pham Doan Trang was sentenced to nine years for 'propaganda against the state'.
Photos: Record monsoon rains wreak havoc across Pakistan
Floods have hit much of Pakistan since mid-June, causing at least 903 deaths and leaving about 50,000 homeless.
Japan’s police chief to resign over Shinzo Abe assassination
Itaru Nakamura says he will step down over shooting of former premier last month amid concerns about security failures.
Pakistan court grants interim bail to former PM Imran Khan
Judge grants bail until September 1 after Khan was charged under anti-terror law for 'threats' to police and a judge.