French conservatives remove leader Eric Ciotti for backing Le Pen pact
The move comes as President Emmanuel Macron seeks alliance against France's far right before upcoming elections.
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Dutch court convicts 3 men for murder of crime reporter Peter R de Vries
The 2021 killing of investigative journalist known for exposing underworld had sent the Netherlands into shock.
Hunter Biden convicted on gun charges: Will he go to jail?
Sentencing to happen at latest by October 9, about a month before his father, US President Joe Biden, seeks re-election.
As China scrambles for Zimbabwe’s lithium, small miners are left behind
Small-scale miners are finding ways to navigate decreased demand and lower prices of the raw material they supply.
EU threatens tariff hike on Chinese electric vehicles
The spat over EVs is part of a wider trade dispute over Chinese state support for green technologies.
Hungary to allow NATO aid to flow to Ukraine
Budapest will not obstruct NATO military aid to Ukraine as it has the EU's efforts, but it will not help.
Coca-Cola ad in Bangladesh sparks backlash for ‘denying ties with Israel’
The commercial was briefly withdrawn before US-based firm put it back up as it battles calls for boycott amid Gaza war.
Russia, China, Ukraine, Africa: What’s on the G7 agenda in Italy?
From frozen Russian assets to growing West-China tensions, leading advanced economies have thorny issues to tackle.
Hezbollah fires nearly 100 rockets at Israel after senior commander killed
The military confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah is escalating with both saying they are prepared for war.
US and Ukraine’s EU allies rush to agree deal on Russian assets ahead of G7
Thorny issues remain as Washington tries to overcome scepticism in Western capitals.
UN-backed commission accuses Israel and Palestinian groups of war crimes
The COI also says Israel is guilty of crimes against humanity, but Israel rejects 'anti-Israeli discrimination'.
At least 41 dead in fire at building housing workers in Kuwait
Fire erupts in building in southern Mangaf district, an area heavily populated with foreign workers in Kuwait.
Russian vessels conduct missile drills in Atlantic on way to Cuba
The frigate and submarine are part of a four-strong fleet that is due to arrive in Cuba on Wednesday.
Peace eludes India’s Manipur even after defeating BJP over ethnic violence
In riot-hit state, hopes of change following the governing party's defeat are shortlived as deadly clashes continue.
When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2024?
This year, based on the moon sighting, Hajj will start on June 14, with Eid al-Adha being celebrated on June 16.
Russia and Belarus begin second stage of tactical nuclear weapons drills
Moscow says the exercises are a response to 'daily provocations' from the United States and its European allies.
France’s Republicans leader wants to form ‘alliance’ with Le Pen’s NR
Republicans party chairman Eric Ciotti urges country-wide alliance with Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally.
How a teenager’s death drew attention to human rights concerns in Ecuador
Human rights organisations warn Carlos Javier Vega’s death could amount to an extrajudicial killing by the military.
Hunter Biden found guilty on all three charges in gun case
US president's son convicted by jury for lying about his use of illegal drugs when he bought a gun.
Blinken meets with Israeli opposition leaders amid Gaza truce push
US top diplomat pledges additional aid to Palestinians, says Hamas is the hurdle to reaching a ceasefire in Gaza.