Merz government to be sworn in as Germany ends months of stalemate
The conservative leader won elections in February and has agreed a coalition deal with the centre left.
Alberta’s premier proposes referendum on separation from Canada – AP News
- Alberta’s premier proposes referendum on separation from Canada AP News
- Alberta Premier Says Vote on Separation From Canada Possible Next Year WSJ
- Alberta’s Smith Plans Talks With Carney, Says Separation Vote Possible Bloomberg
- Alberta premier to chair sovereignty panel, put proposals to 2026 referendum CBC
- Alberta wants separation after the Liberals win election: What's happening in Canada? Times of India
India worried about Chinese ‘dumping’ as trade tensions with Trump escalate
Experts warn that a flood of cheap Chinese goods could hurt the competitiveness of Indian exports.
Conclave: Inside the world’s most secret ballot
Cardinals are set to gather later this week to take part in a highly guarded vote for a new pope.
Israel launches airstrikes on Yemen a day after Houthi rebels strike Israeli airport – AP News
- Israel launches airstrikes on Yemen a day after Houthi rebels strike Israeli airport AP News
- Israel Bombs Yemeni Port City After Houthi Missile Struck Near Tel Aviv Airport The New York Times
- Some 20 fighter jets took part in Yemen strikes, dropped 50 munitions on Houthi targets, IDF says The Times of Israel
- Israel strikes Yemen's Hodeidah Port after Houthi attack on Israeli airport Reuters
- Israel, US carry out joint counterstrike on Houthis in Yemen following Ben-Gurion Airport hit The Jerusalem Post
Gold mining suspended in Peru’s north after 13 miners killed
Government response comes amid outrage over the murder of the men who had been held captive for more than a week
Peru’s president, Dina Boluarte, has suspended gold mining and announced a 12-hour curfew in Pataz, in the northern region, after criminals kidnapped and killed 13 gold mine workers.
A Peruvian gold mining company La Poderosa said on Sunday that the bodies of 13 contract workers from a local firm had been found by police inside one of the mine’s tunnels.
Continue reading...Americans used to be steadfast in their support for Israel. Those days are gone
To many, the close relationship between the US and Israel seems permanent and unshakeable.
Americans used to be steadfast in their support for Israel. Those days are gone
To many, the close relationship between the US and Israel seems permanent and unshakeable.
Watch: BBC reports from pier 33 – the gateway to Alcatraz
As Trump orders the reopening of the notorious prison, Lily Jamali takes a closer look at what draws tourists there.
Ex-French interior minister apologises to Liverpool fans for making them a ‘scapegoat’
Gérald Darmanin, now justice minister, called night of 2022 Champions League final ‘biggest failure’ of his career
The former French interior minister has apologised to Liverpool fans for using them as a “scapegoat” for the chaos surrounding the 2022 Champions League final in Paris, where supporters of the club, including children, were teargassed by police amid false claims they had caused a riot.
Gérald Darmanin, who is now France’s justice minister, called the night “the biggest failure” of his career. On 28 May 2022, Liverpool supporters said they feared for their lives as they were forced to enter Stade de France via a narrow subway and boxed-in lanes that could not accommodate the thousands of people that had arrived.
Continue reading...Palestinian author Mosab Abu Toha wins Pulitzer Prize for commentary
The poet gets the prestigious award for New Yorker essays 'on the physical and emotional carnage in Gaza' amid war.
Newark air traffic controllers briefly lost contact with planes
The incident led to multiple employees being on trauma leave, contributing to hundreds of delayed or diverted flights.
Israel security cabinet approves plan to ‘capture’ Gaza, official says
The Israeli military says the expanded offensive will displace most Palestinians in Gaza.
Michigan drops charges against pro-Palestine US student protesters
US state's attorney general says her office will no longer pursue the case due to delays and a 'circus-like atmosphere'.
India tries to halt auction of Piprahwa gems found with Buddha’s remains – The Guardian
- India tries to halt auction of Piprahwa gems found with Buddha’s remains The Guardian
- Auction: India seeks to stop sale of jewels linked to Buddha remains BBC
- India steps in to stop Sotheby’s auction of sacred Buddhist relics The Indian Express
- Hong Kong Auction House To Sell Buddhist Artifacts Unearthed From Uttar Pradesh, Gets Culture Ministry's Notice Swarajyamag
- India Intervenes As Hong Kong Set To Auction Buddha's Sacred Jewels NDTV
Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz as a prison – could it happen?
Experts say the federal government would have to overcome enormous hurdles to make the facility operational again.
Is Trump’s plan to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison realistic?
Experts say the federal government would have to overcome enormous hurdles to turn Alcatraz back into a prison.
Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha wins Pulitzer prize for commentary
Renowned poet and author wins prize for series of New Yorker essays on suffering of Palestinians in Gaza
The renowned Palestinian poet and author, Mosab Abu Toha, is among this year’s Pulitzer prize winners.
Abu Toha was awarded for a series of essays in the New Yorker documenting the lives and suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, where he has lived nearly all his life.
Continue reading...Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen a day after missile attack near airport
A spokesman for the Houthi-run health ministry said at least 21 people were injured in the attack.