Hong Kong retrial convicts social worker over role in 2019 protests
A different court previously cleared Jackie Chen of rioting after she said she attended protests to call for restraint.
Europe going nuclear would be a catastrophic mistake
Proposals for nuclear sharing as a form of deterrence risk bringing more insecurity to Europe.
Germany’s military is struggling as Trump tests NATO, report shows – POLITICO Europe
- Germany’s military is struggling as Trump tests NATO, report shows POLITICO Europe
- High rate of army dropouts pushes German forces to ‘breaking point’ Financial Times
- German military faces massive shortage of soldiers DW (English)
- Germany’s military build up continues, but personnel shortages remain Defense News
- Report says German military is ageing and shrinking as parties seek funding Reuters
What’s on the table in Ukraine peace talks?
US and Ukrainian officials have begun talks in Saudi Arabia to find a way to end the war with Russia.
Dalai Lama says successor will be born in ‘free world,’ sparking China fury – Nikkei Asia
- Dalai Lama says successor will be born in 'free world,' sparking China fury Nikkei Asia
- ‘Will be born in free world’: Dalai Lama declares successor will be born outside China; Beijing counters The Times of India
- China slams Dalai Lama, says Beijing will choose Buddhist leader's successor Hindustan Times
- Opinion | Dalai Lama: My hope for the Tibetan people and China The Washington Post
- Dalai Lama says successor will be born in ‘free world’ outside of China Al Jazeera English
Sierra Leone’s immigration chief fired after footage showed him with fugitive drug lord
President sacks Alusine Kanneh after video of him with Johannes Leijdekkers, one of Europe’s most wanted
Sierra Leone’s president has fired the head of the immigration service days after footage was published showing him receiving a birthday gift from a fugitive Dutch drug kingpin.
The footage of Alusine Kanneh being handed a present by Johannes Leijdekkers – which has not been independently verified by the Guardian – was published by the investigative outlet Follow the Money and the Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad on Friday.
Continue reading...Israel Police raid East Jerusalem bookshop for second time in a month, detain owner – Haaretz
- Israel Police raid East Jerusalem bookshop for second time in a month, detain owner Haaretz
- Israeli police raid Palestinian bookshop in East Jerusalem twice in a month The Guardian
- Police raid leading Palestinian bookstore in East Jerusalem for 2nd time in a month The Times of Israel
- Israel Police raid east Jerusalem bookstore, arrest owner - report The Jerusalem Post
- Israeli forces raid Palestinian bookstore again and seize ‘inciting’ books Al Jazeera English
Flavours of the Arab Golden Age – EP 1: Baghdad and al-Andalus
A historian and a chef discover a 1,000 year-old Arab cookbook from Baghdad and how its recipes reached southern Spain.
Black Lives Matter Plaza demolished in Washington DC
"You can dig up concrete but you cannot erase history," said one resident of the capital.
Gunmen hijack train in Pakistan’s Balochistan, take hundreds hostage
Balochistan Liberation Army claims responsibility for attack on train travelling from Quetta to Peshawar.
Why has the Philippines arrested ex-President Duterte on ICC warrant?
Families of victims, human rights groups call for 'expeditious surrender and transfer of custody' of Duterte to the ICC.
Greenland goes to polls in vote dominated by Trump and independence
Donald Trump's vow to take over Greenland has shone a global spotlight on the island's elections.
Why Trump’s tariff chaos sparked stock market meltdown and recession fears
Donald Trump has downplayed the stock market volatility which followed flip-flops over his trade policies.
After Trump froze aid, is Ukraine’s military holding on against Russia?
The suspension of support to Ukrainian troops affects the army's organisation, forces new tactics and frightens locals.
Ukraine targets Moscow with ‘massive’ drone attack
Russian air defences shoot down 337 drones over 10 regions. Kyiv says barrage should help Putin agree on peace terms.
Talks between Ukraine & US start in Saudi Arabia
Video shows officials from Ukraine and the United States meeting in Saudi Arabia at the start of high-stakes talks
UN urged to probe Myanmar envoy Julie Bishop over alleged China firms ties
Activist groups demand UN investigation over alleged ties to Chinese firms, citing conflicts of interest.
How drones killed nearly 1,000 civilians in Africa in three years
Use of unmanned aircraft has surged across Africa, often resulting in mass civilian deaths, new report finds.
Manchester United new stadium plan for Old Trafford announced
The famous English club says the new 100,000-capacity venue will be built alongside the existing Old Trafford stadium.