MSF halts operations in camp in Sudan’s Darfur region as violence rages
Doctors Without Borders says increased fighting in and around Zamzam camp has made it too dangerous to operate.
Ex-surgeon admits ‘despicable acts’ in French child abuse trial
Joel Le Scouarnec is accused of assaulting or raping 299 people, the vast majority under 15 years old.
Mapped: Control in Ukraine three years on from Russia’s invasion – Axios
- Mapped: Control in Ukraine three years on from Russia's invasion Axios
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 24, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
- Maps show the territories key to any Ukraine-Russia deal CNN
- ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 24, 2025 Kyiv Post
- The situation 1067 – 16. February 2025 SPARTANAT.com
Trump: Putin has ‘no problem’ with European peacekeepers in Ukraine
Donald Trump told reporters he thinks Vladimir Putin would have “no problem” with European soldiers as peacekeepers.
ICC urged to investigate Biden for ‘aiding and abetting’ Gaza war crimes
US-based nonprofit Dawn also accuses ex-secretary of state Antony Blinken and ex-Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin
A US-based nonprofit organization has urged the international criminal court to investigate former president Joe Biden and two of his cabinet members for complicity in war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
The request, submitted by the Democracy for the Arab World Now (Dawn) last month but made public by the group on Monday, urges the ICC to investigate Biden, as well as former secretary of state Antony Blinken and former defense secretary Lloyd Austin, for their “accessorial roles in aiding and abetting, as well as intentionally contributing to, Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza”.
Continue reading...Ex-surgeon admits ‘despicable acts’ in France’s largest child abuse trial – BBC.com
- Ex-surgeon admits 'despicable acts' in France's largest child abuse trial BBC.com
- French surgeon accused of abusing 299 patients, mostly children, says he did ‘hideous things’ The Guardian
- France faces its largest child abuse trial, weeks after country was rocked by Pelicot case CNN
- A French surgeon is on trial accused of raping or abusing 299 people, mostly children NPR
- French Doctor Is Accused of Child Rapes The New York Times
Pope Francis still critical but shows ‘slight improvement’: Vatican
Vatican says pope still receiving oxygen as hospitalisation for double pneumonia nears two-week mark.
Karla Sofía Gascón to attend Oscars despite tweet controversy
The Emilia Pérez best actress nominee will be at Sunday’s ceremony with Netflix paying for all expenses incurred
The Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón is reportedly set to attend this Sunday’s Oscars after controversy over bigoted tweets.
The Spanish actor, who is nominated for best actress, had been removed from the campaign trail by Netflix after resurfaced tweets led to a backlash.
Continue reading...As Trump touts his dealmaking ability on Ukraine, Macron warns against a ‘weak’ agreement – CNN
- As Trump touts his dealmaking ability on Ukraine, Macron warns against a ‘weak’ agreement CNN
- Macron interrupts Trump, clarifies how Europe gave money to Ukraine CNN
- Trump expresses hope Russia’s war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets with France’s Macron The Associated Press
- Trump Live Updates: Elon Musk's Federal Worker Ultimatum, Macron's White House Visit and More The New York Times
- Live updates: Trump and France's Macron discuss Russia, Ukraine, tariffs at the White House NBC News
As Israeli tanks roll into Jenin, Palestinians prepare for lengthy invasion
Residents of Jenin face an uncertain future as military attacks intensify, forcing families to flee their homes.
Clint Hill, Secret Service agent who leapt on to car after JFK was shot, dies aged 93
Hill received awards and was promoted for actions that day but for decades blamed himself for then president’s death
Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who leapt on to the back of John F Kennedy’s limousine after the then president was shot, then was forced to retire early because he remained haunted by memories of the assassination, died on Friday. He was 93.
Hill died at home in Belvedere, California, according to his publisher, Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. A cause of death was not given.
Continue reading...Elon Musk Congratulates AfD Leader on Germany’s Election Results – The New York Times
- Elon Musk Congratulates AfD Leader on Germany’s Election Results The New York Times
- Elon Musk's X supported far-right German party celebrating historic election gains USA TODAY
- Germany election, Musk’s email and Ukraine anniversary Reuters.com
- Elon Musk puts his finger on the scale in German elections MSNBC
- Germany: Merz says it’s ‘five to midnight’ for Europe and calls for unity following CDU/CSU election success– live The Guardian
Trump has changed Ukraine debate ‘for the better’, says Downing Street
Starmer’s spokesperson says US intervention ‘could bring lasting peace’ as No 10 treads carefully before White House visit
Donald Trump has changed the global conversation around Ukraine “for the better”, Downing Street has said, as the UK imposed further sanctions on Russia in an effort to force Vladimir Putin to make concessions.
As world leaders marked the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Keir Starmer’s spokesperson said the US president had opened the door to talks that could bring lasting peace.
Continue reading...Trump says Putin will accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine – POLITICO Europe
Missing British businessman’s body found in Kenyan forest
Campbell Scott, a senior director at Fico, was reported missing while in Nairobi for a three-day conference
Police searching for a British businessman missing in Kenya have recovered a body, found in a sack in scrubland about 60 miles from Nairobi, reports said.
Campbell Scott, 58, a senior director at the data analytics company Fico, went missing on 16 February after arriving in the Kenyan capital to attend a conference at the JW Marriott hotel.
Continue reading...Germany election: Merz says it’s ‘five to midnight’ for Europe
Leader of victorious conservative alliance says continent must build defence capability as US moves towards ‘America alone’ motto
The man expected to be Germany’s next chancellor has said Europe must act swiftly to increase its defence capability in the face of a US administration whose motto is moving towards “America alone”, adding: “This is really five minutes to midnight for Europe.”
In a wide-ranging press conference after his conservative alliance’s victory in Sunday’s federal election, Friedrich Merz made it clear his focus was on the turbulent geopolitical landscape, saying that although he would seek good ties with the US he was also ready for “the worst-case scenario”.
Continue reading...After 9 Months on the Run, Fugitive ‘the Fly’ Faces Court – Newser
- After 9 Months on the Run, Fugitive 'the Fly' Faces Court Newser
- French fugitive 'The Fly' is being extradited from Romania to France, official says Yahoo
- French prisoner 'The Fly' arrested nine months after deadly van ambush BBC.com
- Nine-Month Manhunt for French Fugitive Finally Produces an Arrest The New York Times
- France says gangster ‘The Fly’ was arrested in Romania Voice of America
Special mass held for Pope Francis in Rome
A special mass was held for Pope Francis at the Vatican in Rome, where officials say he showed ‘slight improvement’.
Apple announces $500bn investment in the US
Move comes on heels of threats by US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs that would make iPhones more expensive.
Uefa president Ceferin makes outspoken intervention on European politics
- Slovenian opines about immigration and populism
- ‘We are all fed up with political correctness’
The president of Uefa, Aleksander Ceferin, has made an outspoken intervention in European politics, claiming “freedom of speech no longer exists” and “we are all fed up of political correctness”.
In a wide-ranging series of remarks Ceferin attacked European politicians over their handling of the Ukraine war and for “preaching to the world”. He even joked that the only “great thing” the EU has done is to mandate that bottle tops should not be detachable.
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