Myanmar junta continues air strikes after devastating earthquake
A UN Special Rapporteur tells BBC it is "nothing short of incredible" that the military would "drop bombs when you are trying to rescue people".
Turkish opposition rallies in defence of jailed Istanbul mayor in mass protest
Hundreds of thousands gather for Ekrem İmamoğlu outside Istanbul centre in move to keep momentum after clashes with police
Turkey’s main opposition has rallied in defence of the jailed Istanbul mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, in a move to sustain the largest anti-government demonstrations in years.
Hundreds of thousands of people attended the protest called by the head of the opposition Republican People’s party (CHP) in a spot far from the Istanbul city centre. The party leader, Özgur Özel, claimed 2.2 million people attended.
Continue reading...Guinea’s ex-military ruler pardoned over stadium massacre
Moussa Dadis Camara, pardoned on health grounds, was less than a year into a 20-year sentence.
Skygazers marvel at Saturday’s partial solar eclipse
Partial eclipse dazzled Europe, Africa, and Newfoundland, offering a glimpse of the celestial alignment.
A Reel War: Israeli filmmaker’s search for stolen Palestinian films
An Israeli filmmaker uncovers seized PLO archives, raising questions about Palestinian heritage and identity.
Over 100 Israeli Soldiers, Settlers Raid Village in West Bank’s Masafer Yatta, Locals Say – Haaretz
Rapper Young Scooter dead after jumping fence in Atlanta police chase
Authorities say 39-year-old suffered an injury after jumping a fence when fleeing police and later died in the hospital
A rapper signed to fellow lyricists Future and Waka Flocka Flame died on his 39th birthday in his home town of Atlanta after injuring his leg while running from police and jumping fences, according to authorities as well as multiple media reports.
The death of 39-year-old Young Scooter, born Kenneth Edward Bailey, was confirmed by Atlanta’s Fulton county medical examiner’s office, as Variety first reported.
Continue reading...Hundreds of Muslims feared dead in Myanmar earthquake, mosques destroyed
More than 50 mosques across the country sustained damage when the magnitude 7.7 quake struck.
Italian PM calls for ‘reasoned’ approach to escalating tariff war between EU and US
Giorgia Meloni says it is her responsibility to defend transatlantic unity in face of looming US levies
Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has called for a “reasoned” approach to an escalating tariff war between the EU and the US and repeated the importance of transatlantic unity.
The US president, Donald Trump, has announced sweeping tariffs on his country’s allies and adversaries, including a 25% levy on car imports starting next week, and a 200% tariff on champagne, wine and other alcoholic drinks from the EU.
Continue reading...JD Vance’s ominous pitch to Greenland
Many in the Danish territory feel bullied by the US, Andrew Harding finds on a trip to Nuuk.
JD Vance’s ominous pitch to Greenland
Many in the Danish territory feel bullied by the US, Andrew Harding finds on a trip to Nuuk.
‘Not how you talk to allies’, Danish FM tells the US over Greenland
Denmark has criticised the US vice president for his comments on Copenhagen's support to Greenland.
Hyundai facing legal action over car that can be stolen ‘effortlessly in seconds’
Elliott Ingram was stunned at how a thief made off with his Ioniq 5 deploying a device to mimic the smart key – and says he should have been warned
The motor manufacturer Hyundai faces legal action over allegations it failed to warn its customers that one of its most popular models of electric cars could be stolen “effortlessly in seconds”. Elliott Ingram, an expert in digital security, was stunned when a CCTV camera installed at his home recorded a hooded thief stealing his Hyundai Ioniq 5 car in less than 20 seconds.
The thief is believed to have used a device, available online, to mimic the car’s electronic key. It is the latest in a spate of thefts involving the vehicle, and many owners now resort to a steering lock. Ingram’s car was later recovered by police, but he is terminating the lease and seeking compensation from the motor company. He says the South Korean car giant should have alerted customers to the security vulnerabilities.
Continue reading...Skygazers gather across northern hemisphere to glimpse partial solar eclipse
Eclipse peaked in London at about 11am on Saturday and was visible in parts of UK between about 10am and noon
People across the northern hemisphere have gathered to catch a glimpse of the partial solar eclipse.
The eclipse peaked in London at about 11am on Saturday and was visible in parts of the UK between about 10am and noon.
Continue reading...Red Cross gravely concerned for nine missing medics in Gaza – Reuters
- Red Cross gravely concerned for nine missing medics in Gaza Reuters
- Israel admits firing at ambulances in Gaza after Palestinians say rescuers missing in Rafah The Guardian
- IDF acknowledges mistakenly firing on ambulances in Rafah, says troops were targeting Hamas vehicles The Times of Israel
- Aid workers reported killed and missing in Gaza as Israeli blockade nears one month CNN
- Israel kills, buries 9 medics in Rafah Middle East Monitor
US marine park investigated over animal welfare concerns
Four dolphins have reportedly died at the Gulf World Marine Park in Florida in the past year.
Turkiye protests: Iconic scenes and divided coverage
We unpack the Turkiye protests with voices from both sides of a split political and media landscape.
Eid Mubarak 2025: Hear greetings in different languages
Eid begins on Sunday, March 30 in Saudi Arabia. Here's how to wish a blessed Eid in different languages.
Three people die after house fire in Northamptonshire village
Emergency services called on Friday night to blaze at 19th-century former railway station in Rushton
Three people have died after a fire at a Grade II-listed former railway station in a village in Northamptonshire.
Police, fire and ambulance services were called at about 10.30pm on Friday to reports of a large blaze at a property in Beswick Close in Rushton, near Kettering.
Continue reading...Remember When the Pope Was at Death’s Door? Not Anymore – Newser
- Remember When the Pope Was at Death's Door? Not Anymore Newser
- Pope Francis Came Near Death in Hospital, His Doctor Says The New York Times
- Pope Francis' doctors considered stopping treatment to 'let him go' after serious breathing crisis The Associated Press
- Pope Francis' voice slowly recovering as Vatican convalescence continues National Catholic Reporter
- Pope Francis came so close to death that his medical team considered stopping treatment CNN