Duterte supporters call for his release from ICC
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s supporters have held a rally to call for his release.
Hungary threatens to cancel sanctions on 2,000 Russians unless EU exempts Mikhail Fridman – Financial Times
- Hungary threatens to cancel sanctions on 2,000 Russians unless EU exempts Mikhail Fridman Financial Times
- EU Poised to Back Extension of Sanctions on Russian Tycoons Bloomberg
- Race against time to make Hungary renew EU sanctions before deadline Euronews
- Hungary seeks removal of Russian oligarch Fridman from EU sanctions list, FT reports. Kyiv Independent
- Hungary upholds veto against Russia sanctions roll-over as talks continue EURACTIV
Influencer who stole baby wombat criticised by Australian PM
Influencer who stole baby wombat criticised by Australian PM.
Rubio could face an unfriendly reception from close G7 allies over Trump’s policies – The Associated Press
- Rubio could face an unfriendly reception from close G7 allies over Trump’s policies The Associated Press
- Welcome to Canada, Marco Rubio POLITICO
- Rubio says G7 won't discuss US 'takeover' of Canada Reuters Canada
- G7 foreign ministers to discuss Ukraine conflict amid ceasefire push Voice of America
- Rubio says Trump’s ‘51st state’ plan not on G7 summit agenda in Canada The Guardian
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan sign deal to end long-running border dispute – Reuters
- Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan sign deal to end long-running border dispute Reuters
- Border Agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan Department of State
- Kyrgyzstan And Tajikistan's Border Agreement: Deal Of The Century? Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
- UN chief hails Kyrgyz-Tajik border treaty breakthrough UN News
- Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Reach Historic Border Delimitation Agreement The Jamestown Foundation
Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle – Reuters
- Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle Reuters
- Arrested Philippine ex-President Duterte to face legacy of thousands killed in drug crackdown The Associated Press
- Ex-Philippine leader Duterte takes responsibility for drug war as he faces possible ICC trial NBC News
- How Duterte went from boasting about killing drug dealers to facing trial for crimes against humanity CNN
- Situation in the Philippines: Rodrigo Roa Duterte in ICC custody the International Criminal Court
South Africa in ‘uncharted waters’ as budget splits coalition government
The finance minister's decision to push ahead with tax hikes puts him at odds with coalition partners.
Chinese hotpot chain compensates 4,000 diners after teenagers pee in soup
A video of two teens urinating into the broth in a Shanghai outlet is being shared widely online.
Haidilao compensates diners after teenagers urinate in soup – BBC.com
- Haidilao compensates diners after teenagers urinate in soup BBC.com
- Chinese restaurant apologizes after video of diners urinating into hotpot broth goes viral Yahoo
- Thousands of diners to be compensated after men urinate in hot pot The Independent
- Haidilao to reimburse customers over 'urinating' incident SHINE News
- China restaurant chain refunds thousands after diner urinates in hotpot Iosco County News Herald
Pope has a restful night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital – Vatican News – English
- Pope has a restful night at Rome's Gemelli Hospital Vatican News - English
- Pope Francis is stable and showing improvements but will remain hospitalized Fox News
- Pope's condition remains 'stationary' on 27th day in hospital, Vatican says ABC News
- Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of Catholic church in hospital Al Jazeera English
- Pope Francis notching important milestones this week as he recovers from pneumonia in Rome hospital NBC News
US team headed to Moscow for Ukraine talks as Putin visits Kursk
President Trump says he can "do things financially" that would be painful for Russia if the war continues.
‘Things took a darker turn’: Survivors recall horror of deadly Pakistan train siege – CNN
- ‘Things took a darker turn’: Survivors recall horror of deadly Pakistan train siege CNN
- Pakistan hiding defeat: Baloch insurgents reject Army's Jaffar Express op claim India Today
- ‘Screams Were Echoing Everywhere’: A Train Hijacking’s 36 Hours of Terror The New York Times
- Pakistan's leader to meet with survivors and commandos who ended an insurgents' train attack The Associated Press
- Who are the BLA – the group behind Pakistan’s deadly train hijack? Al Jazeera English
Duterte’s first night in ICC custody is a pivotal moment for the court
Duterte's arrest sends a strong signal that even powerful individuals may be held accountable for their actions.
Duterte’s first night in a jail cell is a pivotal moment for the ICC
Duterte's arrest sends a strong signal that even powerful individuals may be held accountable for their actions.
Rodrigo Duterte says he will accept responsibility after ICC arrest over ‘war on drugs’
Former Philippines president filmed a video message en route to the Hague, saying ‘I will be responsible for everything’
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has said he will accept responsibility for his government’s so-called “war on drugs” in a video message filmed on board a plane shortly before he was taken into the custody of the international criminal court (ICC).
“Whatever happened in the past, I will be the front of our law enforcement and the military. I said this already, that I will protect you, and I will be responsible for everything,” he said.
Continue reading...Ukraine war live: Russian operation in Kursk is in final stage, Kremlin claims, as US negotiators head to Moscow
Russian operation to expel Ukrainian forces in final stage, claims Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, following visit to region by President Vladimir Putin
Foreign ministers of leading western democracies will meet in Canada on Thursday after seven weeks of rising tensions between Trump and US allies over his upending of foreign policy on Ukraine and imposing of tariffs.
The Group of Seven ministers from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States, along with the EU, meet in the remote tourist town of La Malbaie, nestled in the Quebec hills for two days of meetings that in the past have broadly been consensual on the issues they face.
Top of the agenda for Washington’s partners will be getting a debriefing on US secretary of state Marco Rubio’s talks on Tuesday with Kyiv in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where Ukraine said it was ready to support a 30-day ceasefire deal.
But in the run-up to the first G7 meeting of Canada’s presidency, the crafting of an agreed all-encompassing final statement has been tough, Reuters reports:
A US decision to impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports immediately drew reciprocal measures from Canada and the EU, underscoring the tensions.
Washington has sought to impose red lines on language around Ukraine and opposed a separate declaration on curbing Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, a murky shipping network that eludes sanctions, while demanding more robust language on China.
On Monday, Rubio cautioned that Washington did not want language that could harm efforts to bring Russia and Ukraine to the table. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday he said a good G7 statement would recognise that the United States has moved the process to end the war forward.
G7 diplomats said the positive outcome from Jeddah may at least ease talks on Ukraine.
The United States, since Trump’s return to office on 20 January, has taken a less-friendly stance on Ukraine, pushing for a quick deal to end the war, demanded European partners take on more of the burden without openly endorsing their role in future talks, and warmed Washington’s ties with Moscow.
South Africa plans to spend more on health and defense after the US cuts aid – The Associated Press
Teacher vacancy rates at record high in England, report finds
NFER says pupil behaviour, stagnant pay and inflexible working practices contributing to exodus from workforce
Teachers in England are abandoning the classroom over worsening pupil behaviour, stagnant pay and inflexible working practices, leaving vacancies at their highest rate on record, according to a report.
It warned that this month’s spending review was the government’s “last chance” to meet its manifesto pledge of hiring 6,500 additional teachers in state schools, as younger teachers continue to abandon the profession since the Covid pandemic and fewer graduates sign up as trainees.
Continue reading...Taxi firms crowdfund legal battle with Uber over VAT on fares in UK
Minicab drivers say Uber’s bid to apply tax to all rides would put many out of business and leave people stranded
Two British taxi companies have launched a crowdfunding drive for the last leg of a lengthy legal battle with Uber that could result in higher cab fares.
Uber will seek, at a supreme court hearing in July, a ruling on contractual models that affect whether VAT applies to private-hire companies outside London, which it has argued would level the playing field across the UK.
Continue reading...Naples residents camp outdoors after overnight quake
Many people in and around the Italian city spend the night on the streets and in their cars, fearing aftershocks.