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.
Continue reading...Can the US and Ukraine reach a minerals deal?
Washington is pressing Kyiv to sign away billions in mineral wealth for continued support.
US fossil fuel industry campaigns to kill policies that ban gas in new buildings
Oil and gas interests coordinate campaign to stop local and state policies, putting climate at risk, new report shows
Oil and gas interests have waged a coordinated campaign to kill pro-electrification policies that ban gas connections in new buildings, putting the climate at risk, according to a new report.
Since 2019, utilities and fossil fuel trade groups, including the American Gas Association (AGA) and National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), have worked together to successfully thwart various local and state efforts.
Continue reading...Macron tells Trump Europe wants to secure ‘solid peace’ in Ukraine
Donald Trump says French president agreed Europe must bear 'cost and burden of securing peace' amid push to end war.
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid – Copa del Rey semifinal: Time, team updates
The Spanish football giants, one point apart in the LaLiga, face off in the first leg of the Spanish Cup semifinals.
Hamas official says Netanyahu ‘intentionally sabotaging’ Gaza ceasefire
Basem Naim says Israel must release 620 Palestinian prisoners as planned if ceasefire talks are to continue.
Champions Trophy: Ravindra’s ton guides New Zealand’s win over Bangladesh
Hosts Pakistan are ousted after Ravindra and Bracewell help New Zealand to a five-wicket win over Bangladesh in Group A.
Ukrainian mother fears losing her Birmingham home three years on – BBC.com
- Ukrainian mother fears losing her Birmingham home three years on BBC.com
- Ukraine War Anniversary: Exiles in the Balkans Rebuild Lives in Uncertain Times Balkan Insight
- Fight or Flee: The Price of Freedom Magnum Photos
- Ukrainians find sanctuary in care work: 'My job is my refuge' Norran
- We're in it for long haul, hosts tell Ukrainians BBC
New Zealand minister quits after having ‘placed hand’ on staffer’s arm
‘I took the discussion too far,’ says commerce minister Andrew Bayly, calling his own behaviour ‘overbearing’
A New Zealand government minister said on Monday he had resigned from his post after “placing his hand” on a staff member’s upper arm during an “animated” discussion.
The country’s minister for commerce and consumer affairs, Andrew Bayly, told reporters his behaviour towards the staff member had been “overbearing”.
Continue reading...Zelensky hails Ukraine’s ‘absolute heroism’ on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion – CNN
- Zelensky hails Ukraine’s ‘absolute heroism’ on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion CNN
- Western leaders visit Kyiv and pledge military support against Russia on the war's 3rd anniversary The Associated Press
- Western leaders visit Kyiv, pledge military aid against Russia on war's 3rd anniversary | AP Explains Yahoo
- Ukraine marks three years of war as Zelenskyy faces uncertain future NBC News
- Zelenskyy 'proud' of Ukraine as country marks 3rd anniversary of Russia's war ABC News
Finnish President to Trump: If Putin wins in Ukraine, the US loses – Yahoo
- Finnish President to Trump: If Putin wins in Ukraine, the US loses Yahoo
- US has no clear strategy to end war in Ukraine: Finnish president Anadolu Agency | English
- Finland Allocates €4.5 Million to Strengthen Ukraine's Resilience Through New Fund Odessa Journal
- Sweden Russia Ukraine War Batesville Daily Guard
- Thousands in Helsinki light candles for Ukraine war anniversary Helsinki Times
Moment of a massive avalanche engulfing tourists in China
Watch the dramatic moment a massive avalanche engulfs tourists as it crashes down a mountain in Yunnan, China.
Five key takeaways from the German election
Friedrich Merz's conservatives have won, but the vote has thrown up some fascinating stories.
Family of elderly British couple held by Taliban call for Foreign Office support
Daughter of Peter and Barbie Reynolds says government must do ‘everything in their power’ to secure their release
The family of a British couple arrested by the Taliban in Afghanistan have called on the government to do “everything in their power” to secure their release.
Peter and Barbie Reynolds, 79 and 75, who run education and training programmes in Afghanistan, were detained by the Taliban on 1 February while returning to their home in the central province of Bamiyan.
Continue reading...Neo-Nazi group plots rebuild as Trump’s FBI chief takes helm, audio reveals – The Guardian US
“Unprecedented escalation of violence” in occupied West Bank
“Israel is seeking to expand its control ... "
Lebanon’s Legacy: Massacres, War & Occupation
How the past continues to affect the country's present and future.
Haiti gangs: Kenyan police officer killed on duty – BBC.com
- Haiti gangs: Kenyan police officer killed on duty BBC.com
- Kenyan Police Officer Deployed to Tackle Gangs in Haiti Killed The New York Times
- First Kenyan police officer dies in Haiti in battle with gangs north of the capital Miami Herald
- Haiti - News : Zapping... HaitiLibre.com
- Kenyan police officer sent to Haiti to help rein in violent gangs is killed in fighting The Associated Press