The kidnap gangs, jihadists and separatists wreaking havoc in Nigeria
The country faces many deadly security challenges, leaving the army and police severely overstretched.
Trump officials announce sweeping immigration reviews after national guard shooting
Donald Trump signaled after attack that refugee and asylum cases would be scrutinized
Trump administration officials say they are undertaking a broad re-examination of asylum cases and green cards issued to citizens of certain countries, after the shooting of two national guard members near the White House in Washington DC on Wednesday.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) named the suspect in the shooting as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who entered the US under a policy set up under Joe Biden after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 and continued under Donald Trump.
Continue reading...Trump says one National Guard soldier shot near White House has died
US president says second National Guard member 'fighting for his life' after attack a day earlier in Washington, DC.
Flash flooding in Sumatra kills 69 as rescue crews search rivers for survivors
Monsoon rains cause devastation on Indonesian island, sparking landslides and flash flooding
Flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island have killed 69 people, with 59 missing as emergency workers search in rivers and the rubble of villages for bodies and possible survivors.
Monsoon rains over the past week caused rivers to burst their banks in North Sumatra province on Tuesday. The deluge tore through mountainside villages, swept away people and submerged more than 2,000 houses and buildings, the National Disaster Management Agency said. Nearly 5,000 residents fled to government shelters.
Continue reading...Carney loses Cabinet minister over pipeline push – Politico
- Carney loses Cabinet minister over pipeline push Politico
- Carney's new Alberta oil pipeline deal already faces opposition BBC
- Canada Lifts Climate Laws for Alberta Oil Sands, Planning Pipeline The New York Times
- Canada, Alberta Ink Deal to Unlock Oil Pipeline, Build Carbon Capture Bloomberg.com
- Danielle Smith’s pipeline clears another hurdle after deal with Mark Carney. Now, who will build it? CBC
Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow
The Russian president accuses Kyiv of wanting to fight "to the last Ukrainian" - which he says Russia is also "in principle" ready to do.
Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow
The Russian president accuses Kyiv of wanting to fight "to the last Ukrainian" - which he says Russia is also "in principle" ready to do.
Guinea-Bissau’s deposed President Embalo arrives in Senegal after coup
Senegal's Foreign Ministry says Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrived in the country a day after he was deposed in military coup.
‘Real uncertainty’: What to know about the Honduran presidential election
Several candidates are vying to replace President Xiomara Castro, but concerns about voting process have caused tension.
Louvre Raising Ticket Prices for Non-European Visitors – The New York Times
- Louvre Raising Ticket Prices for Non-European Visitors The New York Times
- Louvre museum to hike entrance fee by 45% for non-European visitors CNN
- Louvre to hike ticket prices for most non-EU tourists by 45% BBC
- Louvre Surges Ticket Prices After Failing to Protect Its Own Art The Daily Beast
- Paris’ Louvre museum to increase ticket price for visitors from outside the European Union AP News
Pope Leo to push unity at Nicaea, site of first Christian council – The Washington Post
- Pope Leo to push unity at Nicaea, site of first Christian council The Washington Post
- In Turkey, Pope Seeks to Soothe an Ancient Christian Divide The New York Times
- Pope joins patriarchs at historic Christian site in Turkey to commemorate creed and pray for unity NBC News
- Pope, Orthodox leader mark Christian milestone in historic Turkiye meeting Al Jazeera
- Pope Leo meets Middle East Christian leaders, condemns religious violence The Times of Israel
Israeli troops kill two Palestinians after they appear to surrender
The Palestinian Authority says the killings are a "war crime", while an Israeli minister backed the soldiers.
Former Peru President Pedro Castillo sentenced to 11.5 years in prison
The decision follows Castillo's failed 2022 bid to dissolve Congress and avoid a third impeachment attempt.
Canada rolls back climate rules to boost investments
In its deal with Alberta, Canada will scrap emissions cap on the oil and gas sector, among other moves.
Quebec expands secularism law and limits public prayer
A new bill introduced in the Canadian province expands on a 2019 religious symbols law with new measures including a ban on face coverings in daycares.
Palestinian-US teen freed after nine months in Israeli jail
Mohammed Ibrahim, now 16, was on holiday from Florida when he was arrested for allegedly throwing rocks at Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank.
Palestinian-US teen freed after nine months in Israeli jail
Mohammed Ibrahim, now 16, was on holiday from Florida when he was arrested for allegedly throwing rocks at Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank.
South Africa hits back at ‘punitive’ Trump move to bar it from G20 meeting in Florida – The Guardian
- South Africa hits back at ‘punitive’ Trump move to bar it from G20 meeting in Florida The Guardian
- South Africa hits back after Trump says US won't invite it for G20 next year BBC
- Trump will not invite South Africa to G20 in US CNN
- Trump Says South Africa Is Not Invited to G20 Summit in U.S. in 2026 The New York Times
- Trump’s G-20 at His Miami Golf Resort Will Be an Invite-Only Event Bloomberg.com
Video shows Israeli soldiers shooting surrendering Palestinians in Jenin
Israeli soldiers have been filmed shooting two Palestinians who were seen on their knees with their hands in the air.
France plans to revive voluntary military service in 2026 – dw.com
- France plans to revive voluntary military service in 2026 dw.com
- France Creates Voluntary Military Service as Europe Faces Russian Threat The New York Times
- Macron Brings Army Fatigues Out for the Young Bloomberg.com
- France to introduce voluntary military service amid threat from Russia The Guardian
- France brings back limited military service with 3,000 volunteers next year BBC