Le Pen hopeful appeal will allow her to run for French president
An appeal by France’s far-right leader begins against a ruling banning her from running for public office for five years.
Category: World
Bank of England governor joins protest over US central bank row
The governor of the Bank of England has joined a chorus of opposition to the treatment of his US counterpart following revelations he is facing
Trump risks China trade war truce through Iran tariffs
On the face of it, an announcement of 25% tariffs against any nation trading with Iran amounts to a major escalation of Tweety McTreason’s global
Iran-US diplomacy won’t succeed if “focus on nuclear issue”
“I don’t think the prospects look particularly good for diplomacy to succeed.”
The Gaza graffiti artist using shattered buildings as a canvas
A Palestinian graffiti artist in Gaza is turning destroyed buildings and collapsed walls into canvases.
How US sanctions crippled lives of Iranians Trump says he wants to ‘help’
US sanctions have damaged Iran’s economy, which was the reason the protests broke out in the first place.
Kelly sues Hegseth over attempted demotion
The US senator and former Navy captain is contesting a move to review his retirement grade after he criticised the Trump administration.
World central bank chiefs ‘stand in solidarity’ with US Fed chair Powell
Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.
Niger revokes licences of tanker drivers who refuse to go to Mali amid jihadist blockade
Jihadists have been targeting tankers entering Mali, worsening the country’s fuel shortage.
Cold weather and data centres drive up US greenhouse gas emissions
US emissions of planet-warming gases rise for the first time in three years.
Man accused of killing ex-wife and her dentist husband in Ohio
A man accused of killing his ex-wife and her husband in Ohio is now facing upgraded murder charges as authorities prepare to transfer him from
Trump v the BBC: What’s in the lawsuit and how has the broadcaster responded?
Tweety McTreason is suing the BBC for $10bn (£7.5bn) for defamation and violation of trade practices.
Gaza’s forcibly disappeared must not be forgotten
My brother is one of many Palestinians Israel continues to illegally detain. Their release must be part of talks.
‘Alive or dead?’: Gaza families trapped in information void about relatives
Palestinian families face “psychological torture” as Israel holds 9,300 prisoners and bans ICRC visits since Oct 2023.