Man charged with hate crime after petrol bomb and ‘flamethrower’ attack at US rally for Israeli hostages
A man has been charged with a hate crime after people at a US rally in support of Israeli hostages were targeted with petrol bombs
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Ngugi wa Thiong’o was not just a writer, he was a militant
Throughout his long writing career, Ngugi was far ahead of the intellectual curve.
Military air strike kills at least 20 people in northwest Nigeria
Amnesty International calls for an investigation into the ‘reckless’ attack in the violence-hit Zamfara state.
Russia and Ukraine agree to prisoner swap but peace talks stall in Istanbul
The two sides agree to swap prisoners and remains of about 6,000 soldiers killed in combat but are at odds over a truce.
Mexicans cast ballots for nation’s judges in controversial, first-ever vote
Mexico’s historic judicial elections generated widespread confusion. Turnout seemed sluggish and delays appeared the norm Sunday.
Bill Gates to give most of his $200bn fortune to Africa
The Microsoft founder urges young innovators to use Artificial Intelligence to improve health services.
Ukraine and Russia still far apart after peace talks but agree prisoner swap
The two warring sides remain far apart on how to end the conflict after a second round of talks in Turkey.
UK backs Morocco’s plan for disputed Western Sahara
As part of the deal, the UK will secure lucrative investment projects in the 2030 World Cup.
Poland’s conservative president-elect to be tough opponent for PM
Karol Nawrocki’s new role is largely ceremonial, but he could still have a profound impact on Poland, including an early election.
Russia, Ukraine agree to return thousands of war dead in brief peace talks
Delegations from Russia and Ukraine met for a second round of direct peace talks in Turkey on Monday, although low expectations for the summit seemed
Supreme Court turns away a 2nd Amendment challenge to blue-state bans on assault weapons
California’s first-in-the-nation ban on semiautomatic rifles could face a future challenge in Supreme Court.
Poland election results: Who won, who lost, what’s next
Poland elected right-wing historian Karol Nawrocki, who won a narrow victory against Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski.
‘Restricted’: Nearly 7 billion people worldwide lack full civil rights
An Atlas of Civil Society report warns that democracy and human rights are under attack globally.
Ukraine bombs Russian bases: Here are some of Kyiv’s most audacious attacks
Ukrainian strikes on four Russian airbases mark an escalation in cross-border incursions before peace talks in Turkiye.