Category: World
Hours after agreeing to partial ceasefire with Russia, Ukraine wakes to scenes of fiery devastation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted 10 images to his Telegram channel of fires and damage in the country’s central Kirovohrad region.
Kirsty Coventry elected IOC president and is first woman, first African to lead global Olympic body
Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday and became the first woman and first African to get perhaps the biggest job in world sports.
As Trump seeks systemic change, does the US have an obligation to refugees?
Experts say Trump is testing vulnerabilities in existing refugee law. The outcome could be transformative.
A year under siege: Meet the Venezuelan leaders trapped in an embassy
Five members of Venezuela’s opposition have sought refuge inside the Argentinian embassy, fearing arrest and repression.
Thirst Among the Ruins
People & Power investigates how Israel further weaponises water in Gaza since the war started and why it is a war crime.
Greenpeace must pay pipeline firm $660M US over protests, jury finds
Environmental group Greenpeace must pay more than $660 million US in damages for defamation and other claims brought by a pipeline company in connection with protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline’s construction in North Dakota, a jury found Wednesday.
Miami Beach withdraws call to end lease of theatre that screened Israeli-Palestinian documentary
The mayor of Miami Beach, Fla., is backing off a proposal to terminate an independent theatre’s lease and financial support after it screened an Oscar-winning documentary about the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis.
World’s oldest Michelin-starred restaurant loses a star
Georges Blanc’s restaurant first earned a Michelin star under his grandmother, back in 1929.
Thousands gather to mourn North Macedonia nightclub fire dead
Some 59 people died in the blaze at Pulse nightclub, which officials say had an illegal licence.
Guatemala scraps compulsory car insurance plan after protests
Guatemalan motorists blockaded streets and clashed with police after the new rule was announced.
What does the US education department do – and can Trump dismantle it?
The US president is expected to order a shutdown of the department, which he has already cut back.
Turkey detains dozens of people over social media posts on detained Istanbul mayor
Turkey detained 37 suspects for allegedly making “provocative posts inciting crime and hatred” over the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the interior minister said on Thursday.