Ukraine sanctions captains working for Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on more than 50 Russian captains and one Iranian captain said to be involved in Russia’s so-called “shadow
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More than 100 women raped and burned alive in DR Congo jailbreak, UN says
Footage from the jailbreak shows people fleeing from the building as black smoke rises into the air [BBC] More than 100 female
Italy says International Criminal Court made an ‘immense mess’ out of Libyan warlord arrest warrant
ROME (AP) — Italy’s justice minister strongly defended the government’s decision to repatriate a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court,
Trump Says U.S. Should Control Gaza Strip: Live Reaction and Updates
President Trump’s declaration on Tuesday evening that the United States could “take over” the Gaza Strip and that its Palestinian population could
German workers at carmaker VW meet for first time since deal on cuts
The Volkswagen logo is seen on the roof of the VW brand tower. Volkswagen workers gathered at the company’s headquarters in Wolfsburg
Sweden Mourns Shooting at Orebro School
Sweden was reeling and the authorities were searching for answers on Wednesday after what the government called the worst mass shooting in
‘Visionary’ South African businessman Douw Steyn dies
South African billionaire and businessman Douw Steyn, who founded the BGL Insurance Group and was a good friend of late South African
A Veteran U.K. Political Battler Takes on Trump’s Washington
It was a hectic Monday morning for Peter Mandelson, who was packing up his home before heading to Buckingham Palace for an
Startup associations call for Europe to unite behind AI development
Europe must not fall behind in the development of artificial intelligence (AI), startups France Digitale and the European Startup Network have urged.
Wednesday Briefing
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We Took an Arctic Train to the World’s Largest Ice Hotel
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to ride an overnight train above the Arctic Circle? We have traveled by train all
Top Doctors Question Conviction of ‘Killer Nurse’ Lucy Letby in 7 Baby Deaths
An international panel of neonatal and pediatric specialists on Tuesday raised grave doubts about the evidence used to convict Lucy Letby, a
El Salvador’s Prisons Are Notorious. Will They House Trump’s Deportees?
A day after President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador offered to imprison convicted criminals from the United States, including U.S. citizens, the
Japan inflation-adjusted wages rise in December on jump in bonuses
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s December inflation-adjusted real wages rose 0.6% year-on-year thanks to a wintertime bonus bump, preliminary government data showed on
The Aga Khan IV, Wealthy Leader of the Ismaili Muslims, Dies at 88
The Aga Khan IV, who as the leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims fused entrepreneurship and philanthropy in becoming one of the
Record snowfall buries Hokkaido, Japan
Record snow has buried parts of the island of Hokkaido, Japan, this week. Obihiro received 47 inches (120 cm), setting a new
Wednesday Briefing: China Hits Back Against U.S. Tariffs
Beijing was swift to retaliate after Trump’s tariffs China struck back yesterday against President Trump’s 10 percent tariffs on all Chinese products
Congo calls rebels’ ceasefire declaration ‘false communication’ as reports of fighting continue
GOMA, Congo (AP) — Congo’s government on Tuesday described the unilateral ceasefire declared by Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo as “false communication,”
How Canada and Mexico’s Leaders Took Different Routes to a Tariff Deal With Trump
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada went for a threat of immediate retaliation and a late-night emotional address that produced a cliffhanger
Call for German age of criminal responsibility to be lowered to 12
The General Secretary of Germany’s conservative CDU party has called for the country’s age of criminal responsibility to be lowered from 14
Sweden Shooting: At Least 10 Killed at Adult School
At least 10 people were killed and an unidentified number injured at a shooting at a school for adult education in central
German president hands over medical aid for Gaza on Jordan visit
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Tuesday handed over 1.8 tons of medical supplies for the residents of Gaza as he visited Jordan
Mexico Pledges to Send 10,000 Troops to U.S. Border: What to Know
As part of her deal with President Trump to stave off steep tariffs on Mexico for a month, President Claudia Sheinbaum pledged
Philippines shores up defenses with increased military spending
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — As the Philippines beefs up its defensive posture, pivoting from internal security to territorial defense, the government has
Canada Gets 30-Day Tariff Delay as Trump and Trudeau Reach Border Deal
Follow live updates on President Trump’s tariffs and the global fallout. Canada secured a 30-day postponement in the application of U.S. tariffs
Experts question medical evidence that led to murder conviction of British nurse Lucy Letby
LONDON (AP) — A panel of expects has disputed the medical evidence used to convict British nurse Lucy Letby of murdering seven
EU and Moldova agree on an energy security plan to wean the country off Russian supplies
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Chris Wright Is Confirmed as Secretary of Energy
The Senate confirmed Chris Wright to lead the U.S. Department of Energy on Monday, putting the former oil executive in a key
Video of old monk falsely linked to India’s Kumbh Mela mega-festival
India’s Kumbh Mela festival attracts tens of millions of Hindu faithful to Prayagraj in northern Uttar Pradesh state, but footage of an
As Australia’s Election Nears, Peter Dutton Has a ‘Trump Lite’ Approach
It’s been called the Trump playbook, the Trump card, the Trumpist approach, campaigning as “Donald Trump lite” and even “going full Trump.”
Tuesday Briefing
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How Costs for Online Sales After Trump’s Trade Move
President Trump’s decision to impose hefty tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China included a little-noticed but significant change to how online purchases
Rebels declare ceasefire in DR Congo for ‘humanitarian reasons’
The alliance of rebel groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have declared a humanitarian ceasefire starting on Tuesday. In a statement,
Mexico Managed to Stave off Trump’s Tariffs. Now What?
To broad relief across her country, President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico announced on Monday that she had forestalled a plan by the
Putin wants to establish Intervision as competitor to Eurovision
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Serbian State Media Shift Tune in Coverage of Huge Protests, Testing Leader
When tens of thousands of protesters blocked three key bridges across the Danube River, paralyzing Serbia’s second-biggest city this weekend, the Balkan
Conservative Merz vows to ‘lead Germany forward’ amid huge backlash
Friedrich Merz, the favourite to become Germany’s next chancellor, said on Monday he is ready to “lead Germany forward” as his conservative
Greece Prepares for Earthquake as Tremors Shake Santorini and Other Islands
The authorities in Greece on Monday closed schools and deployed emergency services on the Aegean island of Santorini, one of the country’s
Germany and Saudi Arabia sign green hydrogen deal
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French Court Convicts Director Christophe Ruggia in #MeToo Case
A French court convicted the director Christophe Ruggia on Monday of sexually assaulting the actress Adèle Haenel when she was a minor,