Apple accused of using conflict minerals
The mineral-rich east of DR Congo has seen years of conflict often fuelled by what lies underneath the ground [AFP] The Democratic
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Venezuelan opposition leaders receive the European Union’s top human rights honor
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — The European Union’s legislature on Tuesday celebrated the bravery and staunch resistance of Venezuelan opposition leaders Maria Corina
High-stakes labour talks resume at German carmaker Volkswagen
A VW employee participates in an IG Metall rally outside the hotel hosting the fifth round of collective bargaining between Volkswagen and
Video of Indian temple ritual falsely linked to Hindu attacks in Bangladesh
Following reports of attacks against Hindus in Muslim-majority Bangladesh, a video spread in social media posts that falsely claimed it showed a
Macron to visit cyclone-hit French territory of Mayotte
French President Emmanuel Macron is planning a visit to Mayotte, a small group of islands in the Indian Ocean, following the devastating
The Mystery Of The Syrian IL-76 Cargo Jet That Went Missing As Assad Fled
There is growing, but still circumstantial evidence that a Syrian Airlines Il-76 Candid cargo plane currently at Russia’s Khmeimim Air Base in
Isabel dos Santos hits out over UK’s ‘dirty money’ sanctions
Angolan tycoon Isabel dos Santos, once dubbed “Africa’s richest woman”, has hit out at the UK for imposing sanctions on her, telling
Scottish drug lab boss jailed after Spain arrest
A senior member of an organised crime group that ran an amphetamine lab in Scotland has been jailed for 13 years. Colin
The essential guide to visiting Hokuriku, Japan
Why you should visit Hokuriku This central Japanese region has some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes, from towering mountains to beautiful
The EU’s two biggest economies are grappling with political uncertainty
The News The European Union’s heavyweights France and Germany are grappling with political challenges, with the former hit by a credit ratings
West African bloc approves historic exit of military-run states
Leaders of the West African regional grouping, Ecowas, have approved the withdrawal of three countries ruled by the military from the bloc,
Close to a thousand feared dead as worst cyclone in 90 years hits French island of Mayotte
Close to a thousand feared dead as worst cyclone in 90 years hits French island of Mayotte Source link
S Korean investigators summon Yoon for questioning over martial law
South Korea’s law enforcement authorities on Monday said they have summoned impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning this week over charges
BBC speaks to Syrians watching Israel’s incursion
An hour’s drive from Damascus, on a country road into the Syrian village of Hadar, we meet Israel’s army. Two military vehicles
West Africa regional bloc sets up court for crimes under dictatorship in Gambia
SERREKUNDA, Gambia (AP) — West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS on Sunday approved setting up a special court to try crimes committed in
Hundreds feared dead as Cyclone Chido hits French island of Mayotte
Hundreds of people are presumed dead on the French territory of Mayotte after Cyclone Chido hit the Indian Ocean archipelago. Prefect François-Xavier
French police detain man and seize firearms after 5 people shot dead near Dunkirk
DUNKIRK, France (AP) — French police are investigating the deaths of five people who were fatally shot in the Dunkirk area, in
West Africa regional bloc says the impending exit of coup-hit nations is disheartening
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — West Africa’s regional bloc, ECOWAS, said Sunday that the impending exit of its three member states led by
At least 11 dead after cyclone hits Mayotte
France’s Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte has been struck by the worst cyclone to hit the islands in nearly a century. At
Germany warns Assad supporters involved in atrocities in Syria against trying to flee there
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s foreign minister is warning anyone involved in atrocities for the ousted Syrian government against seeking refuge in her
Transport group says German buses, trains depend on Syrian drivers
The public transport sector has added its voice to the current debate in Germany as to whether Syrian refugees should return to
Could new super highway lure military regimes back into the West African fold?
West African leaders are gearing up for a crucial summit on Sunday in Nigeria’s capital Abuja, where they will focus on the
Ten reported dead after Israeli attack on Gaza municipal building
An Israeli airstrike on a municipial building in the Gaza Strip city of Deir al-Balah on Saturday killed at least 10 people,
10 killed in Israeli attack in central Gaza
At least 10 Palestinians were killed and dozens more were injured in Israeli airstrikes on the city of Deir al-Balah in the
World’s biggest iceberg heads north after escaping vortex
The world’s biggest iceberg is on the move again after being trapped in a vortex for most of the year. A23a is
South Korea’s President Yoon impeached over martial law debacle
South Korea’s parliament on Saturday voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, almost two weeks following his botched attempt to institute martial
The F-35 stealth fighter’s victory against Iran’s air defenses highlights its ability to wage a higher level of war
F-35 combat operations have often been against terrorist and militant targets. Israel used the fighter jet in widespread strikes against Iran in
Italian PM Meloni grants citizenship to Argentina’s Milei in Rome
Argentine President Javier Milei has been granted Italian citizenship by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni while on a visit to Rome, the ANSA
Ukrainian general at key Donetsk front replaced
The commander of Ukraine’s Donetsk army group, Oleksander Lutsenko, has been replaced following several significant defeats, Ukrainian media reported on Friday. Oleksander
Walmart’s Mexico subsidiary plans to appeal a $4.6 million fine for alleged monopolistic practices
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Walmart’s Mexico subsidiary said Friday it plans to appeal a $4.6 million fine for alleged anti-competitive practices involving
Germany’s Scholz says Europe will help to rebuild Syria
Following the fall of leader Bashar al-Assad in Syria, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has promised to help rebuild the country. “Europe will
Colombia arrests alleged ‘invisible’ cocaine trafficker wanted in the UK
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia arrested a suspected British drug trafficker they described as “invisible” due to his low-key lifestyle that allowed
Europe’s anti-torture watchdog slams Italy over migrant detention abuses
ROME (AP) — The Council of Europe’s anti-torture committee on Friday released a report criticizing Italy’s treatment of migrants in local detention
St George signs partnerships in Brazil for niobium and rare earth processing
St George Mining has announced partnerships to advance downstream production of niobium and rare earth elements (REE) from the Araxá Project in
Niger’s military rulers suspend BBC broadcasts
Niger’s military government has suspended the BBC for three months, accusing it of spreading fake news that could destabilise social peace and
Music lovers and mighty muscles: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond: Models adorned in cowrie shells and batik dresses
Massive Russian air attacks target Ukrainian energy infrastructure
Russian forces again launched massive air attacks with drones and missiles on Ukraine overnight, the Ukrainian Air Force reported on Friday. A
More people in Germany below poverty line due to housing costs
Due to high rents and related housing costs, more people in Germany are living in poverty than previously assumed, a study published
Edited ‘handshake standoff’ clip of China foreign minister, Israel PM spreads online
China has repeatedly called for peace talks to resolve the Gaza war, sparked by an unprecedented Hamas attack in October 2023 to
The current state of plastic regulation in France
In 2015, France set an ambitious precedent by banning certain single-use plastic products. This initiative culminated in the enactment of the AGEC