ANC U-turn over tax that threatened South Africa’s government
The party of South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has reversed a controversial proposed value-added-tax (VAT) rise that had threatened the country’s coalition
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An E.U. Deforestation Rule Has Ethiopian Coffee Farmers Scrambling
Farmers in Africa that produce some of the world’s most prized coffee are in a scramble to comply with new European Union
Nissan unveils all-new plug-in hybrid pickup at Auto Shanghai
Nissan Motor Corporation unveiled its all-new Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid (PHEV) pickup truck at the Auto Shanghai 2025 show this week, which
At Least 9 Dead in Russian Airstrikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian Officials Say
Russian forces launched a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Thursday, killing at least nine people in the city, and
DR Congo and M23 rebels reach ceasefire deal in Qatar talks
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have agreed to halt fighting in the east of the country until peace
Ex-President Moon of South Korea Is Indicted on Bribery Charge
Former President Moon Jae-in of South Korea was indicted on a bribery charge on Thursday, becoming the latest ex-leader to face a
Massive Russian strike on Kyiv kills 9 overnight
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A large-scale Russian missile and drone attack hit Kyiv overnight, killing nine people and injuring another 63, including
After Militant Attack in Kashmir, Pakistan Braces for Strike by India
The Pakistani government struck a measured tone after militants killed more than two dozen Indian civilians in Kashmir on Tuesday, insisting that
New Views Of China’s Next Generation Fighters
Flight testing of China’s two new next-generation fighter designs is continuing apace and offering new insights into both aircraft. The latest imagery
Germany, France and UK demand access to Gaza Strip for aid deliveries
Germany, France and the United Kingdom have called on Israel to lift its blockade on humanitarian aid to Gaza, which has been
Here’s What to Know About the Muslim Brotherhood, Which Jordan Banned
Jordan accused the Muslim Brotherhood of planning attacks in the country and introduced a blanket ban against the group on Wednesday, in
Ghana’s president suspends the chief justice of the country’s top court in a surprise move
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — The president of Ghana has suspended the chief justice of the country’s Supreme Court, the government said, days
Prelude to a Funeral – The New York Times
Francis set the stage for his own mourning late last year, when he approved a simplified procedure for papal funeral rituals. Simplicity,
EU Parliament committee votes to lift far-right German MEP’s immunity
The European Parliament’s justice committee has voted to recommend lifting the immunity of a leading lawmaker from the far-right Alternative for Germany
Killing of Civilians Near Pahalgam in Kashmir Shatters Illusion of Calm
One day after militants killed 26 people in a tourist group in Kashmir, the Indian government on Wednesday pointed a finger at
Belgian teenagers found with 5,000 ants to be sentenced in 2 weeks
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Two Belgian teenagers who were found with thousands of ants valued at $9,200 and allegedly destined for European
Suspension of Ghana’s chief justice is ‘abuse of power’, says opposition
Opposition MPs in Ghana have fiercely condemned the suspension of the country’s chief justice, accusing President John Mahama of trying to “pack
Kandhari Global Beverages deal for Hindustan Coca-Cola assets gets green light
India’s competition watchdog has waved through Kandhari Global Beverages’ acquisition of a set of assets from Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages. In a brief
Abramovich to break silence on Chelsea sale
Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will discuss the sale of the club in a new book set to be released this summer
Scholz uses traditional ‘telegram’ to send condolences to the Vatican
World leaders sent condolences to the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who expressed his sympathies
Scientists rubbish claims of ‘giant structures’ underneath Egyptian pyramids
Online claims of “large underground structures” discovered under Egypt’s famed pyramids of Giza are unfounded, experts in the field say. The assertions
Gaza health ministry denies manipulating death toll figures
At al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, Alam Hirzallah resigns himself to a grim task: registering the deaths of the wife and two
Colombian government reveals questions it plans to pose to voters in referendum on labor reform
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s government Tuesday published the contents of a proposed referendum on reform of the nation’s labor laws, that
Main opposition leader removed from Ivory Coast electoral list
The decision, which cannot be appealed, could end the Tidjane Thiam’s ambition to run for president [Getty Images] Ivory Coast’s main opposition
German carmaker VW expects more competition in Chinese market
Ralf Brandstaetter, Volkswagen Board Member responsible for China, speaks at a presentation ahead of the motor show in Shanghai. Johannes Neudecker/dpa German
Brazil Supreme Court reviews charges against key Bolsonaro allies in coup proceedings
SAO PAULO (AP) — A panel of Brazil’s Supreme Court justices started proceedings on Tuesday morning to determine whether federal officers, retired
Indian court issues notice to Zomato and CCI in antitrust probe
The Delhi High Court has issued notices to food delivery giant Zomato and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) amid an ongoing
Better Cotton launches Pakistan initiative to drive green mission
The cotton multistakeholder initiative aims to leverage the platform in Pakistan to regularly convene representatives from government, industry, donors and academia to
Man filmed stumbling is Lebanon ex-leader, not Pakistan PM
Old footage of Lebanon’s former president Michel Aoun tripping during a foreign summit has resurfaced in social media posts that mistakenly identify
German Catholic laity sees Church at risk with new conservative pope
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what the papers say about the death of Pope Francis
The death of Pope Francis has reverberated around the world, with the Catholic leader remembered by millions as a Jesuit pontiff who
Brazil orders seven days of mourning to honour Pope Francis
Brazil, home to the world’s largest Catholic community worldwide, will hold seven days of mourning to mark the death of Pope Francis,
Africa remembers Pope who spoke for the continent
Millions of African Catholics, as well as the continent’s leaders, are mourning a man who they felt spoke for Africa. Home to
Roseate expands in UK and diversifies portfolio in India
Roseate Hotels & Resorts, part of the Bird Group, is looking to expand its presence in the UK hospitality market following its
German Catholic initiative calls for continuation of reform process
Catholic reformers in Germany are calling for the Church opening-up processes, initiated by Pope Francis, to continue after his death. “Over the
Russian attacks during Easter ceasefire declared by Putin killed 3 in Ukraine’s Kherson region
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian attacks during the 30-hour Easter ceasefire unilaterally declared by President Vladimir Putin over the weekend killed three
Unseasonable warmth continues in eastern Europe
After a spell of record-breaking heat last week, eastern Europe and western parts of Russia will experience further unseasonable warmth in the
‘Professional failures’ led to killing of Gaza medics, IDF inquiry says
The Israeli military has said “professional failures” led to the killing of 15 emergency workers in Gaza last month. An inquiry into
Zelensky suggests 30-day cessation of fire on civilian targets
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South African politician condemned for visiting fugitive pastor
A top official in one of South Africa’s biggest political parties has been condemned for visiting a self-proclaimed pastor who fled to