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Isaac Hammouch: De Kinshasa à Jérusalem, une alliance de solutions
La République démocratique du Congo et Israël ont l’occasion de transformer leur rapprochement diplomatique en un partenariat stratégique fondé sur l’agriculture, l’eau, la santé,...
Complaint against Mohammed VI before the ICC: What is known, what remains to be proven
A legal initiative targeting King Mohammed VI and Moroccan Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch has sparked numerous reactions on social media over the past...
Miliband Says Slavery Apology Would Not Mean a Taxpayer Bill
Miliband says a slavery apology would not create costs for UK taxpayers, while arguing Britain must confront its past openly.
Salary transparency moves to the centre of hiring rules
Employers are being pushed to include pay details in job adverts before a new law aimed at improving transparency and reducing discrimination.
UK Signals Time-Limited Talks on Slavery Apology Without Setting a Date
British diplomats seek to show urgency on a slavery apology, promising time-bound talks while no formal timetable has been confirmed.
Mahmood revises migrant settlement plan after concerns over care workers
UK home secretary Shabana Mahmood has revised plans on when migrants can claim permanent residency, with care workers at the centre.
Healey Faces Scrutiny Over Minimum Wage Pledge for Younger Workers
Healey’s remarks raise doubts over whether younger workers will receive the same minimum wage before the next election.
Britain Faces Slavery Apology Calls as Reparations Remain Off the Table
Burnham is open to calls for a slavery apology, while Britain’s prime minister says reparations are not the right answer.
Isaac Hammouch: De Kinshasa à Jérusalem, une alliance de solutions
La République démocratique du Congo et Israël ont l’occasion de transformer leur rapprochement diplomatique en un partenariat stratégique fondé...
How Israel and Jewish Voters Are Shaping Michigan’s Primaries
Abdul El-Sayed’s pro-Palestinian Senate bid highlights how positions on Israel and Jewish community concerns are influencing multiple Michigan primary races, including districts with small Jewish populations.
UK court convicts Norwegian linked to murder-for-hire scheme tied to Iran-linked network
A UK court has convicted a 19-year-old Norwegian for his role in a murder-for-hire operation ordered by an Iran-linked gang and connected to the sanctioned Foxtrot Network, authorities say.
IDF Reportedly Seizes Land in PA-Run Area to Connect Two Planned West Bank Settlements
The Times of Israel reports the IDF seized land in PA-run Area A of the north-west West Bank to create a link between two planned settlements; separate clashes and arrests were also reported.
Cristiano Ronaldo Leaves Portugal After Redefining a Football Nation
Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal duty, ending an international career that reshaped the country’s place in world football.
Russell Brand Convicted of Rape and Sexual Assault as Further Allegations Emerge
Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault and warned to expect a prison sentence of some length.
Russell Brand Conviction Puts Consent at the Centre of a High-Profile Court Ruling
Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault in a case that reinforces the legal meaning of consent.
Hearts Pay for Their Own Mistakes in Conference League Setback at Thun
Depleted Hearts suffered a 3-1 Conference League defeat away to Thun, with their problems in Switzerland largely self-inflicted.
Russell Brand Conviction Puts Consent at the Centre of a High-Profile Court Ruling
Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault in a case that reinforces the legal meaning of consent.
Hearts Pay for Their Own Mistakes in Conference League Setback at Thun
Depleted Hearts suffered a 3-1 Conference League defeat away to Thun, with their problems in Switzerland largely self-inflicted.
U2 at 50: New Music, Old Bonds and a Harder Political Climate
U2 mark five decades together with Carnaval de Luz, reflecting on band democracy, politics, Dolly Parton and Bono’s memories of Nice.
Why Sub-Saharan Africa’s Cities Must Become Engines of Work
Urban growth can drive better jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa, but only with coherent policy, infrastructure and planned investment.
U2 at 50: New Music, Old Bonds and a Harder Political Climate
U2 mark five decades together with Carnaval de Luz, reflecting on band democracy, politics, Dolly Parton and Bono’s memories of Nice.
Why Sub-Saharan Africa’s Cities Must Become Engines of Work
Urban growth can drive better jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa, but only with coherent policy, infrastructure and planned investment.
NASA’s Swift Observatory Ends a 22-Year Hunt for Cosmic Explosions
NASA’s Swift observatory reentered over Sumatra after 22 years studying gamma-ray bursts, black holes and supernovas.
Cocaine Deaths Signal a New Drug Harm Pattern in England and Wales
Cocaine is now the leading drug linked to deaths in England and Wales, with fatalities nearly quadrupling over a decade.
Tech Stocks Slide as U.S. Midterms Intensify AI Oversight Concerns
Global technology shares fell as U.S. midterm uncertainty raised concerns over tougher scrutiny of data centres and AI growth.
Vance’s Iran War Critique Exposes a Rare Rift Inside Trump’s Republican Party
JD Vance’s criticism after a Republican election defeat highlights tensions over the Iran war and Trump’s political leadership.
Annie Andrews Breaks a Long Democratic Drought in South Carolina Senate Race
Annie Andrews is projected to defeat Darline Graham, ending an almost three-decade Democratic drought in South Carolina.
US Describes Qeshm Island Strikes as Limited and Defensive
US officials described strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island as limited and defensive as Washington approaches midterm elections.
False Radiation Warning Exposes Vulnerability of Wartime Alert Apps
Ukraine’s Air Force says an air raid alert app sent a false radiation warning after an apparent hack; Russia later reported a similar breach.
German Cost-of-Living Protests Turn Violent as Shops Are Looted
Shops were looted during German cost-of-living protests, with Frankfurt police reporting violent riots and unrest in several major cities.
Washington Clears Sale of 500 Patriot Interceptors to Ukraine
U.S. approval for 500 Patriot interceptors strengthens Ukraine’s missile defense against Russian ballistic attacks.
At Least 68 Dead After High-Speed Train Collision in Spain
A high-speed train collision in Spain has killed at least 68 people after one train hit another stopped on the same track.
Finland and Norway Open Rare Line to Putin Over Ukraine War
Finland and Norway held a rare call with Vladimir Putin as Helsinki said ending the Ukraine war will not come through silence.
Vučić Concedes Defeat as Serbia’s Student-Led Movement Claims a Political Breakthrough
Serbia’s longtime leader Aleksandar Vučić says his party has lost a vote framed as a test of the country’s future.
France Faces New Pressure After Mass Protests Lead to Nearly 1,000 Arrests
Hundreds of thousands demonstrated across France, with nearly 1,000 arrests after clashes and parallel protests in other European countries.
Hospitals Targeted in Sudan, UN Warns of Possible War Crimes
A BBC probe says RSF fighters struck hospitals in Sudan. UN rights chief Volker Türk warns multiple attacks may amount to war crimes.












