How Europe carved up Africa at the Berlin Conference 140 years ago
This month marks 140 years since Western powers sidelined Africans and carved up the continent to “own” it themselves.
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid share eight-goal Copa del Rey thriller
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid share eight-goal Copa del Rey thriller Barcelona and Atletico Madrid draw 4-4 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal. Lamine Yamal of Barcelona…
Apple shareholders vote against pressure to scrap diversity policies
Apple shareholders vote against pressure to scrap diversity policies The proposal urged Apple to follow a litany of high-profile companies that have recently rolled back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)…
US judge issues deadline for Trump administration to pay foreign aid funds
US judge issues deadline for Trump administration to pay foreign aid funds The judge said that the administration had failed to comply with earlier orders that the funds be unfrozen.…
Russia reaffirms opposition to European troops in Ukraine
Russia reaffirms opposition to European troops in Ukraine Russia has said it opposes having NATO troops on the ground in Ukraine, even if they operated under a different flag. Russia…
DOGE staffers resign en masse in order to not ‘legitimise’ Musk
DOGE staffers resign en masse in order to not ‘legitimise’ Musk A group of 21 US federal workers issued a resignation letter saying DOGE risked compromising sensitive government data. Elon…
MSF halts operations in camp in Sudan’s Darfur region as violence rages
MSF halts operations in camp in Sudan’s Darfur region as violence rages Doctors Without Borders says increased fighting in and around Zamzam camp has made it too dangerous to operate.…
Trump: Putin has ‘no problem’ with European peacekeepers in Ukraine
Donald Trump told reporters he thinks Vladimir Putin would have “no problem” with European soldiers as peacekeepers.
Pope Francis still critical but shows ‘slight improvement’: Vatican
Pope Francis still critical but shows ‘slight improvement’: Vatican Vatican says pope still receiving oxygen as hospitalisation for double pneumonia nears two-week mark. Decorated candles, flowers and pictures of Pope…
As Israeli tanks roll into Jenin, Palestinians prepare for lengthy invasion
As Israeli tanks roll into Jenin, Palestinians prepare for lengthy invasion Residents of Jenin face an uncertain future as military attacks intensify, forcing families to flee their homes. Israeli tanks…