Tag: Politics
Pope chose Fiat over helicopter and made two diversions on extraordinary journey home
Pope Francis’ discharge from the hospital where his life was twice in danger during a five-week stay marked an extraordinary day – even more than anyone expected.
Pilot dies after plane spirals out of control at air show in South Africa
A pilot has died after his plane spiralled out of control and crashed at an air show in South Africa.
Turkish president Erdogan’s main rival jailed pending trial as protests intensify
The mayor of Istanbul and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival has been formally arrested and jailed pending trial over corruption charges.
Trump envoy dismisses Starmer’s Ukraine plan as a ‘posture and a pose’
Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff has snubbed Sir Keir Starmer’s plans for Ukraine.
At least seven killed in Russian drone attacks on Ukraine ahead of peace talks
At least seven people have been killed in Ukraine after Russia launched a series of drone attacks, Ukrainian officials have said.
Canadian PM vows Donald Trump will not ‘break us’ as he calls snap election
New Canadian prime minister Mark Carney has called a snap election against the backdrop of a trade war with the US and threats from Donald Trump to make Canada part of America.
After Pope’s balcony appearance, it’s clear the papacy will never be the same again
It was a remarkable appearance in so many ways – magical for the crowds outside the Gemelli hospital, and of course also for the Pope, who thrives on interaction with the faithful.
More than 50,000 people killed in Gaza since war began
More than 50,000 people have now been killed in Gaza since the Israel-Hamas war began, the territory’s health ministry says.
Starmer expresses ‘deep concern’ about lack of humanitarian aid in Gaza
Sir Keir Starmer has expressed concern about a lack of humanitarian aid in Gaza during a call with the King of Jordan.
‘Two killed and eight injured’ as Israel strikes Lebanon in response to cross-border rocket fire
Two people have been killed and eight others injured in southern Lebanon following Israeli airstrikes, the Lebanese health ministry was reported as saying.