Tag: Politics
‘Very rare’ cyclone bears down on Australia as thousands ordered to evacuate
A man is missing and thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate from eastern Australia before the arrival of a tropical cyclone that has already brought heavy rains and strong winds.
Pope’s voice has been heard for first time since he entered hospital
Pope Francis’ voice has been heard for the first time since being admitted to hospital last month in a newly released audio message.
Zelenskyy announces US talks – as Starmer to speak with European leaders
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine is “most interested in peace” and confirmed officials will hold talks with US partners in Saudi Arabia next week about ending the war with Russia.
Leaving Afghanistan, teen cricketer had to burn medals – now she wants right to play for country
Ahead of International Women’s Day, I’m thinking about the millions of Afghan women and girls who continue to have their basic human rights denied.
Former Olympic snowboarder added to FBI’s 10 most wanted list
A former Olympic snowboarder accused of running an international drug smuggling network behind four murders has been added to the FBI’s list of 10 most wanted fugitives.
Taiwan is one of the world’s most important flashpoints – how Trump will deal with it remains uncertain
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi has spoken out against US tariffs and accused it of “meeting good with evil”.
Elise Stefanik Brags About Purging University Leaders for Failing Israel’s Loyalty Test
At CPAC, Stefanik admitted what was long suspected—university presidents weren’t forced out over “anti-Semitism,” but for not cracking down hard enough on pro-Palestine protests. The crackdown on campus free speech is now official U.S. policy.
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FIFA considers ‘spontaneous’ proposal for 64-team men’s World Cup in 2030
FIFA is considering whether to expand the men’s World Cup to include 64 teams in 2030, a spokesperson has confirmed.
The Rohingya boys ‘taken by force’ and ‘killed in battle’
Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh is a sprawling mass of humanity.
US ‘destroying’ world order by trying to meet Russia ‘halfway’, Ukraine’s UK ambassador warns
The United States is “finally destroying” the international rules-based order by trying to meet Russia “halfway”, Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK has warned.