Russia jails stand-up comic Artemy Ostani over war joke
Russia jails stand-up comic Artemy Ostani over war joke Artemy Ostanin sentenced to more than five years in a penal colony after joking about a ‘legless’ war veteran. Russian comedian…
Hungary jails German activist for eight years over far-right rally attacks
Hungary jails German activist for eight years over far-right rally attacks Maja T was part of a group that attacked participants at Budapest’s ‘Day of Honour’, a major neo-Nazi event.…
Washington Post announces massive layoffs in blow to storied paper
Washington Post announces massive layoffs in blow to storied paper Spokesperson says that cuts apply to about one-third of newsroom, with sport and international coverage largely gutted. A sign for…
Rubio: US ready to talk with Iran, ‘not sure’ a deal can be reached
US Secretary of State said the US would prefer to make a deal with Iran, but he’s “not sure” a deal can be reached.
Mixed emotions among Palestinians as Rafah crossing partially reopens
In Pictures Mixed emotions among Palestinians as Rafah crossing partially reopens Emotional homecomings seen as some Palestinians reunite with loved ones amid mixed sentiments at the Rafah border. Palestinian women,…
Killing of Saif Gaddafi removes alternative to Libya’s rival governments
Killing of Saif Gaddafi removes alternative to Libya’s rival governments Death of former dictator’s son removes symbolic alternative to Libya’s entrenched political deadlock, analysts say. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of…
US announces proposed critical mineral trading bloc
US announces proposed critical mineral trading bloc The group would challenge China’s stronghold on the globe’s rare earth mining industry. The proposal from US Vice President JD Vance comes amid…
Israeli strikes kill more than 20 in Gaza, shatter ‘ceasefire’ myth
Israeli strikes killed at least 23 Palestinians, many of them children, in widespread attacks on Gaza on Wednesday.
Russia’s Putin holds video call with China’s Xi
Russia’s Putin holds video call with China’s Xi The two leaders discussed maintaining their growing ties amid international instability. Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping via…
Russian shelling kills seven in Ukrainian market, clouding Abu Dhabi talks
Russian shelling kills seven in Ukrainian market, clouding Abu Dhabi talks Donetsk Governor Vadym Filashkin accused Moscow of carrying out ‘another targeted war crime’. A woman passes a burning house…