Lithuania to shoot down smuggler balloons, shut Belarus border crossings
Lithuania to shoot down smuggler balloons, shut Belarus border crossings Lithuania says balloons disrupting air traffic are sent by smugglers transporting contraband cigarettes from Belarus into the EU. Lithuania’s Prime…
Biya declared victor of Cameroon election: Why deadly protests broke out
EXPLAINER Biya declared victor of Cameroon election: Why deadly protests broke out Paul Biya, world’s oldest leader at 92, has won eighth term as president. Opposition supporters say election was…
Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim detained by RSF in el-Fasher
Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim detained by RSF in el-Fasher Journalist reported from el-Fasher through the war, sharing the situation on the ground with an international audience. Muammar Ibrahim By Al…
The Louvre and other great museum heists
In Pictures The Louvre and other great museum heists The smash-and-grab heist at the world’s most visited museum is only the latest in many audacious art thefts. Published On 27…
NGOs note 28 new ‘carbon bomb’ projects since 2021
NGOs note 28 new ‘carbon bomb’ projects since 2021 Potential CO2 emissions from new projects 11 times global “carbon budget” remaining to hit Paris Agreement targets. The report said some…
Fact check: Do quarter of US’s ‘drug boat’ searches find nothing?
EXPLAINER Fact check: Do quarter of US’s ‘drug boat’ searches find nothing? A 2024 Coast Guard report found 27 percent of drug boat searches came back empty-handed, but what does…
UK journalist Sami Hamdi detained in US after pro-Israel pressure
UK journalist Sami Hamdi has been detained by the US after his visa was revoked, for unsubstantiated security’ reasons.
Afghan women’s football returns to international stage in FIFA tournament
Afghan women’s football returns to international stage in FIFA tournament Afghanistan women’s refugee team played their first match in a FIFA-organised four-team friendly competition in Morocco. Fatema Haidari of Afghan…
What’s in the Thai-Cambodia peace agreement and can it hold?
EXPLAINER What’s in the Thai-Cambodia peace agreement and can it hold? Trump oversees the peace deal and trade agreements in a flash visit to Malaysia – but what is in…
Turkiye court charges jailed opposition leader with ‘political espionage’
Turkiye court charges jailed opposition leader with ‘political espionage’ Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, whose March arrest sparked nationwide protests, denies all the charges against him. People listen to speeches during…