UN envoy warns Yemen has returned to ‘full-scale war’, urges dialogue
UN envoy warns Yemen has returned to ‘full-scale war’, urges dialogue Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s internationally recognised gov’t urge UN Security Council action amid escalating conflict with the Houthis. Supporters…
How will Spain’s housing crisis affect elections?
Inside Story How will Spain’s housing crisis affect elections? Snap vote called after Parliament rejects measures to protect tenants and freeze rents. Rising frustration about housing shortages and surging rents…
Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky criticises ‘gift to Putin’
US President Donald Trump says he has reached an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin allowing Moscow to “immediately release” diesel into the global market. He said Putin had agreed…
NI secretary to ban the Drumcree parade
There have been 13 days of deadlock in Portadown since the decision to allow an Orange Order march down the Garvaghy Road on 27 September. That morning, up to 1,000…
Trump announces Russian diesel deal amid soaring US fuel prices
Trump announces Russian diesel deal amid soaring US fuel prices Russia to supply 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately, followed by 1.5 million more, as prices soar amid the Iran war.…
European states, Canada, Japan and UN back ICC against US sanctions
European states, Canada, Japan and UN back ICC against US sanctions Several US allies call to ‘defend’ and ‘protect’ the ICC following Washington’s decision to sanction the judiciary body. The…
Injured Orangutan rescued from Indonesia wildfires
A young orangutan has been rescued from wildfires on Borneo Island in Indonesia.
Katie Zacharia ‘offered’ position as White House press secretary
Katie Zacharia ‘offered’ position as White House press secretary The role has been vacant since former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt left in August. A plaque hangs from a…
‘Barbaric’: US lawmakers condemn plan to livestream Nidal Hasan’s execution
‘Barbaric’: US lawmakers condemn plan to livestream Nidal Hasan’s execution Republican and Democratic lawmakers condemn Pentagon plan to livestream the Fort Hood shooter’s execution by firing squad. This undated photo…
‘An attack against sovereign states’: ICC President slams US sanctions
International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane has responded to US sanctions imposed to ‘defend sovereignty’.