US archbishop says Catholics in army should not participate in firing squad
US archbishop says Catholics in army should not participate in firing squad Archbishop Timothy Broglio says the US plan to livestream the execution of the Fort Hood attacker is contrary…
Heating oil customers face tough winter despite shake-up promise
Nick, a heating oil customer from West Suffolk, told the BBC’s Your Voice that “off-grid households remain a major policy blind spot” for the government. “Any protection from UK government…
Poland says two Turks arrested over Russia-linked Starlink station fire
Poland says two Turks arrested over Russia-linked Starlink station fire Warsaw says the 2 suspects held in Germany will face sabotage charges. Starlink devices in Ukraine connect servicemen of the…
Why the Cornell gang rape case has raised concerns about fraternity culture
EXPLAINER Why the Cornell gang rape case has raised concerns about fraternity culture Experts say many fraternities offer a sense of community, but some rely on hazing and coercive tactics…
Canada’s Carney calls for unity as Alberta prepares for secession vote
Canada’s Carney calls for unity as Alberta prepares for secession vote Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Thanksgiving message comes a week ahead of Alberta’s vote on a separatism referendum. Canadian Prime…
Conflict, drought increasing risk of famine in Sudan: Monitor
Conflict, drought increasing risk of famine in Sudan: Monitor El Nino-induced drought is affecting roughly half of the country as three-year long war continues. Preparing food to be distributed to…
Why do Iran’s oil ‘intermediaries’ owe the government billions?
Why do Iran’s oil ‘intermediaries’ owe the government billions? Iran says intermediaries handling its oil sales owe it billions of dollars, but how did the debts accumulate? Vessels transit the…
Abdi-Wali makes history as first Somali-born refugee in UK Parliament
Newly sworn-in Labour MP Sagal Abdi-Wali has become the first Somali-born refugee woman elected to UK Parliament.
South Africa deputy police chief resigns amid sex offence charges
South Africa deputy police chief resigns amid sex offence charges Shadrack Sibiya, who is in prison after his arrest last month, denies corruption, rape and child grooming allegations. Deputy head…
Israeli strike on tent in Gaza’s Khan Younis kills three
Israeli strike on tent in Gaza’s Khan Younis kills three