Month: March 2024

Read More Potential delivery of German-made Taurus missiles to Kiev could undermine Berlin’s own security, Sahra Wagenknecht says Lawmakers across the German political spectrum who are considering delivering long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine should realize that this would put the lives of millions of Germans on the line, veteran left-wing politician Sahra Wagenknecht has argued.…

Read MoreOutages have been reported in Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Burkina Faso.Outages have been reported in Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Burkina Faso.

Read MoreWith the war in its sixth month, Israel says plan presented to international mediators based on ‘unrealistic demands’.With the war in its sixth month, Israel says plan presented to international mediators based on ‘unrealistic demands’.

Read More At least six people killed as overnight storms flatten towns in parts of eastern Indiana and western Ohio A cluster of more than 10 tornadoes that swept through five states has reportedly killed at least six people and injured more than 100, with others missing early on Friday, after severe storms left neighborhoods…

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Read More Nearly half of owners of virtual currencies in the US plan to vote for the former president, according to a Paradigm survey Former US President Donald Trump appears to be the leading candidate among potential voters who are holders of cryptocurrencies, according to a recent survey conducted by crypto investment firm Paradigm. 1,000…

Read More European military powers try to dampen tensions between them over Russian war and US aid for Kyiv Ukraine war – live updates The three leading military powers in mainland Europe – France, Germany and Poland – are holding an emergency session in Berlin to try to dampen tensions over their different responses to…

Read More The Palestinian group said it will discuss a permanent ceasefire with Israel after the exchange of prisoners, the outlet has reported Palestinian armed group Hamas is calling for an exchange of prisoners and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza as part of a ceasefire agreement, Reuters has reported after reviewing the document.…

Read More The US Senate leader said Netanyahu was an ‘obstacle to peace’. Plus, father of mass shooter found guilty of involuntary manslaughter Good morning, Chuck Schumer, the US Senate leader, on Thursday broke with the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, over his handling of the invasion of Gaza and called for Israel to hold…

Read MoreStorming of hotel near Somalia’s presidential palace highlights resilience of the al-Qaeda affiliate.Storming of hotel near Somalia’s presidential palace highlights resilience of the al-Qaeda affiliate.

Read MoreThe French president meets Germany’s Olaf Scholz amid a rift over Europe’s response to the war.The French president meets Germany’s Olaf Scholz amid a rift over Europe’s response to the war.

Read MoreRussia is increasing its influence in Burkina Faso, where disillusionment with French politics has left a void.Russia is increasing its influence in Burkina Faso, where disillusionment with French politics has left a void.

Read MoreThe Sudanese army is showing signs of life on the battlefield yet experts are unsure whether it can sustain it.The Sudanese army is showing signs of life on the battlefield yet experts are unsure whether it can sustain it.

Read MoreMeanwhile an aid ship is nearing Gaza in a pilot voyage aimed at opening up a maritime supply route.Meanwhile an aid ship is nearing Gaza in a pilot voyage aimed at opening up a maritime supply route.

Read MoreUkrainians living in regions illegally annexed by Russia are being coerced to vote in the presidential election of their wartime occupier, Vladimir Putin, an exercise denounced by Ukraine as an illegitimate effort by Moscow to tighten control over its neighborUkrainians living in regions illegally annexed by Russia are being coerced to vote in the…

Read MoreAt least 20 Palestinians have died after Israel attacked a crowd of people waiting for humanitarian assistance.At least 20 Palestinians have died after Israel attacked a crowd of people waiting for humanitarian assistance.

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Read More Farmers say ‘20 or more fruit’ from same crop would have broken previous record Farmers say ‘20 or more fruit’ from same crop would have broken previous record

Read More Watch live as Muslim worshippers gather for prayers in Mecca on Friday, 15 March during Ramadan. Watch live as Muslim worshippers gather for prayers in Mecca on Friday, 15 March during Ramadan.

Read More The head of the Social Democrats in parliament, Rolf Mutzenich, said it is time to stop thinking only in terms of how to “wage a war” It is about time Germany shifted its deliberations toward winding down, freezing and ending the Ukraine conflict, the head of the ruling Social Democratic Party in the…

Read More London mayor’s office hopes works for Trafalgar Square will continue tradition of fostering debate over art A bronze sculpture paying homage to a woman of colour; and a hollow, lifesized person on a horse cast in a slime-green resin will be the next two artworks installed on Trafalgar Square’s fourth plinth. The works…

Read More The average time the Commons spends sitting every working day is now at lowest level for quarter of a century Good morning. Rishi Sunak has ruled out calling a general election on 2 May. This is no great surprise to anyone working in Westminster (despite what the Labour party claims), but worth knowing…

Read MoreLeader of Iran-aligned group says Houthis will prevent Israel-linked ships from passing through the Indian Ocean.Leader of Iran-aligned group says Houthis will prevent Israel-linked ships from passing through the Indian Ocean.

Read More The man was allegedly shot by his own weapon after the fight broke out The man was allegedly shot by his own weapon after the fight broke out

Read MoreDespite spending months in prison, Bassirou Diomaye Faye is one of the favourites in this month’s election.Despite spending months in prison, Bassirou Diomaye Faye is one of the favourites in this month’s election.

Read More Bahloul reportedly tells court, ‘If you let me out, I’ll do it again’ Bahloul reportedly tells court, ‘If you let me out, I’ll do it again’

Read More Three days of voting begin in Russia and occupied regions of Ukraine amid claims Russia repelled attempt to land Ukrainian troops in Belgorod Ella Pamfilova, chairman of the central election commission of the Russian Federation, has said more than 2.6 million people have voted early in Russia’s election, which will almost undoubtedly see…

Read MorePalestinian officials call latest assault ‘premeditated’ as people seeking humanitarian supplies increasingly targeted.Palestinian officials call latest assault ‘premeditated’ as people seeking humanitarian supplies increasingly targeted.

Read More Spokesperson says company is working to resolve issue as soon as possible and thanks customers for their patience Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast McDonald’s restaurants are facing an international technology outage with the fast food giant working to resolve the issue. “We are aware of…

Read More More than 150 also injured after Israeli troops fire ‘direct shots’ at people waiting for food truck in Gaza City, according to officials Middle East crisis – live updates Gaza’s health ministry has said Israeli fire killed 20 people waiting to receive desperately needed aid in the besieged Palestinian territory, but the Israel…

Read MoreRussian president’s all but guaranteed fifth term in power comes as economy has outperformed expectations.Russian president’s all but guaranteed fifth term in power comes as economy has outperformed expectations.

Read More Britain needs to make “tough choices” to be able to counter the “threats” posed by Russia and China, a former head of MI6 has said Britain is engaged in a “gray war” with Russia, but neither the authorities nor the public are taking the situation seriously enough, the former head of the famed…

Read More No ally will be able to trust Washington if Kiev falls, Josep Borrell has claimed A Ukrainian loss to Russia would hurt Washington’s credibility as a security provider, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell warned during a trip to America. Kiev can’t wait for the presidential election…

Read More Watch live as people from West Bank cities arrive at an Israeli checkpoint between Ramallah and Jerusalem to cross for Friday prayers in the Al-Aqsa compound on 15 March. Watch live as people from West Bank cities arrive at an Israeli checkpoint between Ramallah and Jerusalem to cross for Friday prayers in the…

Read More Hamas calls it ‘comprehensive vision’ but Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says it is based on ‘unrealistic demands’ Hamas has presented a Gaza ceasefire proposal to mediators and the US which includes the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for freedom for Palestinian prisoners, 100 of whom are serving life sentences, according to a proposal…