USA Ahead of a bilateral meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday, US president Donald Trump warned of “severe consequences” if Russia doesn’t stop its war against Ukraine after the Moscow-Washington summit. President Donald Trump said Wednesday there
France French president Emmanuel Macron acknowledged that France had led a war in Cameroon during the country’s independence struggle in a document made public on Tuesday. Macron wrote to Cameroon president Paul Biya on 30 July to take responsibility for actions of repressive violence against insurgent movements in Cameroon. He said this violence took place […]
Russia The attack, which involved deadly glide bombs, struck near a residential building and a civilian enterprise, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “Dozens of people were injured, including children,” he wrote on Telegram. Firefighters were seen tackling flames that engulfed cars in a residential area, while emergency services continued efforts to
Switzerland The World Health Organization is sounding the alarm after attacks on its facilities and staff in Gaza, calling the situation “unacceptable” and “life-threatening.” A building housing WHO staff in Deir al Balah was hit three times following Israeli evacuation orders. Airstrikes triggered fires and forced terrified staff, including women
United Nations The United Nation’s top court says failing to protect the planet from climate change could violate international law. Nations failing to tackle climate change could violate international law, the United Nations’ top court said on Wednesday, and the consequences could be expensive. In a landmark advisory opinion, the International Court of
USA United States president Donald Trump said on Monday that he would punish Russia with tariffs if there isn’t a deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days, the latest example of his growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump made the announcement during an Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark […]
USA U.S. President Donald Trump presented the Club World Cup trophy to Chelsea after the Premier League team triumphed over Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the newly expanded tournament format. Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer netted two goals and assisted João Pedro for another as Chelsea dominated Paris Saint-Germain in the first half, securing a […]
United Kingdom Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis has said chants of “death to the IDF” on its West Holts stage on Saturday “very much crossed a line”. Eavis, whose father Michael co-founded the festival, posted on Instagram on Sunday morning responding to rap duo Bob Vylan’s set the day before. “Their chants very much crossed a […]