France’s Macron says pension reform will be carried out in 2023
The coming year will be one of much-delayed pension reform, President Emmanuel Macron told the French in a New Year’s Eve speech on Saturday.
2022
European Union urges Rwanda to stop supporting M23 rebels in DR Congo
The European Union on Saturday urged Rwanda to stop supporting the M23 rebel group, which has captured swathes of territory in North Kivu province in… Read More »European Union urges Rwanda to stop supporting M23 rebels in DR Congo
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile on New Year’s Day
North Korea fired one short-range ballistic missile into the sea on Sunday, the South Korean military reported, as Pyongyang pressed on with last year’s record-breaking… Read More »North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile on New Year’s Day
Pope Francis to lead funeral for Benedict XVI, a first in modern history
For the first time in modern history, a sitting pope will preside over his predecessor’s funeral next week, with Pope Francis leading a “simple” ceremony… Read More »Pope Francis to lead funeral for Benedict XVI, a first in modern history
Live: At least one dead after multiple strikes in Kyiv, mayor says
At least one person was killed and several were injured by Russian strikes in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Saturday, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said, as strikes from Moscow… Read More »Live: At least one dead after multiple strikes in Kyiv, mayor says
‘How will pensioners cope?’ Croats fear rising prices as country joins eurozone
Croatia’s currency the Kuna is taking its dying breath as the country becomes the 20th member of the eurozone at midnight on Saturday. But with the… Read More »‘How will pensioners cope?’ Croats fear rising prices as country joins eurozone
Countries around the world begin to ring in 2023 after turbulent year
The world’s eight billion people began ushering in 2023 on Saturday and bidding farewell to a turbulent 12 months marked by war in Europe, stinging… Read More »Countries around the world begin to ring in 2023 after turbulent year
Former pope Benedict XVI dies at 95
Former pope Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95, the Vatican announced Saturday, almost a decade after he became the first pontiff to… Read More »Former pope Benedict XVI dies at 95
North Korea fires three ballistic missiles at close of record year of tests
North Korea fired three short-range ballistic missiles Saturday, Seoul’s military said, adding a final salvo to Pyongyang’s record-breaking blitz of launches this year.
From Messi’s triumph to Federer’s retirement: 2022’s top sport stories
From the moment Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup – the one major prize he had lacked – to the moment Roger Federer hung up… Read More »From Messi’s triumph to Federer’s retirement: 2022’s top sport stories
