2023

Kenyan President William Ruto announced Sunday the lifting of a near six-year ban on logging, despite the concerns of environmental campaigners.

At least two people were killed and 28 wounded in a mass shooting at a street party early Sunday in the US city of Baltimore,… Read More »Gunman kills two and wounds dozens in Baltimore mass shooting

Clashes between Sudan’s army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensified on Sunday, as the war in the country’s capital and western regions entered its 12th week with… Read More »Fighting intensifies between rival forces in Sudan with no mediation in sight

Energy giants TotalEnergies and Shell on Sunday defended activities linked to Russia after a critical report into their trading in natural gas despite the war… Read More »TotalEnergies was third largest player in Russian LNG sales last year, says NGO

Sweden’s government on Sunday condemned this week’s burning of a Koran outside Stockholm’s main mosque, calling it an “Islamophobic” act, after an international Islamic body… Read More »Swedish govt condemns ‘Islamophobic’ burning of Koran outside Stockholm mosque

Frenchman Victor Lafay of Cofidis sprung a surprise, beating an elite bunch to win stage two of the Tour de France at San Sebastian on… Read More »Frenchman Victor Lafay wins Tour de France second stage

The European Union’s ambassador to China expressed regret on Sunday over the lack of “substantial progress” with Beijing on trade talks, as EU countries seek… Read More »EU ambassador regrets lack of ‘substantial progress’ on trade talks with Beijing

The king has sought treatment in Eswatini as he is uncomfortable being treated in South Africa.

The home of a Paris suburb mayor was ram-raided and set alight while his wife and children were asleep inside during the unrest that has… Read More »Attempted murder investigation opened into ramming attack on French mayor’s house

Israel carried out air strikes in Syria near the government-held city of Homs, Syrian state media reported on Sunday, and the Israeli army later said… Read More »Israeli air strikes hit ‘anti-aircraft battery’ in Syria