Benin Bronzes: Germany returns looted artefacts to Nigeria
The return of 20 Benin Bronzes is part of Germany’s efforts to deal with a “dark colonial history”.
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Survivor rescued as Thai navy recovers first bodies from vessel sinking
Four bodies were recovered in the Gulf of Thailand on Tuesday, the Thai navy chief said, following the sinking of a naval vessel two days… Read More »Survivor rescued as Thai navy recovers first bodies from vessel sinking
Reduced energy consumption helps lower threat to French power supply
The risk to French power supply from the start of January through the rest of winter has been reduced to ‘medium’ due to higher nuclear and hydropower… Read More »Reduced energy consumption helps lower threat to French power supply
Kenya doping: Three athletes banned for breaking anti-doping rules
Three Kenyan athletes are banned for a collective period of eight years after breaking anti-doping rules.
Concern grows over China’s Covid surge as cities scramble to bolster health services
Cities across China scrambled to install hospital beds and build fever screening clinics on Tuesday as authorities reported five more deaths and international concern grew about Beijing’s surprise decision… Read More »Concern grows over China’s Covid surge as cities scramble to bolster health services
‘A loud blast, then a flash at my window’: FRANCE 24 reports on Kyiv drone attack
Residents of Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities are relying on petrol-fuelled generators to battle freezing temperatures as Russia continues to pummel the country’s critical infrastructure with missile… Read More »‘A loud blast, then a flash at my window’: FRANCE 24 reports on Kyiv drone attack
Jordan hosts ‘Baghdad II’ summit, aiming to defuse regional tensions
Jordan hosts a Middle East summit Tuesday bringing together regional and international players hoping to help resolve regional crises, particularly in neighbouring Iraq.
Live: Putin orders strengthening of borders, says no plan to absorb Belarus
Russian President Vladimir Putin denied plans to absorb Belarus as he paid a rare visit Monday to the country whose strongman assisted his invasion of neighbouring… Read More »Live: Putin orders strengthening of borders, says no plan to absorb Belarus
Wall Street falls for fourth day running as recession worries persist
Wall Street closed lower on Monday for a fourth straight session with Nasdaq leading declines as investors shied away from riskier bets, worried the Federal… Read More »Wall Street falls for fourth day running as recession worries persist
Argentina’s World Cup winners return home ahead of celebrations
Argentina’s World Cup winners led by captain Lionel Messi returned home from Qatar in the early hours of Tuesday morning ahead of a welcome home… Read More »Argentina’s World Cup winners return home ahead of celebrations
