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Lebanon

Israeli jets strike Beirut's southern suburbs

Israeli jets have bombed Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday. This marks the third Israeli strike on the Lebanese capital since a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was reached in November.

Iran

Iran–US nuclear talks at 'crucial stage', says IAEA

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said on Thursday that talks between the US and Iran about the country's nuclear programme are at 'a very crucial' stage.

Vatican

The faithful start off Easter celebrations around the world

Thousands of people gathered in the Vatican's St. Peter's Basilica to witness the Easter week mass on Holy Thursday.

Europe News

Top Ukrainian official confirms increased Russian attacks

Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief General Oleksandr Syrskyi confirmed that Russian forces have intensified attacks across all major fronts.

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Space

US astronaut and Russian crewmates dock at International Space Station

US astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian crewmates took off from the Russia-leased Baikonur facility in Kazakhstan in a Russian Soyuz rocket.

Europe News

Trump 'pissed off' at Putin for questioning Ukraine leadership

During an interview that aired on Sunday, Trump threatened to impose secondary tariffs on oil coming out of Russia if he felt it hindered progress towards ending the war in Ukraine. He is set to speak to Putin in the coming week.

Europe News

Two killed and 35 wounded in Ukraine after wave of Russian strikes

Russia launched 111 drones in an overnight attack on Ukraine, according to authorities.

Myanmar

More than 1,700 people die after Myanmar earthquake

Myanmar continues to be hit by a string of aftershocks, the latest being a 5.1-magnitude earthquake that struck on Sunday morning. This follows a 7.7-magnitude quake that hit on Friday leaving at least 1,700 people dead.

Europe News

Kyiv says Moscow preparing new offensive to increase pressure

The claim from Kyiv comes after Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine killing at least four people, according to authorities.

Europe News

Greenland's Inuit reclaim identity amid growing independence debate

During colonial rule, Denmark enforced assimilation policies, unofficially banning the Inuit language, forced sterilisations and removing children from their families to be placed in Danish homes. Policies which left Greenlanders bitter.

Europe News

Zelenskyy dismisses Putin's vow to stop attacking energy grid

The Ukrainian President described Putin's supposed concession as 'very much at odds with reality'.

Europe News

Greenland votes amid Trump controversy over US ambitions

Polls opened on Tuesday for Greenlanders to elect their 31 lawmakers who will shape policy on the strategic island in the North Atlantic.

Syria

Syria ends operation against al-Assad loyalists after days of fighting

According to UK-based war monitor, The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, 1,130 people were killed in the clashes, including 830 civilians.

World News

People march in cities around the world on International Women's Day

People around the world joined forces to march against patriarchal societies, the gender gap and violence against women in rallies in cities across the world.

Russia

Putin referred to Napoleon's 1812 failure to conquer Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin, reacted to the speech of French President Emmanuel Macron, who called Russia a threat to Europe.

Europe News

Macron: 'Russia is a threat to France and to Europe'

“It must be said, we are entering a new era,” the French President Emmanuel Macron said in an evening address to the nation.

Ukraine

Ukrainians react to Trump's call with Putin on peace plan

Kyiv residents react to US President Donald Trump's call to Russian President Vladimir Putin asking to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, without guaranteeing Ukraine's involvement in the talks.

13 February 2025

Haiti

US deported Haitian migrants under Trump's new executive orders

In the first week of the US president's second term, officials reported the deportation of some 7,300 people of different nationalities.

5 February 2025

World News

Western Europe suffering from aftermath of storms Herminia and Éowyn

Violent winds and torrential rain have hit western Europe, causing flooding in many regions, particularly in France, and leading to severe power outages in Ireland.

29 January 2025

Europe News

World leaders commemorate victims of Nazi Germany

World leaders will be attending the ceremony at Auschwitz on Monday including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Britain’s King Charles III.

26 January 2025

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