Ukraine, brandy and EVs top the agenda on Xi's charm offensive
Xi Jinping is on his first visit to Europe in five years - and it feels much like a charm offensive.
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French Labor Org Calls for Strike at the Cannes Film Festival
An organization representing freelance festival workers is calling for a strike during the upcoming Cannes Film Festival. Called Sous les écrans la dèche (Broke Behind the Screens), the org is protesting against a looming labor reform that will see their unemployment
Under Putin, a militarized new Russia rises to challenge U.S. and the West
In Putin’s bid to recast Russia as a global superpower, he champions a society built on pro-war activism, puritanical values and scaled-back social rights.
We reported for months on changes sweeping Russia. Here’s what we found.
Over over six months, The Post examined the changes sweeping Russia as Putin has used his war in Ukraine to cement his grip on power. Here’s what we learned.
Drake Addresses Pedophilia Claims On Kendrick Lamar Diss Song 'The Heart Part 6'
Drake has fired back at Kendrick Lamar with his latest diss track 'The Heart Part 6' where he attempts to deny K. Dot's accusations of pedophilia.
NY liquor stores prepare for battle with supermarkets over non-alcoholic booze
They keep making a scene about us selling wine, so why would we give them even potato chips?"
Air services in Argentina to be affected by workers' strike
Airline services might be disrupted Monday at 24 Argentine airports on Monday as workers plan to hold assemblies between 8 and 11 am to protest against some of the latest measures announced by the Libertarian administration of President Javier Milei and also in anticipation of
Australian winemakers navigate impact of thawing trade ties with China
China in late March scrapped wine tariffs, ending three years of punitive levies and offering long-awaited relief to Australian producers.
Brussels moves to close rule of law procedure against Poland
The European Commission has announced it is taking the first steps to close the Article 7 procedure against Poland.
Federal gov't to rebuild Rio Grande do Sul's roads, says Lula
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced Sunday that the Federal government would provide the funding for the reconstruction of every road in the State of Rio Grande do Sul destroyed by the storms, be them national or local, Agência Brasil reported. The head of
'Unfollow Everything 2.0': Can Facebook users control their own feeds?
A professor is trying to pre-emptively get a court to decide whether Facebook users can control their own news feeds.
Africa: Many African Nations Making Progress in the Rule of Law
[IPS] United Nations -- The United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) supports the promotion of the rule of law, security, and peace in conflict-affected countries.
Israel begins evacuation of civilians from parts of Rafah; defense chief says Hamas left no choice
The IDF estimates there are about 100,000 residents in the southern Gaza neighborhoods ordered to evacuate, but sources in the army have said this is a limited operation, and not a complete evacuation of Rafah
UN nuclear watchdog chief arrives in Iran
The head of the IAEA arrived in Iran on Monday as his agency faces increasing difficulty in monitoring the country's nuclear program.
Australian airline Qantas agrees payouts over 'ghost flights'
Australia's biggest airline Qantas agrees million-dollar settlement after being accused of selling thousands of tickets for flights it had already cancelled.
Qantas Airways will pay millions in compensation after selling seats on cancelled flights
The Australian national carrier will pay 120 million Australian dollars in compensation as well as a fine after it was discovered to have sold thousands of seats on already cancelled flights.
China’s Xi visits France in first post-pandemic trip to Europe
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is visiting France, and the friendlier countries of Hungary and Serbia. Trade tensions and Russia’s war in Ukraine are on the agenda.
Hunxho Confirms Relationship With Keyshia Cole After Gloss Up Video Causes Drama
Hunxho has confirmed that he is in a relationship with Keyshia Cole after a music video starring Hunxho and fellow rapper Gloss Up caused significant drama.
Book excerpt: The admiral who had a mental breakdown over Fat Leonard
Rear Adm. Robert Gilbeau, known as ‘Crazy Bob,’ had a mental breakdown in Afghanistan. His staff accused him of faking PTSD to dodge an epic corruption scandal.
Israel orders evacuation from Rafah area in south Gaza
Israel's military on Monday called for the evacuation of Palestinians from eastern Rafah, ahead of a long-threatened ground invasion of the southern Gaza city, the prospect of which has triggered widespread global alarm. The evacuation announcement followed intensified
Aid groups issue urgent appeal for Yemen funds
Nearly 200 aid groups appealed on Monday for funds to bridge a $2.3 billion shortfall in assistance for war-torn Yemen, warning of potentially "catastrophic consequences" for the Arabian Peninsula's poorest country. A joint statement from 188 humanitarian organisations,
All investor eyes on Xi in Europe
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s two-day state visit to France starting Monday, coupled with stops in Serbia and Hungary, is garnering significant attention from global investors amid escalating trade tensions between China and the European Union (EU). With ongoing EU probes
Greene, Johnson feud set to come to a head
The long-simmering feud between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is set to boil over this week when the Georgia Republican moves to force a vote on the GOP leader’s ouster — which is all but certain to fail. Greene — who filed a motion to
Gen Z activists look to shake up the anti-abortion movement
Hayden Laye joined protesters outside the Supreme Court last month as the justices weighed a case that could change access to abortion pills. An LGBTQ advocate and proud Democrat, he wore a blue shirt and waved a small rainbow flag. Laye was there as part of the push to end
Can Hollywood save Biden?
President Biden’s reelection campaign is increasingly leaning on a longtime ally to play a starring role and help him pull off a win in November: Hollywood. From a record-breaking campaign fundraising weekend in Los Angeles, to an hourlong interview with famed SiriusXM radio
5 factions that will decide Speaker Johnson’s fate
Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) leadership faces a make-or-break moment this week when the House is expected to consider a Republican proposal to boot him from power — an extraordinary process highlighting the bad blood pulsing through the party in the era of Donald Trump. The
Spanish groups unite with far-right to foil key EU policies
A bundle of European far-right parties are attempting to bring down key EU progressive policy platforms, such as the Green Deal. The grassroots groups and glossy parties are attempting to use the fury of farmers to win at the ballot box, but who will reign supreme?
Here's how Orthodox Christians marked Easter across Europe this weekend
Orthodox Christians celebrated Easter this weekend. Festivities around Europe included candle-filled church services, painted eggs and even firework battles.
Seven dead in attack on Russia's Belgorod region
The governor of the border region says 35 people were also injured when a drone strike hit minibuses.
Floods in southern Brazil kill at least 75 people - is climate change to blame?
A further 103 people are missing in the deadly floods which have been causing havoc for over a week.
