CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (Reuters) -Pope Leo called for an end to the 'barbarity of war' on Sunday as he spoke of his profound pain over an Israeli strike on the sole Catholic church in Gaza. Three people died and several were injured, including the parish priest, in the strike
The government of the tiny African kingdom of Lesotho has declared a two-year state of disaster, as its once-thriving garment industry unravels in the wake of Trump's tariffs threats.
Steve Reed says he is unable to rule out further above-inflation rises and any decision would be up to regulators The environment secretary, Steve Reed, has said he is “furious” about an average 36% rise in water bills in England and Wales but was unable to rule out further
Kazakhstan’s experts and politicians alike believe that without its own localised solutions and infrastructure, no country in the future will be successful, or even independent and sovereign.
The announcement indicates an attempt to reorganize Palestinian political activity and restore legitimacy to the institutions headed by the PLO and the Palestinian Authority, which have been facing a severe crisis
You want to know what dehumanization looks like? It looks like this: Israel will save your donkey, but not your daughter
By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO (Reuters) -The Israeli military issued evacuation orders on Sunday in areas of central Gaza packed with displaced Palestinians where it hasn't operated so far in its war with Hamas, while medics said at least 30 people were killed waiting for aid as
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The Trump administration's last-minute snub of the Aspen Security Forum this week betrays a growing animosity between the U.S. government and wider national security community. The Pentagon on Monday pulled senior Defense Department officials from the annual event —only a day
Recent polling is painting a mixed picture for Democrats as they look to chart a path forward in the wake of their loss to President Trump in November. Trump’s approval rating remains comfortably underwater as he reaches the six-month mark back in office on Sunday. But while
The Justice Department has been rocked by a wave of recent firings, a sign the administration is not done culling the ranks of career officials as it seeks to shape the department under a second Trump term. Maurene Comey, a New York-based federal prosecutor and the daughter of
Indonesian media reported that the vessel - KM Barcelona 5 - was ferrying 280 passengers and was scheduled to dock at Manado Port.
In 2024, Bali produced 1.2 million tonnes of plastic waste.
After powerful earth tremors in the Pacific Ocean, residents of several settlements in Kamchatka had been advised to climb to elevations 30-40 metres high or move at least 2-3 kilometres away from the coast because of the tsunami threat, which was then lifted by the Pacific
An investigation at National Taiwan Normal University found blood sampling had taken place for "research projects".
MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to move toward a peace settlement for Ukraine but Moscow's main objective is to achieve its goals, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told state television in a clip published on Sunday.
A useful metaphor from juggling: When you find yourself lunging for a ball or club, let it drop. Lunging will always lead to a drop sooner or later, and it pays to skip the lunge and simply begin again, on better terms.
China’s exit-ban detention comes at a fraught time in relations between Washington and Beijing, amid an escalating trade war and persistent geopolitical tension.
The election comes as US President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Tokyo amid tense tariff negotiations.
In Peninsular Malaysia, multiple locations saw unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings as of 11am on July 20.
The male bear is likely the one that killed a a 77-year-old woman in the same town four years ago.
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck near the coast of the Kamchatka region in the far east of Russia on Sunday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), GFZ said. It initially reported a magnitude of 6.2 for the
A group battled the rushing water for 20 minutes before managing to pull the man out.
Around 1400 tonnes were recycled by the Precious Plastic community in one year. Could open-source tech help plastic recycling finally take off?
From its fabled châteaux and flower-filled villages to the fêted river at its heart, the magic of the Loire Valley never fades.
2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union. Over the past half century, China and the European Union have continued to enhance political mutual trust, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, and adhere to
In the two years since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ended Nigeria’s popular fuel subsidy, residents of Ngwoma have seen their world shrink.
DAMASCUS (Reuters) -Residents reported calm in the Syrian city of Sweida on Sunday after the Islamist-led government declared that Bedouin fighters had withdrawn from the predominantly Druze city and the United States stepped up calls for an end to fighting. There was no sound
Syria's armed Bedouins say they have withdrawn from the Druze-majority city of Sweida, bringing a cautious calm as humanitarian convoys reportedly make their way to the area.
Kim Yong-dae was arrested on July 18 without a court warrant, local media reported.
The authorities warned that the death toll could rise as search-and-rescue efforts continue.
The country’s Border Control and Protection Agency chief said the breakdown affected over 380,000 foreign travellers at Johor Bahru’s CIQ Complex.
NICOSIA (Reuters) -Greek and Turkish Cypriots on Sunday marked the 51st anniversary of Turkey's 1974 invasion of Cyprus, an event that split the island and continues to shape geopolitics in the region. Air raid sirens wailed across the southern Greek Cypriot populated parts of
There are fears the death toll will rise after raging floods destroyed roads, submerged buildings and ravaged farmland.
Despite sharp declines in recent seasons and unanswered questions about stock migration, nearly 1,000 crew members embark on a crucial four-month campaign vital to the region's economy.
The proposal comes as Russia continues to intensify its long-range attacks on Ukraine, often firing more drones in a single night than it did during some months in 2024.
The Trump administration has imposed new restrictions on Mexican flights and threatens to cancel the Delta-Aeromexico alliance in response to Mexican government measures forcing airlines to relocate from AICM to Felipe Angeles airport.
Vale of White Horse District Council says it was a "time-consuming and resource intensive process".
The root cause is being investigated from all angles, including the possibility of a cyber attack.
Researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong developed a technology that can extract water from the soil on the Moon and convert it into oxygen and chemical fuel.
Most residents in this wealthy, picturesque Palestinian village hold U.S. citizenship. That has not protected them against spiking violence by Israeli settlers.
A source close to the talks said that while the current negotiations in Doha are 'complex' and 'interconnected,' the Israeli delegation received a satisfactory mandate allowing a wide range and flexibility to reach a deal
The government last weekend announced plans to block fossil-fuelled bikes from Hanoi's 31 sq km centre by next July.
