Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel offered condolences Thursday on the passing of Pope Francis, more than three days after the death of the Roman Catholic world’s leader. The delay in issuing a statement highlighted apparent tensions in the relationship between Israeli officials and the pope, who pointedly criticized Israel’s conduct in the war in … Read more
Kyiv rejects ceasefire proposal that includes ceding territory to Russia. Russia’s biggest attack on Kyiv in months, after a day of chaotic diplomacy ended with the US president accusing Ukraine of prolonging the war. Kyiv has rejected Washington’s proposal that it concede Crimea and other occupied territory to Moscow. So, what’s next? Presenter: Nick Clark … Read more
Jair Bolsonaro’s medical condition deteriorates in hospital Financial Times Health of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has worsened since surgery, doctors say CNN Brazil former President Bolsonaro’s health has worsened, doctors say ABC News Health of Brazil’s ex-president Bolsonaro has worsened, doctors say BBC Brazil ex-President Bolsonaro’s health has worsened, says medical note Reuters Source link
A teenage student at a French high school in the western city of Nantes stabbed four other students during a lunch break on Thursday, killing one of them and injuring the others before he was overpowered and arrested, the authorities said. The police did not immediately identify the assailant, but French news outlets said that … Read more
Donald Trump thinks a strong dollar is hurting US manufacturing. His team has backed the idea of currency weakening. The greenback has depreciated against other major currencies since Donald Trump’s inauguration in January. Investors are worried that Trump’s tariffs could cause a recession in the United States, and they have rushed to the exit. Is … Read more
Many women and children among 13 killed in the latest Israeli aerial attacks across Gaza. Israel has maintained an eight-week blockade on food, medicine and aid entering Gaza, while continuing aerial attacks on homes and tent shelters – deepening what the United Nations describes as the war’s “worst humanitarian crisis”. Overnight and early Thursday morning, … Read more
Ukraine has repeatedly stated that it will not give up Crimea, a southern peninsula illegally annexed by Russia in 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and Moscow currently control about 20% of Ukrainian territory. Ukraine’s state emergencies service DSNS and the interior ministry said that nine people were … Read more
Global financial institutions meet as turmoil brings fears worldwide. Global financial turmoil tops the agenda as the International Monetary Fund and World Bank hold meetings in Washington, DC. The organisations face significant challenges, and criticism, too. Can they help vulnerable countries, or will Western interests take priority? Presenter: Nick Clark Guests: Ali Hasanain – Associate … Read more
Swiss Guards accompany the pallbearers with the wooden coffin of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square on April 23, 2025, during the translatio — the solemn transfer of the pope’s body for public viewing ahead of Saturday’s funeral Mass. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA The transfer of Pope Francis’ coffin to St. Peter’s Basilica began at … Read more
Iran and the US resume indirect nuclear talks, with sanctions relief and uranium enrichment still key sticking points. Iran and the United States are holding indirect nuclear talks, mediated by Oman, with the next round set for Saturday. Both sides report progress, but major gaps remain. Iran seeks sanctions relief and civilian uranium enrichment, while … Read more