Italy’s foreign minister slams Israel’s Ben-Gvir over ‘flip-flop’ comments

Italy’s foreign minister slams Israel’s Ben-Gvir over ‘flip-flop’ comments

The row erupted after Italy said it was investigating the far-right minister over his treatment of Gaza flotilla activists. Published On 9 Jun 20269 Jun 2026 Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has called “unacceptable” comments made by Israeli far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after learning he was being investigated over the treatment of Global … Read more

Why have rapper Ghali’s Israel comments led to Winter Olympics criticism?

Why have rapper Ghali’s Israel comments led to Winter Olympics criticism?

The Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics open on Monday but one rapper Ghali’s inclusion draws criticism in his native Italy. Published On 31 Jan 202631 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The inclusion ‌of Italian rapper Ghali in the cast of performers at the ‍opening ceremony of ‍the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter … Read more

What are the implications of Trump’s Somali ‘garbage’ comments? | Donald Trump

What are the implications of Trump’s Somali ‘garbage’ comments? | Donald Trump

Critics say remarks cross a line in public debate. Surrounded by his cabinet, US President Donald Trump described Somalis living in the United States as “garbage”. The comments have been widely condemned, but not by his supporters. What are the implications, not just in the US but elsewhere? Presenter: Adrian Finighan Guests: Samakab Hussein – … Read more

Mayor of French town apologizes for his comments downplaying mass rape case

Mayor of French town apologizes for his comments downplaying mass rape case

MAZAN, France — The mayor of a French town making headlines for the trial of dozens of men accused of rapes that occurred there over almost a decade has apologized for comments that appeared to downplay the case. “I have been criticized for minimizing the seriousness of the heinous crimes of which the defendants are … Read more

Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin charged with sedition over monarchy comments

Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin charged with sedition over monarchy comments

The now opposition leader is accused of insulting the previous king during an election campaign rally earlier this month. Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, who currently leads the main opposition coalition, has been charged with sedition for allegedly insulting the country’s previous king. Muhyiddin appeared in court in the northeastern town of Gua Musang … Read more

Brazil recalls ambassador to Israel in row over Lula’s Gaza comments

Brazil recalls ambassador to Israel in row over Lula’s Gaza comments

Israel says Brazilian president is not welcome in the country after he compared Israel’s war on Gaza to the Holocaust. Brazil has recalled its ambassador to Israel, and Israel says Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is not welcome in the country in a diplomatic rift after Lula compared Israel’s military campaign in Gaza … Read more

Trump NATO comments spark Europe nuclear debate | DW News – DW News

Trump NATO comments spark Europe nuclear debate | DW News – DW News

Trump NATO comments spark Europe nuclear debate | DW News  DW News Europe Wants to Stand on Its Own Militarily. Is It Too Little, Too Late?  The New York Times Can Europe Defend Itself? It May Have Three Years to Find Out  Bloomberg Europe and the US are drifting further apart – and Britain will be left to … Read more

Navalny resurfaces with darkly humorous comments

Navalny resurfaces with darkly humorous comments

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Tuesday released a sardonic statement about his transfer to a Arctic prison colony nicknamed the “Polar Wolf,” his first appearance since associates lost contact with him three weeks ago. Navalny, the most prominent and persistent domestic foe of President Vladimir Putin, is serving a 19-year sentence … Read more

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