Ukraine’s military vowed on Tuesday not to give up the pulverised eastern city of Bakhmut as it prepares to launch…
Sudan’s warring generals extend theoretical truce but keep fighting
Sudan’s warring military factions agreed to a new and longer seven-day ceasefire from Thursday, neighbour and mediator South Sudan said,…
EU sets Ukraine grain import restrictions in 5 countries until June 5
The European Commission said on Tuesday it set restrictions until June 5 on imports of Ukrainian wheat, maize, rapeseed and…
Digital coins lure inflation-weary Argentines and Turks
Can inherently volatile cryptocurrencies become safe-havens? Apparently they can in some parts of the world, such as Argentina and Turkey,…
Texas man accused of killing five neighbours was deported four times
A Texas man accused of killing five neighbours after being asked to stop shooting his assault-style rifle because of the…
Kenyan cult leader appears in court after more than 100 followers die of starvation
A Kenyan cult leader accused of ordering his followers to starve themselves to death appeared in court on Tuesday as…
King Charles’ coming coronation stirs memories of queen 70 years ago
Pamela Tawse was 18 and still in her nurse’s uniform and cap when she made her way to central London…
US believes Russians in Ukraine have suffered 100,000 casualties in five months
The White House has estimated that Russia’s military has suffered 100,000 casualties in the last five months in fighting in…
War in Sudan drives 100,000 over border amid crumbling ceasefires
Sudan’s war has forced 100,000 people to flee across the border and fighting now its third week is creating a…
French unions announce new nationwide protests on June 6
French trade unions on Tuesday announced a new nationwide day of protests on June 6 against President Emmanuel Macron’s decision…