Vassili Kushch never wavers in his commitment to the land, picking up his shovel and beginning to work in front of his boss’s home in southern Ukraine, which was just destroyed by a bomb. “I must work. I don’t have anywhere else to go,” laborer Kushch, 63, says in the village of Mala Tokmachka, 70 … Read more
Soaring fuel prices in Morocco have re-ignited a debate over the tension between business and politics, with billionaire petrol entrepreneur Aziz Akhannouch, who is also the prime minister, at the centre. Last week, for the first time since the crisis in Ukraine caused a global spike in petroleum prices, Akhannouch had to explain to parliament … Read more
Slovenians voted in parliamentary elections on Sunday, with conservative Prime Minister Janez Jansa facing up against a political novice in the polarised EU country. Jansa, 63, an ally of nationalist Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and admirer of US ex-president Donald Trump, is polling head-to-head with Robert Golob, formerly a solar power entrepreneur. Sporting a tie in … Read more
Boris Johnson and UK MPs slammed a tabloid report on Sunday that suggested Labour Deputy Leader Angela Rayner crossed and uncrossed her legs during parliamentary debates to throw the prime minister off his stride. The Mail on Sunday said that anonymous Conservative MPs “have mischievously suggested that Ms Rayner likes to distract the PM when … Read more
In separate calls with the Israeli prime minister and the Palestinian president on Saturday, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres reviewed the continuous escalation of tensions around Jerusalem’s sacred sites. In statements released after both calls, the UN said Guterres discussed “efforts to lower tensions, end provocations and unilateral steps, and restore calm”. More than 200 … Read more
Amin Awad, the UN’s Ukraine crisis coordinator, called for a “immediate stop” to combat in Mariupol on Sunday to allow residents trapped in the damaged city to be evacuated “today.” “The lives of tens of thousands, including women, children and older people, are at stake in Mariupol,” Awad said in a statement. “We need a pause … Read more
Yair Lapid, Israel’s foreign minister, stated on Sunday that Israel was “committed” to the status quo, which forbids Jews from praying at the flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, which has been the site of recurrent riots. His comments follow violence in Israel and the Palestinian territories that has killed 38 people since late March, … Read more
Two months after Russia’s invasion, Ukrainians celebrated a solemn Orthodox Easter on Sunday, with many braving the bombardment for blessings and others lamenting the loss of loved ones. Soldiers greeted one other with “Christ has risen!” at a military position on the frontline in the eastern town of Lyman. Policemen arrived at the town’s small … Read more
Thousands of Sri Lankan university students gathered on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s home on Sunday, calling for his resignation as the island nation’s economic crisis worsened. Months of long blackouts, record inflation, and severe food and fuel shortages have fueled rising public discontent in Sri Lanka, which is experiencing its worst economic collapse since 1948. … Read more
At least 80 people have been killed in an explosion at an illegal oil refinery in southern Nigeria, according to emergency services, as calls mount for the government to crack down on theft. According to police, the explosion happened late Friday at an unauthorised facility between the southern oil states of Rivers and Imo. “We … Read more
When Jak discovered Etsy, an online marketplace for small merchants to sell handmade things, it seemed like the perfect match: a software platform for small traders to sell handcrafted items that promised to be a creative outlet as well as a lucrative business. Five years later, Jak is one of thousands in open rebellion against … Read more
Eight people have been murdered and 16 have been injured in clashes between Arab tribesmen and ethnic minority farmers in Sudan’s war-torn Darfur area, according to an aid agency. Armed Arab tribesmen attacked villages of the non-Arab Massalit minority in Krink, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) from the West Darfur state capital of Geneina, in … Read more
Buffaloes are known to be one of lions’ favorite foods. Because buffaloes are large animals with a lot of flesh, if lions can hunt one, they won’t have to hunt for another five days. A buffalo, on the other hand, is a difficult prey for lionesses who hunt for their pride. While hunting, we’ve seen … Read more
A cute video of a sweet little kitty playing a game on a tablet is going viral on social media. The video was posted to twitter by ‘Yoda4ever,’ who captioned it, “Ninja kitty got a little carried away…” and Netizens Call It Cuteness Overload Watch When the fruits begin to fall quicker, the cat begins … Read more
On Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to “put a end to the war.” “I think that whoever started this war will be able to put an end to it,” he said during a news conference in the Ukrainian capital’s metro station, adding that he was “not … Read more
With the stakes so high in France’s second-round presidential election, many French residents in the United States and Canada went to the polls on Saturday, a day before their fellow countrymen. Emmanuel Macron, the centrist incumbent, and Marine Le Pen, the far-right opponent, have fought a contentious campaign, and the outcome on Sunday is anticipated … Read more
As the UN documented dozens of civilians killed in one town, Russia declared it planned a full-bore attack to carve off a large chunk of Ukraine. Kyiv swore to fight to save the country. The Ukrainian government said its besieged forces were still holding out inside a huge steelworks in the ravaged port city of … Read more
As talks between Moscow and Kyiv faltered, hopes for a weekend truce in Ukraine to celebrate Orthodox Easter dimmed. Russia declared it planned to take full control of its neighbor’s east and south. The war enters its third month on Sunday but a senior Russian military officer said “the second phase of the special operation” … Read more
In a strong headwind, George Russell was fastest in Saturday’s free practice as champions Mercedes recovered from a catastrophic first day at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. In the other Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton was fourth fastest as the team took advantage of the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari’s warmer dry conditions. Mercedes ‘underperformed as a … Read more
Castres improved their chances of making the end-of-season play-offs with a 12-0 win over Clermont at home in the French Top 14 on Saturday. Castres, who have yet to lose at home this season, were unable to cross the line in filthy conditions with driving rain, but four penalties from Argentinian fly-half Benjamin Urdapilleta – … Read more
During a meeting with campaigners to mark Earth Day, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama urged the public to minimize their use of fossil fuels, warning that the climate change crisis transcends national borders. The 86-year-old, who is now living in exile in India’s Dharamshala, was presented with a block of ice cut from one … Read more
According to local media sources, a 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Bosnia late Friday, killing one person and injuring numerous others. According to a medical source mentioned by the media, a 28-year-old woman was hurt when a rock fell on her house in the town of Stolac, near Mostar, and died in hospital. Several others, including … Read more
According to a spokeswoman for the US Supreme Court, a person lit themselves on fire outside the building on Friday, the second incident outside the Capitol in Washington in a week. “At approximately 6:30 pm (2230 GMT), an individual went onto the plaza in front of the Supreme Court building and set themselves on fire,” … Read more
On Saturday, ten miners were reported missing in Poland after a second coal mine accident in as many days. Poland is largely reliant on coal. The JSW business claimed in a statement that “rescuers are without contact with 10 people” at the mine in Zofiowka. A tremor shook the mine at 3:40 am (0140 GMT), … Read more
Thulisile Ntobela used to live in an apartment, but when her rent increased by 25%, she could no longer afford it and had to move out. She acquired a plot of land in Durban and built a shack on it. That was five years ago and much cheaper than paying rent, which had gone up … Read more
The land is blanketed in the beautiful white blooms of the esteemed and popular “somei-yoshino” tree during Japan’s famous cherry blossom season, dazzling locals and visitors alike. However, some people want things to change. Forecasters strive to predict when full blossom will occur, and Japanese spread picnic blankets for often rowdy flower-viewing parties — at … Read more
The city’s police chief said Friday evening that a lone shooter who wounded four people in an upmarket Washington area killed himself before being captured. After gunshots erupted in the Connecticut Avenue-Van Ness district of the United States capital on Friday afternoon, law enforcement stormed the area, which is home to many schools and embassies. … Read more
In an attack on a checkpoint in Iran’s restive southeast on Saturday, gunmen killed the bodyguard of a Revolutionary Guards commander, according to official television. The incident took place in Sistan-Baluchistan, a province bordering Pakistan and Afghanistan that is frequently the site of attacks or conflicts between security personnel and armed groups, according to the … Read more
