European leaders in a conference call this week voiced distrust of US efforts to negotiate an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine, according to German news weekly Der Spiegel, which said it had obtained written notes on the call. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron had expressed scepticism in the call Monday […]
Read MoreThe public broadcaster organising Germany’s entry for Eurovision said Thursday that Israel was entitled to compete in the contest, as European broadcasters debate whether to exclude the country over its conduct in Gaza. The broadcaster SWR said in a statement sent to AFP that “the Israeli broadcaster KAN fulfils all the requirements for participation” in […]
Read MoreThe public broadcaster organising Germany’s entry for Eurovision said Thursday that Israel was entitled to compete in the contest, as European broadcasters debate whether to exclude the country over its conduct in Gaza. The broadcaster SWR said in a statement sent to AFP that “the Israeli broadcaster KAN fulfils all the requirements for participation” in […]
Read MoreSpanish star Rosalia on Thursday announced 2026 world tour dates for her critically acclaimed new album “Lux”, with shows across Europe, the United States and Latin America. The 33-year-old, hailed for her genre-defying versatility, revealed the news on Instagram. The trips will begin with a stop in the French city of Lyon on March 16 […]
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South Africa responded Thursday to a US bar on its participation in G20 events under Washington’s presidency by saying it was a fully-fledged member of the forum and expected to be treated equally. The United States took over this month the presidency of the group of leading economies after largely boycotting South Africa’s tenure, including […]
Read MoreLegendary American folk singer Joan Baez has told AFP that the return of Donald Trump to the White House has pushed her to go back to the studio where she has just recorded a protest song. The 1960s icon, a famed anti-war and social justice campaigner, will appear on a duet with American folk singer […]
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The UK Thursday sanctioned Russia’s intelligence service and summoned Moscow’s ambassador after an inquiry found President Vladimir Putin bore “moral responsibility” for the death of a British woman in a 2018 nerve agent attack. Mother-of-three Dawn Sturgess, 44, died after spraying herself with what she thought was perfume from a discarded bottle of chic Nina […]
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A United Nations Security Council delegation made its first-ever visit to Syria on Thursday, pledging the international community’s support for the country days before the anniversary of Bashar al-Assad’s ousting.”We reiterated our clear support for sovereignty, unity, independence and territorial integrity of Syria,” Slovenian UN ambassador Samuel Zbogar told a press conference in Damascus.”Our united […]
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A man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly planting pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican party headquarters on the eve of the January 6, 2021 US Capitol riot, US media reported. CNN, citing law enforcement sources, said the man was taken into custody by the FBI, which had offered a $500,000 reward for information […]
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