Tanzanian opposition leader appears in court for treason trial
Tanzania’s main opposition leader Tundu Lissu told his supporters to have no fear as he appeared in court on Monday for the first time since his arrest on charges that…
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Iran warns US nuclear talks will fail if enrichment demand stands
An Iranian official has warned that nuclear talks with the United States “will not actually get anywhere” if Washington insists Tehran abandons enrichment of uranium – a process that can…
Polish centrist and nationalist presidential candidates to face off in 2nd round
Centrist Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski and nationalist Karol Nawrocki will compete in a second round of the presidential election in Poland on June 1, the electoral commission said based on…
Portugal’s ruling center-right alliance wins election, but far-right makes record gains
Portugal’s ruling center-right Democratic Alliance (AD) won a snap parliamentary election on Sunday but again fell short of the majority needed to end a long period of instability as the…
Israel begins extensive Gaza ground operation after intense airstrikes kill more than 100 overnight
Israel launched an extensive ground operation in Gaza Sunday in addition to an intense air campaign that health officials in the territory say killed over 100 people overnight and shuttered…
These dragon’s blood trees exist in only one place on Earth. Now their survival is under threat
On a windswept plateau high above the Arabian Sea, Sena Keybani cradles a sapling that barely reaches her ankle. The young plant, protected by a makeshift fence of wood and…
Having Trump’s ear is the new frontline in the Russia-Ukraine war
Make no mistake, the real battle in the Ukraine war right now isn’t in the skies over Kyiv or Dnipro where Russian drone strikes have intensified, dramatically, in recent days.…
Colombian model’s murder, just days after Mexican influencer shot on live stream, sparks condemnation of femicide
The murder of a 22-year-old model and influencer in Colombia has sent shock waves through the country and drawn parallels to the killing of a Mexican influencer last week, highlighting…
Romania’s pro-EU candidate has lead over hard-right nationalist, preliminary election data shows
Romania’s pro-European Union presidential candidate Nicușor Dan has the lead in the country’s election on Sunday after more than 80% of the votes were counted. Hard-right candidate George Simion, who…
Secret nose job allegations, ‘Rolexgate,’ and the curse of the Peruvian presidency
Allegations of a secret nose job are threatening Peruvian President Dina Boluarte’s grip on power – and that’s only the tip of her problems. The Latin American leader, whose popularity…