World Macron criticised after slowly taking off expensive watch during interview about pension changes March 24, 2023 French President Emmanuel Macron has been criticised after removing his expensive watch during a television interview about pension changes. Violent protests and strikes are taking place across France after Mr…
World Ukraine’s spring offensive could be the final chapter in the war – here’s how it could play out March 24, 2023 In anticipation – perhaps fear – of Western support for Ukraine’s much anticipated “spring offensive”, Russia has spent the past few weeks throwing wave after wave of attacks against a…
World King’s visit to France could be disrupted by protests over retirement age March 23, 2023 The King’s first state visit of his reign could be disrupted by ongoing French protests against President Macron’s plan to raise the retirement age. Unions have called for more demonstrations…
World Young boys rescued from sewer after crawling into tunnel were told to ‘scream as loud as they could’ March 23, 2023 Five boys aged 11 and 12 who became trapped in the New York City sewer system were told to “scream as loud as they could” to help firefighters locate them…
World Indian MP Rahul Gandhi sentenced to two years in prison for defaming prime minister March 23, 2023 An Indian opposition leader has been sentenced to two years in prison for making defamatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rahul Gandhi – a prominent descendent of the Nehru-Gandhi…
World World Athletics to exclude transgender women from female events March 22, 2023 World Athletics has decided to exclude transgender women who have gone through male puberty from female events. The body’s president, Lord Coe, said “decisive action” had been taken to “protect…
World Biden drops clearest hint yet about re-election bid at event with Springsteen March 22, 2023 US President Joe Biden quipped that he is seeking a “back-to-back” term in the White House while honouring famous figures including Bruce Springsteen and Vera Wang. Rock star Springsteen was…
World COVID data from animal market ‘gives clues on origins of virus’ March 21, 2023 Data from the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic has provided crucial information on the outbreak’s origins, according to researchers. The virus was first identified in Wuhan in December 2019,…
World Putin and Xi praise ‘no limits friendship’ during Chinese president’s trip to Russia March 20, 2023 Vladimir Putin has welcomed his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to Moscow, just days after a warrant was issued for the Russian president’s arrest over alleged war crimes in Ukraine. The…
World Putin says Russia and China fighting ‘common threats’ as Xi promotes Ukraine ‘peace plan’ ahead of Moscow visit March 19, 2023 Vladimir Putin has said Russia and China are fighting “common threats” as he welcomes President Xi Jinping for a three-day trip to Moscow. Writing in an article in the People’s…
World Police file terrorism charges against former Pakistan PM Imran Khan and his supporters March 19, 2023 Police in Pakistan have filed terrorism and other charges against former prime minister Imran Khan, as well as 17 of his aides and scores of his supporters. The move on…
World Putin visits occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol March 19, 2023 Vladimir Putin has visited the occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol, according to Russian media reports. The president made what state media described as a “working trip” to the port city,…
World Putin in Crimea to mark nine years since annexation – a day after war crimes arrest warrant March 18, 2023 Putin ‘unruffled and unapologetic’, despite war crimes charge John Sparks International correspondent @sparkomat The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, is now liable to arrest in 123 countries – but he knows…
World Putin arrest warrant is ‘first shot’ in potentially substantial indictment against him March 18, 2023 An arrest warrant issued against Russian President Vladimir Putin is the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) “first shot” in what could be a substantial indictment against him, Ukraine’s leading lawyer has…
World Putin’s ‘child snatcher’ and other fugitives wanted by International Criminal Court March 18, 2023 Russia has hit back after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin, which accuses him of war crimes for his alleged involvement in child abductions from…
World Wyoming becomes first US state to ban abortion pills March 18, 2023 Wyoming has become the first US state to ban abortion pills. Those who “prescribe, dispense, distribute, sell or use any drug for the purpose of procuring or performing an abortion”…
World Putin wanted by International Criminal Court – Kremlin calls move ‘outrageous and unacceptable’ March 17, 2023 The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of abducting children from Ukraine. It also issued a warrant for the arrest…
World Police in Paris pepper spray protesters as Macron faces no confidence motions March 17, 2023 Police in Paris pepper sprayed young protesters near the Sorbonne University as two motions of no confidence were tabled against French President Emmanuel Macron. One motion of no confidence came…
World Why Macron’s change to pension age has sparked protests – and how does France compare to UK? March 17, 2023 Emmanuel Macron’s attempt to raise France’s state retirement age has triggered nationwide protests and more than 300 arrests. Roads have been blocked in Paris, Rennes and other major cities, while…
World Young Ukrainians risking their lives building deadly kamikaze drones to hunt down and kill Russian soldiers March 17, 2023 We’re racing across town in battle-torn eastern Ukraine, trying to keep up with a battered BMW driven by an 18-year-old with his 21-year-old mate urging him on; but they aren’t…