Man jailed in Belgium for 25 years over Rwandan genocide
Brussels — A court in Brussels on Monday sentenced a 65-year-old Belgian-Rwandan man to 25 years in prison for murder and rape committed during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Emmanuel Nkunduwimye…
Фонд держмайна: конфіскований завод олігарха з РФ продали на торгах за понад 100 млн гривень
Йдеться про підприємство з виробництва упаковки для м’ясопереробної галузі «ПентоПак», який належав російському олігарху Івану Саввіді …
Russia ups pressure on foreign journalists
Since the start of Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin has carried out a campaign of repression against local and foreign journalists including via intimidation, threats, expulsions and arrests….
3 Valencia soccer fans sentenced for racist abuse against Vinicius Junior
Madrid — Three Valencia football fans were sentenced to eight months in prison on Monday for hate crimes against Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior, the first conviction for racist insults in…
У МОЗ оцінили приблизну вартість відновлення охорони здоров’я у понад 14 млрд доларів
«Термінові потреби на 2024 рік оцінюються у 872,6 мільйона доларів США», йдеться в повідомленні …
US reconstructive surgeons step up to help Ukrainian counterparts
After Russia invaded Ukraine, the West responded, sending military weaponry and aid to the embattled nation. But as the war drags on, there is also a need for doctors. One…
G7 to warn small Chinese banks over Russia ties, sources say
Washington — U.S. officials expect the Group of Seven (G7) wealthy democracies to send a tough new warning next week to smaller Chinese banks to stop assisting Russia in evading Western…
Alcaraz defeats Zverev in French Open final for third Grand Slam title
Paris — Carlos Alcaraz came back to defeat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday and win the French Open for his third Grand Slam title. Alcaraz is a…
Thousands rally in Armenia against PM
Yerevan, Armenia — Thousands of Armenians took to the streets in the capital Yerevan on Sunday in a fresh protest against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s concessions to arch foe neighbor Azerbaijan….
Ukraine says it hit latest-generation Russian fighter jet for first time
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian forces have for the first time hit a latest-generation Russian Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jet at an air base inside Russia, Kyiv’s GUR defense intelligence agency said Sunday,…
Meloni joins cultural elite celebrating Italian opera’s recognition as a world treasure
VERONA, Italy — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni joined top political and cultural figures at Verona’s ancient Arena amphitheater Friday night for an open-air celebration of Italian lyric opera’s recognition by UNESCO…
‘Reporters Without Borders’ chief, dies at 53
paris — Christophe Deloire, who negotiated to free imprisoned journalists around the world and offered refuge to reporters under threat as the head of the media freedom group Reporters Without Borders,…
Pope invites comedians such as Chris Rock, Whoopie Goldberg to Vatican
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, who says he regularly prays “Lord, give me a sense of humor,” will welcome comedians from around the world to a cultural event in Italy to…
Turkey imposes 40% tariff on vehicle imports from China
ISTANBUL — Turkey will impose a 40% additional tariff on imports of vehicles from China to halt a possible deterioration of its current trade balance and protect domestic automakers, the trade…
Attacks in Russian-occupied Ukrainian regions kill 28, Moscow-backed officials say
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia-installed officials in the partially occupied Ukrainian regions of Kherson and Luhansk said Ukrainian attacks left at least 28 people dead as Russia and Ukraine continued to exchange…
Suspect in Danish prime minister attack to appear in hearing
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A man accused of assaulting the Danish Prime Minister in central Copenhagen will appear in a pre-trial custody hearing on Saturday, authorities said. Police confirmed “there has been…
Russia aims to increase footprint, influence in Africa
DAKAR, Senegal — Russia’s top diplomat pledged help and military assistance while on a whirlwind tour of several countries in Africa’s sub-Saharan region of Sahel this week, as Moscow seeks to…
At hallowed WWII battleground, Biden makes case for unity on Ukraine
Pointe du Hoc, France — Standing alone atop a concrete bunker dug into a 100-foot cliff overlooking the cold, choppy waters off Normandy’s coast, U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday explained…
Biden presses for unity on Ukraine at hallowed WWII battleground
President Joe Biden stressed the need for transatlantic unity during his speech at the monument overlooking the beach where, 80 years ago, Allied troops fought a battle that delivered a…
Danish prime minister attacked in Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark — Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was struck on Friday by a man in a Copenhagen square, her office said, with EU chiefs quickly condemning the attack. The Danish…
Biden looks to persuade G7 leaders to endorse $50B loan for Ukraine using interest from Russian assets
White House — U.S. President Joe Biden is aiming to persuade leaders of the world’s seven richest economies on a plan that could potentially provide up to $50 billion in loans…