Russia and Ukraine conduct a fourth POW swap in a week, with both sides remaining silent on the number of prisoners involved.
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Amnesty International reports that over 100 individuals were killed in Yelewata village, with many more still missing and dozens injured lacking medical care.
Germany’s BfV has classified the AfD as “confirmed right-wing extremist,” leading other parties to distance themselves and calls for a potential ban.
President Trump claims a deal with China is finalised, though specifics on tariff reductions remain unclear, highlighting ongoing negotiations.
South Korea’s military ceased loudspeaker broadcasts aimed at North Korea, fulfilling President Lee Jae-myung’s campaign promise to ease tensions between the two nations.
Protests against ICE in Los Angeles have escalated, prompting a curfew and the deployment of 700 active-duty Marines to protect federal personnel.
Cliff Notes – Electric car sales rebound in Europe, with a catch Europe’s electric vehicle market rebounded in early 2025, with over 2.2 million electrified vehicles registered, up 20% from the previous year, driven by strong BEV sales. The recovery is primarily attributed to a new EU mandate requiring automakers to reduce fleet-wide CO2 emissions by 15%, incentivising corporate EV sales to avoid fines. Car manufacturers have thus subsidised sales of EV cars and increased…
Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for aiding the 2017 murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, with a jury concluding they supplied materials for the car bomb.
At least two fatalities and 36 injuries reported following coordinated bomb explosions targeting police posts in Cali, Colombia.
US and Chinese delegations are negotiating significant trade issues, including tech export restrictions and rare earth minerals.
Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that Canada will meet NATO’s 2% defence spending threshold this fiscal year, five years ahead of schedule.
Cliff Notes – Frederick Forsyth, ‘Day of the Jackal’ author, dies aged 86 British thriller author Frederick Forsyth passed away at 86 following a brief illness, as confirmed by his literary agent Jonathan Lloyd. Forsyth, who sold over 75 million copies of more than 25 novels, was celebrated for works like The Day of the Jackal and The Odessa File. His final novel, a sequel titled Revenge of Odessa, is set to be released in…
The National Assembly voted to withdraw the controversial retirement age reform, but the decision lacks legal impact amid political gridlock since last summer’s elections.
A football fan tragically died after falling from the stands into the media area during the Nations League final in Munich.
An Iraqi national is charged with attempted manslaughter after allegedly driving into a crowd in Passau, injuring five, including his wife and daughter.
Constitutional lawyer Enrique Anaya, a vocal critic of President Nayib Bukele, was arrested for alleged “money laundering” in Santa Tecla.
The new presidential proclamation bans entry to the US from 12 countries, including Afghanistan and Iran, citing national security concerns and the inability of these nations to provide adequate information on their nationals.
NATO defense ministers indicated broad support for a potential increase in spending to 5% of GDP, driven by escalating threats from Russia and geopolitical instability.
US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment in Elon Musk for publicly criticising his tax and spending bill, questioning the future of their relationship.
Egypt has moved to reassure the Greek Orthodox Church after a court ruling cast uncertainty over the future of Saint Catherine’s Monastery, one of Christianity’s oldest and holiest sites.
South Korea’s new president Lee Jae-myung was sworn in on Wednesday, vowing to be a unifying leader after months of political chaos and the controversial martial law declaration under his predecessor, Yoon Suk-yeol.
Former Congolese president Joseph Kabila has ignited political turmoil with a controversial visit to the rebel-controlled eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reportedly ordered the renaming of the USNS Harvey Milk, a ship named after the prominent gay rights activist, as part of a broader initiative to “reestablish a warrior culture” in the armed forces.
Pornhub blocks access in France – including all the subsites, Pornhub, Redtube, and Youporn will display a statement instead of adult content due to new French regulations
Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan journalist Agather Atuhaire allege they were abducted, tortured, and sexually assaulted by Tanzanian security officers in May 2025.