North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into the sea in latest weapons display
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its eastern coast on Sunday, South Korea‘s military said, with the second flying more than 600 kilometres (370 miles). The launches came days after Pyongyang reasserted its…
Germany: Could regional polls froce Friedrich Merz to step down?
Polling is underway in the German capital Berlin and the largely rural state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania for regional elections. Both elections are seen as a test for Germany’s centre-right Chancellor Friedrich Merz. He has already scheduled a…
South Africa: Vigils held for murdered women
Runners gathered in South Africa to pay tribute to Elizabeth Moselakgomo after her body was found east of Johannesburg. She is one of nine women found in the Kempton Park area, since July. The jogger, known as «Tsontso», went missing during a routine…
Ed Sheeran calls Gaza war catastrophic after dropping Macklemore over pro-Palestinian comments
English singer Ed Sheeran opened his first show since his opener Macklemore was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. The move sparked controversy and prompted several other support acts to drop out of the tour, publishing statements…
Trump ramps up feud with press after week of setbacks
The president’s frustration at the media, however, came after a week of setbacks in which major institutions handed him a series of losses across his agenda. First, the Supreme Court blocked his plan to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the…
New France football boss Zidane names first squad
Football legend Zinedine Zidane says that Kylian Mbappe will be his France captain. Zidane named his first squad since being appointed head coach of France’s national football team. His first matches in charge will be against Turkey and Belgium.…
German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz
Local elections are taking place in two German states on Sunday which could increase the political pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Opinion polls in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommerm suggest Merz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is at risk…
Ukrainian children learn ancient warrior skills amid modern war
Ukrainian children are learning the skills of 17th-century Cossack warriors – the communities that played a central role in Ukraine history, known for their military skills and horsemanship. But for these students, it is more than a history lesson. It is…
Watch: Concertgoers and pro-Palestinian activists arrive at Ed Sheeran concert
Concertgoers filing into Ed Sheeran’s concert on Saturday night had mixed emotions about seeing him perform without opening acts or his support band, after Macklemore was dropped for making pro-Palestinian remarks. Nearby, protesters gathered to…
Germans vote in elections threatening fresh blow to Merz
Germans began voting Sunday in two state elections where far-right and far-left gains could send new shock waves to Berlin and rock the government of embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Merz, 70, has scheduled a crisis meeting of his centre-right CDU…