Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign defense pact
Progressive Democrats are hoping to build momentum after left-wing candidate Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated an establishment-backed rival in Michigan’s US Senate primary. The race was seen as a test of the party’s future direction, with El-Sayed…
Two people convicted in relation to death of French streamer
Two people in France have been convicted of aggravated violence, following an investigation into the death of a French streamer known for extreme challenges. Raphaël Graven, 46, died in a village near Nice in August 2025. His death was live broadcast on…
Pope Leo to meet clergy abuse victims during upcoming France visit
Pope Leo XIV will meet with survivors of clergy abuse during a four-day trip to France next month that will include a visit to UNESCO headquarters, a meeting with French bishops in Lourdes and an interreligious meeting in the border city of Metz, the…
US strikes $1.2bn deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects
Overall, the German firm plans to invest approximately €17bn (£14.5bn; $19.6bn) in the US over the next six years «to grow its generation capacity». Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in a statement posted on X that Americans deserve an energy system…
USA: Democrats’ progressive wing ‘can win primaries’; can they win a general election?
Stuart Norval is pleased to welcome Steven Ekovich, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at American University of Paris. The Michigan Democratic Senate primary offers a revealing case study of the struggle between ideological conviction and electoral…
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence agreement
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a joint defence agreement, against the backdrop of war between the US and Iran. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said an attack on any of the three states «shall be regarded as an attack against them all».…
Nigerian artist transforms ordinary clay into intricate works of art
In his Lagos studio, Nigerian artist Emmanuel Olatunde is transforming the way portraits are painted, using clay sourced from the earth beneath his feet. The 39-year-old artist has developed a unique technique that turns natural clay into paint, using…
Jharkhand exam protests in Ranchi: After CJP, a new youth agitation grips Indian state
Weeks after thousands of young Indians poured onto the streets of Delhi in a major ‘cockroach’ protest over examination paper leaks, another group of frustrated job seekers is making headlines – this time hundreds of miles away, in the…
Antwerp’s ‘human zoo’: Belgium confronts shame of colonial past – Focus
In 1894, when the Belgian city of Antwerp was hosting a World’s Fair, 144 Congolese people were forcibly brought to the city to be exhibited in the Congo Pavilion. In this «human zoo», seven Congolese men ultimately died of disease. Today, this…
Leipzig airport drone-bomb: Could Russia be involved?
In statements to investigators, Vladyslav D. said he was paid more than $2,000 (£1,487) in cryptocurrency for his efforts. His motive was clear. And what about the Leipzig case? Few details about the drone bomb are yet public. Some German sources report…