Russia ramps up disinformation war as French presidential elections draw nearer
A Russian disinformation campaign has targeted French presidential candidate Gabriel Attal, the latest such report in recent weeks. The alleged interference comes as France prepares for next year’s presidential election. Similar disinformation…
US Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over Covid hearing
A US Senate committee has voted to hold former top health official Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he refused to answer questions during a hearing focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The vote – which fell along party lines…
Lebanese journalist deliberately targeted by Israeli attack, probe reveals
Three rights groups have released findings of a probe into the Israeli attack which killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil in April. The investigation by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International and The Legal Agenda shows Israel deliberately targeted…
In Odesa, no-one is safe from Russia’s new Black Sea strike campaign
Stavnitser says Russia is almost certainly retaliating for Ukraine’s recent, highly successful attacks on Russian shipping, including sanctioned vessels carrying oil, as well as other ships involved in ferrying supplies to Russian-occupied Crimea.…
Israel charges settler for killing Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen in occupied West Bank
Israeli prosecutors Thursday charged a settler for the killing of a Palestinian community leader last year in the occupied West Bank, according to an indictment filed in district court. In the document, prosecutors accuse Yinon Levi, who lives in the…
Tewolde Gebremariam: Air India’s new CEO faces financial and safety turbulence
Air India has appointed a new chief executive as the airline grapples with mounting challenges, including heavy financial losses and the fallout from last year’s crash that killed 260 people. Tewolde Gebremariam succeeds Campbell Wilson, who…
France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls to protect consumers
France next week will ban unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law aimed at protecting consumers from intrusive sales pitches and shielding vulnerable people from fraudulent commercial practices. The law, backed by President Emmanuel…
Iranian footballers who defied Tehran become Australian citizens
Two Iranian female footballers who publicly defied their government have become Australian citizens. Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, 34, and Fatemeh Pasandideh, 22, were naturalised in Brisbane, Queensland, on Wednesday. Ramezanisadeh said it was a «truly special…
Cape Verde: Illegal sand extractions for construction industry erodes coastline
In Cape Verde, almost nothing remains of the postcard-perfect image of certain beaches on the island of Santiago. For decades, the illegal extraction of sea sand for the construction industry has been eroding the coastline. This illegal trade now…
Afghan boxer accused of killing Scottish aid worker returns to court
An Afghan boxer suspected of killing a Scottish woman in Greece has arrived in court in Athens for a second time. Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences. He is accused of…