Category: World
World 29.06.24 | 15:25

Wimbledon panics over Kate Middleton’s ‘unconfirmed’ attendance

Kate Middleton might not get to shine at Wimbledon this year. The Princess of Wales, who is an avid tennis player and has been the benefactor of the All England Club since 2016, has had the privilege of presenting the prestigious trophy to the winner over the past few years. However, as Wimbledon is...

World 29.06.24 | 10:24

Orban, Europe in Crisis: Bureaucratic Missteps and Right-Wing Resurgence Amid Decline and Conflict

Orban Viktor wrote on his Facebook profile Europe is in crisis. The Christian civilization that defines the framework of our lives is disappearing. The European Union is also in decline. The continent’s global economic weight has decreased significantly and steadily in the past three decades. The European...

World 27.06.24 | 20:29

In debate, Democrats want more forceful Biden, GOP wants polite Trump; most want to hear about issues

In the debate Thursday, viewers mostly want to hear about Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s plans for the country and their achievements as president, more than critiques of each other. Some will also be looking for whether or not these men have the mental and cognitive health to serve (a concern that...

World 26.06.24 | 08:42

Last week, EU members reached an agreement on the negotiating frameworks for both Ukraine and Moldova

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday that the European Union has officially commenced accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova. “Congratulations to Moldova and Ukraine on opening accession negotiations. This is very good news for the people of Ukraine,...

World 25.06.24 | 11:54

Israeli supreme court says ultra-Orthodox men must serve in military

Israel’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled unanimously that the military must begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men for military service, a decision that could lead to the collapse of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition as Israel continues to wage war in Gaza. The court ruled that in...

World 22.06.24 | 23:00

The German President says that EU ideals must be shielded from radicals

The next generation of EU officials must uphold the ideals of freedom and democracy, which are fundamental to the European Union, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier emphasized in a speech on Friday. “There has never been a tougher time to fight for Europe, but I’m sure there has never...

World 21.06.24 | 09:51

UN experts: Businesses arming Israel run the risk of being complicit in war crimes

Independent UN human rights experts have issued a warning to companies supplying weapons and ammunition to Israel, cautioning that they may be complicit in human rights violations, including potential crimes against humanity. The experts identified over 30 companies and investors, notably including the...

World 20.06.24 | 07:23

Tourist beaches in Spain closed after huge sharks spotted close to shore

Spanish beaches popular with British tourists have been closed after huge sharks were spotted swimming close to the shore. Beachgoers were told to stay out of the water at Melenara beach in the Canary Islands when a police drone spotted a three-metre long hammerhead shark on Sunday. Authorities prohibited...

World 19.06.24 | 20:49

UN: Israel’s Use of Precision Bombs May Constitute a War Crime

Israel has not been paying sufficient attention to protecting civilians while using precision-guided bombs during the Gaza war, the UN Human Rights Office reported on Wednesday. “The requirement to select means and methods of warfare that avoid or at the very least minimize civilian harm appears...

World 19.06.24 | 15:09

Putin in Pyongyang live: Russia and North Korea claim strategic pact is ‘peaceful and defensive’

Justin McCurry reports for the Guardian from Tokyo The inclusion of a mutual defence clause in their comprehensive strategic partnership, finalised on Wednesday after hours of talks in the North Korean capital Pyongyang, will add to alarm in the West over growing economic and military ties between North...

World 18.06.24 | 19:37

Biden immigration program offers legal status to 500,000 spouses of U.S. citizens. Here’s how it works

President Biden on Tuesday is announcing a large-scale immigration program that will offer legal status and a streamlined path to U.S. residency and citizenship to roughly half a million unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens. The Department of Homeland Security policy will allow these...

World 17.06.24 | 17:25

Biden campaign calls Trump a “convicted felon” in new ad about former president’s legal cases

President Biden’s campaign is leaning into former President Donald Trump’s legal issues with a new TV ad calling Trump a “convicted felon.” Trump last month was found guilty of 34 charges of falsifying business records to cover up payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels...

World 15.06.24 | 19:33

EU will hold accession conference with Ukraine and Moldova

EU ambassadors decided to allow Ukraine and Moldova to begin their accession talks. The latest two candidate countries will hold a governmental conference with the EU on June 25th. It’s not clear how long these talks will last, given the brutal war in Ukraine and the Russian military presence in...

World 14.06.24 | 20:56

UEFA Euro 2024: full football match schedule, start times, format and teams

The UEFA Euro 2024 tournament is hosted by Germany and will kick off on June 14, with the final on July 14. In the opening match of the tournament, Germany take on Scotland in Munich on June 14. The Euro 2024 final will take place on July 14 in the capital, Berlin. Ten cities have been chosen as venues...

World 13.06.24 | 19:27

US imposes 300 more sanctions targeting Russia’s military industry

The United States announced on Wednesday that it is imposing sanctions on over 300 individuals and entities linked to Russia’s war on Ukraine. These include financial institutions, the Moscow Stock Exchange, and certain Chinese companies. This announcement precedes US President Joe Biden’s...

World 12.06.24 | 23:32

House votes to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for withholding Biden audio

The House voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress, escalating a fight over audio recordings related to the President Biden’s handling of classified documents. Garland has defied subpoenas from the Republican-led House Judiciary and Oversight committees...

World 12.06.24 | 13:39

Orbán-We made an agreement with NATO Secretary General

Orbán wrote on his Facebook We made an agreement with NATO Secretary General. We do not have to participate in military operations outside Hungary. We will not send people, weapons and money to war! PM Orbán & NATO SG Stoltenberg announce after their meeting in Budapest that Hungary will NOT...

World 11.06.24 | 23:46

Zelensky attending a meeting on Ukrainian reconstruction in Berlin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to attend an international conference in Berlin on Tuesday to discuss the reconstruction of Ukraine. Zelensky, who arrived in Berlin on Monday evening, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will open the conference on Tuesday morning. Around 2,000 politicians,...

World 08.06.24 | 22:42

Ukrainian drone attack reported deep within Russian territory

Ukraine launched an overnight attack on Russian targets using a total of 25 combat drones, as reported by the Russian Defence Ministry. One of the drones reportedly penetrated deep into the Russian Caucasus. The ministry stated that the drones were intercepted in the border regions of Rostov, Bryansk,...

World 08.06.24 | 22:38

Danish PM hospitalized with minor whiplash injury after assault

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was taken to the hospital with a minor whiplash injury after being struck by a man in central Copenhagen, her office reported. Frederiksen is “safe but shaken” by the incident, which occurred on Friday. As a result, her scheduled engagements for Saturday...

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