UK government plans Rwanda migrant flights as lawmakers vote
The British Parliament is once again voting on a plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the flights will go ahead "come what may."…
Cash for Olympic athletics medals: About time?
World Athletics has broken ranks with other sports federations in opting to pay athletes bonuses for medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Some deem this a breach of the Olympic spirit, while…
Global military spending soars to new record highs
The global defense budget saw its largest yearly increase in 14 years in 2023, according to the think tank SIPRI. Russia's war in Ukraine, the China-Taiwan crisis and other global conflicts played…
Odesa musicians perform open-air concert
Opera stars, politicians and public figures are attending a gala to raise funds for Ukrainian children living with trauma.…
‘They’re not competing, they’re cheating’: Biden threatens to triple tariffs on Chinese metals
On a visit to steelworkers in the key swing state of Pennsylvania, US President Joe Biden accused China of dumping cheap steel on global markets and called for sharply higher tariffs on…
Blossoming coalition? Japan at heart of US-led push to contain China
Roll out the red carpet for Japan. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is being feted with a speech before a joint session of Congress and a White House state dinner. Key to the…
When East Germans stormed the KaDeWe
The building that houses the KaDeWe, a high-end department store and Berlin tourist attraction, has been taken over by the Thai Central Group. The group is rumored to be interested in buying…
Iran’s attack on Israel: Misleading images shared by both sides
Iran's missile strike on Israel late on Saturday was its first ever direct attack on the country. Fears are continuing to mount of an escalation of violence in the region. After analysing…
Will naira sustain rebound?
Goldman Sachs expects the naira to extend recent gains following its record as the best performing currency in the world this month. The group forecasts the local currency could trade about 1,000…
The New York Times accused of pro-Israel bias in covering Gaza war
Some US media outlets have been criticised for their coverage of Israel's devastating military offensive in Gaza, including legacy brands like the Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, and The New York Times.…