‘Reverend Candles’ helps to bring light to Ukraine

A clergyman has been dubbed “Reverend Candles” by parishioners after he collected thousands of used candles so that they could be melted, reshaped and sent to Ukraine. Reverend Will Lyon…

Namibia’s President Hage Geingob dies aged 82 | Politics News

The African leader announced last month that he had begun treatment for cancer. Namibian President Hage Geingob has died at the age of 82, his office has announced, less than…

Namibia’s president dies aged 82

Namibia’s President Hage Geingob has died while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in the capital, Windhoek. Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba announced that Mr Geingob had died in the early hours…

Who let the pigeons out? Suspected spy pigeon released in India

A pigeon that was captured eight months back near a port after being suspected to be a Chinese spy, is released at a vet hospital in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, Jan.30,…

No more easy deals for Russian convicts freed to fight

Russia has been releasing prisoners to fight in Ukraine for more than a year, originally offering them a pardon and freedom after six months, even if they have been convicted…

The Sikh kitchen that feeds Manila’s moneylenders | Fork the System

Manila, Philippines – “Don’t treat this like a full dinner. Only take small portions,” a mother warns her son as he reaches for a second helping of zarda – saffron-hued, sweetened…

Qatar wins against Uzbekistan in heated Asian Cup quarterfinal | Football News

After a heated quarterfinal match, it came down to penalties. Qatar’s goalkeeper Barsham had three saves, pushing his team into the semifinals of the Asian Cup. Uzbekistan striker Odildzhon Hamrobekov…

Senegal Delays Vote After Outcry Over Candidate Validation

(Bloomberg) — Senegal, in an unprecedented move, postponed presidential elections following an outcry against the disqualification of opposition candidates. Most Read from Bloomberg Lawmakers ordered a probe this week into…

People detained at Russia protest calling for troops to return from Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News

About two dozen people, mostly journalists, were briefly detained at a protest in central Moscow, as wives and other relatives of Russian servicemen mobilised to fight in Ukraine called for…

Pope reaffirms Christians’ special relationship with Jews amid rising antisemitism, Gaza war

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Saturday reaffirmed Christians’ special relationship with Jews amid rising antisemitism since the outbreak of the Gaza war in a letter to the Jews…