The pontiff addresses more than 65,000 youths in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Pope Francis has urged young people in the Democratic Republic of the…
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Syria blasts chemical watchdog report on 2018 attack
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria on Thursday dismissed the global chemical weapons watchdog’s statement that investigators found “reasonable grounds to believe” the air force dropped two cylinders of chlorine gas…
Shell profits hit record $40bn as Britons endure inflation | Fossil Fuels News
British firm reports highest annual profits in 115-year history, prompting anger among those struggling to pay energy bills. Energy giant Shell has announced record annual profits nearing $40bn, after oil…
Why lifting Tanzania’s opposition ban suits President Samia
A Chadema party supporters cheers as he welcomes Tanzanian opposition stalwart Tundu Lissu (not seen) upon his return after about five years in exile in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -25…
Iran blames Israel for Isfahan drone attack | News
The drone attack targeted a military factory in Isfahan on Saturday night, causing minor damage, according to authorities. Iran has blamed Israel for last week’s drone attack on a military…
Austria expels 4 Russian diplomats based in Vienna
VIENNA (AP) — Austria’s government said Thursday that it has ordered four diplomats based in Vienna, including two at Moscow’s mission to UN agencies in the city, to leave the…
Will generative AI change how we live? | TV Shows
On Thursday, February 2 at 19:30 GMT:Generative AI is the latest wave in artificial intelligence technology that has captured the imagination of citizens, technologists and investors alike. The technology, which…
France seizes Iran assault rifles, missiles heading to Yemen
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — French naval forces seized thousands of assault rifles, machine guns and anti-tank missiles earlier this month in the Gulf of Oman coming from Iran…
N Korea says US drills pushing situation to ‘extreme red-line’ | Nuclear Weapons News
Pyongyang threatens ‘toughest reaction’ to US expanding joint military exercises with South Korea. North Korea has lambasted South Korea and the United States over their joint military exercises, saying the…
Russians mark Stalingrad anniversary in shadow of Ukraine conflict
President Vladimir Putin is set to preside Thursday over commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory at the Battle of Stalingrad, one of the bloodiest in World…