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Burkina Faso forces killed more than 130 civilians in March attack, Human Rights Watch says
The massacre by government forces and pro-government militias led to reprisal killings by Islamist fighters, according to the NGO.
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Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:EU Defence Commissioner calls for more integration with Ukraine defence industry
The EU needs to learn from Ukraine's battle-earned experience and work with the war-torn country to secure supply chains for critical capabilities, especially drones, the Commissioner for Defence has said.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Chinaβs first Corgi police dog causes stir after snatching sausage from child while on duty
While Fuzai has participated in major events like the Weifang International Kite Festival and gained over 400,000 followers online, his career has been marked by playful mishaps.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco takes hit due to lagging oil prices
Saudi Arabia has also pledged to invest hundreds of billions in the US over the course of Donald Trump's second term.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Trump defends controversial gift of jet from Qatar
US media have reported that the Trump administration is set to accept a new Air Force One from Qatar as a gift. Trump has called the deal a "transparent transaction," but critics point to likely conflicts of interest.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Modi warns India monitoring Pakistan closely
In his first remarks after the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, the Prime Minister promised strong retaliation for future attacks. Meanwhile, military officials held talks regarding the ceasefire.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Albania and Montenegro could join the EU before the others, Costa tells Euronews
Expanding to the Western Balkans is once again one of the EU's priorities, European Council President AntΓ³nio Costa told Euronews in an interview. He begins a tour of the region on Tuesday.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Iran and US conclude fourth round of nuclear talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the talks were productive but said uranium enrichment will continue and is non-negotiable.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:US and China announce substantial reductions in tariffs for 90 days
The US and China agreed to lower tariffs for 90 days on Monday, as the worldβs two biggest economies attempt to cool an escalating trade war.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:US, China to slash tariffs for 90 days
Washington's top trade representative said the two superpowers had agreed to halt new import levies for at least 90 days. The trade war between the two countries had made economic repercussions around the world.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Why sugar is 'extremely dangerous' for your health
Sugar lights up parts of the brain that make us feel good, but also causes addiction. Is sugar the new tobacco?
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Addicted: Why sugar is 'extremely dangerous' for your health
Sugar lights up parts of the brain that make us feel good, but also causes addiction. Here's why it's bad and how to avoid a sugar addiction.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Turkey: PKK announces intention to disband
The Kurdish militant group said it was "close to completing its historic mission" after decades of conflict with Turkey. The group's long-jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan had called for a permanent ceasefire.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Germany and Israel mark anniversary in shadow of war
Germany and Israel are commemorating the beginning of their postwar relationship, with the war in Gaza omnipresent.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Tirana summit, CAP simplification and Pfizer vaccine texts ruling in focus This WEEK
The Tirana summit of the 47-strong European Political Community, CAP simplification, and the Pfizer Covid text messages transparency ruling are set to lead the agenda this week.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Defence and youth mobility deals the main prize ahead of EU-UK summit
Keir Starmer will host an EU-UK summit in London on 19 May hoping to sign off on a defence pact. In return, the EU expects to secure agreement on a youth mobility programme.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Argentina's top court finds boxes of Nazi items in basement
Argentina's Supreme Court discovered dozens of boxes filled with Nazi material dating from World War II, including photos and postcards, among its archives in its basement.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Poland accuses Russia of arson over 2024 shopping centre fire
Donald Tusk says the massive Warsaw blaze was "for sure" ordered by the Russian special services.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:White South Africans leave for US under Trump refugee plan
White South Africans make up around 7% of the country's population. But they still own some 78% of private farmland in South Africa and have about 20 times the wealth of Black South Africans.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Russia burned down Warsawβs biggest mall, Tusk says
βWe will get you all!β Polish prime minister tells perpetrators still at large.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Hungarian filmmakers in the shadow of Trump's tariff threat
The damage to the Hungarian film industry could be huge if Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose tariffs on foreign-made films, but no one knows how this would work practically, so film industry experts are patiently holding their breath.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:US says to have made 'substantial progress' during its two day talks with China on tariffs dispute
The lead US negotiator described βa great deal of productivityβ in resolving US-China trade differences after two days of talks in Switzerland, following Trumpβs tariffs and Beijingβs retaliation.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Hamas to release US hostage amid hopes of Gaza ceasefire
The Palestinian militant group said it will release Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza. It added that the release is part of ceasefire efforts following rare direct talks with US officials in Doha.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:US touts βproductiveβ talks with China, details coming Monday
βWe will be giving details tomorrow, but I can tell you that the talks were productive,β said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Zelenskyy says he is willing to meet Putin in Istanbul for peace talks
The Ukrainian president said on Sunday he expected Russia to confirm a ceasefire starting Monday, and that he was prepared to meet with his Russian counterpart in Turkey on Thursday for direct talks to end Moscow's war, now in its fourth year.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Mandelson on US-UK trade deal: βWe regard it as finalizedβ
The framework touted by the White House represents the first emerging deal following the doling out of President Donald Trumpβs tariffs last month.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Judo Grand Slam 2025: Golden Finale in Astana
The final day of the 2025 Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam delivered thrilling heavyweight action and first-time champions. Japan, Korea, and Kazakhstan all shone in a celebration of skill, strength, and sportsmanship. Next stop: the World Judo Championships in Budapest!
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Pope Leo appeals for no more war in first Sunday address
The pontiff calls for a "lasting peace" in Ukraine and says he is "deeply hurt" by events in Gaza.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Trump team, China report 'progress' following trade talks
Washington and Beijing struck an optimistic tone following two-day trade negotiations with China in Geneva. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent promised a briefing on the outcome on Monday.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:As oil prices fall can Gulf big spenders keep Trump pledges?
Wealthy Gulf states are promising President Trump huge investments into the US. But at the same time, the price of oil is falling. Is oil-fueled "investment diplomacy" still possible?
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:How should Germany deal with the far-right AfD party?
There's growing concern that German society is becoming increasingly polarized. The question of how to treat the AfD party threatens to further deepen the divide.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Germany grapples with how to deal with far-right AfD
There's growing concern in Germany that society is becoming increasingly polarized. The question of how far right the AfD is threatens to further deepen the divide.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Frustrated Trump slams Putin, Ukraine as peace talk hopes falter
Ukraine wants Russia to agree to a ceasefire before beginning negotiations on a peace deal. Trump wants them to get on with talks regardless.
Published on: May 11, 2025 | Source:Thousands attend 80th anniversary of Mauthausen concentration camp liberation
The Mauthausen concentration camp commemoration has been held and celebrated since 1946 by the survivors of the camp and their associations.
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