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Sweden urged to stop international adoptions after probe finds abuses and fraud
A complete ban on international adoptions to Sweden has been proposed by a government-appointed commission on Monday following its inquiry, which found widespread abuses and fraud.
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How Online Lobbyists Support the Taliban Regime
Influencers boost one another’s content, tag diplomats, appear on one another’s Twitter Spaces, and push traffic to Taliban-friendly outlets to shape media narratives for the Taliban.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:The genocide of the Palestinian people “starts with words”
Rula Jebreal on how some US media narratives are complicit in the normalisation of Israel’s genocide of Palestinians.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Video: Right-wing Polish opposition candidate narrowly wins election
Right-wing opposition candidate Karol Nawrocki has narrowly won Poland’s presidential election.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:36th Anniversary of Death of Ayatollah Khomeini is Observed in Kesar Baug Hall Mumbai
The event saw a large attendance from all walks of life, prominent scholars, students, community members, and women. Thirty-six years after the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran passed away, his death anniversary was solemnly commemorated at Kesar Baug Hall by means of the program called Yaad-e-Imam-e-Rahil. RELATED: Iran Rejects IAEA Report and Accuses […]
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Watch: Mount Etna in Sicily spews huge plumes of ash
Footage shows clouds of dark coloured smoke and ash billowing from the volcano on the Mediterranean island.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Tourists flee as Italy’s Mount Etna erupts
Dozens of tourists were just metres from the crater of Italy’s Mount Etna when the volcano erupted.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Eurozone manufacturing shows signs of recovery: Is the slump over?
While the Eurozone and Spanish manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) increased in May, the German manufacturing sector continued to lag for the 35th consecutive month.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Ukraine hits Russian airbases with smuggled drones in major operation
Ukraine says it struck 41 war planes deep inside Russian territory in a major operation using smuggled drones.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Hundreds arrested as violence continues around PSG's Champions League win
The winners of European club football's biggest prize arrived in Paris on Sunday afternoon and headed to the Champs-Élysées, which overnight on Saturday saw acts of violence and clashes with riot police.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:No Lull in Fighting as Russia-Ukraine Talks Resume in Istanbul
On Sunday, Ukrainian forces attacked five airfields across Russia’s European region and Siberia. The two weeks between the first and second rounds of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul have done little to ease the fighting between the two sides. RELATED: Russia Accuses Ukraine of Sabotaging Peace Process After Border Bridge Explosion Overnight from […]
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Outrage in Kenya over detention of software developer
Rose Njeri developed a tool to help people oppose the government's finance bill.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Russia, Ukraine agree to swap dead, wounded troops, but report no progress on ending war
Representatives of Russia and Ukraine met on Monday for their second round of direct peace talks in just over two weeks, but aside from agreeing to swap thousands of their dead and seriously wounded troops, they made no progress toward ending the war, officials said.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Russia, Ukraine agree to return thousands of war dead in brief peace talks
Delegations from Russia and Ukraine met for a second round of direct peace talks in Turkey on Monday, although low expectations for the summit seemed to be realized as they ended after just over one hour.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:How will Ukraine’s attack on Russian bombers affect the war?
An unprecedented assault on the eve of negotiations aimed at ending the conflict weakens Russia's image, observers say.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Venezuela warns citizens not to travel to 'dangerous' US and return home for safety
Caracas also urged Venezuelans living in the US to return, calling it a "dangerous country".
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:UK put on a war footing with defense overhaul — but is it too little, too late?
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced an overhaul of the U.K.'s defense spending on Monday.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Where are US and China heading after Shangri-La Dialogue?
The cracks between the two superpowers, the US and China, seem to have widened during Asia's premier security forum. But while Washington is warning of the "threat" of China, Beijing is playing it close to the chest.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:World News in Brief: Guterres condemns antisemitic attacks, ILO to debate pros and cons of working online, Sudan, Ukraine updates
The UN Secretary-General on Monday reinforced his stand against all acts of antisemitism following the horrific attack in Boulder, Colorado, at the weekend and vandalism in France targeting Jewish landmarks.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:UN calls for ‘immediate and unconditional’ release of aid workers arbitrarily detained in Yemen
As June marks one year since the arbitrary detention of dozens of personnel from the UN, NGOs, civil society organizations and diplomatic missions by the Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen, the UN Secretary-General has reiterated his call for their release, urging they befreed “immediately and unconditionally.”
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Deadly flooding in Nigeria displaces thousands
Flash flooding in western Nigeria at the weekend has caused devastation around the town of Mokwa in Niger state, leaving more than 150 dead and 3,000 people displaced – more than half of whom are children aged 12 and under – the UN said on Monday.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Gaza: Guterres urges probe into killings at food distribution sites
The UN Secretary-General has condemned the reported killing and injury of Palestinians seeking food aid in Gaza on Sunday, calling for an investigation into the matter.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Frontline Ukrainian families face perilous task of farming mined fields
As Ukrainian and Russian delegations meet for a second round of preliminary peace talks in Turkïye on Monday, rural communitiesfaced their own challenge: finding something to eat.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Germany’s Annalena Baerbock elected President of the 80th General Assembly
Former German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock was elected President of the General Assembly’s 80th session on Monday. Her appointment comes as the regional group that includes Western Europe takes its turn at the helm of the world body.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Luisa Albera — Saving lives in the Mediterranean
Luisa Albera is the lead rescue coordinator onboard the Ocean Viking rescue ship, operated by SOS Mediterranee, an international civil organisation dedicated to saving migrants’ lives at sea. Her skill and experience led to the largest rescue ever carried out by the Ocean Viking, some 80 nautical miles north of Libya during the summer of 2021.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Sweden urged to end international adoptions
A Swedish inquiry exposed systemic abuse in international adoptions, including how children were trafficked and taken without consent.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:The EU’s Response to Pahalgam: A Missed Opportunity
Instead of strategic clarity and unanimity, the European Union reverted to its typical stance: cautious, non-aligned, and conspicuously quiet.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Health experts have argued exercise could improve cancer survival. Now they can prove it
The findings indicate cancer patients should increase their physical activity after treatment, experts said.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Trump’s China rant can’t hide his trade war retreat
“China, perhaps not surprisingly to some, HAS TOTALLY VIOLATED ITS AGREEMENT WITH US. So much for being Mr. NICE GUY!” That’s how US President Donald Trump exploded on Truth Social on May 30, accusing China of breaching a trade agreement.But the all-caps fury betrays something deeper: an American leader who’s cornered, not commanding. Trump’s tantrum […] The post Trump’s China rant can’t hide his trade war retreat...
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Polish presidential election outcome a blow to government
Right-wing conservative historian and euroskeptic Karol Nawrocki has won the Polish presidential runoff by a whisker. The result is a bitter blow for Donald Tusk's pro-European government.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Presidential election outcome a blow to Poland's government
Right-wing conservative historian and euroskeptic Karol Nawrocki has won the Polish presidential runoff by a whisker. The result is a bitter blow for Donald Tusk's pro-European government.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Donald Trump withdraws nomination of Elon Musk associate as his choice to lead NASA
Trump withdrew the candidacy of Jared Isaacman, an associate of tech billionaire Elon Musk, to be the next head of the US space agency, NASA.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Mexican President Sheinbaum Praises Results of First Popular Vote for Judges
Nearly 13 million citizens went out to choose the justices, magistrates and judges. On Sunday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum praised the results of the country’s first election of judges and judicial officials by popular vote. RELATED: Nearly 98 Million Mexicans to Vote Sunday in Historic Judicial Elections “The historic June 1, 2025, election of the […]
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Rafał Trzaskowski thanks voters after narrow defeat in Polish election
The Civic Platform candidate who lost out in Sunday's presidential runoff has spoken for the first time since the results were announced.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:European markets lower as investors eye US-China trade developments
European markets were lower on Monday afternoon as investors monitored updates on US-China tariff developments.
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