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Prado Museum experts expose lost Caravaggio scam as dealer faces fraud accusations

An art dealer is under investigation for potential fraud over a misattributed Caravaggio painting, with suspicions of false invoicing and misleading the buyer about the painting's authenticity.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

β€˜Jesus Christ also was found guilty and he was innocent,’ Le Pen codefendant says

Le Pen's allies are not pulling their punches after Monday's ruling.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Bangladesh celebrates Eid with grand processions and prayers

Eid al-Fitr was celebrated in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, with large gatherings in open grounds and mosques, along with the revival of a traditional procession.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Italy’s births hit record low as Meloni struggles to halt population decline

Number of babies born drops by 2.6% while country grapples with sudden rise in emigration

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

WHO issues its first-ever reports on tests and treatments for fungal infections

WHO's reports addressing the critical lack of medicines and diagnostic tools for invasive fungal diseases, shows urgent need for innovative research and development (R&D) to close the gaps. Fungal diseases are an increasing public health concern, with common infections growing increasingly resistant to treatment.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: WHO News favicon WHO News

Elon Musk slams Marine Le Pen guilty verdict as arch-conservatives unite in fury

Key adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump signals he will make the French far-right standard-bearer a new cause célèbre.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

UK's Starmer calls for united effort to 'smash' migrant smuggling gangs

UK prime minister Keir Starmer has urged the international community to work together to β€˜smash’ migrant smuggling gangs at a summit in London.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Patriots party backs Le Pen following French court ruling

Messages of support for the National Rally’s founder, along with attacks on the French judicial system, came from her political allies.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Cuba Condemns New U.S. Threats to Iran

Trump threatened the Persian nation with bombings and sanctions if no agreement was reached on its nuclear program. On Monday, Cuba condemned the continued threats from the United States against Iran after President Donald Trump spoke about bombing the Persian nation if a new nuclear agreement was not reached. RELATED: Violence Breeds Violence, Iran Warns […]

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Hong Kong lawmakers question if landlords will register subdivided flats

Under proposed law to improve quality of flats, landlords would need to pay HK$1,000 registration fee, obtain licence and hire professionals for inspections.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Central Asia – European Union: Towards a strategic partnership

The upcoming EU–Central Asia summit in Samarkand presents a unique opportunity that will undoubtedly give new impetus to the development of multifaceted cooperation between the regions, Bakhtiyor Mustafayev writes.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hutchison’s Panama deal: Beijing warns of coercion that hurts countries

Beijing’s top office on Hong Kong also shares another scathing article over deal by Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

French antitrust watchdog fines Apple €150 million over data collection tool

Without directly condemning Apple’s data collection tool, the antitrust regulator has determined that the conditions surrounding its implementation amounted to an abuse of a dominant market position. The decision comes at a time of tension between the US and the EU over the treatment of Big Tech.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Namibia: Nampower Warns Residents to Vacate Areas Along Kunene River

[Namibian] NamPower has warned communities along the Kunene River to urgently evacuate low-lying areas due to potential flooding caused by heavy rainfall in southern Angola.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Pope Francis Approves the Canonization of Venezuelan Nun

Carmen Rediles was beatified in 2018 after the approval of a miracle involving the healing of a doctor. On Monday, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis approved the decree of the miracle that will lead to the canonization of Mother Carmen Rendiles. RELATED: Venezuela Thanks Pope Francis for the Canonization of JosΓ© Gregorio HernΓ‘ndez Carmen […]

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Israeli expulsion plan echoes colonial ethnic cleansing from Madagascar to America

Israeli expulsion plan echoes colonial ethnic cleansing from Madagascar to America Submitted by Joseph Massad on Mon, 03/31/2025 - 08:07 Israel's β€˜voluntary migration’ plan for Palestinians mirrors the Nazi Madagascar Plan to expel Jews and perpetuates violent colonial legacies of displacement Displaced Palestinians leave Beit Hanoun in the northern Gaza Strip with their belongings, heading towards Gaza City following...

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Uganda: Parliament Is Rewarding Leaders Before They Even Work - Bobi Wine

[Nile Post] National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has criticised Parliament over what he described as unprecedented corruption scandals and governance failures.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Lesotho: National Electricity Company 'Has No Funds'

[Lesotho Times] ...It has no funds to import electricity posing a severe risk to consumers and the economy

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: AU Commission Chairperson to Deploy Panel of the Wise for South Sudan Mediation

[African Union] After cordial direct talks with President Salva Kiir of the Republic of South Sudan, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E. Mahmoud Youssouf Ali addressed the evolving political situation in South Sudan and the recent violence in Nasir.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Can US agriculture withstand a trade war with China?

US soybean farmers are facing uncertainty as Donald Trump's trade policies spark fears of market volatility. Can they navigate the risks of tariffs and lost exports?

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Lottery ticket sales likely to be suspended from 1 June

Late last month, Parks Tauextendedthe bid adjudication period by a year but was silent on what would happen to ticket sales after Ithuba’s licence expired

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Ethiopia: Over 4.5m Students Still Out of School Despite Extended Registration in War-Torn Amhara Region

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Despite a previous announcement extending student registration until March 9 due to "security challenges" and low enrollment, the Amhara Regional Education Bureau has stated that more than 4.5 million students remain out of school, with over 3,600 schools closed across the region.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Lithuania says 3 out of 4 missing US soldiers found dead

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said that three of the four missing US soldiers have been found dead, with the fate of one still unknown. Earlier in the day, Lithuanian rescuers pulled their vehicle from a swamp.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump tariff β€˜uncertainty’ triggers worst S&P 500 quarter since 1980s amid recession fears

Global recession fears grip Wall Street as Trump’s tariffs trigger a stock market rout, as the S&P 500 faces its worst quarter since the 1980s.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority to adopt 6 measures to reduce human error

Database of patients’ wounds, smart medicine cabinets and tracking wristbands among measures to be implemented at all hospitals following string of blunders.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Turkey's opposition threatens to block UK Labour return to Socialist International

Turkey's opposition threatens to block UK Labour return to Socialist International Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Mon, 03/31/2025 - 14:32 CHP leader Ozgur Ozel blasts Labour and Keir Starmer for silence over Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu's arrest, saying 'they will face consequences from me' Ozgur Ozel, leader of Turkey's main opposition CHP attends a rally to protest against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, in...

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Russia: Supreme Court to consider suspending ban on Taliban

As Russia develops ties with the Taliban, the country is considering suspending the ban on the movement. The expected move, however, would not amount to a formal recognition of the Taliban government in Afghanistan.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Gaza's Eid marred by Israeli massacres of children and expulsion orders

Gaza's Eid marred by Israeli massacres of children and expulsion orders Submitted by Ahmed Aziz on Mon, 03/31/2025 - 14:37 Bombs rained down on Palestinians as excited children prepared to celebrate the holiday, marking one of the deadliest days since the bombing resumed Osama Miqdad holds the body of his nephew, Abd al-Rahman Miqdad, three, who was killed in Israeli strikes, at Nasser hospital, in Khan Younis, 31...

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Venezuela Maintains Contact with Companies Affected by U.S. License Revocations

The Bolivarian government has also activated a plan designed to reduce dependence on foreign companies. On Sunday, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez informed that Venezuela maintains fluid communication with the transnational oil and gas companies whose operating licenses were revoked by the U.S. government. RELATED: President Maduro Advances New Strategies to Strengthen Venezuela’s Dollar Exchange System […]

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Tigrayan survivors seek justice in German courts

A group of Tigrayan survivors is seeking justice in Germany for war crimes committed during Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict. Experts say this could send a global message that war crimes will be punished.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Meta profits as ads promote illegal Israeli settlements in West Bank

Companies are selling homes in illegal settlements and individuals are fundraising to buy weapons for Israeli soldiers.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Gothenburg fined for missing renewable energy goal. Here’s why it’s happy to take the hit

The council is holding itself to strict standards on energy and EVs as it seeks to be close to carbon-free by 2030.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Independents and minor parties may decide who runs Australia. Who and what will win their support?

The polls suggest no party is likely to have a majority after the federal election on 3 May. We asked the current crossbenchers what their priorities would be in that eventInteractive guide to electorates in the Australian electionListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaSee all our Australian election 2025 coverageElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our...

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

When does daylight savings time end in Australia? Here’s when your clocks will change

It ends for people in NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT on the first Sunday of April and won’t return until October. But why do we have daylight saving – and does it affect sleep health?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMany Australians will soon say goodbye to long warmer days and hello to an extra hour of sleep as the temperature begins to cool.Here’s what you need to know...

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

The western Melbourne teacher: β€˜Hecs debt, that’s a big problem’

Ed Bryant is a new homeowner who feels broadly better off since changing careers, but worries about debt – and AIIn the lead-up to the federal election, ordinary people around the nation tell us about their life and what influences their vote. Read more in the Anywhere but Canberra seriesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEd Bryant is almost constantly surrounded by children. The teacher and...

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia