Japan protests Putin's first visit to disputed islands
President Vladimir Putin visited Russia's far-eastern Kuril islands for the first time on Thursday, prompting protests by Japan which also claims the territory.
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Russian strike on Ukraine passenger train kills 2
A Russian drone attack on a train carrying hundreds of passengers in southern Ukraine killed two people on Thursday. Our correspondent Emmanuelle Chaze tells us more.
🔴 Mali pardons French official Yann Vézilier, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison
West Bank: "What we see is an escalation in methods"
Israeli settlers have besieged three homes in the occupied West Bank for several days, including one owned by a Palestinian American, in what the US ambassador called a "horrific act of terror" on Thursday. We discuss the situation with our guest, Allegra Pacheco, chief of party of the West Bank Protection Consortium.
Russian detained over plot to 'execute' Ukrainian-American in Warsaw, Tusk says
Poland arrested a Russian national who was allegedly planning to kill a Ukrainian-American dual citizen in Warsaw, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Thursday. Tusk said it was the first time that “someone on the order of Russia” had sought to attack an American citizen on NATO territory.
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Russian detained over 'execution' plot against Ukrainian-American in Warsaw, Tusk says
Poland arrested a Russian national who was allegedly planning to kill a Ukrainian-American dual citizen in Warsaw, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Thursday. Tusk said it was the first time that “someone on the order of Russia” had sought to attack an American citizen on NATO territory.
Russian detained over 'execution' plot targeting Ukrainian-American in Warsaw, Tusk says
Poland arrested a Russian national who was allegedly planning to kill a Ukrainian-American dual citizen in Warsaw, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Thursday. Tusk added that this was the first time that “someone on the order of Russia” had sought to attack an American citizen on NATO territory.
Poland detains Russian for 'execution' plot on American citizen in Warsaw, Tusk says
Poland has arrested a Russian national who was allegedly planning to kill a Ukrainian-American dual citizen in Warsaw, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Thursday. Tusk added that this was the first time that “someone on the order of Russia” had sought to attack an American citizen on NATO territory.
Poland detains Russian for 'execution' plot in Warsaw, Tusk says
Poland has arrested a Russian national who was allegedly planning to kill a Ukrainian-American dual citizen in Warsaw, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Thursday. Tusk added that this was the first time that “someone on the order of Russia” had sought to attack an American citizen on NATO territory.
Mali pardons French official sentenced to 20 years in prison
Mali President Assimi Goïta on Thursday pardoned a French national who had been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Last year, Mali's military-led government accused Yann Vézilier, an official from the French embassy, of being involved in a plot to destabilise the West African country.
Mali pardons French national sentenced to 20 years in prison
Mali President Assimi Goïta on Thursday pardoned a French national who had been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Last year, Mali's military-led government accused Yann Vézilier of being involved in a plot to destabilise the West African country.
Zambia voters weigh Hichilema's economic record
Zambians went to the polls Thursday in an election focused on economic hardships in the copper-rich nation, where President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking a second term.
Israel sends troops to settler siege as US ambassador slams 'act of terror'
Israeli forces on Thursday moved against rogue settlers laying siege to Palestinians amid unusually strong US criticism, even as Israel inaugurated an emblematic settlement elsewhere in the West Bank.
How significant is Andrew Tate within the manosphere?
A federal judge in Miami will hear arguments Thursday over whether social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate should remain in custody as they fight extradition to the United Kingdom, where the brothers are accused of rape and sex trafficking. Analysis with our guest, Cecile Simmons, author and independent researcher on masculinism.
Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands
🇷🇺 🇯🇵 Russian President Putin has made his first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, travelling to Iturup, one of four islands claimed by both Russia and Japan. Tokyo strongly protested the visit, calling it “absolutely unacceptable.”
Iran calls out Trump's ‘lies’ about US control over the Strait of Hormuz
A spokesman for Iran's military command on Thursday called out US President Donald Trump's "lies and fabrications" after he claimed on social media that Washington had "total control over the Strait of Hormuz". Iran has maintained control of the Strait, a vital energy conduit, since the outbreak of the war on February 28.
Iran says Trump ‘lied’ about US control over Strait of Hormuz
Iran called President Donald Trump's claim that Washington controlled the Strait of Hormuz "lies and fabrications" on Thursday as Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the spokesperson for Iran's central military command, said that the waterway was fully under Tehran's control. A day earlier, Trump had posted on Truth Social that the US "has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT!"
Viral dancing seniors inspire Italy's ageing population to get moving
An elderly dancing duo has become a viral sensation in Italy after a tour operator shared one of their street performances online last week, striking a chord with many in Italy, whose population is the oldest in the EU. The pair said they hope their sudden popularity will push their peers off the sofa into a more active lifestyle.
Viral dancing seniors inspire Italy's ageing population to move
An elderly dancing duo has become a viral sensation in Italy after a tour operator shared one of their street performances online last week. They have since appeared on national TV and have been praised by Rome's mayor. The pair said that they hope their sudden popularity will push their peers off the sofa and onto the dance floor.
'If you can, move!' say Rome's viral dancing seniors
An elderly dancing duo has become a viral sensation in Italy after one of their street performances was shared online by a social media savvy tour operator. They have won praise from Rome's mayor and have struck a chord with many in Italy – whose population is the oldest in the European Union.
Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands
🇷🇺 Russian President Putin has made his first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, travelling to Iturup, one of four islands claimed by both Russia and Japan. Tokyo strongly protested the visit, calling it “absolutely unacceptable.”
Rebuilding Aleppo: Syria's war-torn economic capital enjoys gradual rebirth
Syria's economic capital Aleppo was left largely in ruins by the fighting that raged there between regime and rebel forces from 2012 to 2016. A 2023 earthquake also caused severe damage to the old city. But reconstruction is now well underway, in particular of Aleppo's treasured historic monuments.
PSG down Aston Villa to retain UEFA Super Cup
Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain rubber-stamped their status as Europe's top team as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.
Jury selection begins in Meta youth harms trial in California federal court
Jury selection began Wednesday in Meta's federal trial over claims its platforms have harmed youth mental health and also track children in violation of federal law. Our correspondent Wassim Cornet tells us more.
Farage face off against Count Binface: "He's been the subject to many jokes in the UK"
Polls opened Thursday in an eastern England by-election that pits hard-right leader Nigel Farage - often touted as a potential future British prime minister - against perennial joke candidate Count Binface in a vote shunned by the country's main political parties."If Count Binface does well in this election, it's not going to look good for Nigel Farage", Philip Turle explains.
Earthquake in Colombia: "The government didn't accept the help from foreign rescue teams"
Thursday morning will mark 72 hours since the quake in Colombia, where "people are surprised that the government didn't accept the help from foreign rescue teams", says our journalist Rosa Perez.
Infantino's future at FIFA should be decided by election, African football chief says
Confederation of African Football head Patrice Motsepe on Thursday said that the future of FIFA's embattled president Gianni Infantino should be decided via election. Multiple world football federations have recently withdrawn their support for his leadership of football's governing body over his aborted plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
Election should decide Infantino’s future with FIFA, African football chief says
The head of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, said on Thursday that FIFA President Gianni Infantino's future should be decided through an election. This comes after a barrage of criticism of his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
Infantino future should be decided by election says African football chief
The head of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, said on Wednesday that FIFA President Gianni Infantino's future should be decided through an election. This comes after a barrage of criticism of his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
Infantino future should be decided by election says African football chief
Confederation of African Football chief Patrice Motsepe says Gianni Infantino's future should only be decided by elections after Ireland became the latest federation to withdraw their support for the embattled FIFA president.