Married for 72 years, man and woman die within an hour of each other Tuesday, 11 February 2025, 13:48 Last update: about 4 months ago A man and a woman who were married for 72 years died within an hour of each other, Italian media report. Attilio Piubello, 94, and Amalia Antonini, 93 lived in Verona, the city of Romeo and...
Corruption survey gives many nations, including Malta, worst scores; South Sudan goes bottom Tuesday, 11 February 2025, 07:28 Last update: about 4 months ago Many countries had their worst showing in more than a decade in an index released Tuesday that serves as a barometer of public sector corruption worldwide, from leading powers such as the United...
Pope's point-man on migration and aid concerned about USAID cuts, alarmed at US migrant crackdown Monday, 10 February 2025, 07:32 Last update: about 4 months ago Associated Press Pope Francis' point-man on migration and development has urged the Trump administration to remember Christian principles about caring for others, saying people are being "terrorized" by the U.S....
High-stakes AI summit in Paris: World leaders, tech titans and challenging diplomatic talks Monday, 10 February 2025, 07:30 Last update: about 4 months ago Associated Press Major world political leaders are meeting for an AI summit in Paris, where challenging diplomatic talks are expected while tech titans fight for dominance in the fast-moving technology...
Britain navigates rough transatlantic waters as Trump roils the 'special relationship' Sunday, 9 February 2025, 08:45 Last update: about 4 months ago Associated Press Ever since Winston Churchill coined the phrase in the wake of World War II, politicians have extolled the "special relationship" between the United States and Britain. Under President Donald...
Hamas releases 3 frail-looking Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire Sunday, 9 February 2025, 08:06 Last update: about 4 months ago Associated Press Hamas-led militants released three gaunt, frail-looking Israeli hostages and Israel freed nearly 200 Palestinian prisoners Saturday in the latest exchange of a ceasefire that has paused 16 months...
Trump's suggestion the US 'take over' the Gaza Strip is rejected by allies and adversaries alike Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 10:02 Last update: about 5 months ago Associated Press President Donald Trump's proposal that the United States "take over" the Gaza Strip and permanently resettle its Palestinian residents was swiftly rejected and denounced on Wednesday by American...
At least 10 killed at adult education centre in what officials say is Sweden's worst mass shooting Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 14:36 Last update: about 5 months ago Associated Press At least 10 people, including the gunman, were killed Tuesday at an adult education center in what Sweden's prime minister called the country's worst mass shooting. But a final death toll, a conclusive number of wounded and a motive hadn't yet been determined hours later....
EU leaders scramble to avoid friction with the US under Trump and avoid a 'stupid tariff war' Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 11:01 Last update: about 5 months ago Associated Press After three years spent trying to deter Russia from destroying Ukraine, European Union leaders grappled on Monday with how to respond to a major ally who appears determined to start a trade war or...
Emergency crews deployed on Santorini as an earthquake swarm worries Greek experts Monday, 3 February 2025, 14:19 Last update: about 5 months ago Associated Press Schools were closed and emergency crews deployed on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini on Monday after a spike in seismic activity raised concerns about a potentially powerful...