From pop to politics, what to know as Sweden prepares for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 08:20 Last update: about 9 hours ago Associated Press It's springtime in Europe — time for the annual blossoming of spectacle and sound known as the Eurovision Song Contest. Taking place in May in Malmö, Sweden, the 68th annual...
Abortion returns to the spotlight in Italy, 46 years after it was legalized Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 07:07 Last update: about 10 hours ago Associated Press talian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s far-right-led government scored a victory Tuesday with the Senate approving a law allowing anti-abortion groups access to women considering ending their...
A Palestinian baby in Gaza is born an orphan in an urgent cesarean section after an Israeli strike Monday, 22 April 2024, 07:15 Last update: about 2 days ago Associated Press Sabreen Jouda came into the world seconds after her mother left it. Their home was hit by an Israeli airstrike shortly before midnight Saturday. Until that moment, the family was like so many...
Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate, report says Monday, 22 April 2024, 07:11 Last update: about 2 days ago Associated Press Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average, two top climate monitoring organizations reported Monday, warning of the consequences for...
Ireland at crossroads: Can ancient Brehon laws guide republic away from anti-immigrant sentiment? Sunday, 21 April 2024, 15:31 Last update: about 4 days ago Associated Press Ireland's new prime minister is a relatively young man leading a comparatively young republic that is experiencing several unprecedented challenges. Simon Harris was confirmed as "taoiseach," or...
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza's south kills at least 9 Palestinians in Rafah, including 6 children Sunday, 21 April 2024, 06:28 Last update: about 3 days ago Associated Press An Israeli airstrike on a house in Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah killed at least nine people, six of them children, hospital authorities said Saturday, as Israel pursued its nearly...
The man who set himself on fire outside the courthouse where Trump is on trial dies of his injuries Sunday, 21 April 2024, 06:26 Last update: about 3 days ago Associated Press The man who doused himself in an accelerant and set himself on fire outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial has died, police said. The New York City...
Police to review security outside courthouse hosting Trump's trial after man sets himself on fire Saturday, 20 April 2024, 06:54 Last update: about 4 days ago Associated Press Police officials said they were reviewing whether to restrict access to a public park outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial after a man set himself on fire...
Israel, Iran play down apparent Israeli strike. The muted responses could calm tensions -- for now Saturday, 20 April 2024, 06:51 Last update: about 4 days ago Associated Press Israel and Iran on Friday both played down an apparent Israeli airstrike near a major air base and nuclear site in central Iran, signaling the two bitter enemies are ready to prevent their latest...
One miscalculation or mistake in Middle East 'could lead to the unthinkable’ – UN Secretary General Thursday, 18 April 2024, 17:30 Last update: about 5 days ago UN Secretary General António Guterres has said that the Middle East is on a precipice, where "one miscalculation, one miscommunication or mistake could lead to the unthinkable, a full scale...