Revealed: Google facilitated Russia and China’s censorship requests

An investigation has exposed the tech firm’s cooperation with autocratic regimes to remove unfavourable content

Google has cooperated with autocratic regimes around the world, including the Kremlin in Russia and …

Source: The Guardian

European leaders set to hold emergency summit on Ukraine

The UK PM, who is expected to attend, said it was a "once in a generation moment for our national security".

Source: BBC

How renewables boom could mitigate global climate change

Renewable energy already generates one-third of the world's electricity, with China leading the pack. Is the momentum enough to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels?

Source: Deutsche Welle

Mould, mice and droppings among issues discovered at Whitehall’s restaurants and bars

Rodent infestation and out-of-date food was found across government canteens and cafes in recent inspections

Whitehall’s restaurants and bars have often been the scene of a grubby deal or plot …

Source: The Guardian

How to understand Elon Musk

His attack on government is not ideologically coherent but it can be traced to an engineering mindset that values radical ideas

Source: Financial Times

Rwanda turning to sport to polish international image

A sponsorship deal with Bayern Munich has thrown Rwanda into the international sporting spotlight. The African country is making even bigger waves with its desire to host some of sport's …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Three Israelis and 369 Palestinians released after week of ceasefire tensions

Hostages and prisoners reunited with loved ones as political concerns turn to second phase of truce

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Hamas has freed three Israeli hostages from …

Source: The Guardian

WWF helping facilitate trade in polar bear fur, investigation reveals

Wildlife charity backs policy of exploitation of small number of some endangered species for economic purposes – such as trophy hunting

The wildlife charity WWF has been working to support …

Source: The Guardian

AU summit: What's next for the conflicts in DRC and Sudan?

African leaders meeting in Addis Ababa hope to find fresh solutions to the conflicts plaguing the continent. Sudan and DRC are top on the agenda, while the AU commission is …

Source: Deutsche Welle

DR Congo: M23 rebels seize second airport

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi called for Rwanda to be "blacklisted" as rebel forces claimed more territory in the eastern part of Congo. The M23 rebels are backed by the Rwandan …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Pope spends quiet first night in hospital, continues drug therapy and reads papers, Vatican says

ROME — Pope Francis slept well during a quiet first night in the hospital after being admitted with a respiratory tract infection, and was up eating and reading Saturday, the …

Source: NBC News

What is known of Donald Trump's 'peace plan' for Ukraine?

The leaked details of the Trump administration's peace plan for Ukraine suggest that the US could sideline its European partners and make concessions to Russia to accelerate the negotiation process.

Source: Deutsche Welle