US declares drug cartels, criminal gangs global terrorist organisations

Trump frequently depicts immigration and drug smuggling as part of an 'invasion' of the US to justify harsh measures.

Source: Al Jazeera

Hamas offers handover of all hostages to Israel if next phase of ceasefire agreed

Benjamin Netanyahu signals readiness for talks on second phase by appointing adviser Ron Dermer to lead delegation

Hamas has said it is ready to release all its remaining hostages in …

Source: The Guardian

Cocaine worth $15 million found at the bottom of the Baltic Sea

The discovery stemmed from a joint operation by the Polish border guard, Europol and the DEA to protect underwater infrastructure in the region.

Source: CBS News

‘You should have never started it’: Trump suggests Ukraine to blame for war

US president says he will 'probably' meet Russian President Vladimir Putin this month.

Source: Al Jazeera

EU overhaul of farming strategy ignores vital green proposals, campaigners warn

The report promises better pay and protections for farmers, but environmentalists say it will not help restore nature or assure food security

European farmers will face fewer rules and less …

Source: The Guardian

Rapper A$AP Rocky found not guilty in gun assault case

US Rapper A$AP Rocky dove into the arms of his partner Rihanna in court, after a jury found him not guilty.

Source: Al Jazeera

Fact-checking Donald Trump’s statements on Ukraine

President Donald Trump has launched a flurry of controversial claims about the war in Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelensky, while addressing reporters at his Mar-a-Lago resort. Many of these claims …

Source: France 24

Maria Callas and Paris: a love story

With the great soprano back in the spotlight, here’s where she lived, shopped, dined and partied in her spiritual home

Source: Financial Times

Federal judge refuses to block Musk team’s access to US government data

Fourteen Democratic-led states had sought temporary restraining order against body involved in worker layoffs

A federal judge refused on Tuesday to immediately block Elon Musk and the so-called “department of …

Source: The Guardian

EU cracks down on fast fashion and food waste

Ecommerce groups will be forced to cover costs of collecting, sorting and recycling

Source: Financial Times

Uganda: Besigye appears in court appears in court as calls for his release grow

More than a week after Ugandan opposition figure, Kizza Besigye began a hunger strike, his wife has expressed grave concern about his health. The detained Ugandan opposition politician was charged …

Source: France 24

Trump threatens new 25% tariffs on all auto, drug and semiconductor imports

US President Donald Trump has floated the idea of slapping import duties on all imports of cars, pharmaceuticals and chips, saying to reporters that he could make a formal announcement …

Source: France 24