US Senator Joe Manchin to retire, dealing blow to Democrats.
US Democrats’ chances of holding onto their majority in the Senate in 2024 were thrown into doubt Thursday when the party’s powerful lawmaker Joe Manchin announced he would not run…
‘All lives have equal worth’: Macron urges Israel to protect civilians at Gaza aid conference.
French President Emmanuel Macron opened a Gaza aid conference on Thursday with an appeal for Israel to protect civilians as it fights Hamas, saying “all lives have equal worth” and…
Dream or mirage: Can South Africa’s white-led opposition win in 2024?
South Africa’s largest opposition party believes it is the government in waiting, ahead of the 2024 election. Analysts doubt that. Cape Town, South Africa – On April 1, John Steenhuisen…
Gaza’s Christian community faces ‘threat of extinction’ amid Israel war.
The attack by Israel on Gaza might lead to the end of the long-standing presence of Christians in that area. When bombs from Israel started hitting the busy streets of…
Colorado funeral home owners arrested after 190 corpses found.
The owners of a Colorado funeral home are accused of giving fake cremated remains to some bereaved families, among other allegations. Jan and Carie Hallford were arrested by authorities in…
New Zealand: John Oliver’s Bird of the Century backing ruffles feathers.
An annual vote to elect New Zealand’s favourite bird has exploded into an international public relations battle that is ruffling some feathers. Bird of the Year seeks to raise awareness…
Claressa Shields: The ‘loudmouth American’ with a story worth saying.
Dirty water ain’t gonna stop us putting on those Gucci clothes.” Claressa Shields is walking around her hometown of Flint, Michigan. Barking dogs are the soundtrack to a stroll down…
Work near home: The co-working hubs for locals.
The billion-dollar business WeWork has filed for bankruptcy in the US, but that doesn’t necessarily mean co-working spaces are going out of fashion. The concept may simply be evolving –…
World Cup 2023: Afghanistan’s dazzling run captivates cricket.
Afghanistan’s dream run in the Cricket World Cup includes victories against former champions England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Tuesday’s defeat to Australia may have dented their semi-final hopes, but the…
Footballer Luis Díaz’s father freed by Colombian guerrillas.
Colombian-born Liverpool footballer Luis Díaz’s father has been released by the left-wing guerrillas who kidnapped him 13 days ago, police sources and local media say. Luis Manuel Díaz was handed…