At least 16 killed, thousands displaced by gang attack in rural Haiti
The attack happened in the Artibonite region, where members of the Gran Grif gang have targeted locals in the past.
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Kissing a woman’s hand can be sexual assault, Spanish court finds
The Supreme Court found that a man had done more than harass a woman by kissing her hand as there had been “a clear sexual component” to his behaviour.
Continue ReadingGermany whale: Mamma trapped near German coast swims free after several tense days
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch A humpback whale that became stranded in shallow Baltic Sea waters has successfully swum free, with experts hoping no further rescue attempts will be necessary. The majestic creature, estimated […]
Continue ReadingLeaked call shows Szijjártó discussing EU sanctions removal with Russia’s Lavrov
Published on 31/03/2026 – 12:51 GMT+2•Updated 12:53 A group of investigative journalists on Tuesday released a recording of a phone call between Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, in which Szijjártó offered to assist in removing a Russian oligarch’s sister from EU sanctions at Lavrov’s request. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING In the […]
Continue ReadingRussia targets VPNs used by millions in Putin’s latest internet crackdown
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Russia is set to intensify its crackdown on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), tools widely used by millions of its citizens to bypass state internet controls and censorship, according to […]
Continue ReadingWhale “Timmy” spotted again in Wismar Bay
March 31, 2026, 10:27 amMarch 31, 2026, 10:44 The humpback whale, which was stranded off Germany, was spotted again in the Baltic Sea off the city of Wismar after temporarily diving. The German Maritime Museum said he was swimming freely. This could also be seen in images from a live camera in which the animal […]
Continue ReadingUkrainian series of attacks – Ust-Luga oil port hit again
The port of Ust-Luga.Image: www.imago-images.de March 31, 2026, 9:55 a.mMarch 31, 2026, 9:55 a.m Ukrainian long-range drones have once again attacked the Russian oil and gas port of Ust-Luga on the Baltic Sea near St. Petersburg. The region’s governor, Alexander Drozdenko, spoke of damage to the port facilities, as reported by the Russian state news […]
Continue ReadingEurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
“As we mark the 70th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest, it feels especially meaningful to open this next chapter with Asia, a region rich in culture, creativity and talent,” Martin Green, director of the Eurovision Song Contest at the EBU, said in a statement.
Continue ReadingNATO “must not be a one-way street”
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio raises allegations against NATO allies.Image: keystone US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has criticized Spain and other NATO partners for a lack of support in the war against Iran – and suggested a later reassessment of the alliance by the US. March 31, 2026, 05:06March 31, 2026, 05:21 At […]
Continue ReadingKing Charles should meet Epstein victims, US lawmaker says
While the trip is not officially confirmed, the King and Queen Camilla are reportedly planning to visit the US at the end of April.
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