The British air base at Akrotiri in Cyprus was allegedly hit by a drone on Monday night (archive image).Image: keystone Mar 2, 2026, 6:15 a.mMar 2, 2026, 6:15 a.m The British air base at Akrotiri in Cyprus was allegedly hit by a drone on Monday night. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Defense in […]
Continue ReadingThey are calling instead for a global pause “until the scientific consensus settles on the benefits and harms that age-assurance technologies can bring, and on the technical feasibility.” The signatories include Ronald Rivest, winner of the prestigious Turing Award in computing, and Bart Preneel, president of the International Association for Cryptologic Research. France is planning […]
Continue ReadingDonald Trump is causing irritation with contradictory statements about his goals in Iran. Image: keystone Donald Trump is causing confusion with contradictory statements about US goals in Iran. An interview he gave to the New York Times underlines the US government’s lack of plan, at least on the surface. Mar 2, 2026, 4:55 a.mMar 2, […]
Continue Reading“The military operation is a humanitarian rescue mission and will save many lives,” Pahlavi said. “Europe’s decision to proscribe the IRGC is welcome but it now needs to go further and support our transition plan to rebuild Iran. Europe has too long sat on the fence. This is the moment of decision. Stand with the […]
Continue ReadingGrowing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.
Continue ReadingPublished on 30/01/2026 – 17:24 GMT+1•Updated 7:25 p.m The Danish government announced Friday a deportation reform to expel non-Danish citizens who have been sentenced to at least one year of imprisonment for serious crimes, such as aggravated assault and rape. The new measures, to take effect from May 1 (if approved), also include tightened controls […]
Continue ReadingThe mine gave way after heavy rains on Wednesday, a local rebel spokesman says.
Continue ReadingFeb 1, 2026, 12:21 p.mFeb 1, 2026, 12:21 p.m Eight people were killed in an accident involving a coach in the southern Turkish province of Antalya. 26 others were injured, some seriously, said provincial governor Hulusi Sahin. The bus left the road on wet roads and was probably too fast. The injured were taken to […]
Continue ReadingUkraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signaled that trilateral talks with Russia and the United States — scheduled to take place on Sunday in Abu Dhabi — will be delayed to later this week, citing Washington’s focus on rising tensions with Iran. In his nightly video address Saturday, Zelenskyy said Kyiv was still waiting for clarity from […]
Continue ReadingOn 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 An angel in a church in central Rome has been restored to look like Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, a national newspaper has reported. The allegation has prompted a […]
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