‘Decision was made’: EU smacks down outcry over American hire to key regulator post
The European Commission on Friday rejected a demand from France that it “reconsider” its appointment of an American to a key post in executive dealing with the…
Wang tells Blinken to ‘work with China in the same direction’ to thaw US-China relations
China urged the US to improve ties. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held discussions with Wang Yi. Beijing wants the US to stop “interfering” in Taiwan….
Wagner not ‘in any significant capacity’ fighting in Ukraine war; Prigozhin missing, says Pentagon
Wagener fighters are no longer involved in the Ukraine war, says the US. Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin’s whereabouts are largely unknown. The majority of Wagner mercenaries are…
‘End of AIDS’ still possible by 2030: UN
The UN first set out in 2015 the target of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. (Picture: iStock) While the UN insists AIDS…
Pittsburgh jury finds synagogue attacker eligible for death penalty
SWAT team members near the Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue in Colleyville, Texas. Andy Jacobsohn/AFP via Getty Images A federal jury on Thursday decided that Robert Bowers…
Aid group’s rescue ship held ‘indefinitely’ in Italy
The NGO SOS Mediteranee’s rescue ship “Ocean Viking”. (NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP) SOS Mediteranee on Thursday accused Italy of hampering its work after the authorities there…
Man denies he was FBI plant for Jan 6 attack, sues Fox News over ‘purposeful avoidance of the truth’
James Ray Epps is suing Fox News for defamation. He alleges Fox identified him as an FBI agent in the 6 January insurrection. Fox reached a $787…