World Boxing apologises for naming Imane Khelif when announcing new sex testing policy/in /by
World Boxing has formally apologised to the Algerian Boxing Federation for naming Olympic gold medalist Imane Khelif in a new genetic sex screening policy.
Uganda: Two suspected terrorists killed in blast near church/in /by
The deceased were a man and a woman on a passenger motorcycle.
Kony Case: ICC hearing over Ugandan rebel leader to proceed in absentia/in /by
ICC appeals judges gave their final greenlight for a confirmation of charges hearing in the case against Joseph Kony.
OECD revises forecast, projects slowdown in global economic growth/in /by
A new report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development is projecting a slowdown in global growth.
Lisbon art installation highlights the suffering of Gaza’s children/in /by
The action was organised by civil society groups to mark International Children’s Day that in Portugal is celebrated on 1 June.
DRC: M23 rebels executed at least 21 civilians in Goma, Human Rights Watch says/in /by
The killings took place on 22 and 23 February in the rebel-controlled capital of North Kivu, according to HRW.
Vast dust cloud from the Sahara Desert blankets much of the Caribbean en route to the US/in /by
A massive cloud of dust from the Sahara Desert settled over the Caribbean on Monday, as it made its way from Africa to the United States.
Ancelotti whips Brazil into shape ahead of Ecuador showdown/in /by
Carlo Ancelotti already has most of his squad and is starting the first training session as new coach to qualify for the South American qualifiers.
Muslim pilgrims arrive in Mecca ahead of start of Hajj/in /by
With the annual Hajj pilgrimage beginning on Wednesday, Muslim worshippers are starting to arrive in the Saudi city of Mecca. This year, two million people are expected to complete the holy pilgrimage, that makes up one of the five pillars of Islam.
Former German Foreign Minister Baerbock to lead UN General Assembly/in /by
Germany’s Annalena Baerbock was elected by secret ballot Monday to be President of the United Nations General Assembly at its 80th session.