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S.Africa rebukes Israeli arguments at ICJ hearing on Gaza genocide case
Africa rebukes Israeli arguments at ICJ hearing on Gaza genocide case
South Africa ends rescue efforts at collapsed building
“I am very happy that we could revise the number of people on site down from 81 to 62, as it means fewer families are grieving today,” Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, said Friday (May. 17).
UN forecasts improved prospects for the world economy
According to its report, the world economy is now projected to grow by 2.7% this year, up from the 2.4% it forecast in its January report – and by 2.8% in 2025.
WATCH: Pro-Israel protesters rally outside ICJ amid Gaza conflict deliberation
Dozens of pro-Israel protesters gathered outside the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday as Israel defended itself against South Africa's demand to halt its military actions in Gaza.
Greek defense team says 9 accused Egyptians misidentified
The legal defence team for nine Egyptian men due to go on trial in southern Greece next week accused of causing one of the Mediterranean's deadliest shipwrecks said Thursday they will argue Greece has no jurisdiction in the case.
Moroccan asylum-seeker gets life sentence for killing UK retiree
Ahmed Alid told police after his arrest that he'd killed 70-year-old Terence Carney in the northeast England town of Hartlepool because "Israel had killed innocent children."
Pro-Israel demonstrators gather outside genocide hearing at UN court
Hearings are underway at the International Court of Justice as part of a case brought by South Africa against Israel because of its actions in Gaza.
Jennifer Lopez goes to war against A.I. in a new Netflix movie
The multi-hyphenate megastar also discussed how her idea of trust has changed through the years and as her fame exponentially increased.
Senegal’s Sonko wants to reassess ties with France
Senegal’s prime minister Ousmane Sonko called for a shift towards a fairer, more mutually beneficial and transparent cooperation with France. He questionned the impact on national sovereignty and strategic autonomy of French military presence in some African states.
Brazil wins bid to host 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Brazil will host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. The 74th FIFA Congress voted for Brazil ahead of the joint bid by Belgium, Netherlands and Germany as the host country for the event.