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Italian Constitutional Court holds hearing on detention of rescue ship in 2024
The Ocean Viking, a humanitarian rescue ship, was detained in 2024 when it attempted to save migrants in the Mediterranean Sea. The Italian Constitutional Court has now held a hearing on the ship's detention, with the outcome of the trial potentially influencing Italy's anti-migration policies.
Final destination for deportees flown out of the United States remains unknown
It has been reported that the migrants, who are of six different nationalities, were being sent to South Sudan which once again appears to be on the brink of civil war.
South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa arrives at White House for meeting with Trump
Amid tensions over "genocide" allegations made by Trump with regard to white farmers in South Africa, president Cyril Ramaphosa has started his meeting with the US president in an attempt to salvage relations between the two countries.
China says its committed to expanding its investments in Africa
A Ministry of Commerce official it would do this by further promoting corporate cooperation in various fields.
Tehran insists it will never stop enriching uranium
Iran’s top diplomat insisted Wednesday that Tehran will never stop enriching uranium, further underlining the Islamic Republic's red line in negotiations with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Kenya’s rhinos get their ears notched for tracking and protection
Rhino populations in Kenya have long suffered from poaching. But in the past few years, the country has managed to improve the situation. Its latest initiative to protect the animals: notching their ears to make them easier to track.
England to launch world-first Gonorrhoea vaccination programme
Cases of gonorrhoea hit over 85,000 in 2023, the highest since records began in 1918, prompting concerns about strains that no longer respond to standard treatments.
Paris Saint-Germain hopes to win first UEFA Champions League title
The French team trained on Wednesday ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash against Inter Milan on 31 May.
Pope Leo XIV calls for aid to reach Gaza and an end to hostilities
Pope Leo XIV called Wednesday for humanitarian aid to reach the Gaza Strip and for an end to the “heartbreaking” toll on its people, as he presided over his first general audience in St. Peter’s Square.
NFL approves participation of players in flag football for 2028 Olympics
The National Football League owners have authorised players to participate in the flag football tournament at the 2028 Olympics, which will take place in Los Angeles. Flag football is one of the five sports added to the 2028 Games.