UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines
These “mini-subs” can be launched covertly, at night, from spy vessels like the Yantar, seen previously loitering around the English […]
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US has let in 4,499 refugees since October – all but three were South African
Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to
Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and urges hearing for survivors
She called rumours that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump “mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation”. Source link
Russia and Ukraine agree to truce for Orthodox Easter
Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon on 11 April through Easter Sunday. Source link
Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East's reshuffling is not yet done
Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground. Source link
India proposes new digital rules to regulate news and political posts on social media
“Keen to preserve market access in India, platforms comply. Citizens whose speech is restricted receive no notice, no hearings, no
Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 67
The Bronx born rapper’s global hit Planet Rock is credited with shaping hip-hop in the 1980s. Source link
Romuald Wadagni and Paul Hounkpè in race to succeed President Talon
In an attempt to allay the fears of voters, the candidate of the ruling coalition, Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni, 49,
Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction
The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil. Source
BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut
On Wednesday, Lebanon was hit with the heaviest bombardment by Israel in this conflict. For 10 minutes, the country was