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European Central Bank raises interest rates by quarter-point to fight inflation
The European Central Bank has slowed the pace of its interest rate increases, stepping back like the US Federal Reserve from a string of jumbo hikes aimed at snuffing out…
Watch: Charles III’s double makes a surprise appearance down under
Updated: 03/05/2023 - 23:06 Madame Tussaud's in Sydney unveiled its own Windsor dynasty waxworks in Sydney in time for the coronation. Madame Tussaud's in Sydney unveiled its own…
President Vladimir Putin unharmed following an attempted drone strike on the Kremlin – Moscow
President Vladimir Putin unharmed following an attempted drone strike on the Kremlin Russia said on Wednesday it had shot down two Ukrainian drones that were trying to attack the…
Reporters Without Borders says media freedom in a bad way in record number of countries
Reporters Without Borders warned that media freedom around the world is in a bad state with disinformation, propaganda, and artificial intelligence posing an increasing threat to…
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy makes surprise visit to Finland for Nordic summit
The Ukrainian leader will hold talks with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö, and have bilateral meetings with prime ministers from other Nordic nations. Ukrainian President…
Russia lost 20,000 troops in five months, claims US
Both sides of the Ukraine war are tight-lipped about how many casualties they have suffered since the fighting began. Around 20,000 Russian soldiers have been killed over the last…
May Day across Europe: marchers demand a better deal for workers
Workers across Europe marked May Day by calling for better pay and conditions at a time of crippling inflation. People squeezed by inflation and demanding economic justice took to…
Hopes that Sudan peace talks could take place in Saudi Arabia
There are hopes that the two sides in the Sudan crisis could meet for peace talks in Saudi Arabia. However, there have also been warnings that fighting could break out again with…
French Polynesia votes for pro-independence bloc in historic elections
The Tavini huiraatira party is set to make Moetai Brotherson president of the new government on 10 May. Pro-independence parties lead by former French Polynesian President Oscar…
Brazil’s Lula recognises 1,200 square km of Indigenous land
Brazil has recognised six Indigenous areas, most of which are in the threatened Amazon rainforest. Brazil has granted official recognition of nearly 1200 square kilometres of…