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At least one killed in third night of Russian drone raids on Kyiv

July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 by Admins

At least one person has been killed and four wounded as Ukrainian air defence units fought off a Russian drone attack for the third consecutive night in and around Kyiv. Emergency services responded to calls in the capital city’s Solomyanskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, Podilskyi and Darnytskyi districts following “explosions”, Kyiv’s Mayor Vitali Klitschko said in the early … Read moreAt least one killed in third night of Russian drone raids on Kyiv

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy brings home Azovstal commanders from Turkey

July 10, 2023 by Admins

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has returned home, from a visit to Turkey, with five commanders of Ukraine’s former garrison in Mariupol, a move Russia said violated the terms of a prisoner exchange deal engineered last year. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday that Ankara had promised under the exchange agreement to keep the men … Read moreUkraine’s Zelenskyy brings home Azovstal commanders from Turkey

France bans Bastille Day fireworks sale after anti-gov’t protests

July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 by Admins

France has banned the sale, possession and transport of fireworks during the July 14 national holiday weekend, following protests sparked by the killing of a teenager by the police. Fireworks were used in some protests that erupted in France after a police officer shot dead 17-year-old Nahel M during a traffic stop on June 27 … Read moreFrance bans Bastille Day fireworks sale after anti-gov’t protests

Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals

July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 by Admins

Pope Francis has announced he would elevate 21 churchmen to the high rank of cardinal, again putting his mark on the group that will one day choose his successor after his death or resignation. The ceremony to install them, known as a consistory, will be held on September 30, the 86-year-old Francis announced on Sunday … Read morePope Francis names 21 new cardinals

Turkey’s Erdogan blames France riots on ‘institutional racism’

July 4, 2023July 4, 2023 by Admins

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has blamed France’s nationwide riots on “institutional racism” and the country’s colonial past. The French government has been battling violence and looting in Paris and across the country since 17-year-old Nahel M – a French citizen of Algerian background – was shot dead by a police officer during a traffic … Read moreTurkey’s Erdogan blames France riots on ‘institutional racism’

State of emergency declared in Siberia over raging wildfires

July 4, 2023July 4, 2023 by Admins

Authorities in the Russian Far East declared a state of emergency on Monday as summer wildfires spread amid intense heat and lightning storms. The head of the Republic of Sakha, a region also known as Yakutia, wrote on the Telegram messaging app that more than 110 forest fires were raging across about 61,000 hectares (151,000 … Read moreState of emergency declared in Siberia over raging wildfires

Iran condemns MEK rally in France as support for ‘terrorism’

July 4, 2023July 4, 2023 by Admins

Iran has lashed out against France for allowing a meeting and rally by the blacklisted Mojahedin-e Khalq (MEK), or People’s Mujahidin Organization, which Tehran says amounts to support for “terrorism”. French officials need to “make up for their past mistakes” in backing the “murderers of Iranian people” and focus on the country’s “deep internal crisis” … Read moreIran condemns MEK rally in France as support for ‘terrorism’