‘She screams when someone comes near’: Gaza children in trauma
Three weeks since Suzy Eshkuntana was pulled from the rubble of her house, destroyed by an Israeli air strike, the six-year-old girl has barely spoken except to ask for her … Read More
Billionaire donor slams vaccine hoarding at Africa’s expense
Billionaire philanthropist Mo Ibrahim is sharply criticizing the hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines by wealthy nations, urging the international community to “walk the talk” of equitable distribution as Africa desperately lags … Read More
France, Belgium ease virus curbs as US decision boosts travel hopes
France and Belgium further relaxed their Covid-19 restrictions Wednesday, allowing restaurants and cafes to serve indoors, while the United States eased travel warnings for dozens of countries as vaccinations boost … Read More
Sausage wars: UK urges EU to move on Brexit trade with N.Ireland
Britain will tell the EU time is running out to find solutions to ease post-Brexit trade with Northern Ireland, saying any further legal action by the bloc would not “make … Read More
Man held over Macron slapping was medieval martial arts enthusiast
The man alleged to have slapped French President Emmanuel Macron in the face ran a club for enthusiasts of medieval swordsmanship and had no previous criminal record, sources said on … Read More
Outgoing Iran president, a debate target, defends his record
Iran’s president angrily defended himself Wednesday after coming under harsh attack during a presidential election debate the night before, saying his critics’ “love for power causes memory loss.
Iran prepared to ramp up oil output quickly if U.S. sanctions eased
Iran is planning a speedy increase in its oil output, a senior oil ministry official said on Wednesday
Ferrari turns to tech for an electric era chief executive
Ferrari has turned to technology industry leader Benedetto Vigna to navigate the luxury sports car maker known for its roaring, high-octane engines through a new era of silent, electric powertrains.
Before summit, EU urges U.S. to “walk the talk” on trade disputes
The EU hopes next week’s summit with the United States will help bring a rapid end to trade disputes and foster a transatlantic alliance to address global trade challenges
U.S. Senate passes sweeping bill to address China tech threat
The U.S. Senate voted 68-32 to approve a sweeping package of legislation intended to boost the country’s ability to compete with Chinese technology.