France’s far-right Marine Le Pen banned from 2027 presidential election
A French court sentenced Marine Le Pen to a five-year ban on running for office and two years of electronic tracking.
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US slaps sanctions on top Chinese, Hong Kong officials for rights abuses
US slaps sanctions on top Chinese, Hong Kong officials for rights abuses Secretary of State Rubio says Beijing ‘broke promises’ to Hong Kong residents, depriving them of their freedoms. Police detain a woman at Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay on the 35th anniversary of the crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square in 1989 [File:…
Fire destroys over a dozen Teslas at Rome dealership
Elon Musk says “terrorism” was behind a fire at a Rome Tesla dealership that reduced 17 vehicles to burned out shells.
White House dismisses investigation calls, says ‘case closed’ on Signalgate
White House dismisses investigation calls, says ‘case closed’ on Signalgate Trump administration attempts to turn page as it grapples with Houthi resistance and elusive Ukraine-Russia deal. US President Donald Trump watches as military strikes against Yemen’s Houthis are conducted in March 15, 2025 [Handout/White House via Reuters] Published On 31 Mar 202531 Mar 2025 The…
Spanish mine explosion kills five workers, injures four
Spanish mine explosion kills five workers, injures four Investigation launched as relatives accuse mining companies of doing ‘less and less’ to guarantee safety. A miner speaks to the driver of a rescue vehicle following an accident that left five miners dead at the Cerredo coal mine in Degana, in the mountainous region of Asturias, on…
Moldova expels three Russian diplomats, Moscow promises to retaliate
Moldova expels three Russian diplomats, Moscow promises to retaliate Chisinau calls trio personae non gratae after accusing embassy of helping convicted lawmaker escape to Transnistria. The Moldovan and Russian flags are seen together in this photo illustration [File: Dado Ruvic/Reuters] Published On 31 Mar 202531 Mar 2025 Moldova has ordered three Russian diplomats to leave…
Faced with measles, Texas healthcare workers confront ‘information warfare’
In her work at hospitals or in-home healthcare, Parker explained she has often talked to patients about the importance of vaccines. Some listen. Many don’t. While Parker has seen plenty of misinformation and disinformation over the years, she said the COVID-19 pandemic made matters worse. “There was a petri dish there just waiting for that…
Trump’s ‘America first’ policy is complicating business of making cars
EDITOR’S ANALYSIS Trump’s ‘America first’ policy is complicating business of making cars Tariffs on imported cars and auto parts will sharply increase prices, hitting demand and jobs, experts say. US President Donald Trump’s upcoming tariffs on car and auto part imports will hit demand as prices shoot up [File: Damian Dovarganes/AP] By Megha BahreePublished On 31…
My sister was the joy of every Eid. Now she is gone
ESSAY My sister was the joy of every Eid. Now she is gone After 13 Eids spent together in Gaza, the author mourns her little sister, killed by Israel at the end of last year. Rahaf on the swing at the Maldive Gaza waterfront restaurant, where Shahd Alnaami had taken her in early 2023 to…
Meta profits as ads promote illegal Israeli settlements in West Bank
Meta profits as ads promote illegal Israeli settlements in West Bank Companies are selling homes in illegal settlements and individuals are fundraising to buy weapons for Israeli soldiers in Gaza. Israeli soldiers at the fence around the illegal settlement in Beit Ummar, near Hebron, on January 31, 2015 [Abed al-Hashlamoun/EPA] By Caolan MageePublished On 31 Mar…