The European Central Bank carried through with a large interest rate increase Thursday, brushing aside predictions it might dial back as U.S. bank collapses and troubles at Credit Suisse feed fears about the impact of higher rates on the global banking…
China wants Russia and Ukraine to hold peace talks
China is concerned about an escalation of the war in Ukraine and wants Moscow and Kyiv to hold peace talks, senior Chinese diplomat Qin Gang told his Ukrainian counterpart over a phone call on Thursday.
Duda says Poland to send 4 MiG-29s to Ukraine ‘within days’
Poland to become first NATO member to meet Ukraine’s increasingly urgent requests for fighter jets.
Macron shuns parliament to force through French retirement Bill
The Bill will raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, and is the flagship legislation of the president’s second term.
Ukraine shoots down weaponised Chinese ‘bomber’ drone carrying 20kg missile
Russia’s military were discussing the mass production of kamikaze drones with Chinese drone manufacturers, according to reports.
Prosecutor: Black man smothered to death at mental hospital
A prosecutor says security camera footage from a state mental hospital shows a Black Virginia man who was handcuffed and shackled being pinned down by the deputies who are now facing murder charges in his death.
Breach of Bail to Return as an Offense for Children in Queensland
Queensland’s new crackdown on youth offenders will be “felt for generations,” experts warn.
U.S. Releases Video Footage of Drone Incident
A Russian fighter jet collided with an unarmed U.S. reconnaissance drone before it crashed into the Black Sea.