Eurovision reels from boycotts over Israel
The boycotts already announced by four countries over Israel’s participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song…
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Netanyahu submits pardon request in Israel corruption cases
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on trial facing corruption charges, announced Sunday he had submitted…
Popemobile transformed into Gaza mobile children’s clinic
The popemobile used by the late pope Francis on his 2014 visit to Bethlehem re-emerged…
Tobacco conference to weigh up stubbing out cigarette butts
Next week’s global conference on tobacco control will consider what to do about the sheer…
Tuberculosis killed 1.23 million last year: WHO
Tuberculosis remains the world’s leading infectious killer, claiming an estimated 1.23 million lives last year,…
42 feared dead in migrant shipwreck off Libya: UN
The United Nations said Wednesday that 42 migrants were missing presumed dead after a rubber…
UN warns of rough winter ahead for refugees
The United Nations warned Tuesday that millions of refugees and displaced people face a gruelling…
Countries agree to end mercury tooth fillings by 2034
Countries agreed Friday to phase out the use of mercury-based dental amalgams in tooth fillings…
UN says forests should form key plank of COP30
The United Nations warned Wednesday that climate change poses a threat to the world’s northern…
Global trade system risks coming off the rails: UN chief
The rules-based international trade system is in danger, UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Wednesday, amid…