In March, the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine of the UN Human Rights Council found that Russia had systematically deported and forcibly transferred Ukrainian children. These activities violate international human rights laws provisions and are classified as war crimes as well as crimes against humanity.
The public broadcasters of three European countries, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia, on Monday, announced that they would boycott the 70th Eurovision Song Contest by not airing it. The song contest has been at the center of controversy with several countries calling on Eurovision's organizers to exclude Israel following the Gaza war.
A 31-year-old man who was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at the annual White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner has pleaded not guilty on Monday. Cole A. appeared before Judge Trevor McFadden in a federal district court in Washington D.C.
So far, three people have died, with several others taken ill, after a hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius. Hantavirus is a rare rodent-borne illness that has multiple strains of varying severity. With the ship now docked, passengers are being returned to their countries of residence.
Skip next section Lufthansa to buy new planes from Boeing, Airbus May 11, 2026 Lufthansa to buy new planes from Boeing, Airbus The order comes amid skyrocketing prices for jet fuel caused by the blocking of the Strait of HormuzImage: Daniel Bockwoldt/dpa/picture-alliance Germany's flagship carrier Lufthansa said it had placed an order for 10 Airbus and
It's been a nightmare two months for global shipping, with the Strait of Hormuz largely shut to commercial traffic and the threat of fresh attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. Now, a third crisis is brewing — a resurgence in Somali piracy.
Inflation jumps to its highest level since 2023. Here are 3 things costing a lot more Audio will be available later today. Gasoline prices have jumped about $1.50 a gallon since the U.S. launched its war with Iran. Rising fuel prices are a big driver of overall inflation.
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