Colombian president says he gave Trump list of major drug ‘kingpins’
Colombian president says he gave Trump list of major drug ‘kingpins’ during meetingColombian President Gustavo Petro said Tuesday he gave President Trump a list of major drug “kingpins” that both countries should work on arresting around the world. “Their capital is outside Colombia, and they must be pursued jointly through coordinated intelligence work across many... Read More
Germany news: Merz starts Gulf trip with Saudi Arabia
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to talk energy, arms and diplomacy as he embarks on a three-day trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE. Back in Germany, airline Lufthansa is investigating its Nazi past. Germany news: Merz starts Gulf trip with Saudi Arabia visitMatt Ford with AP, AFP, dpa, Reuters Chancellor Friedrich Merz is... Read More
Germany: Train conductor dies after attack by passengerMatt Ford
The alleged attacker was arrested at the scene and is being investigated on suspicion of manslaughter. Violence against German train conductors has been increasing in recent years. Germany: Train conductor dies after attack by passenger The alleged attacker was arrested at the scene and is being investigated on suspicion of manslaughter. Violence against German train... Read More
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved out of Royal Lodge, palace sources have said – as police assess claims that a woman was sent to the former duke by Jeffrey Epstein in 2010.
Andrew’s move is part of a permanent move to Norfolk, which may take some time, according to Sky’s royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills.He is now living in a house on Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, which is seen as temporary accommodation. There will be a further move in the coming months once final arrangements have been made.The... Read More
Death toll from heavy snow in northern Japan reaches 30
Unusually heavy snow killed at least 30 people in Japan in the past two weeks, officials said on Tuesday, as the government deployed troops to help clear huge drifts that left residents in the country’s north struggling to leave home. Authorities recorded up to 4.5 meters of snowfall in parts of the worst-hit northern region... Read More
Trump hails ‘very good’ meeting with Colombia’s Petro
Trump hails ‘very good’ meeting with Colombia’s Petro Petro’s visit comes as Trump has accused him of pumping cocaine into the US, while the Colombian leader has been a vocal critic of US actions in Venezuela. But the meeting seemed to go far better than expected. Colombian President Gustavo Petro met US President Donald Trump... Read More
Migrant boat collides with Greek coast guard vessel, 15 dead
According to media reports, the Greek patrol boat issued a warning signal after spotting the migrant boat, which then tried to escape. For reasons that are still unclear, the two boats collided.Migrant boat collides with Greek coast guard vessel, 15 dead According to media reports, the Greek patrol boat issued a warning signal after spotting... Read More
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libya’s former leader Col Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly been shot dead.
The death of the 53-year-old, who was once widely seen as his father’s heir apparent, was confirmed by the head of his political team on Tuesday, according to the Libyan News Agency. His lawyer told the AFP news agency a “four-man commando” unit carried out an assassination at his home in the city of Zintan,... Read More
France teacher fighting for life after knife attack by pupil”
A secondary school teacher in south-eastern France was left in a critical condition on Tuesday after being stabbed by a 14-year-old pupil. The 60-year-old female art teacher was stabbed three to four times in her chest in front of around 20 other students, according to a local official. The pupil fled the classroom before being... Read More
Trump announces plan for $12 bil. critical minerals reserve
US President Donald Trump has announced a 12-billion-dollar project to create a national stockpile of critical minerals, partly to ease US dependence on China for the key high-tech materials. Trump said on Monday that automakers and other manufacturers will be able to tap the planned strategic reserve. He said the US already has a stockpile... Read More