For a while in my office, I had this little white plastic cup. It was hidden behind the door. It had these cards tucked inside. They were notes and reminders of what to do in case of a mass shooting. Like a lot of people, my employer required me to attend a seminar where the … Read more
A hybrid war is being waged against Moscow and it has to be confident in itself, says Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov Russia needs to remain firm and be confident in itself for a long-term fight against the West, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told journalists on Wednesday. Asked to give an estimate of when Moscow’s special … Read more
Although no region is immune to terrorism, the situation in Africa is especially concerning, Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Tuesday, underlining UN support to countries striving to “end this scourge.” Leaders from across the continent joined ambassadors in examining how to counter terrorism and better prevent violent extremism through stronger cooperation between … Read more
Fewer than 10 percent of the global population lives in Europe, but it has a quarter of all cancer cases in the world. The overall economic impact of cancer in the region is estimated at €100bn each year, meaning this disease not only takes lives but has significant consequences for economies and societies. Optimal treatment … Read more
Vice President Kamala Harris has announced $100 million in support for Ghana, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea and Togo to help address the threats of violent extremism and instability in coastal West Africa. President Joe Biden last week announced a strategic plan for coastal West Africa as part of the US strategy to prevent conflict and … Read more
CNN — Another high-octane case against a media outlet is getting underway — this one, across the pond in the UK. Both Prince Harry and Elton John were in court on Monday as proceedings commenced in an explosive lawsuit brought against Daily Mail publisher, Associated Newspapers. The lawsuit, which was filed last year, alleges that … Read more
We, the undersigned citizens of the world, from movements representing tens of millions around the globe and in Israel, condemn the aggressive, anti-democratic legislation proposed by the Israeli government. We stand in solidarity with the citizens of Israel who have been fighting for democracy and taking to the streets in hundreds of thousands for the … Read more
Advertisement Earlier this month, the world witnessed a historic moment when delegates at the United Nations headquarters in New York reached an agreement on protecting the high seas. “The ship has reached the shore,” Rene Lee, Singapore’s ambassador for Oceans and Law of the Sea said, announcing that negotiations had successfully culminated in an agreement. … Read more
Transgender activist Loren Perkins gave a fiery speech in favor of drag performances at the Texas state capitol in an address that led to a physical altercation last week. The moment quickly went viral on TikTok, picking up over 1 million views on the platform. Perkins compared Texas state lawmakers to the Nazis in opposition … Read more
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. It has been a long time since the citizens of Turkey awaited the high-stakes parliamentary and presidential elections with such bated breath. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has been ruling the country … Read more