Italy restarts bid to deport migrants to Albania

James Osgood, a 55-year-old inmate on Alabama's death row, is set to be executed by lethal injection on Thursday, having abandoned his appeals due to his belief in an "eye for an eye" and acknowledgment of his guilt in the 2010 murder of Tracy Lynn Brown. He expressed regret for his actions and does not wish to be associated with anti-death penalty protests, stating he prefers to complete his sentence rather than continue living in...

At least 47 civilians were killed and dozens injured in artillery shelling by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in El-Fasher, North Darfur State, as the group fired about 250 shells into the city. The military reported the destruction of an RSF artillery platform and noted that clashes have continued since May 2024, with the RSF claiming control of the Zamzam refugee camp. Since April 15, 2023, fighting between the RSF and the Sudanese army...

SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announced his retirement from politics after nearly 15 years, stating it was time for new leadership ahead of the 2025 General Election. In a heartfelt Facebook post, he noted his dedication to public service and expressed confidence in his successor, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Heng, who overcame health challenges, emphasized the importance of contributing to Singapore's future and urged support for the new slate of candidates in East...

The EU has fined Apple €500 million and Meta €200 million for antitrust violations, while avoiding larger penalties to prevent escalating tensions with the US. Apple must revise its App Store rules, and Meta is required to change its "pay or consent" model that forces users to either consent to data tracking or pay for an ad-free experience. Despite the fines being significantly below the potential maximums under the Digital Markets Act, the EU aims...

In August 2023, Mark Carney was appointed chairman of the board at Bloomberg LP, following his term as governor of the Bank of England and his work on climate finance initiatives with the UN. His tenure began amid ongoing controversies involving numerous lawsuits alleging discrimination and harassment at the company, some of which were reported to have occurred prior to his arrival, raising concerns about his awareness of these issues. Carney's leadership comes as he...

A CNN Türk anchor, Meltem Bozbeyoglu, experienced a live earthquake during an interview when three consecutive tremors, reaching magnitudes of 6.2, struck Turkey, with the epicenter located 40km south of Istanbul. As the studio shook, she requested a producer to contact her mother, highlighting the panic caused by the event. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya and football team Fenerbahçe SK expressed concern for affected citizens, wishing for no loss of life or property, while the situation...