‘The gravest crime against humanity’: What does the UN vote on slavery mean?
But it’s telling that even Barack Obama, America’s first black president, did not publicly pursue, propose, or endorse any reparations…
Parents told under-5s should not be on screens more than an hour a day
Children’s commissioner for England Dame Rachel de Souza and Russell Viner, professor of paediatrics and adolescent health at University College…
Man interviewed on suspicion of sex trafficking in Al Fayed investigation
In a statement, the Home Office said: “Operational decisions about investigations are matters for the police, but the minister has…
Officials to ask Mandelson to hand over personal phone messages for release
It is thought these questions related to his continued contact with Epstein after his first conviction for soliciting prostitution with…
Morocco ready to host Wafcon ‘any time’ as questions remain over postponement
At the start of February, South African Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie was forced to clarify remarks from his deputy that…
Israel launches strikes on Iran with no sign of diplomatic breakthrough
Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran on Friday after US President Donald Trump claimed talks on ending…
WTO meeting in Cameroon signals the rise of a ‘world minus one’ order
In these turbulent times, focusing on the World Trade Organization’s 14th ministerial conference (MC14) in Yaounde, Cameroon, is a bit…
Thundery showers in Hong Kong expected in several hours
Hongkongers can expect thundery showers in the next few hours, the local weather forecaster has said. The Observatory issued the…
Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal’s prime minister
Nepal’s rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah was sworn in as prime minister on Friday after sweeping the first election since deadly anti-corruption…
Kenya secures trade deal with China but rising debt, US competition complicate deeper ties
Kenya secured trade and infrastructure financing deals during Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng’s visit this week, but analysts cautioned that deepening…