International
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S.Africa Exit From DRC to be Completed This Month: General
Under the phased withdrawal that started on April 29, the troops are to exit the DRC via Rwanda by road before entering Tanzania, General Rudzani Maphwanya said.
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Colombia Arrests 217 Suspected Members of Top Drug Cartel
The cartel paid its members “between 10 and 15 million (Colombian pesos, between $2,300 and 3,500) for some dead police officers,” Interior Minister Armando Benedetti told a weekly government cabinet meeting.
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European Parliament to Debate Tundu Lissu’s Case on May 7th
The European Parliament’s debate will focus on issues of fundamental freedoms, human rights and democracy in general, under President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration, which has faced allegations of undermining democratic freedoms.
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Uganda Arrests Suspect in 2019 Kidnapping of US Tourist
Uganda had been tracking the suspect and arrested him in the western district of Kanungu on May 4, he added.
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UK Comedian Russell Brand Appears in Court on Rape Charges
London’s Metropolitan Police have said the investigation remains open and urged “anyone who has been affected by this case, or anyone who has any information” to contact officers.
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Trump Signs Executive Order to Cut NPR, PBS Public Funding
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday seeking to cut public funding for NPR and PBS, accusing the news outlets of being biased.
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William and Kate Release Romantic Image on Low-Key Anniversary
The couple were dressed casually in open-necked shirts, jackets and boots, with Catherine showcasing a new light brown hair colour.
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Cardinals Lay Groundwork for Conclave, Hope for Quick Vote
More than 180 “Princes of the Church” met behind closed doors in their seventh meeting since Pope Francis died on April 21, to discuss what they want from the next leader of the world’s 1.4…
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Meta Releases Standalone AI App, Competing With ChatGPT
The new application also replaces Meta View as the companion app for Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, allowing conversations to flow between glasses, mobile app and desktop interfaces, the company said.
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Trump Celebrates Tumultuous 100 Days in Office as Support Slips
Polls show Trump has quickly seen the honeymoon that Americans historically accord presidents at the start of their terms evaporate.
