French Mom and Partner Held Until Trial After Abandoning Sons in Portugal
A French mother and her partner will remain in custody until their trial after allegedly abandoning their two young sons on a roadside in Portugal, according to court reports.
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Man Survived Missile Strike in Strait of Hormuz, Friend Missing
Sunil Puniya survived a missile strike on the oil tanker Skylight in the Strait of Hormuz on 1 March, but his friend Dalip Rathore has not been found. The attack occurred as the US-Israel war with Iran erupted in the region.
France Bans Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Over Gaza Flotilla Video
France has banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering the country due to his conduct toward activists on the Gaza Flotilla, according to a statement from French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.
Iran, U.S. Move Closer to Extending Truce
U.S. and Iran are reportedly in discussions to extend their truce by two weeks, according to sources. The current truce expires on the 21st, with both sides reportedly preferring to avoid renewed conflict.
‘Canada is handing people over to ICE’: refugees rejected at border face US detention
Refugees attempting to claim asylum in Canada are being handed over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to a report by The Guardian.
Côte d’Ivoire wary of jihadist threat in north 10 years on from major attack
Ten years after a deadly jihadist attack in Grand Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire remains vigilant against growing threats in the north, according to The Guardian.
Rubio Meets Modi During India Visit as Energy Crisis Looms
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a four-day visit, emphasizing energy security amid a global crisis triggered by the Iran war, according to BBC.
China coal mine explosion kills 82-90, rescue efforts ongoing
A gas explosion at a coal mine in central China's Shanxi Province has killed at least 82 people, with up to 90 fatalities reported by different sources, according to multiple state media outlets.
India and Pakistan Quietly Preparing to Restart Dialogue?
India and Pakistan may be quietly preparing to restart dialogue, as influential voices in India call for engagement with Pakistan, according to Al Jazeera.
Israeli Blockade Traps Would-Be Hajj Pilgrim in Gaza
A 64-year-old woman in Gaza is unable to perform Hajj due to the Israeli blockade, according to Al Jazeera.
Italian Divers’ Bodies Found Without Proper Equipment, Says Rescuer
A rescuer involved in recovering the bodies of four Italian divers in the Maldives said their equipment was not optimal, according to a BBC report.
Carney Says Alberta ‘Essential’ to Canada as Separation Vote Looms
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called Alberta an 'essential' part of the country, a day after the province announced plans to hold a vote on its future within Canada. The decision follows a legal delay in the process.
Putin Vows Retaliation After Accusing Ukraine of Dormitory Strike
Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed retaliation after accusing Ukraine of a deadly strike on a student dormitory in an occupied part of eastern Ukraine, according to BBC.
Gaza Flotilla Activists Allege Abuse, Sexual Assault in Israeli Detention
Gaza flotilla activists have alleged abuse and sexual assault by Israeli forces while in detention, according to reports from multiple sources, with some cases described as 'serious' by Germany.
Mexico’s World Cup 2026 Squad: Roster, Rivals, and Rising Stars
Mexico’s national team coach Javier Aguirre has finalized the initial roster for the 2026 World Cup, with key players like Guillermo Ochoa and Rafael Márquez continuing to draw major fan support.