Belarus Disappearance Conviction: Swiss Court Rules
By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Agency A Belarus disappearance conviction has been handed down in Switzerland, according to the report. A court in St. Gallen found former Belarusian officer Yury Garavsky guilty of abducting businessman Anatoly Krasovsky, who vanished in 1999 together with opposition politician Viktor Gonchar. Garavsky received a two-year suspended sentence, meaning he […]
Brazil Votes in Knife-Edge Runoff Between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro
Brazil is voting in a presidential runoff between President Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro, a race polls put on a knife edge after Bolsonaro led the first round.
Netanyahu Presses Trump for More Election Help as Polls Show Coalition Short
Israel’s prime minister has reportedly asked Donald Trump to reinforce his public backing days before the election, as polls show his bloc short of a Knesset majority.
Kim Jong Un Crosses New Yalu River Bridge Into China for Dandong Visit
Kim Jong Un crossed the New Yalu River bridge into Dandong, China, on a one-day visit that took in a meeting with a senior Chinese official and a Korean War memorial.
Albania Protests: Students Clash With Police as Calls for Rama to Quit Mount
Albanian police used water cannons in Tirana as student-led protests over university fees and corruption entered a second week, with demonstrators demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
France Confirms World’s First Human Case of Shamonda Virus as Patient Dies
France has reported the first documented human infection with Shamonda virus, a livestock pathogen spread by biting midges. The severely immunocompromised patient has died.
Polish Soldier Acquitted Over Shooting of Syrian Migrant at Belarus Border
A military court in Warsaw has acquitted a Polish soldier who accidentally shot a Syrian migrant near the Belarus border in 2023, and rejected the man’s compensation claim.
Apple Disables Looted iPhones in France as Unrest Losses Near €1.2 Billion
Apple has locked iPhones looted during unrest in France, with a lock-screen message telling holders to return the device to an Apple Store. Insured losses could reach €1.2 billion.
Kenya Cult Leader’s Alleged Demands Killed 190 Children
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency A Kenya cult leader is accused of demanding that followers starve their children to death, according to a report from SNN News Finland. The report says 190 children died. These claims come from the report and have not been independently verified. The notes do not name the leader or […]
Afghan Women Charities: Review Raises Funding Questions
By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Agency Afghan women charities have raised millions of dollars since 2021, but critics say little measurable progress has followed, according to a review by SNN News Finland. The review covers more than 90 organisations, including Malala Fund, registered in the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany. It suggests […]