PARIS (AP) — World donors pledged more than $2.1 billion in humanitarian aid for Sudan after a yearlong war that has pushed its population to the brink of famine, French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday. Macron spoke at the end of an
Turn back the clock a few years and except for some conflicts in the Middle East, the experts were heralding the 21st century as the most peaceful period of history to live. Living conditions were improving around the world, bilateral trade was
Half of the world’s 75 poorest countries are experiencing a widening income gap with the wealthiest economies for the first time this century in a historical reversal of development, the World Bank said in a report on Monday. The differential between per
World leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, are pushing Israel on Monday to “avoid an escalation” against Iran in the Middle East following the Islamic Republic’s attack on the country over the weekend. Macron, speaking to French media BFMTV and RMC, said
Snooker fans have hit back at Ronnie O’Sullivan after the Rocket suggested moving the World Snooker Championship to Saudi Arabia or China. The seven-time world champion has admitted that he dislikes the iconic Crucible venue and feels the experience for players would
Ronnie O’Sullivan has never been one to embrace conventional ways when it comes to snooker – and now the game’s biggest star has risked upsetting World Championship organisers by calling for the tournament to be moved from Sheffield. The Crucible Theatre has
But O’Sullivan wants the competition taken around the world, potentially to Saudi Arabia or China, and believes the experience for players and fans would be far better. He said: “I don’t like the Crucible. I don’t think you can get in and
A beautiful European city has been named the best in the world for walking. Rome in Italy took top spot in a list of the best cities to be explored by foot. GuruWalk compiled the list using bookings and visits data from
Rishi Sunak spent part of Sunday speaking with G7 leaaders (Image: No10) World leaders have raced to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East following Iran’s drone and missile blitz on Israel. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke with leaders of the G7 nations
International world leaders collectively condemned Iran’s drone and missile attacks on Israel, calling for peace in the Middle East. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he condemned Iran’s “reckless” attack against Israel. “I condemn in the strongest terms the Iranian regime’s reckless