Nicaragua proposes reform to expand presidential powers
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega proposed a constitutional reform to expand presidential powers over other branches of government, according to an official document seen by Reuters on Wednesday. Read More
US cites new Russian tactics for decision to supply landmines to Ukraine
Russia is favouring infantry over mechanised units, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said. Read More
Congo opposition calls for protests against plans to reform constitution
KINSHASA – Opposition politicians in Democratic Republic of Congo called on Wednesday for nationwide protests against President Felix Tshisekedi’s plans to revise the constitution. Read More
Spain’s deputy PM Ribera deflects blame over floods to climate change
MADRID – Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister Teresa Ribera, who is vying for a top European Commission job, on Wednesday defended the state’s handling of last month’s deadly floods in Valencia…
Swiss church unveils ‘AI Jesus’ in art project that melds faith and data
Proponents say the “God in the Machine” initiative is meant to open discussions on AI as it relates to religion. Read More
‘Rust’ to premiere three years after on-set shooting
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died on the Rust movie set in 2021. Read More
Italian health workers strike over pay, under-investment
ROME – Thousands of Italian doctors and nurses stayed at home on Wednesday to protest over their pay and conditions in the latest sign of malaise in the country’s struggling…
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan gets bail in state gifts case, his party says
ISLAMABAD – A court in Pakistan granted bail to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a case relating to the illegal sale of state gifts, his party said on…
Cuban agriculture reels as Hurricane Rafael worsens food shortages
CAIMITO, Cuba – Cuban farmer Leonardo Abreu clambered over fallen banana plants in a field beside his home, taking stock of the wreckage two weeks after Category 3 Hurricane Rafael…
Magritte painting nets auction record of $162 million
The 1954 painting had been valued at $127.5 million. Read More