Cold-case investigation names surprise suspect in Anne Frank’s betrayal
Amsterdam, The Netherlands Reuters A six-year cold case investigation into the betrayal of Anne Frank has identified a surprising suspect in the mystery of how the Nazis found the hiding place of the famous diarist in 1944. Anne and seven other Jews were discovered by the Nazis on 4th August of that year, after they […]
This Life: Recognising God’s provision
SAMANTHA ELLEY writes about the everyday “coincidences” that reveal God’s blessings…
On MLK Day, Biden says Americans must commit to King’s work
Atlanta, Georgia, USAP Americans must commit to the unfinished work of Martin Luther King, Jr, delivering jobs and justice and protecting “the sacred right to vote, a right from which all other rights flow,” President Joe Biden said Monday. Martin Luther King Day is a moment when a mirror is held up to America, the […]
Seven killed in crackdown on rallies in Sudan’s capital – medics
Khartoum, SudanReuters Organisers of anti-military rallies in Sudan’s capital Khartoum announced an escalation of protests after security forces used gunfire and teargas on Monday to disperse demonstrations against a coup and medics said seven people had been killed. The toll marked one of the bloodiest days since pro-democracy groups began a campaign of anti-military protests […]
Distress signal prompts UN concern after Tonga volcanic eruption
Sydney, Australia/Wellington, New ZealandReuters A distress signal has been detected in an isolated, low-lying group of islands in the Tonga archipelago following Saturday’s massive volcanic eruption and tsunami, the United Nations said, prompting particular concern for its inhabitants. Initial reports suggested no mass casualties on the main island of Togatapu, but two people were reported […]
Australian PM blames Omicron for testing woes as COVID-19 cases hit downward trend
Sydney, AustraliaReuters Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday the shortages of at-home antigen tests were “not unique” to the country as authorities deal with a runaway Omicron outbreak that has driven up hospitalisation rates and strains testing systems. Australia is facing a shortage of at-home rapid antigen test kits after asymptomatic close contacts […]
Italian high court faults prosecutors in Vatican-linked case
Rome, ItalyAP Italy’s supreme court has faulted prosecutors for withholding evidence benefiting the key suspect in the Vatican’s fraud and embezzlement trial in a parallel case in the Italian courts. The Court of Cassation ordered the Tribunal of Review to consider that evidence before deciding whether to uphold an international arrest warrant for Gianluigi Torzi, […]
On the Screen: Will Smith shows career best in ‘King Richard’, the story of an unlikely journey to tennis stardom
MARCUS CHEONG watches ‘King Richard’, the story of the role Richard Williams played in helping to ensure his daughters Serena and Venus Williams become numbered among the world’s best tennis players…
In Cuba’s poorest neighbourhoods, youths could face decades in jail after protests
La Guinera, Cuba Reuters Young Cuban protesters from Havana’s poorest neighbourhoods face decades behind bars at upcoming trials, relatives and rights groups said, amid a crackdown on some of those who took part in last year’s unprecedented anti-government demonstrations. The 11th to 12th July protests saw thousands take to the streets in towns and cities across the […]
North Korea fires two ballistic missile from Pyongyang airport, South Korea says
Seoul, South KoreaReuters North Korea fired two suspected short-range ballistic missiles from an airport in its capital city of Pyongyang on Monday, South Korea’s military reported, in the fourth test this month. Japan’s government also reported the launch, with chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu Matsuno condemning the launches as a threat to the region’s peace and […]