Guns and crime: How Bolsonaro’s liberalisation of gun laws is arming Brazil’s brazen bank thieves
GABRIEL STARGARDTER, of Reuters, reports on the links between gun law liberalisation and crime in Brazil…
Inspired by Pope Francis, graffiti artist brings pop message to young people in Assisi
Vatican City RNS Pope Francis’ economic vision meets graffiti art in a new show by Roman artist Mauro Pallotta, or Maupal, who hopes his work will inspire the thousands of young adults gathering in Assisi this week as they imagine a new kind of global economy. The artist’s nine most influential works are on exhibit in […]
Essay: King Charles III should continue speaking about global warming
US Catholic commentator THOMAS REESE, in an article first published on Religion News Service, says that if the royal family is going to be relevant for the 21st century, it needs to help the world face the most important crisis of the century…
Russia, Ukraine announce major surprise prisoner swap
Kyiv, Ukraine/Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Reuters Russia and Ukraine carried out an unexpected prisoner swap on Wednesday, the largest since the war began and involving almost 300 people, including 10 foreigners and the commanders who led a prolonged Ukrainian defence of Mariupol earlier this year. The foreigners released included two Britons and a Moroccan who had […]
Wow!: Nigerian ride-hailing app aims to put women at ease
ABRAHAM ACHIRGA, of Reuters, reports on the creation of HerRyde…
Justice elusive decades after martial law, say Filipino victims
Manila, Philippines AP Survivors of torture and other atrocities under Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos on Wednesday marked his martial law declaration 50 years ago by pressing their demand for justice and apology from his son – now the country’s President in a stunning reversal of fortunes for the once reviled family. Activists held street protests, […]