The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party takes its name and logo from the now-disbanded ANC armed wing.

Brussels, Belgium — With an energy crisis and record high inflation in the EU's rearview mirror, Brussels believes the time has come for the bloc to focus on ensuring sound public finances. New spending rules will be voted on in the European Parliament on Tuesday. Once in place, each member state will be required to get national spending under control, but with built-in flexibility for investment. The old rules were suspended between 2020 and 2023 to shore up the European economy as it… Read Full Article

The murder of Benjamin Achimeir triggered a deadly rampage by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.

The murder of Benjamin Achimeir triggered a deadly rampage by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.

Geneva — More than 70% of the global workforce is exposed to risks linked to climate change that cause hundreds of thousands of deaths each year, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said on Monday, adding governments would need to act as the numbers rise. Workers, especially the world's poorest, are more vulnerable than the general population to the dangers of climate extremes such as heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, and hurricanes because they are often the first exposed, or exposed… Read Full Article

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London — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Monday the first flights carrying asylum-seekers to Rwanda will leave in 10 to 12 weeks, as he seeks to make good on a campaign promise to address the problem of illegal migrants. At a news conference Monday, Sunak said the flights are booked, Rwanda is ready, and the flights relocating asylum-seekers to the central African nation will proceed. The prime minister said legislation that has been tied up for about two months in the unelected… Read Full Article

Authorities say Kendji Girac's life is no longer in danger.

After weeks of Russian advances, there are three areas where Ukraine could now strengthen its defences.