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19-05-2025 Vol 19
Zambia warns diplomats after US reveals ‘systematic’ aid theft

Zambia warns diplomats after US reveals ‘systematic’ aid theft

The foreign minister says raising concerns publicly amounts to interference in domestic affairs.
Gérard Depardieu found guilty in sexual assault trial

Gérard Depardieu found guilty in sexual assault trial

The French actor, who denies the allegations, has been given a suspended jail term of 18 months.
Israel denying food to Gaza is ‘weapon of war’, UN Palestinian refugee agency head tells BBC

Israel denying food to Gaza is ‘weapon of war’, UN Palestinian refugee agency head tells BBC

Two months after all humanitarian aid was blocked, Philippe Lazzarini tells international editor Jeremy Bowen “starvation is spreading” inside Gaza.
US-Israeli hostage reunites with family after being freed by Hamas

US-Israeli hostage reunites with family after being freed by Hamas

Edan Alexander, 21, is the first hostage to be released by Hamas since a ceasefire ended in March.
What does the US-China tariff deal mean?

What does the US-China tariff deal mean?

The agreement marks a major de-escalation of the trade war between the world’s two biggest economies.
First white South Africans flying to US under Trump refugee plan

First white South Africans flying to US under Trump refugee plan

Donald Trump says they are victims of “racial discrimination”, which is strongly denied by South Africa.
Pope calls for journalists to be released from prison

Pope calls for journalists to be released from prison

The new pontiff expressed solidarity with journalists who had been jailed for “reporting the truth”.
Crates full of Nazi documents found in Argentine court’s basement

Crates full of Nazi documents found in Argentine court’s basement

The crates, dating back to 1941, contain Nazi party membership booklets and Nazi propaganda material.
Kurdish group PKK says it is laying down arms and disbanding

Kurdish group PKK says it is laying down arms and disbanding

The Kurdish group has waged a 40-year insurgency against Turkey, but has now said it will dissolve itself.
Pope Leo appeals for no more war in first Sunday address

Pope Leo appeals for no more war in first Sunday address

The pontiff calls for a “lasting peace” in Ukraine and says he is “deeply hurt” by events in Gaza.