The centrist represented the state of Connecticut in the Senate for nearly a quarter of a century. Mr Lieberman became the first Jewish politician to join a major party US presidential ticket in 2000 when Al Gore selected him as his running mate. Mr Gore said he was “profoundly saddened” to learn of Mr Lieberman’s […]
By Vicky Wong Spanish prosecutors want the ex-head of the country’s football federation to be jailed for two-and-a-half years, after he kissed a female footballer against her will at Spain’s World Cup victory. Luis Rubiales is facing charges of sexual assault and coercion after he grabbed Jenni Hermoso and kissed her on the mouth last […]
By Robert Greenall Hezbollah has fired a barrage of rockets into northern Israel, killing one person, in response to deadly Israeli strikes on a Lebanese village. Lebanese sources said seven people were killed in the Israeli attack overnight on Habbariyeh, making it one of the deadliest in recent violence. Israel said militants were killed, including […]
A recording of emergency communications reveals the tense moments before the Baltimore bridge collapsed. Read Original Article
By Hugh Schofield There is indignation in France after the headteacher of a Paris school resigned because of fears for his life. The head was sent death threats after he insisted that a teenage girl remove her Islamic head-covering inside the school, in accordance with French law. His name has not been made public. Two […]
By Ian Youngs Richard Serra, a giant of US art whose monumental steel sculptures have appeared around the world over the past 50 years, has died at the age of 85. Nicknamed the “poet of iron”, Serra is credited with reinventing sculpture by placing simple but huge arrangements of upright slabs and shapes in the […]
By Yolande Knell Relatives of an Israeli held captive in Gaza were reportedly among those arrested by police at a protest in Tel Aviv, after the latest talks on a truce and the release of hostages broke down. Some family members and activists used cages to block a main road on Tuesday night, as they […]
By Laura Gozzi An increase in beatings, vandalism and episodes of racism against Central Asian migrants has been reported in Russia since the deadly attacks at Moscow’s Crocus City Hall last Friday. Four Tajik nationals have been accused of killing 140 people in the attack, claimed by jihadist group Islamic State. Several other suspects have […]
Unconfirmed reports said the FlixBus service had left Berlin and was on its way to Nuremberg en route to Zurich. Officials in the state of Saxony said their thoughts were with the victims. FlixBus runs coach services in Europe and beyond. Its Berlin to Zurich service had two drivers and 53 passengers on board when […]
The BBCâs Russia editor Steve Rosenberg takes a look at what the papers are saying â and showing. Read Original Article
