Russia's Lavrov in Republic of Congo to Seek Allies, Deflect Western Criticism
contact@hellonews.website Pointe Noire, Congo — Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is on a first-ever visit to the Republic of Congo as part of a four-nation tour of Africa to seek support…
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Guest Column: ‘P-Valley’ Creator Calls on Other Showrunners to Depict Abortion
“All them pro-lifers only be pro-life ’til the baby be born,” quips Mercedes (Brandee Evans) as she ushers her pregnant 14-year-old daughter, Terricka (Azaria Carter), past fuming protesters at the…
Sen. Manchin Isolating After Positive COVID Test
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sen. Joe Manchin has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms, the West Virginia lawmaker tweeted Monday. The 74-year-old Democrat said he’s fully vaccinated and…
Ex-US Congressman Among 9 Charged in Insider Trading Case
New York — A former U.S. congressman from Indiana, technology company executives and an investment banker were among nine people charged in four separate and unrelated insider trading schemes revealed…
Russian Visit to Africa Seen as Chance to Counteract Western Narrative
Nairobi — Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is visiting Egypt, Ethiopia, Uganda and the Republic of Congo this week, trying to counteract Western blame of Russia for a growing global…
US, Rights Groups Condemn Myanmar Executions
The United States on Monday condemned Myanmar’s execution of political activists and elected officials and called on the military government to immediately end the violence. “The United States condemns in…
David Warner, Convincing Big-Screen Villain in ‘Time Bandits,’ ‘TRON’ and ‘Time After Time,’ Dies at 80
David Warner, the classically trained British actor renowned for his performances as polished villains in Time After Time, Time Bandits, TRON, Titanic and so much more, has died. He was…
Ukraine Army Gets Helping Hand From Local Blacksmith
A local blacksmith in Sumy, Ukraine, who used to weld metal to make furniture, has transformed his business in the face of war. Olena Adamenko has the story, narrated by…
During Cameroon Visit, French President to Discuss Security, Food and Fuel Shortage
YAOUNDE — Bulldozers raze makeshift market stalls and buildings Monday morning in Tongolo, a neighborhood in Cameroon’s capital Yaounde. Among the several hundred stall owners is Julio Evina. Evina says…
USAID Chief Visits Mogadishu, Meets With Somalia’s President
Mogadishu, Somalia — Samantha Power, administrator of the U.S. development agency USAID, announced new aid to tackle Somalia’s humanitarian crisis Sunday after meeting with Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mahmud. Power…
Britain to Host 2023 Eurovision Song Contest on Ukraine's Behalf
London — Britain will host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of winners Ukraine due to the ongoing conflict there, the competition’s organizers said on Monday. While decades-long tradition…
Germany on Cusp of Recession, says Ifo, as Business Sentiment Sinks
Berlin — German business morale fell more than expected in July, the Ifo business sentiment survey showed on Monday, as the institute that compiles it said high energy prices and…
French Shops Must Conserve Energy
New rules designed to conserve energy are set to go into effect for French shops. Stores that are running their air-conditioning or heating will be ordered to keep their doors…
As Heat Records Fall in Northeast, Some City Dwellers Flee
PROMISED LAND, Pennsylvania — It’s not exactly flowing with milk and honey — just ask the area’s struggling black bears — but Promised Land offered respite Sunday for city folks…
Former Los Angeles Laker Medvedenko Auctions NBA Title Rings for Ukraine
Los Angeles — Former Los Angeles Lakers player Slava Medvedenko is selling his two NBA championship rings to raise money for his native Ukraine. Medvedenko was a power forward on…