Northern Irish Leader O'Neill Predicts Irish Unity Vote within Decade
contact@hellonews.website London — Northern Ireland has begun a “decade of opportunity” during which it will hold a vote on unification with Ireland, the UK territory’s first nationalist leader said in an…
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Turkey Commemorates Its Worst Disaster of Modern Times
Turkey on Tuesday holds pre-dawn vigils for the loss of more than 50,000 people — and parts of entire cities — in the earthquake-prone country’s deadliest disaster of modern times.…
Other Nations’ Aid Key in Fight Against Russia, Zelenskyy Says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that Ukraine is working with other European countries “to strengthen Ukraine, develop new defense packages and implement new security solutions.” Zelenskyy, in his daily…
More Than 150,000 Gather in Berlin to Protest Far Right
Berlin — More than 150,000 people gathered in front of the German national parliament Saturday afternoon to protest the far right, the latest in a string of large weekend demonstrations…
Dozens Detained in Moscow as Wives of Russian Soldiers Protest
More than two dozen people, mostly journalists, were detained Saturday at a protest in central Moscow, as wives and other relatives of Russian servicemen mobilized to fight in Ukraine called…
20 Killed in Shelling in Russian-Occupied Eastern Ukraine
At least 20 people died Saturday in an attack on a popular bakery in a city in occupied eastern Ukraine, Russia’s emergency ministry said, blaming Ukrainian shelling. “In Lysychansk, employees…
Farmers Block Roads With Tractors in Protest of EU Regulations
rome — A convoy of tractors was poised Saturday to descend on Rome as farmers’ protests caused disruptions across Europe, though they wound down in France following government concessions. Farmers…
A First: An Irish Nationalist Will Lead Northern Ireland's Government
LONDON — An Irish nationalist made history Saturday by becoming Northern Ireland’s first minister as the government returned to work after a two-year boycott by unionists. Sinn Fein Vice President…
Fears of Israeli Push to Rafah, Last Haven for Gaza Refugees
The European Union expressed deep concern Saturday over reports that the Israeli military intends to push on against Hamas all the way to Rafah. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell…
After Decade of Conflict and Turmoil, Ukrainians See a Long Road Ahead
After two years of full-scale war, a survey shows Ukrainians are more united than ever in their rejection of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his ambitions for their country. But…
Too Pretty? Easter Poster of Jesus Prompts Criticism in Spain
MADRID — A poster in the southern Spanish city of Seville that depicts a young, handsome Jesus wearing only a loincloth has unleashed a storm on social media, with some…
Ukraine Tells White House of Plan to Fire Top Commander
DONETSK REGION, UKRAINE/WASHINGTON — The Ukrainian government has informed the White House that it plans to fire the country’s top military commander overseeing the war against Russian occupation forces, two…
International Court of Justice to Hear Ukraine-Russia Genocide Case
The U.N.’s International Court of Justice (ICJ) said Friday it will hear a case in which Ukraine has asked the court to declare it did not commit genocide in eastern…
Serbian Court Acquits Four Officers in Journalist’s Killing
A Serbian appeals court Friday freed four former intelligence officers who were imprisoned for the 1999 murder of journalist Slavko Curuvija. The four former secret police officers were convicted in…
French Minister Heads to Mideast With Post-War Gaza Plans in Mind
paris — France’s foreign minister travels to the Middle East on Saturday to test ideas about reviving an Israeli-Palestinian political process after the Gaza war as Europe tries to play…