US agents involved in Alex Pretti’s killing in Minneapolis placed on leave
Two agents placed on administrative leave as outrage continues over killing of intensive care nurse Alex Pretti.
Quebec mosque attack anniversary renews call to end anti-Muslim hate
Muslim leaders warn against divisive laws, rhetoric as Canada marks nine years since deadly Quebec City mosque shooting.
Barcelona claim Champions League last-16 spot, but its the playoffs for PSG
Barcelona leap into Champions League automatic qualifying positions with win in Copenhagen, but PSG face playoffs.
Mourinho’s Benfica drag Real Madrid with them to Champions League playoffs
Benfica beat Real 4-2 which sends both teams into Champions League playoffs, as Madrid miss out on top eight.
Colombian lawmaker among 15 missing in plane disappearance
Plane vanished in jungle near eastern border with Venezuela; search hindered by dense terrain and adverse weather.
France says will support EU designation of Iran’s IRGC as ‘terrorist’ group
Foreign minister announces apparent reversal of France’s stance, saying Iran protest crackdown ’cannot go unanswered’.
Israel’s top court delays Gaza press access ruling amid years-long ban
Court gives Israeli government until March to justify ban on foreign media from Gaza.
Putin congratulates al-Sharaa on his efforts to unify Syrian territory
Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s ongoing efforts to stabilise his country.
FBI executes search warrant at Georgia election office over 2020 US vote
FBI searches Fulton County election office in Georgia over 2020 election concerns linked to Trump-Biden contest.
US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite political pressure
The central bank will maintain rates at 3.5 to 3.75 percent and warned of ’elevated’ economic uncertainty.