Women worldwide march to demand end to violence, inequality

Women worldwide march to demand end to violence, inequality

Demonstrators have taken to the streets across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas to mark International Women’s Day, with many demanding an end to gender-based violence and inequality. In cities like Buenos Aires, Argentina on Saturday, those warnings were particularly grave, as protesters railed against austerity plans put forth by President Javier Milei that they…

Trial to begin for Maradona’s medical staff accused in footballer’s death

Trial to begin for Maradona’s medical staff accused in footballer’s death

Four years after the death of Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona, seven healthcare professionals will go on trial accused of negligence during his final days. More than 100 witnesses, including members of Maradona’s family and doctors who tended to him over the years, will take the stand over the course of the four-month trial, which…

‘Bully’: Iran’s Khamenei rejects Trump demands for nuclear talks

‘Bully’: Iran’s Khamenei rejects Trump demands for nuclear talks

The United States is not seeking negotiations with Iran but rather imposing demands on it, the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said, after US President Donald Trump said earlier this week he had sent a letter to the Iranian leadership seeking to initiate talks on a nuclear deal. Khamenei’s comments on Saturday came…

International Women’s Day is for the few, not the many

International Women’s Day is for the few, not the many

Every March 8, the world is flooded with glossy campaigns urging us to “accelerate action” and “inspire inclusion”. International Women’s Day has become a polished, PR-friendly spectacle where corporate sponsors preach empowerment while the women most in need of solidarity are left to fend for themselves. I can only hope that this year’s call to…

Police searching for three attackers after 12 wounded in Toronto shooting

Police searching for three attackers after 12 wounded in Toronto shooting

Police in Toronto say they are searching for three men suspected of taking part in a shooting that wounded at least 12 people at a pub in the Canadian city. The masked gunmen opened fire at the Piper Arms Pub on its opening night on Friday, according to authorities. The attack was the latest incident…