Missing Alaska plane found with all 10 people on board presumed dead

Missing Alaska plane found with all 10 people on board presumed dead

The wreckage of a small plane that went missing in the United States with 10 people on board has been found with no survivors, authorities have said. The United States Coast Guard in Alaska said on Friday that it had found the wreckage of the aircraft near Nome, about 885 kilometres (550 miles) northwest of…

Marcelo, ex-Real Madrid and Brazil captain, retires from football

Marcelo, ex-Real Madrid and Brazil captain, retires from football

Former Brazil and Real Madrid defender Marcelo has announced his retirement from football, bringing the curtain down on a trophy-laden career that included five UEFA Champions League triumphs. Marcelo, 36, played for Real from 2007-2022 and left the Spanish club with 25 trophies in 546 games, including six LaLiga titles. Recommended Stories list of 3…

Trump freezes aid to South Africa amid spat over land expropriation law

Trump freezes aid to South Africa amid spat over land expropriation law

United States President Donald Trump has frozen aid to South Africa in an escalation of a rift between his administration and Pretoria over a controversial land expropriation law aimed at tackling inequality stemming from apartheid. In an executive order signed on Friday, Trump said the law showed a “shocking disregard” for citizens’ rights and would…

What does Trump’s ethnic cleansing proposal mean for ceasefire deal?

What does Trump’s ethnic cleansing proposal mean for ceasefire deal?

Washington, DC – Donald Trump has been claiming credit for the ceasefire deal that halted the war in Gaza, but the United States president’s proposal to forcibly displace the Palestinians in the territory risks torpedoing the agreement, experts say. Trump repeatedly called this week for Gaza to be depopulated — a push that rights groups…

Trump revokes Biden’s access to intelligence briefings

Trump revokes Biden’s access to intelligence briefings

United States President Donald Trump has announced that he is revoking former President Joe Biden’s access to intelligence briefings in his latest act of retribution against his rivals. Trump said on Friday that there was “no need” for Biden to keep his “security clearances” and that he was taking the action in response to his…

As Trump’s anti-migrant push gains steam, advocates urge Canada to act

As Trump’s anti-migrant push gains steam, advocates urge Canada to act

Montreal, Canada – Donald Trump has been in the White House for less than three weeks, but the United States president has already launched what many say is a concerted attack on the rights of migrants and refugees. The Republican leader has sent migrants to the notorious detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; pushed for more…

Why has Trump hit the world criminal court with sanctions?

Why has Trump hit the world criminal court with sanctions?

US President Donald Trump has slapped sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the body of attacking Israel and the United States. In an executive order issued late on Thursday, Trump called the court “illegitimate” and placed financial and US visa restrictions on ICC staff and anyone assisting ICC investigations against the US and…