‘Voters are looking for a mini-Niinisto’: Finland braces for new president | Elections News

‘Voters are looking for a mini-Niinisto’: Finland braces for new president | Elections News

When Sauli Niinisto became Finland’s president 12 years ago, he looked forward to developing a European defence policy, pursuing “opportunities” in China, and preserving “an operating environment as predictable as possible with Russia”, which, he said, “remains at the centre of our foreign policy”. All of that has changed, as…

Uganda’s first Oscar-nominated film tells story of Bobi Wine persecution | Arts and Culture

Uganda’s first Oscar-nominated film tells story of Bobi Wine persecution | Arts and Culture

Kampala, Uganda – This January, when Bobi Wine learned that the film documenting his 2021 Ugandan presidential bid had been nominated for an Academy Award, he was hiding from the police. The swaggering popstar-turned-opposition leader had been on the run for five days, not sleeping or showering. This was after security…

‘Too much poison’: Attacks on Indian Muslims grow after Ram temple ceremony | Politics

‘Too much poison’: Attacks on Indian Muslims grow after Ram temple ceremony | Politics

Mumbai, India – Driving through the Mira Road neighbourhood of Mumbai was a usual affair for 21-year-old Mohammad Tariq, who ran errands on his father’s white loading auto carrier. But on Tuesday, participants in a Hindu nationalist rally stopped the vehicle in the middle of the road. Young boys –…

Toppled statues, protests: Australia marks contentious national holiday | Politics News

Toppled statues, protests: Australia marks contentious national holiday | Politics News

Thousands join marches in major cities amid growing debate over holiday once known for barbecues and beach trips. Thousands of Australians have gathered at rallies against the Australia Day holiday, which marks the arrival of British colonists in 1788 and has become increasingly contentious. Protesters gathered on Friday at Invasion…

Why is Canada asking Palestinians to list scars on Gaza visa applications? | Israel War on Gaza News

Why is Canada asking Palestinians to list scars on Gaza visa applications? | Israel War on Gaza News

Montreal, Canada – Abdallah Alhamadni knows the clock is ticking. Every day, the 51-year-old Palestinian father of three checks to see whether his efforts to bring his relatives in Gaza to safety have advanced. But Alhamadni, a Canadian permanent resident who lives in Milton, Ontario, says he is stuck in a…

Seeking medical care, one family races anticipated US border restrictions | Migration News

Seeking medical care, one family races anticipated US border restrictions | Migration News

Medellin, Colombia – Victor Hidalgo Lopez had already carried his three-year-old daughter through 10 countries by the time they reached Mexico. Along the way, they used long hours on the road to prepare for their destination, the United States. Hidalgo, a 37-year-old from Venezuela, quizzed Emiliannys on how to count to…

In India an algorithm declares them dead; they have to prove they’re alive | Technology

In India an algorithm declares them dead; they have to prove they’re alive | Technology

This story was produced with support from the Pulitzer Center’s AI Accountability Network. Rohtak and New Delhi, India: Dhuli Chand was 102 years old on September 8, 2022, when he led a wedding procession in Rohtak, a district town in the north Indian state of Haryana. As is customary in…

North Korea says tested new type of cruise missile with nuclear capability | Weapons News

North Korea says tested new type of cruise missile with nuclear capability | Weapons News

State news agency says Pulhwasal-3-31 cruise missile is still in its development phase. North Korea has said it conducted its first test of a new-generation cruise missile, as it continues to expand its military capabilities. The official Korean Central News Agency reported on Thursday that the Pulhwasal-3-31 missile was still…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 701 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 701 | Russia-Ukraine war News

As the war enters its 701st day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Fighting A Russian military transport plane carrying 74 people crashed in the Belgorod region of southern Russia not far from the Ukrainian border. Russia said there were 65 Ukrainian…

‘Traitor’: Thousands strike against Argentina’s President Javier Milei | Protests News

‘Traitor’: Thousands strike against Argentina’s President Javier Milei | Protests News

Buenos Aires, Argentina – In the biggest show of resistance to date against far-right President Javier Milei, Argentinian workers have taken to the streets for a general strike, bringing swaths of downtown Buenos Aires to a standstill. It was an unprecedented mobilisation. Never before in modern Argentinian history has a…