Scientists point to Andes potato pathogen as origin of Irish famine
Researchers say study may help global efforts in controlling disease that still destroys crops today It was a disaster that killed about 1 million people,...
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Italy says Libya war crimes suspect was sent home due to ‘social dangerousness’
General Osama Najim was released on a technicality and repatriated by Italy without any prior consultation, says international criminal court Italy’s interior minister said on...
Europe overhauls funding to Tunisia after Guardian exposes migrant abuse
Allegations of rape, beatings and collusion by EU-funded security forces prompt shift in migration arrangements The European Commission is fundamentally overhauling how it makes payments...
Meloni faces questions after Italy frees Libyan general accused of war crimes
Case of Osama Najim puts spotlight on controversial migration pact between Italy and Libya Giorgia Meloni’s government is under pressure to clarify why a Rome...
Libyan general arrested in Turin on ICC warrant for alleged war crimes
Arrest of Osama Najim puts spotlight on pact with Italy amid claims he used detained migrants in ‘a form of slavery’ A Libyan general wanted...
‘Now it’s our turn to shine!’ How world leaders greeted Trump’s inauguration
Most leaders were diplomatic about their differences, while others more ideologically aligned with the new US president voiced their joy Donald Trump inauguration – live...
‘Has the world gone mad? It has’: foreign reporters share a view of Trump from abroad
Journalists from countries that have seen challenges to democracy give their view on the second Trump presidency What is the view of US democracy from...
Halt illegal imports of conflict minerals from DRC, campaigners urge EU
Law to stop armed groups profiting from trade in gold, tin, tungsten and tantalum is being breached, rights groups say The European Union has been...
Court ruling on Belgium’s conduct in colonial Africa hailed as turning point
Verdict of crimes against humanity for kidnap of mixed-race children could pave way for wider justice, activists say A historic court ruling that found Belgium...
Twenty missing after falling from boat in rough seas off Libya’s coast
Small vessel tilted after taking in water, according to seven survivors who reached Italian island of Lampedusa Twenty people are missing after falling into the...
