Slovenian PM Jansa lost to Liberals in divisive elections

The defeated Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša LJUBLJANA, April 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Political newcomer liberal Robert Golob defeated Slovenia’s three-time Prime Minister conservative Janez Jansa in elections on Sunday in a country split by bitter political divisions over the rule of law. Golob’s Freedom Movement (GS), which he launched only…

South Africa flood survivors bury loved ones

DURBAN (South Africa), April 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Betraying no sign of emotion, Ayanda Jileka emerges from the ruins of his family home in South Africa with some wood that he drops into two small holes at the gate. The wood will be used to burn two sacrificial goats as part…

French presidential elections: Euro inches up after Macron’s victory, gains against bruised sterling

PARIS, April 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The euro gained a fraction in early trade on Monday (Apr 25) following French President Emmanuel Macron’s comfortable Sunday defeat of far-right rival Marine Le Pen, the outcome largely expected by markets and political analysts. The euro opened higher at US$1.0840, was last trading at US$1.0807,…

France: Paris officers shoot and kill 2 in car – Police

Two of the vehicle’s occupants were killed and a third was injured PARIS, April 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Police in central Paris opened fire on a car that was hurtling towards them, killing two people inside, a police source said. The vehicle was driving against the flow of traffic on the Pont…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Erdogan, Zelensky discuss Ukraine crisis over phone

ISTANBUL/KIEV, April 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, on Sunday discussed the latest developments of the Ukraine crisis over the phone. According to a statement by the Turkish presidential office, Erdogan said that the evacuation of the wounded and civilians from Ukraine’s…

French presidential elections: Macron beats Le Pen and vows to reunite country

President Macron and his wife Brigitte celebrated his re-election with a walkabout on the Champ de Mars in Paris PARIS, April 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Emmanuel Macron won a resounding victory against Marine Le Pen in the presidential run-off, becoming the first French modern head of state to secure re-election while…

Nigerian police confirm 10 killed in Boko Haram attack in Yobe state

ABUJA, April 24 (NNN-Xinhua) — At least 10 people were killed and several others wounded following an attack by Boko Haram militants in Nigeria’s northeastern state of Yobe earlier in the week, police said. Heavily armed members of the group moving on motorcycles also torched the staff quarters of a…

US: Thousands asked to evacuate as “half the state” faces wildfire threat in New Mexico

HOUSTON, April 24 (NNN-Xinhua) — Thousands of residents have been asked to evacuate as “half the state” of New Mexico faces the threat of growing wildfires, authorities said. More than 20 wildfires were burning in at least 16 of the state’s 33 counties, fueled by gusty winds and drought conditions,…

One dead, three found and six still missing in Poland mine accident: company

WARSAW, April 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The death toll from accidents in recent days at two coal mines in southern Poland has increased to six after a miner was brought to the surface and pronounced dead, authorities said Sunday. The miner was among 10 who went missing after an underground tremor…

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Greece to release seized Russian tanker after ownership changed – Coastguard

The seized Russian-flagged oil tanker Pegas is seen anchored off the shore of Karystos, on the Island of Evia, Greece ATHENS, April 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Greece will release a Russia-flagged crude oil tanker seized this week under EU sanctions linked to the war in Ukraine, a coastguard spokeswoman said.“The ship…