In his new memoir, the vice-president covers his conversion and politics – at a time when hardline Catholicism is ascendant in the US When JD Vance became Roman Catholic, he wondered what his dead grandmother would think. His grandmother Mamaw did not have anything against them, but growing up in ...
Month: June 2026
Italy’s Meloni says Trump ‘made up’ story that she ‘begged’ him for photo at G7Italy’s Meloni says Trump ‘made up’ story that she ‘begged’ him for photo at G7
The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump’s decision to go to war with Iran. ...
Do it at home too, women tell Japanese fans who cleaned World Cup stadiumDo it at home too, women tell Japanese fans who cleaned World Cup stadium
Some see a double standard: Japanese men who clean in public while their wives do all the housework. ...
Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and ‘doing well’Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and ‘doing well’
Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear. ...
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rapeMorocco captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape
French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023. ...
Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president’s time in powerZimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president’s time in power
The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections. ...
Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham’s Makerfield win?Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham’s Makerfield win?
Discussion about the prime minister’s future ramps up after Makerfield by-election. ...
Boy, 3, hurt at zoo was attacked by a crocodileBoy, 3, hurt at zoo was attacked by a crocodile
Police say a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been bailed. ...
‘Neither I nor Italy ever beg’: Meloni says Trump made up story about photo‘Neither I nor Italy ever beg’: Meloni says Trump made up story about photo
The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump’s decision to go to war with Iran. ...
Trade between Africa and China surged in 2025Trade between Africa and China surged in 2025
Trade between Africa and China surged in 2025, new data showed, helping drive increased use of the yuan in international commerce, a key priority for Beijing. China’s recent decision to scrap tariffs on African imports led to an 18% jump in bilateral trade, a surge that comes as both China ...