Israel halts electricity deliveries to Gaza

Following the suspension of humanitarian aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip, Israel has suspended sending electricity to the blockaded coastal strip, effective immediately, Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen announced on Sunday. He said he had signed an order to this effect and posted a picture of himself on X doing so. The aim is to … Read more

A wine-themed tour of beautiful Uruguay

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Tour is ‘heavenly’ for wine lovers. | Credit: kycstudio / Getty Images It might not have a Machu Picchu or an Iguazu Falls, but Uruguay is my favourite South American country, said Julia Buckley in The Times. A … Read more

German rail operator pays €197m in compensation for delays in 2024

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways Germany’s Deutsche Bahn rail operator last year paid out almost €197 million ($214 million) in compensation for delays and cancellation, the state-owned company reported … Read more

President’s church donation sparks Kenyan clashes

Police in Kenya have fired tear gas to disperse protesters who tried to occupy a church that was recently given a substantial donation by President William Ruto. The gift to the Jesus Winner Ministry in the Roysambu suburb of Nairobi of 20m shillings ($155,000; £120,000) drew criticism from some young Kenyans struggling with the high … Read more

Pope Francis pens prayer thanking hospital staff, as he shows “mild improvement” : NPR

A priest holds a photograph of Pope Francis during the nightly rosary prayer service in St Peter’s Square on Thursday, March 6 in Vatican City. Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Europe hide caption toggle caption Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Europe Pope Francis, who has been unable to appear in public for several weeks due to ill health, released … Read more