International

• Wednesday, September 28th 2022 - 17:49 UTC

  Moscow-backed referendums yield nod to Russian annexation

  

  Four territories Ukraine considers to be its provinces have approved through referendums Moscow's initiative to join the Russian Federation, it was reported Tuesday in the Donbas region.

• Wednesday, September 28th 2022 - 10:00 UTC

  UN mission in Haiti cut down to “only essential” staff

  

  The United Nations mission in Haiti has been cut down to a minimum after all non-essential workers were instructed to evacuate the violence-torn Caribbean nation. The announcement came two months after the UN Security Council voted to extend the mission's presence for at least another year.

• Wednesday, September 28th 2022 - 09:48 UTC

  Ukraine accused Uruguay of participating in a “collective crime” against its state; Uruguay responded

  

  Ukrainian officials have pointed fingers at Uruguay for allegedly participating in a “collective crime” by supporting President Vladimir Putin's attempt to annex occupied regions.

• Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 20:05 UTC

  Spanish prosecutors want Shakira jailed for 8 years for tax evasion

  

  Colombian singer Shakira is facing an eight-year prison sentence for tax evasion in addition to a hefty fine after charges were filed against her in Spain.

• Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 10:16 UTC

  Russia needs to withdraw from Ukraine, Uruguay's Bustillo tells UN

  

  Uruguayan Foreign Minister Francisco Bustillo Monday told the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York that Russia's withdrawal from Ukraine was essential.

• Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 09:53 UTC

  King Charles III cypher revealed; personally chosen by the King

  

  The cypher of King Charles III has been revealed, showing an image to be used by government departments and on state documents and post boxes. It was personally chosen by the King, from a range of designs produced by the College of Arms.

• Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 09:41 UTC

  “Rethinking Tourism” as a powerful driver for sustainable development

  

  World Tourism Day, observed on 27 September, celebrates the power of tourism to foster inclusion, protect nature and promote cultural understanding. This year’s official celebration, “Rethinking Tourism”, will be hosted by Indonesia, celebrating this opportunity to rethink how we do tourism for a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient sector. We need to fully showcase the potential of tourism to create jobs for all and bring communities together.

• Monday, September 26th 2022 - 18:56 UTC

  Wallace praises Truss as UK ups military spending

  

  UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace has announced that the government of Prime Minister Liz Truss intends to increase military spending up to to 3% of the country's Gross Domestic Product, per the Conservative leader's campaign promises, it was reported.

• Monday, September 26th 2022 - 10:22 UTC

  Italy jumps into the unknown after victory of Meloni's post-fascist party

  

  Italy and the European Union entered Monday into a period of uncertainty after the victory in the legislative elections of Giorgia Meloni, at the head of a far-right and right-wing coalition that faces great challenges.

• Monday, September 26th 2022 - 10:05 UTC

  Fiona causes havoc in Canada

  

  Hurricane Fiona has left unprecedented damage after making landfall throughout five provinces in eastern Canada, it was reported.