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Google allows Parler app back into Play Store
Google allowed social media network Parler back into its Play Store Friday, more than a year after banning the platform popular with conservatives in the wake of the insurrection at the US Capitol. Parler had become a haven for far-right personalities who say they have been censored by other social media platforms such as Twitter.
US approves $1.1 billion in arms for Taiwan, angering China
The United States on Friday announced a $1.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, vowing to keep boosting the island's defenses as tensions soar with Beijing, which warned Washington of "counter-measures."
Sri Lanka's deposed ex-leader returns from exile
Sri Lanka's deposed former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa returned to the country Friday, an airport official said, seven weeks after he fled amid the island's worst-ever economic crisis. Sri Lanka's constitution guarantees bodyguards, a vehicle and housing for former presidents, including Gotabaya and his elder brother and fellow ex-president Mahinda.
Le Monde accused of 'censorship' for pulling op-ed on Macron
Leading French daily Le Monde on Friday faced accusations of censorship after it deleted an opinion piece that critically analysed President Emmanuel Macron's stance on Algeria, although the newspaper insisted it had contained an error of interpretation. "Inexplicable and inexcusable censorship by Le Monde," tweeted the leading French economist Thomas Piketty.
US says sending envoy to Ethiopia, condemns Eritrea return to war
The United States on Friday dispatched an envoy to Ethiopia to seek an end to renewed fighting and condemned neighboring Eritrea for re-entering the conflict in the northern region of Tigray.
Russia halts gas supplies to Germany
Russia has halted gas deliveries to Germany via a key pipeline an indefinite period after saying Friday it had found problems in a key piece of equipment, a development that will worsen Europe's energy crisis. Germany said Friday its gas supplies were secure despite the halt to deliveries via Nord Stream.
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, a diplomat on the frontlines
With his dynamic manner and high-risk visit to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi has been at the centre of recent coverage of Russia's invasion. "He explores all avenues, it's very brave and I'm not sure another IAEA director general would have done the same," a European source said.
'Man of the hole' dies, last known survivor of Amazon tribe
For more than 20 years he lived alone in the Brazilian Amazon eating nuts, fruit and game -- a symbol of the struggle of indigenous people who exist in isolation in the rainforest. Funai has identified 114 indigenous groups that live in isolation in Brazil's part of the Amazon. rsr/app/ad/dw/bgs
Thousands of Hungarians demonstrate for teacher payhikes
Thousands of Hungarians protested in Budapest Friday against low pay and poor working conditions for schoolteachers amid worsening staff shortages. "Pay our teachers!
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