The world’s biggest chocolate producers are enjoying record profits – but are failing to pass on the benefits to cocoa farmers, many of whom are suffering falling incomes and worsening poverty, according to a report from the charity Oxfam. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Britain is reportedly preparing to designate the Wagner group – a Russian private army that is deeply involved in the invasion of Ukraine – as a terrorist organization. The EU and the US are debating similar moves. That would put the group in the same bracket as Islamic State and al-Qaida.
Wagner private army accused of atrocities in Ukraine, Syria and many African states
Seaborne oil exports at highest level since January 2022, as China and India replace European buyers, according to Bloomberg
Hundreds of thousands line streets of London to catch glimpse of King Charles and Queen Camilla
Hundreds of thousands line the streets of London to catch a glimpse of King Charles and Queen Camilla
Coronation ceremony traces its history back more than 1,000 years
UN urges Moscow to renew grain deal amid fears of spike in global food prices
UN urges Moscow to renew grain agreement amid fears of upward spike in global food prices
Macron says Europe should reduce dependence on US, but critics question his timing
France is trying to limit the diplomatic fallout after President Emmanuel Macron said Europe should reduce its dependence on the U.S.
Glut of Ukrainian grain caused by reduced exports through the Black Sea after Russia’s invasion
Glut of Ukrainian grain is caused by reduced exports through the Black Sea after Russia’s invasion
Opposition win could see quicker ratification of Sweden’s application
Sweden is still waiting for Turkey to approve its application to join NATO. As Henry Ridgwell reports, Sweden hopes the upcoming Turkish elections scheduled for May 14 could be a turning point. Camera: Henry Ridgwell
Mersin mayor asks Ankara for extra help as locals complain of soaring prices
As the country’s presidential election campaigns enter full swing ahead of the May 14 first-round vote, some survivors say they feel forgotten
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