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Radical-right Reform party makes gains in UK elections

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 13:10
Leader Nigel Farage, a Trump ally, hopes to position anti-immigration party as significant political force in UK.

How accurate is the movie ‘Conclave’ on electing a new pope?

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 12:54
The film 'does a fair job' - but we have some notes.

Knicks’ Brunson helps seal series against Pistons, Clippers sink Nuggets

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 12:41
New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson hits late trey to seal series against Detriot Pistons; LA Clippers beat Denver Nuggets.

Red Cross warns Gaza aid effort on ‘verge of collapse’ amid Israel blockade

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 12:12
ICRC says Israel has 'obligation' to meet the needs of Palestinians struggling to survive.

‘Everyone lives in fear’: Voices of Kashmir after deadly Pahalgam attack

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 11:57
As tensions soar between India and Pakistan, Kashmiris are caught between fear and uncertainty.

Australia election 2025: Results, what polls say and what’s at stake?

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 11:52
Here are the issues dominating the federal elections and which party is leading in the polls.

Trump orders funding cuts for US public broadcasters PBS, NPR

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 11:05
White House accuses outlets of using public money to spread 'woke propaganda' as alarm raised on media freedom.

Hong Kong ex-lawmaker describes ‘Kafka-esque’ prison experience

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 10:54
Claudia Mo says she read more than 300 books and brushed up on her French while in prison.

Drones hit ‘Freedom Flotilla’ Gaza aid ship in international waters

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 10:27
Freedom Flotilla Coalition demands Israel answer to violations including blockade and 'bombing of our civilian vessel'.

Mike Waltz “never pivoted [to Trump’s] America First agenda”

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 10:13
Charles Kupchan says Donald Trump replaced Mike Waltz because he didn’t align with the MAGA base.

South Korea appoints new acting leader as ex-PM enters election race

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 08:45
Han Duck-soo declares candidacy in June 3 election to replace impeached ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol.

Gaza aid ship on fire after reported drone attack

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 08:40
An aid ship heading to Gaza has sent out a distress signal after crew members say it was hit in a drone attack.

Palestine the world’s most dangerous place for journalists, RSF says

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 06:50
US President Donald Trump overseeing 'troubling deterioration' in press freedom in US, Reporters Without Borders says.

Israel strikes near Syria’s presidential palace, issues warning over Druze

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 06:46
Israel has ramped up attacks on Syria following a week of sectarian violence against the Druze community.

Pahalgam attack: A simple guide to the Kashmir conflict

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 05:56
The roots of this decades-long conflict between India and Pakistan go back to the turbulent partition of 1947.

CIA releases videos coaxing Chinese officials to leak secrets to US

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 04:57
Social media campaign depicts fictional scenes of officials becoming disillusioned with ruling Chinese Communist Party.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,163

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 04:27
These are the key events on day 1,163 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

China says it is ‘evaluating’ Trump administration’s outreach on tariffs

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 03:11
Ministry of Commerce says 'door is open' to talks, but it is willing to 'fight to the end' otherwise.

A ‘political prisoner’: US advocates rally for detained Georgetown scholar

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 02:22
Lawyers say the Trump administration's efforts to deport Badar Khan Suri violate his freedom of speech and association.

Syrian Druze leader condemns government over sectarian violence

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 23:09
Syrian Druze leader condemns 'genocidal campaign' after dozens killed in clashes south of Damascus.

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