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How the US spends taxpayer money as Musk-led DOGE seeks cuts

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 15:33
Raising taxes could help reduce deficit, but Trump's tax cut pledge will make Musk's aim to slash $1 trillion difficult.

US votes with Russia in UN session on Ukraine war

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 15:19
The US sided with Russia on two UN votes on the Ukraine war, going against its European allies.

Six children die of hypothermia amid freezing conditions in Gaza

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 14:59
The deaths come amid a harsh cold snap in Gaza and Israel's blocking of shelter from entering the enclave.

Russia-Ukraine war: How the US position has changed on UN resolutions

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 14:55
The US vote against Ukraine and Europe's UN resolution reflects larger policy changes of the Trump administration.

The colonial partition that keeps Cameroon split along ‘artificial lines’

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 14:39
A century ago, Germany, France and Britain claimed Cameroon at different times. The scars are seen in conflicts today.

Babies die from cold in Gaza as Israel prevents entry of mobile homes

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 14:35
At least four babies have reportedly died due to cold in Gaza, where most Palestinians are living in makeshift shelters.

Australia vs South Africa Champions Trophy match abandoned due to rain

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 14:32
Both teams have three points each after their two group games, ahead of Afghanistan and England, who play on Wednesday.

Syria’s interim president launches dialogue on political transition

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 14:11
Syria’s interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has hailed an historic opportunity to rebuild his country.

Children in Gaza go back to school

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 14:09
Students in Gaza have gone back to school. Many are learning in classrooms scarred by damage inflicted by the war.

Sudan army allies intentionally targeting civilians: HRW

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 14:08
A new report by Human Rights Watch says SAF-allied groups committed acts that may amount to war crimes.

Music stars release silent album in protest against UK AI copyright plans

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 13:19
Is This What We Want features recordings of empty studios, performance spaces, highlighting danger to creative trade.

Ukraine reconstruction costs cross half-trillion-dollar mark: Study

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 13:13
The $524bn estimate marks growing needs provoked by Russia's bombardment of Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.

The lived experiences of communism should serve as a cautionary tale

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 13:02
When searching for a response to the far-right resurgence, Europeans should not look towards the totalitarian left.

Far-right AfD and socialist left win over young Germans, election reveals

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 12:39
Young Germans flocked to opposite ends of the political spectrum in the federal election, rejecting the centre.

US scraps order linking arms sales to international law

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 12:12
Trump revokes Biden-era policy, prompted by Israel's Gaza war, restricting US arms sales over human rights concerns.

Germany’s Merz lashes out at Trump’s US while trying to form coalition

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 11:28
Triumphant CDU leader hits out at Washington and calls for stronger European security amid attempts to build government.

Centring the voiceless: Pope Francis’s enduring global impact

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 11:21
Pontiff's message of peace and fraternity has challenged the rising tide of nativism, violence and global inequality.

Syria’s interim leader launches national dialogue on political transition

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 10:28
Talks promoted as crucial milestone towards democratic transition by al-Sharaa but scepticism remains.

Man caught with $10,000 worth of cocaine in wig, say Colombian police

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 10:21
A man was arrested at a Colombian airport for trying to fly to Amsterdam with $10,000 worth of cocaine hidden in a wig

France’s Macron and Donald Trump meet in Washington: Four key takeaways

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 10:15
Macron carefully challenged Trump on Ukraine war, trade policy.

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