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UK’s ‘100-year partnership’ with Ukraine is a meaningless political stunt

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 12:52
The century-long commitment will not do much to counter the shift in Western policy towards Ukraine under Trump.

‘This guy is dangerous’: British Pakistanis fear Musk is stoking racism

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 12:39
Some fear collective punishment could be a consequence of the billionaire's relentless posts on child sex abuse cases.

Development done right: Why Africa needs more than good intentions

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 11:11
Leaders in Davos should focus on taking tangible steps to accelerate Africa's inclusive growth agenda.

Trump latest: JFK killing files released, birthright citizenship bar halted

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 10:41
We also delve into the latest from Davos, cryptocurrency, and other executive orders.

Israeli forces ‘block entrances to Jenin’ as deadly raid enters fourth day

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 10:34
In addition to Jenin governorate, Israeli forces have been stepping up their operation across the occupied West Bank.

Progress made as firefighters battle new blaze near Los Angeles

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 10:19
Massive response under way as 4,000 firefighters combat blaze near Los Angeles.

Australian Open: Injured Djokovic booed off but targets more Grand Slams

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 09:35
Serbia's Novak Djokovic will seek a record 25th Grand Slam title despite retiring injured from the Australian Open.

ICC lawyer seeks arrest of Taliban leaders over persecution of women

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 08:37
The ICC's chief prosecutor announced he is seeking arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders.

Thousands flock to smell plant that reeks of dead rat, rotting rubbish

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 08:25
Huge crowds queued in Sydney to catch a whiff of the flower that smells like 'hot rubbish'

Drug marketplace founder Ross Ulbricht speaks out after Trump pardon

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 07:51
Silk Road founder thanks US president for 'amazing blessing' in video message after his release from prison.

Three killed in Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv region

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 07:38
Ukraine also sends volley of drones into Russia, with air defences intercepting attacks on 13 regions, including Moscow.

Donald Trump says he plans to reach out to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 07:24
During his first term in office, Trump met with Kim on three occasions between 2018 and 2019.

‘Dam for a dam’: India, China edge towards a Himalayan water war

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 06:58
Despite protests from locals, India is building a giant hydro dam on the Siang River to counter a Chinese dam.

Captain Cook statue vandalised again before controversial ‘Australia Day’

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 06:52
A statue of the British explorer is splashed with red paint and vandalised in Sydney's eastern suburbs.

Air pollution in Thailand’s Bangkok forces more than 350 schools to close

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 06:19
Thai capital ranked as eighth-most polluted city worldwide as microparticles levels soar.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,065

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 06:07
Here are the key developments on the 1,065th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Extreme weather disrupts schooling for nearly 250 million kids, UNICEF says

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 05:57
UN agency says students in 85 countries experienced climate-related disruptions last year.

United Nations confirms US will leave World Health Organization in 2026

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 04:42
The UN body has received a formal request from Washington to withdraw next year as Trump orders a pause on WHO funding.

Trump orders release of last files on assassinations of JFK, RFK and MLK

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 03:30
US president says 'everything will be revealed' on JFK assassination that has fuelled conspiracy theories for decades.

After stabbings, China’s social media firms face scrutiny over hate speech

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 01:07
Chinese platforms have pledged to crack down on hate, but anti-foreigner sentiment still circulates widely online.

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