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Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate face UK rape and trafficking charges

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 19:25
Latest charges come as self-styled 'misogynist' brothers face separate human trafficking case in Romania.

Harvard University agrees to transfer ownership of slavery photographs

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 19:18
The photographs of a father and daughter have sparked conversations about the legacy of slavery and who profits from it.

Afghanistan’s children starve as calls for help go unanswered

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 19:03
Afghanistan’s children are starving as aid cuts and the freezing of Taliban assets hit the most vulnerable people.

Will Southeast Asian nations pick sides between the US and China?

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 18:45
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, ASEAN, met for a high stakes summit.

Who is behind Tren de Aragua?

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 18:31
A look at the gang at the centre of US President Donald Trump’s immigration policy.

Israeli strike kills eight relatives of Palestinian photojournalist

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 18:18
Palestinian photojournalist Osama al-Arbid lost eight of his family members in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City.

Sudan’s aid workers fear crackdown under strict new army rules

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 18:00
Aid workers fear arrest and worsening of hunger crisis that already threatens millions of people.

US to penalise foreign officials who ‘censor’ US companies, citizens

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 17:58
Trump administration has criticised countries for restrictions on expression, even as it cracks down on dissent at home.

Wheat shipment arrives in Syria as EU passes legislation to lift sanctions

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 17:54
The European Council extended asset freezes and travel bans on individuals linked to the former Assad government.

Fight for the Pacific – Episode 2: Fallout Zone

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 17:30
In the crossfire of a global power struggle, a compelling look at the impact of militarisation of the Pacific islands.

Why the US and Israel are pushing to privatize aid to Gaza

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 17:21
The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation will start distributing aid in Gaza, despite UN concerns.

Namibia marks inaugural Genocide Remembrance Day with call for reparations

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 17:17
Germany has acknowledged early 1900s genocide of Herero and Nama people, but reparations remain elusive.

French surgeon sentenced to 20 years for sex abuse of nearly 300 people

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 16:16
Joel Le Scouarnec tells court he committed 'despicable act' in another mass rape case that shocks France.

‘Tidal wave’: How 75 nations face Chinese debt crisis in 2025

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 16:00
Developing countries to pay a record $22bn this year, mostly linked to loans from China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

A timeline of Israel’s starvation of Gaza in 2025

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 15:54
Dozens of Palestinians have starved to death in Gaza due to Israel’s total blockade on the enclave since.

What are Germany’s Taurus missiles that Ukraine wants?

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 15:45
German Chancellor Merz's recent comments cause speculation Berlin will finally send the weapons to Ukraine.

UEFA Champions League: Luis Enrique – The manager behind PSG’s run to final

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 15:04
Manager Luis Enrique will try to make 'treble' history as he leads PSG out against Inter in the Champions League final.

Boat capsizes on arrival at Spain’s Canary Islands; seven women, girls die

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 14:58
Local media reports say the small vessel appeared to be packed with more than 100 people.

Cultural Appreciation or Cultural Appropriation?

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 14:30
Today on The Stream: We dive into the space between cultural appropriation and appreciation.

Inquiry into deadly chemical plant explosion in China

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 14:23
Investigators in China are working to find the cause of a powerful explosion at a chemical plant that killed 5 people.

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