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India and Pakistan on the brink

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 08:09
@AlexGatopoulos assesses India and Pakistan's latest round of violence, and what could come

French town breaks world record for largest gathering of ‘Smurfs’

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 07:59
The town in Brittany’s far west gathered more than 3,000 Smurfs, setting a new world record.

Venezuela suspends flights from Colombia after arrests of ‘mercenaries’

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 07:47
Venezuela's aviation authority said flights will resume a day after Sunday's parliamentary elections.

Trump signs bill outlawing ‘revenge porn’

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 06:52
Legislation criminalises publishing of intimate images, including AI-created 'deepfakes', without a person’s consent.

The US has $36 trillion in debt. What does that mean, and who owns it?

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 06:38
The US has the highest national debt in the world, a quarter of which is owned by other countries.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,181

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 06:06
These are the key events on day 1,181 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

How conflict with India helped boost the Pakistan military’s domestic image

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 05:54
Pakistan’s military enjoying renewed popularity after Indian clash, but analysts warn the surge may be temporary.

Biden cancer diagnosis renews transparency concerns; Trump claims cover-up

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 04:08
Former US president likely has had cancer for years, some doctors say.

US top court allows Trump admin to revoke protected status for Venezuelans

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 00:18
Supreme Court lets Trump terminate Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of people from Venezuela.

El Salvador arrests prominent human rights lawyer who defends deportees

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 22:59
Ruth Eleonora López has defended Venezuelan immigrants deported to El Salvador by US President Trump's administration.

Trump tries to jump start peace talks with calls to Zelenskyy, Putin

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 21:23
US President Donald Trump spoke with the leaders of both Ukraine and Russia in back-to-back calls.

Eyewitness video shows Israeli airstrike on Khan Younis

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 21:07
Eyewitness video captured an Israeli airstrike hitting west Khan Younis in Gaza as people flee tents amid gunfire.

After Putin call, Trump says Russia, Ukraine will start ceasefire talks

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 20:49
US president says two sides will 'immediately' start talks to reach a truce, as Putin says efforts on 'right track'.

Europe’s political centre holds in weekend of elections

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 20:23
The results will reassure a European Union seeking respite from a rise in populism.

Former President Bolsonaro’s coup trial opens in Brazil

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 20:22
More than 80 witnesses are expected to testify via videoconference over the next two weeks.

British presenter Gary Lineker steps down over anti-Semitism row

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 19:34
British presenter and former England football captain Gary Lineker has stepped down from his role at the BBC.

Pope Leo XIV meets US VP JD Vance

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 18:46
Pope Leo XIV met with US Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican, a day after his in

Measure targeting pro-Palestine NGOs disappears from US tax bill

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 18:28
Legislation would have allowed the executive branch to crack down on 'terrorism supporting' nonprofits.

Regeneron buys 23andMe for $256m after bankruptcy

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 18:23
Sale of genetic testing company raises concerns about privacy of 23andMe’s 15 million customers.

Lithuania files case against Belarus at ICJ over alleged people smuggling

Mon, 05/19/2025 - 17:40
The Baltic nation is seeking damages, including compensation for border reinforcement costs.

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