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EU suspends select Syria sanctions to encourage democratic development
Brussels says it seeks to encourage democracy as restrictions dealing with energy, transport and banking lifted.
Israel deploys tanks as assault on occupied West Bank intensifies
Tanks are advancing in Jenin, and Palestinian infrastructure and livelihoods are being destroyed in the West Bank.
Pope Francis health: A timeline and what we know so far
The pope is currently fighting pneumonia in his lungs and is also experiencing some signs of kidney failure.
As Russia’s war reaches milestone, Ukrainians count their personal losses
Ukrainian survivors remember their many tragedies three years after Russia's invasion began.
German election: Who won, who lost and what’s next?
Christian Democrats came first. But the far right and the left were the biggest gainers.
Far-right surges in German election but set to be frozen out of coalition
Germany’s conservative Christian Democrats will enter coalition talks to form a government after winning the most votes.
Secondary school places 2025: When do parents find out?
Parents will soon find out which schools their children will be attending from September this year.
A flawed peace deal would not end the war in Ukraine
Western policymakers should consider what happened with the Minsk agreements when talking peace in Ukraine.
Video: Israeli PM Netanyahu appears in court to resume corruption trial
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is back in court to continue testifying in his corruption trial.
Israeli tanks enter occupied West Bank for first time in decades
Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been displaced from their homes in the West Bank over the past month.
Future of AI in focus at Web Summit Qatar 2025
More than 1,520 start-ups and 600 investors gather in Doha for an expanded edition of the annual Web Summit.
World reacts to Merz’ German election win amid warnings on far-right surge
Global leaders congratulate conservative leader Friedrich Merz, but others focus on the success of the AfD.
First 750 schools named for free breakfast clubs
From April, a pilot scheme will offer free breakfasts for 180,000 pupils before class.
Video: Netanyahu heckled while showing photos of Bibas family
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu was heckled during a speech as he held up a picture of the Bibas family members.
Dundee University staff begin three-week strike
Members of the University and College Union are taking industrial action over potential job cuts
Ukraine marks invasion’s 3rd anniversary with support mired in uncertainty
EU leaders in Kyiv, Moscow rejects Trump's push for swift ceasefire, competing UN votes scheduled.
India’s Kohli shuts ‘outside noise’ in landmark century against Pakistan
Kohli's unbeaten century helps him cross 14,000 runs in ODIs and seal India's place in the Champions Trophy semifinals.
Japan, Philippines to boost military ties amid ‘severe’ environment
Japanese and Philippine defence chiefs agree to launch 'strategic dialogue' amid concerns over China's moves in region.
Israeli fighter jets fly over Nasrallah funeral
Four Israeli military jets flew low over crowds gathered in Beirut for the funeral of Hezbollah leaders
Conflicts trigger globe’s highest rate of internet shutdowns in 2024: NGO
Wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Myanmar among those spurring ‘digital violence’.