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How Grand Theft Auto is helping Nigerians survive rampant police abuse
'Cops and robbers'-type online gameplay is helping young people re-enact and process real-life challenges with police.
Trump’s fear mongering on South Africa’s land reform exposes his hypocrisy
Trump suggests land justice in South Africa is a threat, but many US land seizures are all necessary and just.
Philippines’ Duterte mulls presidential bid amid impeachment fight
Sara Duterte impeached over allegedly threatening to kill the president, violating the constitution and corruption.
River in Argentina turns blood red
A river near Argentina’s capital has turned blood red, alarming residents and prompting officials to investigate.
Netanyahu gifts Trump golden pager celebrating Lebanon attacks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given US President Donald Trump a golden pager.
Trump sanctions ‘illegitimate’ International Criminal Court
The US president ordered asset freezes and travel bans against ICC officials, employees and their family members.
Strong winds and heavy rain pummelling Gaza’s survivors
Winter weather conditions are worsening the plight of Palestinians sheltering among the enclave's ruins.
What are rare earth minerals? Why does US President Trump want Ukraine’s?
The self-proclaimed dealmaker says Washington should have access to Ukraine's riches in exchange for wartime aid.
What’s behind Trump’s ban on transgender women in US women’s sports?
The directive could strip federal funding from schools that allow trans women and girls to compete in women's events.
India cuts key interest rate for first time since 2020 amid slowing growth
Reserve Bank of India announces first rate cut in nearly five years as world's most populous nation faces slowdown.
‘Inhuman’: As Modi visits Trump, outrage over shackled Indian deportees
On Wednesday, the US deported 104 Indians on the longest such military flight used so far, before Modi's visit.
VOA Mandarin: China’s DeepSeek banned by several countries out of censorship fear
Several governments, including the U.S., Taiwan and Australia, have banned the use of China’s AI software DeepSeek on official devices. Analysts say these restrictions are justified, as tests show DeepSeek not only collects excessive user data but also filters sensitive topics and promotes Chinese government narratives more aggressively than Baidu and WeChat. This raises concern that it could become a powerful tool for controlling speech and public opinion.
Click here for the full story in Mandarin.
Trump’s gutting of USAID sends chill through Southeast Asia
NGOs across Southeast Asia say they will struggle to continue their work without US funding.
Why a Bangladesh mob burned down home of independence icon Mujibur Rahman
The attack followed a controversial speech by ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina, Rahman's daughter, from exile in India.
Trans women, girls barred from female sports under NCAA rule change
US governing body for college sports updates policy to align with Donald Trump's executive order on women's sports.
Torres hat-trick leads Barcelona Copa del Rey rout at Valencia
Ferran Torres scores three of Barcelona's first four goals in a 5-0 Copa del Rey quarterfinal win at Valencia.
US judge delays Trump buyout offer meant to thin out public servants
Trump and allies such as billionaire Elon Musk have carried out blitz campaign meant to thin the government workforce.
Robots learn problem-solving from each other, internet
Robots with reasoning power are becoming a reality thanks to massive amounts of training data and breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. VOA's Matt Dibble visits a lab where robots are learning to solve problems themselves. Cameras: Matt Dibble, Tina Trinh.
Palestinians return home in Gaza, but without their loved ones
More than 61,700 Palestinians were killed by Israel in the Gaza war. Now, their family members are returning home.
Trump involvement helps PGA Tour get closer to LIV Golf deal: Commissioner
PGA commissioner wants the US president to negotiate a deal with the breakaway LIV Golf in hopes of ending the division.