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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: A ‘dictator’, or a ‘Ukrainian Churchill’?
A political outsider who upended norms, Zelenskyy is now the face of Ukraine's defence against Russia. And Donald Trump.
Explosions and gunfire rip through rebel rally in DRC
At least 11 people have been killed and dozens wounded after an attack on an M23 led rally in the eastern DRC.
Super Bowl protest against Gaza, Sudan wars
Super Bowl halftime protest
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,100
Here are the key developments on the 1,100th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Talks under way in Egypt for second phase of Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza
Israel says unclear if there is 'common ground to negotiate'.
Israel army probe reveals ‘complete failure’ in preventing October 7 attack
Calls grow for Netanyahu's resignation as Israeli army takes responsibility for security failures during Hamas attack.
China pledges ‘countermeasures’ after Trump announces new 10% tariff
China’s Ministry of Commerce accuses Washington of 'shifting the blame and shirking responsibility' over opioid crisis.
Gaza war survivors mark another sombre Ramadan far from home
More than 1,400 Palestinians evacuated to Doha mark Ramadan away from Gaza, longing to reunite with their families.
Mapping Ukraine’s rare earth and critical minerals
Ukraine holds deposits of 22 out of 34 minerals the EU classifies as critical. Many are in parts controlled by Russia.
For Ukraine “bad deal worse than no deal”
Analyst James Nixey talks about how Ukraine “isn't getting enough back” in the deal on rare earth minerals with the US.
Canada’s Doug Ford wins Ontario election focused on Trump’s tariffs
Progressive Conservative Party wins third consecutive majority in vote dominated by trade tensions.
With $500B US investment, Apple pulling away from China, analysts say
Apple announced this week it would spend $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years and create 20,000 jobs, signaling its pro-U.S. jobs and investment policy. U.S. President Donald Trump also announced he would double tariffs on China, where most Apple products are made. Michelle Quinn reports.
North Korea says it launched cruise missiles in message to ‘enemies’
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw missile drills this week in the Yellow Sea, state media reports.
Auto-enrol eligible pupils for free school meals, say MPs
Education select committee calls for change "without delay", warning that pupils who should be fed free are missing out.
Vietnam’s floating markets face uncertain future as life moves onshore
Cai Rang and other floating markets are in decline amid rapid economic development and improving infrastructure.
Five key takeaways as Donald Trump hosts UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Faced with criticisms of the UK's handling of free speech and trade, Starmer offered mild but indirect pushback.
Nakba survivors see echoes of the past in Trump’s calls for Gaza expulsion
Members of the Palestinian diaspora in the US say Trump’s proposal to depopulate Gaza is doomed to fail.
How is Israel violating the Gaza ceasefire deal?
Israel's refusal to withdraw from Gaza-Egypt border threatens crucial negotiations on the second phase of the ceasefire.
Putin ‘hopeful’ as Russia and US press on with diplomatic reset
Bilateral talks on embassy issues in Istanbul come as Trump positions himself as main broker in Ukraine peace deal.
Trump and Starmer on Ukraine ceasefire deal
US President Donald Trump and visiting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer say that a ceasefire deal in Ukraine.