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Syria’s interim president launches dialogue on political transition
Syria’s interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has hailed an historic opportunity to rebuild his country.
Children in Gaza go back to school
Students in Gaza have gone back to school. Many are learning in classrooms scarred by damage inflicted by the war.
Sudan army allies intentionally targeting civilians: HRW
A new report by Human Rights Watch says SAF-allied groups committed acts that may amount to war crimes.
Music stars release silent album in protest against UK AI copyright plans
Is This What We Want features recordings of empty studios, performance spaces, highlighting danger to creative trade.
Ukraine reconstruction costs cross half-trillion-dollar mark: Study
The $524bn estimate marks growing needs provoked by Russia's bombardment of Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
The lived experiences of communism should serve as a cautionary tale
When searching for a response to the far-right resurgence, Europeans should not look towards the totalitarian left.
Far-right AfD and socialist left win over young Germans, election reveals
Young Germans flocked to opposite ends of the political spectrum in the federal election, rejecting the centre.
US scraps order linking arms sales to international law
Trump revokes Biden-era policy, prompted by Israel's Gaza war, restricting US arms sales over human rights concerns.
Germany’s Merz lashes out at Trump’s US while trying to form coalition
Triumphant CDU leader hits out at Washington and calls for stronger European security amid attempts to build government.
Centring the voiceless: Pope Francis’s enduring global impact
Pontiff's message of peace and fraternity has challenged the rising tide of nativism, violence and global inequality.
Syria’s interim leader launches national dialogue on political transition
Talks promoted as crucial milestone towards democratic transition by al-Sharaa but scepticism remains.
Man caught with $10,000 worth of cocaine in wig, say Colombian police
A man was arrested at a Colombian airport for trying to fly to Amsterdam with $10,000 worth of cocaine hidden in a wig
France’s Macron and Donald Trump meet in Washington: Four key takeaways
Macron carefully challenged Trump on Ukraine war, trade policy.
US rejects UN resolution condemning Russia’s war: How your country voted
The US aligned with Russia in opposing a resolution that called for the immediate withdrawal of troops.
Can Pakistan’s new anti-extremism policy defeat rising armed attacks?
Amid a surge in armed attacks, Pakistan has unveiled a new strategy to tackle 'extremism'. But experts are sceptical.
Four killed in South Korea road collapse
An elevated part of a highway under construction collapsed in Anseong, killing or injuring all 10 workers present.
US aligns with Russia in UN vote on Ukraine
US support for Moscow resolution, rejection of EU's, illustrates deepening division between Washington and allies.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,097
Here are the key developments on the 1,097th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Netanyahu seems to be the “only one” who wants Gaza ceasefire to fail
Netanyahu jeopardising ceasefire deal.
School set to be demolished and rebuilt
The new state-of-the-art school will make a huge difference to pupils, says its headteacher.