Deadly trash avalanche in Filipino landfill leaves dozens missing
A collapse of trash at a landfill in Cebu city, Philippines killed one worker, injured at least 12 and left 27 missing.
US seizes fifth oil tanker as Venezuela pressure campaign continues
US seizes fifth oil tanker as Venezuela pressure campaign continues Operation comes days after US seized Russian-flagged tanker; US pledges to continue blockade following Maduro abduction. A United States military…
Elon Musk’s AI bot Grok limits image generation amid deepfakes backlash
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“Very fragile security situation” in Syria amid rising tensions
Labib al-Nahhas on fighting between the Kurdish-led SDF and Syrian forces, reviving the debate over autonomy and unity.
Yemen’s southern separatists disband amid Riyadh talks
Yemen’s main southern separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council has announced it is to disband.
Iran cuts internet as protesters plan more rallies
Iranian authorities are enforcing an internet blackout after protests escalated in Tehran.
Algeria vs Nigeria: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time and lineups
Who: Algeria vs Nigeria What: CAF Africa Cup of Nations Where: Marrakech Stadium in Marrakesh, Morocco When: Saturday at 5pm (16:00 GMT) How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up…
Spain’s socialist exception is running out of time
Spain’s socialist exception is running out of time Pedro Sanchez has delivered growth, social reform and resistance to Europe’s rightward drift. Corruption scandals and a resurgent far right may still…
Trump cancels second wave of attacks on Venezuela after ‘cooperation’
Trump cancels second wave of attacks on Venezuela after ‘cooperation’ US president also says he will meet oil executives at White House on Friday to discuss Venezuela’s oil industry. People…
Global health’s defining test
Global health’s defining test The successes and setbacks of 2025 show why international cooperation matters more than ever. By Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Director-General of the World Health Organization. Published…