South Sudan army to secure critical Heglig oilfield in Sudan war spillover
South Sudan army to secure critical Heglig oilfield in Sudan war spillover The move follows RSF capture and deadly drone attack on Sudan’s largest energy facility. Heglig is Sudan’s largest…
Indonesia’s Aceh families struggle as floods leave villages in ruins
In Pictures Indonesia’s Aceh families struggle as floods leave villages in ruins Floods ravage villages, leaving thousands displaced in makeshift shelters with little aid. People around Aceh Tamiang have been…
Why is the UK leading the charge to curb asylum rights under the ECHR?
EXPLAINER Why is the UK leading the charge to curb asylum rights under the ECHR? UK seeks revision of European Convention on Human Rights amid pressure from the far right,…
Why are conservationists alarmed about Botswana’s biggest elephant hunt?
EXPLAINER Why are conservationists alarmed about Botswana’s biggest elephant hunt? While the government says the controversial practice is needed to manage the population of elephants, critics say it will exacerbate…
LIVE: Heavy rains, flooding as Storm Byron batters war-torn Gaza
Storm threatens hundreds of thousands of displaced people left homeless in Gaza due to Israel’s war on territory.
Cross-border fighting between Thailand, Cambodia enters fourth day
Cross-border fighting between Thailand, Cambodia enters fourth day Both sides have accused each other of violating international law as they await a promised phone call from Donald Trump. A woman…
Displaced Gaza families struggle as winter storm hits
Displaced Gaza families struggle as winter storm hits Families face flooded tents, sewage, extreme overcrowding, and deepening hardship amid ongoing displacement. A Palestinian family battles floods after a storm hits…
Ukraine reports large Russian mechanised assault in battle for Pokrovsk
Ukraine reports large Russian mechanised assault in battle for Pokrovsk Russia has claimed to be in full control of Pokrovsk, but Ukrainian forces say they still control the northern part…
Despite opposition, US House passes record $901bn defence spending bill
Despite opposition, US House passes record $901bn defence spending bill The bill faced notable opposition from lawmakers concerned about the Trump administration’s management of the US military. The Department of…
‘A gesture of love’: Italy’s cuisine joins UNESCO’s cultural heritage list
‘A gesture of love’: Italy’s cuisine joins UNESCO’s cultural heritage list A UNESCO panel backed Italy’s bid, recognising Italian cuisine as a social ritual that binds families, communities. A waiter…