Babies starve to death in Gaza as US approves more GHF funding
Two babies died of starvation in Gaza due to Israel’s continuing blockade of vital aid.
UK government backs down on disability benefit cuts after rebellion
UK government backs down on disability benefit cuts after rebellion Labour MPs force concessions on disability reforms, applying changes only to new claimants amid mounting criticism. Britain’s Prime Minister Keir…
Is ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention centre funded by Florida hurricane money?
EXPLAINER Is ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention centre funded by Florida hurricane money? Government will allocate some FEMA funds to the facility, but will not use disaster relief money. Isolated Everglades airfield,…
‘Waited for 40 years’: South Africa’s Cradock Four families want justice
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK ‘Waited for 40 years’: South Africa’s Cradock Four families want justice Relatives of the victims of apartheid-era murders want the government to do more to hold perpetrators accountable.…
Trump says US has signed trade deal with China
Trump says US has signed trade deal with China China’s Ministry of Commerce says the two sides “further confirmed the details of the framework.” US President Donald Trump speaks at…
AI is turning border enforcement in the US into a game
AI is fuelling a new wave of border vigilantism in the US A new platform offers crypto rewards for border surveillance — and invites anyone to join the hunt. Petra…
Fact check: Is Zohran Mamdani a communist?
EXPLAINER Fact check: Is Zohran Mamdani a communist? No, Donald Trump’s claim that New York City mayoral candidate’s platform is akin to communism is false, experts say. Zohran Mamdani speaks…
‘The Caspian Sea is shrinking. It is visible with the naked eye’
‘The Caspian Sea is shrinking. It is visible with the naked eye’ Kazakh ecologists and environmental activists worry that the Caspian Sea’s levels are set to decline further. In Aktau,…
US approves $30m for controversial Israel-backed Gaza aid group
US approves $30m for controversial Israel-backed Gaza aid group Human rights lawyer warns GHF staff may face war crimes charges over deadly incidents at Gaza’s aid distribution sites. Palestinians receive…
Security forces disperse Togo protesters demanding president’s resignation
Security forces disperse Togo protesters demanding president’s resignation Faure Gnassingbe facing criticism over changes to the country’s constitution that could keep him in power indefinitely. People protest against Togo’s longtime…