Why did Israel launch air strikes on Gaza, then ‘resume’ truce?
EXPLAINER Why did Israel launch air strikes on Gaza, then ‘resume’ truce? Trump has backed Israel through numerous violations of the ceasefire, which has yet to enter its crucial second…
Nine people killed as record rains and floods lash Vietnam
Nine people killed as record rains and floods lash Vietnam More rain predicted after the flooding of more than 100,000 houses, most in tourist areas of Hue and Hoi An.…
Israel kills over 100 Palestinians in Gaza as Trump insists truce holds
Israel kills over 100 Palestinians in Gaza as Trump insists truce holds The US president says Israel has a right to ‘hit back’ after reports that a soldier was killed…
Bangladesh’s fugitive ex-leader warns of mass voter boycott in 2026 polls
Bangladesh’s fugitive ex-leader warns of mass voter boycott in 2026 polls Sheikh Hasina puts up defiant front from exile in India, saying ban on her Awami League will disenfranchise millions.…
Fact checking a viral chart on US food stamps recipients’ race, ethnicity
EXPLAINER Fact checking a viral chart on US food stamps recipients’ race, ethnicity US Department of Agriculture data reveals most recipients are white, US-born citizens, followed by minorities. Jaqueline Benitez,…
Fears of mass atrocities after Sudan’s el-Fasher falls to paramilitaries
In Pictures Fears of mass atrocities after Sudan’s el-Fasher falls to paramilitaries RSF paramilitaries seize el-Fasher amid reports of mass killings and fears Sudan’s humanitarian crisis is deepening. An injured…
Jamaica declares disaster as ‘Monstrous Melissa’ ravages island
Jamaica declares disaster as ‘Monstrous Melissa’ ravages island Prime minister says he expects ‘loss of life’ after powerful hurricane damages homes, hospitals and inundates farmland. A man walks along the…
Trump says he expects ‘great deal’ with China at summit with Xi
Trump says he expects ‘great deal’ with China at summit with Xi US and Chinese leaders are expected to sign a trade deal in their first meeting since 2019. US…
Dutch vote in knife-edge snap elections seen as litmus test for far right
Dutch vote in knife-edge snap elections seen as litmus test for far right Polls suggest anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders and his Freedom Party on course to win largest number of…
Polls open in Tanzania’s election as key opponents barred
Polls open in Tanzania’s election as key opponents barred President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to win the election as the two main opposition parties have been barred from taking…