British journalist Sami Hamdi to be freed from ICE detention, lawyers say
British journalist Sami Hamdi to be freed from ICE detention, lawyers say Hamdi’s lawyers say he was detained for his pro-Palestinian views and only accused of overstaying his visa after…
US Senate passes bill to end longest ever government shutdown
US Senate passes bill to end longest ever government shutdown The measure still needs to be approved by the House and signed by US President Donald Trump. The US Capitol…
Trump threatens BBC with $1bn lawsuit over edited January 6 speech
Trump threatens BBC with $1bn lawsuit over edited January 6 speech US president demands ‘full and fair’ retraction of BBC documentary that prompted resignation of two top executives. A man…
David Szalay wins Booker Prize for his novel Flesh
David Szalay wins Booker Prize for his novel Flesh Hungarian-British author beats novelists Kiran Desai and Andrew Miller to claim the prestigious award in London. Hungarian-British author David Szalay poses…
Ukraine anticorruption agency alleges $100m energy kickback scheme
Ukraine anticorruption agency alleges $100m energy kickback scheme Ukranian president promises accountability after anticorruption bureau announces probe into alleged Energoatom scheme. A view of the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant…
Is war one of the biggest threats to the world’s climate?
Inside Story Is war one of the biggest threats to the world’s climate? Leaders at COP30 are being urged to consider the environmental toll of conflict. Speaking at this year’s…
US Democrats recovered support from Muslim voters, poll suggests
US Democrats recovered support from Muslim voters, poll suggests Ninety-seven percent of Muslim respondents in a CAIR survey say they voted for New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Then-New York…
COP30 opens in Brazil with calls for unity to tackle climate crisis
COP30 opens in Brazil with calls for unity to tackle climate crisis About 50,000 people are expected to attend the 12-day climate summit in the Brazilian city of Belem. A…
Lula at COP30: Time to defeat climate change deniers
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urged the world to unite to defeat those who deny climate change.
US airline disruptions persist amid prolonged government shutdown chaos
US airline disruptions persist amid prolonged government shutdown chaos US airline havoc continues with over 1,700 cancellations and 5,000 delays despite signs that shutdown may be ending soon. Airline stocks…