-
Ahead of Paris mass, pope urges life together in 'dignity and peace'
-
Japan organisers 'not satisfied' as empty seats blight Asian Games
-
Austria 'ghetto' language classes leave children to repeat school
-
Canals full, roads submerged as Bangkok declares flood disaster
-
S.African women runners arm themselves after string of killings
-
China, US to open AI 'communication channel' after summit
-
'I felt embarrassed': Japan eSports whizz-kid, 11, wins Games gold
-
Nepal tunnel survivor wants to help post-flood rebuild
-
Indonesia fires threatens critically-endangered orangutan: IUCN
-
New China sprint star, 17, vows 'no limits' after Asian Games gold
-
Bangkok declares flood disaster across city
-
Japanese 11-year-old wins Asian Games eSports gold
-
'World records not enough': North Korea weightlifters target Olympic gold rush
-
TikTok agrees to teen limits in US settlement following Meta
-
Iran proposes Hormuz plan, Trump reportedly refuses
-
Venezuela's oil cradle pins hopes on US energy deals
-
El Nino rewrites the menu in the world's top restaurants
-
US, China buy time with trade truce as pressure builds
-
Pope to hold giant mass on Champs-Elysees
-
'Leo, Leo': Young Catholics give pope rockstar welcome in France
-
TikTok to pay Alabama $100 mn under pre-trial settlement
-
Lula bans sports betting days ahead of Brazil's election
-
Internationals take 7-3 Presidents Cup lead after foursomes sweep
-
Guatemala ensures survival of vulnerable 'fossil' fish
-
Brazil team returns to Colombian site of doomed jet crash
-
Mancini finds positives in Italy loss, accepts fans' jeers
-
Mbappe injured as Zidane wins on France debut, Italy lose on Mancini return
-
Alcaraz helps Europe into Laver Cup lead
-
Senegal draw in Vieira debut, Nigeria survive scare as Cape Verde crash
-
Six missing after building collapses in historic Athens district
-
U2 performs surprise 50th anniversary gigs in Dublin
-
Mbappe scores but suffers knee injury as Zidane gets debut France win
-
Pope calls worshippers 'saints of France' after AI warning
-
Mancini's Italy return spoiled by Belgium defeat
-
US court sides with Pentagon in Anthropic AI ban
-
Rodri confident in Man City innocence despite reported charges
-
Wall Street stocks rise, greeting optimism over possible US-Iran deal
-
Jay-Z rape accuser says she made 'false accusations'
-
NFL players chief raises concerns over pitch for Maracana game
-
Senegal draw first match under Vieira and Nigeria survive scare
-
Daytime Russian attacks kill seven in Kyiv
-
Trump, Xi end summit long on pomp, but short on progress
-
Spotting AI writing: how reliable are the detectors?
-
Russia not preparing for conflict with Europe, Putin says
-
French youth await pope after AI 'paradise of machines' warning
-
Trump's photo of Xi greeting carries signs of AI
-
Man City found guilty of Premier League charges, set to appeal: reports
-
Six missing after building blast in historic Athens district
-
Embolo follows Xhaka out of Swiss squad over fake Covid documents
-
Millions in US northeast brace for powerful storm
Featured
Last news
Online behaviour under scrutiny as Russia hunts 'extremists'
Just like his peers, Russian teenager Artyom spends "half his life" online -- something that could soon become risky as a ban on searching for "extremist" content comes into force.
Weaponising the feed: Inside Kenya's online war against activists
When software developer Rose Njeri created a pro-democracy tool to help Kenyans object to a contested finance bill, she was thrown in jail and targeted by an online smear campaign.
New Zealand spy service warns of China interference
New Zealand's spy service warned Thursday that China is the most active power engaging in foreign interference in the country, including through front organisations.
Brazil police accuse Bolsonaro and son of obstructing coup trial
Brazilian police called Wednesday for former president Jair Bolsonaro and his son Eduardo to be charged with obstruction of justice for attempting to interfere with the ex-leader's trial over plotting an attempted coup.
Israel approves major West Bank settlement project
Israel approved a major settlement project on Wednesday in an area of the occupied West Bank that the international community has warned threatens the viability of a future Palestinian state.
Pensioners on the frontline of Argentina's fiery politics
It has become a tradition Argentina's capital Buenos Aires: each Wednesday, baton-wielding riot police corral or confront a band of protesters brandishing signs, shopping bags and walking frames.
Sudanese lay first bricks to rebuild war-torn Khartoum
On the streets of Sudan's capital Khartoum, builders clear rubble from houses pockmarked with bullet holes, haul away fallen trees and repair broken power lines, in the city's first reconstruction effort since war began over two years ago.
Texas Republicans advance map that reignited US redistricting wars
The Texas legislature's lower chamber passed a contentious new electoral map on Wednesday that aims to help Donald Trump's Republican Party retain its razor-thin US House majority in the 2026 midterm elections.
Meme-lord Newsom riles Republicans with Trump-trolling posts
All-caps hyperbole, wild accusations and idiosyncratic spelling: not just an average Wednesday on Donald Trump's Truth Social feed, but a new digital media strategy for California Governor Gavin Newsom that is delighting Democrats -- and riling Republicans.
Trump flirts with Ukraine security, with narrow margins
Donald Trump's newfound if vague willingness to entertain security guarantees for Ukraine could be a game-changer, but the US president's right-wing base is already warning him not to go too far.
US sends three warships near Venezuela coast
US President Donald Trump is deploying three warships off the coast of Venezuela as part of efforts to curb drug trafficking, a source familiar with the move said Wednesday.
Thirteen arrested over murders of Mexico City officials
Thirteen people were arrested on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in the murders of two close aides to Mexico City's mayor three months ago, Mayor Clara Brugada said.
US ramps up attack on international court over Israel
The United States on Wednesday defiantly expanded efforts to hobble the International Criminal Court over its prosecution of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sanctioning a judge from ally France.
Trump raises pressure on central bank, calls for Fed governor to resign
President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the US central bank Wednesday, calling for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to step down -- after his recent criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates sooner.
How Europe tried to speak Trump
A careful selection of cast and roles and a clear strategy to avoid deadlocks. European leaders' charm offensive on Donald Trump to foster Ukraine's cause this week was hastily arranged but followed a scripted plan, say European sources.
Eurovision returns to Vienna, 11 years after Conchita Wurst triumph
Vienna was chosen on Wednesday to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, 11 years after bearded drag performer Conchita Wurst's win last brought the world's biggest live televised music event to Austria's capital.
Russia says must be part of Ukraine security guarantees talks
Russia said on Wednesday it had to be part of any discussion on security guarantees for Ukraine and downplayed the likelihood of an imminent summit with President Volodymyr Zelensky, tempering hopes for a quick peace deal.
Historic Swedish church arrives at new home after two-day journey
A landmark Swedish church in the Arctic arrived Wednesday at its new home after a two-day move across the town of Kiruna to allow Europe's biggest underground mine to expand.
UK set for more legal challenges over migrant hotels
Britain's government was considering Wednesday whether to appeal a court ruling blocking the housing of asylum seekers in a flashpoint hotel, as it scrambled to come up with contingency plans for the migrants.
Russia says discussing Ukraine security guarantees without Moscow 'road to nowhere'
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that discussing any Western security guarantees for Ukraine without Russian involvement was a "road to nowhere".
Israel approves plan to conquer Gaza City, calls up reservists
Israel's defence minister approved a plan on Wednesday for the conquest of Gaza City and authorised the call-up of around 60,000 reservists, piling pressure on Hamas as mediators push for a ceasefire.
German minister says China's 'assertiveness' threatens European interests
China's assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea and tensions in the Taiwan Strait threaten international security and European interests, Germany's foreign minister said on Wednesday.
Israel defence minister approves plan to conquer Gaza City
Israel's defence minister has approved a plan for the conquest of Gaza City and authorised the call-up of around 60,000 reservists to carry it out, his ministry confirmed on Wednesday.
Vienna chosen to host Eurovision 2026
Vienna was chosen on Wednesday to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, the world's biggest live televised music event, Austria's public broadcaster announced, with the final set for May 16.
Japan hosts African leaders for development conference
Japan hosted African leaders on Wednesday for a three-day development conference, offering itself as an alternative to China as the continent reels from a debt crisis exacerbated by Western aid cuts, conflict and climate change.
Reclusive Turkmenistan bids to go tobacco-free in 2025
When he was a teenager, Bekmurad Khodjayev used to hide from his parents to smoke. Fifty years later, the Turkmen pensioner is still hiding, but this time from the police.
From TikTok to frontrunner, inside Paz's presidential campaign in Bolivia
Senator Rodrigo Paz, the surprise top finisher in Bolivia's first-round presidential election, spent years traveling the country, posting hundreds of social media videos and honing his image like a full-time influencer.
India celebrates clean energy milestone but coal still king
Non-fossil fuels now account for half of India's installed energy capacity -- years ahead of schedule -- but the third-largest greenhouse gas polluter remains deeply reliant on coal for electricity generation.
NZ soldier sentenced to two years' detention for attempted espionage
A military court sentenced a New Zealand soldier on Wednesday to two years' detention for attempted espionage for a foreign power.
Australia lashes Netanyahu over 'weak' leader outburst
Australia lashed Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday after he said the country's prime minister was weak, with a top minister saying strength was more than "how many people you can blow up".
Trump slams US museums for focus on 'how bad slavery was'
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticized top museums for their "woke" focus on subjects including "how bad Slavery was," his latest attack on the cultural institutions in a country that fought a civil war over the issue.
US agrees to talks with Brazilian WTO delegates on tariffs
The United States has agreed to Brazil's request to enter talks with the World Trade Organization (WTO) to discuss the 50 percent tariffs imposed by Washington, according to a recent letter.