Israel is using high-powered bombs to maximise deaths in Gaza, experts say
Israel’s latest war on Gaza is killing civilians at four times the rate of previous conflicts there.
The great collapse of US higher education has begun
Budget cuts, culture wars and enrolment crashes are pushing American universities off the edge.
Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Kyiv as Trump touts ‘peace deal’
Russia launched one of its largest missile attacks on Ukraine’s capital city since its invasion in 2022.
Dozens of followers “rescued” in raid on Kenya church
Police in Kenya who raided a church in western Kenya say they found two bodies and rescued 57 followers
UK lifts sanctions on dozen Syrian government bodies
Sanctions on 12 Syrian entities removed, including the defence and interior ministries.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest Ben-Gvir’s Yale visit
Pro-Palestinian protesters threw objects towards Israel’s far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir as he visited Yale.
India and Pakistan head towards a strategic standoff after Pahalgam attack
Tensions have escalated between the two nuclear powers following Tuesday's attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir.
How will Harvard and other universities survive Trump’s funding cuts?
Harvard is suing the Trump administration over federal funding cuts that the it says put critical research at risk.
Pakistan suspends trade and closes border with India over Kashmir tensions
Pakistan has suspended all trade with India and closed its airspace and land border.
Putin tantalises Ukraine with a truce, but rejects ceasefire on the ground
Easter truce halted long-range attacks while US says it has presented both sides with the outlines of a 'lasting peace'.
Russia unleashes deadliest Kyiv air attack this year
Kyiv struck with missiles and drones overnight; rescue operations continue amid widespread destruction and casualties.
‘Insulting’: Hamas condemns Abbas’s remarks on Gaza captives
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas says keeping the captives provides Israel with justification for its attacks on Gaza.
DeepSeek transferred data without consent, South Korean watchdog says
Personal Information Protection Commission says AI model sent personal data to Beijing-based cloud service.
DR Congo, M23 rebels announce ceasefire after peace talks in Qatar
Tough negotiations are expected to resume in Qatar in the coming weeks for a broader peace deal.
Russia kills 8 civilians in overnight attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv
The attacks on the Ukrainian capital are among the deadliest since Russia's invasion more than three years ago.
Trump’s Powell statements
We compare and contrast Donald Trump’s conflicting positions on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
Family in Indonesia turns to mangrove trees to tackle climate change
A submerged village becomes one family's battlefield against climate change with 15,000 mangroves planted annually.
China will talk trade, but US will need to make the first move, experts say
Beijing is in a stronger position than Washington to negotiate trade deal, analysts say.
Trump Tariffs: What products do the EU and US buy from each other?
The United States has a $236bn trade deficit with the European Union. The EU is now facing 20 percent tariffs.
‘No mercy’: Israel keeps blocking aid amid systematic destruction of Gaza
Many women and children among 13 killed in the latest Israeli aerial attacks across Gaza.