UK votes in key local and regional elections
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party is expected to face major losses, perhaps spelling the end of his premiership. Reform, the Greens, Plaid Cymru and the SNP are all hoping to make gains.
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US: New York judge makes alleged Esptein suicide note public
The handwritten document was reportedly found after late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's first suicide attempt. It could not be verified if the note was authored by him.
Here's what happens when cities kick out cars
A citizen-led campaign in Berlin is collecting signatures to create a car‑free center in the German capital. Other European cities show what happens when streets are built for people.
What happens when cities ban cars?
A citizen-led campaign in Berlin is collecting signatures to create a car‑free center in the German capital. Other European cities show what happens when streets are built for people.
Could Ghana outlaw 'sex for jobs' demands?
President John Mahama wants to criminalize employers demanding sex in exchange for work. But can a new law — that falls into a legal grey zone — be enforced?
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Historic Lebanon-Israel talks: A no-win situation?
Despite recent talks between Israel and Lebanon, experts don't see much hope for a positive outcome — nor do locals in southern Lebanon, who are most affected by the conflict.
Myanmar: What's behind Suu Kyi's transfer to house arrest?
The transfer of Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest has been welcomed cautiously abroad, but experts say Myanmar's military may be using it to boost legitimacy as the nation remains engulfed in civil war.
India: How Modi's BJP breached West Bengal's stronghold
Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party has won a major victory in West Bengal, a state seen as resistant to the party's rise. What does it mean for India now?
How close is the United Kingdom to breaking up?
The May 7 elections could see nationalist gains in Scotland and Wales, while Sinn Fein already leads in Northern Ireland. Is the UK's unity at risk?
How India uses remote island to show strength against China
At the edge of the Indian Ocean, the far-flung Great Nicobar Island is being turned into a strategic hub that New Delhi hopes will shape trade routes and boost its military reach.
India's Nicobar gamble for power and position against China
At the edge of the Indian Ocean, a remote island is being turned into a strategic hub that New Delhi hopes will shape trade routes and boost its military reach.
Ghana debates ban on 'sex for jobs' practices
President John Mahama wants to make it illegal for employers to demand sexual favors in exchange for jobs. A new law could close a major gap in workplace protections, but enforcing it may prove the real test.
Romania's government falls, far-right firewall crumbles
Romania's Social Democrats have joined forces with the far right to oust the pro-reform government of Ilie Bolojan. The economic impact will be serious; the political cost high. Is the far right on the brink of power?
Hungary's new government pushes for euro by 2030
Hungary's new leadership wants the country to adopt the euro by the end of the decade while repairing strained ties with Brussels. But with a weak economy and tight deadlines, experts warn the path will be steep.
Here's why some cities are banning fossil fuel and meat ads
Cities from Amsterdam to Sydney are banning fossil fuel advertisements, drawing from tactics once used to curb smoking. They're targeting the messaging that has normalized carbon-intensive lifestyles for decades.
Here's what happens when cities ban cars
A citizen-led campaign in Berlin is collecting signatures to create a car‑free center in the German capital. Other European cities show what happens when streets are built for people.
North Korea drops reunification goal from constitution
North Korea has rewritten its constitution to erase any goal of reunification with the South. The move locks in Pyongyang leader Kim Jong Un's shift toward treating Seoul as a permanent adversary.
Australia: Suspect in Bondi massacre to face more charges
Nineteen extra charges have been laid against a 24-year-old man accused of carrying out a deadly mass shooting on a Jewish festival in 2025. The attack took place at the iconic Bondi Beach in Sydney.
Spain to receive hantavirus-hit ship in Canary Islands
Three passengers abord the MV Hondius have died after a hantavirus outbreak onboard. The cruise ship has been stuck off the coast of Cape Verde since the virus was detected.
Iran war: Will tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz?
Could US President Trump's "Project Freedom" clear the congestion in the Strait of Hormuz? Or could it lead to an escalation of hostilities? Questions and answers.
Strategic neutrality: How Syria is winning in the Iran war
Syria's new government has deliberately not become directly involved in the Iran war. It's presenting itself as neutral and as a possible solution to the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
India: West Bengal election win boosts Modi's BJP
The election outcome allows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party to further expand its political dominance.
Armenia balances on the tightrope between Russia and the EU
Armenia is moving closer to the EU politically and strategically. But its clear orientation toward the West while keeping close ties with Russia remains a balancing act.
Japan pivots Indo-Pacific strategy toward Southeast Asia
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi used a visit to Vietnam to update Japan's Indo-Pacific strategy, putting energy security, critical minerals and ASEAN resilience at its center.
Venice Biennale in crisis: The controversies explained
The traditional Golden Lion will not be awarded this year, following the resignation of the jury over Russia's and Israel's disputed participation.
Romania's government collapses after Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan loses confidence vote
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has been voted out of office by lawmakers. Romania's coalition was driven apart by unpopular austerity measures, with the Social Democrats leaving and moving to oust the PM.
Romania: Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan loss confidence vote in parliament after largest party, PSD, quit his coalition
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has been voted out of office by lawmakers. Romania's coalition was driven apart by unpopular austerity measures, with the Social Democrats leaving and moving to oust the PM.
China: Explosion at fireworks factory kills at least 26
A blast at a fireworks factory in China has killed 26 people and wounded 61 others. President Xi Jinping has called for a thorough probe.
Romania: Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan faces confidence vote in parliament after largest party, PSD, quit his coalition
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan could be voted out of office by lawmakers later today. Romania's coalition was driven apart by unpopular austerity measures, with the Social Democrats leaving and moving to oust the PM.
Malawi fuel crisis deepens as oil shortages spread
The fuel crisis has hit Malawi probably harder than anywhere else in Africa. The government has been forced to sell off precious gold reserves to buy fuel, but there is a severe cost to this, too.