Trump removes Attorney General Pam Bondi
Bondi has faced criticism in Washington over her handling of investigative files related to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Trump says he fired Attorney General Pam Bondi
Bondi has faced criticism in Washington over her handling of investigative files related to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Burkina Faso: Army behind most civilian deaths — report
Human Rights Watch says Burkina Faso's security forces and allied militias "appear to be more brutal and violent" than militant groups. The Fulani ethnic group has reportedly been one of the targets.
Middle East war: Few solutions to fuel shortages in Africa
Africa is running low on fuel. The US-Israel-Iran war has sent fuel prices skyrocketing. Are African countries doing enough to calm the fuel market?
Iran war: How long can Tehran's asymmetric strategy hold?
After many years of sanctions and weeks of US-Israeli bombing, the Iranian regime is shaken — but still very much capable of threatening the region.
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As Iran war rages, Europe gears up for energy crisis
The EU is waking up to an energy crisis and asking people to reduce energy consumption, as fears of a supply crunch set in. Energy analysts are calling for concrete measures and a boost in investments for renewables.
How long can Iran's asymmetric strategy hold?
After many years of sanctions, and weeks of US-Israeli bombing, the Iranian regime is shaken — but still very much capable of threatening the region.
Hungary's government accused of spying on opposition as key election nears
Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government used the country's intelligence service to spy on the opposition Tisza Party, says investigative platform Direkt36. What does this mean for the upcoming parliamentary election?
Strikes on Iranian steel mills deal painful blow to economy
The US-Israeli strikes on Iran's two biggest steel plants will likely harm Tehran's ability to wage war, but could also cripple Iran's economy in irreversible ways.
Fact check: Donald Trump speaks on Iran, oil and economy
In a national address, US President Donald Trump spoke about the war in Iran and claimed that "all of their original leaders" are dead and that the US is "totally independent" of Middle Eastern oil. Is this true?
Indonesia: Strong earthquake strikes Molucca Sea, killing 1
A major 7.4-magnitude earthquake has jolted northern Indonesia, killing at least one person. An initial tsunami warning has since been lifted.
Hungary's Watergate: Secret service tried to infiltrate the political opposition
On the eve of Hungary's elections, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government has been rocked by an espionage scandal. The intelligence services are said to have tried to infiltrate the opposition Tisza Party.
US lifts sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez
Washington has removed sanctions on interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez. The move comes as the US continues to gradually ease measures on Venezuela after toppling Nicolas Maduro.
Powerful earthquake strikes Molucca Sea near Indonesia
A major 7.4-magnitude earthquake has jolted eastern Indonesia, triggering fears of a tsunami. But the initial warning has now been lifted.
Serbian local elections: Is Vucic's party losing its grip?
Serbia's ruling SNS once again secured victories in local elections — but sometimes just by a few hundred votes. Narrowing margins suggest a shifting political landscape and growing momentum for anti-government protests.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Trump's politics put off German fans
Many German fans are torn on whether to travel to the US for this summer's major football tournament.
Iran war: Strikes on steel deal painful blow to economy
The US-Israeli strikes on Iran's two biggest steel mills will likely harm Tehran's ability to wage war, but could also cripple Iran's economy in irreversible ways.
Is Pakistan setting up a buffer zone in Afghanistan?
Tensions on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border are escalating amid reports that Islamabad is trying to take over parts of Afghan territory.
Trump's 2026 World Cup won't be a tournament for fans
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is being overshadowed by politics, and there is widespread criticism of US President Donald Trump. Germany fans are torn on whether to travel to the US.
Russian military plane crash in Crimea kills at least 29
The plane crashed in a mountainous forest area not far from Crimea's capital, Simferopol. Since the Kremlin sent troops into Ukraine, incidents involving Russian military planes have occurred frequently.
Cambodia: Alleged cyber scam boss extradited to China
Authorities say Li Xiong was arrested in Cambodia and deported at the request of Chinese authorities. He is linked to an accused scam center kingpin who was extradited in January.
Were Grandma and Grandpa Nazis?
What did our forebears do during the Nazi era? A subject long shrouded in silence in German families. Now, the US National Archives has made millions of NSDAP membership cards available online.
Deterrent or danger: After Iran, are Saudi Arabia and Turkey next in line for nuclear weapons?
The nuclear threat in the Middle East is growing due to the Iran war, and not just because nuclear sites in Iran and Israel are being attacked. Other countries may decide they're safer with a nuclear weapon too.
Senegal: President signs off on LGBTQ law doubling maximum jail term for same-sex relations
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye enacted the new law after it resoundingly cleared parliament earlier this month. It also penalizes those "promoting" or funding same-sex relations, as well as false allegations.
How China is using AI-generated propaganda to cast the US as a reckless aggressor in its war with Iran
Chinese state media is subtly framing the US as a belligerent, destabilizing force in the Middle East. One AI-generated video features a Persian cat and an eagle locked in battle, symbolizing the Iran war.
Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba, the 1st since US blockade
The tanker carrying some 730,000 barrels of crude oil is sanctioned by the US, the EU and the UK amid the war in Ukraine. It comes as Cuba struggles with severe shortages after Trump's total oil blockade since January.
Local elections in Serbia: Is Vucic's party losing its grip?
Serbia's ruling SNS once again secured victories in local elections — but sometimes just by a few hundred votes. Narrowing margins suggest a shifting political landscape and growing momentum for anti-government protests.
Iran war: Chinese propaganda casts US as reckless aggressor
Chinese state media is subtly framing the US as a belligerent, destabilizing force in the Middle East. One AI-generated video features a Persian cat and an eagle locked in battle, symbolizing the Iran war.
Mediterranean sharks are vanishing in a legal void
Along Libya's coast, sharks — including breeding females — are sold unchecked. With little enforcement and growing financial pressure on fishermen, vulnerable species are spiraling toward extinction.
Zimbabwe split as public weighs electoral reforms bill
Zimbabwe has begun nationwide public hearings on a proposed bill that could extend Mnangagwa's term and overhaul the electoral system. Supporters call it stabilizing, but critics warn it threatens democratic gains.