Iran war exposes BRICS fault lines
As the fallout from the US-Israeli war on Iran widens, BRICS countries face mounting pressure to respond — but internal rifts and competing interests have put the bloc's limitations on full display.
World News Hub
Live headlines from trusted global sources. Click any story to open it on the original website.
Top headlines
Will Poland make health education compulsory or not?
The Polish government's decision to introduce voluntary health education at schools last fall caused uproar. Supporters say the subject prepares young people for life, but conservatives fear it will "corrupt" children.
North Korea watches and learns as US attacks Iran
Kim Jong Un has for years said nuclear weapons were critical to the survival of his regime. Experts say the war in Iran is a lesson for North Korea that nuclear deterrence works.
Pete Hegseth: Who is Trump's Secretary of War?
While he considers himself a Christian patriot, critics view Pete Hegseth as a far-right agitator. For Donald Trump, the former soldier and television commentator is, above all, a loyal Secretary of War.
President Sassou-Nguesso wins Congo-Brazzaville's election
Provisional results announced showed Nguesso with nearly 95% of the vote; his closest rival received less than 2%. Many political analysts had predicted victory for the longtime leader in power since 1979.
More headlines
The internet was supposed to be free. What went wrong?
Thirty years ago, countercultural thinkers declared the internet an independent space. Today, it's controlled by a handful of corporations. Were we deceived?
Cuba vows 'unbreakable resistance' to any takeover attempt
Cuba's leader says the US is inflicting "collective punishment" on the Cuban people amid plans to seize the country. US President Trump has said it would be a "big honor" to take the island nation.
The German village running on its own juice
While war in the Middle East sends oil prices soaring and households brace for higher bills, one tiny German village has spent 30 years making itself immune to exactly this kind of shock.
Who was Ali Larijani, Iran's unofficial strongman?
Veteran politician Ali Larijani came from a powerful family — but was never fully embraced by Iranian hardliners.
No more big spenders: Iran war to dent Gulf state investment
Gulf states like Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE have invested, or promised to invest, trillions around the world, everywhere from America to Africa. The Iran war may see their money spent closer to home.
Has Europe's center-right started relying on the far right?
With the center-right increasingly teaming up with the far-right in the European Parliament, EU politics may be headed for a significant shift.
US: Counterterrorism chief Joe Kent resigns over Iran war
In his resignation letter, US National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent urged Donald Trump to avoid Israeli machinations and change course.
Nigeria tightens security in Maiduguri after suicide attacks
President Bola Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, following Monday's suicide bombings that left at least 23 people dead. Authorities suspect Boko Haram militants as being behind the attacks.
War in Iran: Chronically ill fight for survival
As a consequence of the US-Israeli war against Iran, a new humanitarian crisis is looming. Millions of chronically ill people in Iran are at risk of losing access to medical care.
Belgian diplomat faces trial over 1961 DR Congo leader killing
Etienne Davignon, the only surviving suspect, is ordered to stand trial over war crimes tied to Patrice Lumumba's killing six decades ago. The case represents a historic moment in confronting Belgium's colonial past.
Belgian diplomat faces trial over 1961 Congo leader killing
Etienne Davignon, the only surviving suspect, is ordered to stand trial over war crimes tied to Patrice Lumumba's killing six decades ago. The case represents a historic moment in confronting Belgium's colonial past.
Vatican declares partial mistrial in cardinal's fraud case
A Vatican appeals court overturned the conviction in a landmark fraud case involving a senior Catholic cardinal. Angelo Becciu is appealing a five-and-a-half year jail term.
Starmer urges allies to keep focus on Ukraine amid Iran war
The British leader urged allies to stay focused on Ukraine as he met Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London and announced a new defense partnership, including UK support for an AI center in Kyiv.
Is Iran's regime at a breaking point?
Eighteen days into the conflict, Iran's Revolutionary Guards remain active despite major setbacks. Their flexible command structure sustains operations, yet analysts see signs of pressure within the power system.
Northern Ireland's Gerry Adams tells court he wasn't in IRA
The former leader of Sinn Fein is accused in London's High Court of being responsible for Irish Republican Army (IRA) attacks in England. But Gerry Adams said he was never a member, instead calling them his "neighbors."
Iran war overlaps with Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict
With airstrikes on Afghan territory, including the strategically important Bagram Airfield, Pakistan has declared open war on the Taliban. This escalation coincides with the war in Iran.
Nigeria: At least 23 killed in Maiduguri 'suicide' attacks
The series of suicide bombings in Borno state came after an attack on a military post on Sunday night.
US wants help to guard Strait of Hormuz, but EU isn't keen
As Trump dials up pressure on Europe to guard the Strait of Hormuz, Russia is taking advantage of the rise in energy prices to the detriment of Ukraine and its allies in Europe.
400 killed in Pakistani strike on Kabul hospital: Taliban
The Taliban government said at least 400 people were killed in an airstrike on a drug treatment facility in Kabul. Pakistan denied the accusation, saying its strikes hit military installations.
The 2026 World Cup is coming up. Can Trump convince his MAGA supporters to care about soccer?
Donald Trump has mobilized around right-wing coded sports like MMA and wrestling, but his soccer World Cup push is a cultural clash.
Court rejects move to indict Valencia leader over flood response
Carlos Mazon, president of the Valencia regional government, is facing scrutiny over his handling of floods in late October 2024 that killed more than 200 people.
US wants help to guard Strait of Hormuz, but EU is not keen
As Trump dials up pressure on Europe to guard the Strait of Hormuz, Russia is taking advantage of the rise in energy prices to the detriment of Ukraine and its allies in Europe.
China: 'Ethnic unity' law sparks fears of forced integration
Critics see the law as allowing authorities in Beijing more room to frame ethnic groups' demands for cultural autonomy as a push towards "separatism."
Can Trump sell the MAGA crowd on soccer with the World Cup?
Donald Trump has mobilized around right-wing coded sports like MMA and wrestling, but his soccer World Cup push is a cultural clash.
India's Parliament adds an LGBTQ+ voice for the first time
A renowned lawyer who has become India's first openly queer member of parliament, Menaka Guruswamy from West Bengal has said she will stand for "equality, fraternity and non-discrimination."