Finland orders halt to work on Google data centre sites
Finnish opposition has called for measures to prevent power shortages, soaring energy prices caused by data centres.
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Lionel Messi’s last game for Argentina ends in triumph and tears
Messi scored a goal and created two others as Argentina bid farewell to its most decorated footballer with a 3-0 win.
How three years of Israel’s genocidal war have changed Gaza
War has devastated Gaza’s economy, education, healthcare, infrastructure and public services, transforming life.
Libya’s parliament removes Speaker Saleh after 12 years as discontent grows
Eastern-based parliament votes to replace longtime speaker with Al-Salhin Abdelnabi al-Obeidi.
Three years of Israel’s genocide in Gaza: In numbers
Three years of attacks has devastated Gaza, killing tens of thousands, destroying homes, and collapsing basic services.
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Israelis pause to mark October 7 Hamas-attack anniversary
Israelis gathered at memorials to mark the moment the Hamas-led attack began on October 7, 2023.
Tree nearly as old as US torn down to expand Mexico border wall
A 200-year-old cottonwood tree has been cut down to make way for a 44-km US-Mexico double border wall despite protests.
What Israeli schools teach
What Israeli schools teach
US stock market hits all-time high as investors continue to bet on AI
The benchmark S&P 500 is up 14 percent this year despite elevated oil prices and US government debt sell-off.
US stock market hits all-time high as investors bet big on AI
The benchmark S&P 500 is up 14 percent this year despite elevated oil prices and US government debt sell-off.
Oman evacuates injured crew from attacked tanker in Strait of Hormuz
India's Foreign Ministry says 11 out of 12 injured crew members on board the On Peace are Indian nationals.
Lionel Messi plays final Argentina game to roaring Buenos Aires farewell
Lionel Messi played his final game for Argentina in a friendly against Benin, ending a 21-year international career.
Explosion shutters Venezuela’s second-largest oil refinery
An explosion has ripped through Venezuela's second-largest oil refinery, causing it to suspend activities.
Why do airport and flight rules exist?
Everyone follows these rules, but few know why. Each one traces back to an incident that changed aviation security.
Australia top court rules against coal mine expansion, citing climate harm
Campaigners say ruling sets a precedent requiring climate damage be weighed when fossil fuel projects are considered.
Two Houthi missiles target Yemen’s Aden International Airport
Explosions near Aden International Airport after Yemen’s Saudi-backed gov't said two missiles were fired by the Houthis.
Syrian embassy returns seized passport after 43 years
Syria's embassy in Berlin has returned the passport of a citizen that the former Assad government seized 43 years ago.
Politicians slam Trump’s suggestion that Iran ‘take’ San Diego, Los Angeles
Both Democrats and Republicans have expressed outrage at Trump's remarks that cities could be sacrificed in Iran war.
What’s behind Israel’s growing shift to the right?
Three years after the October 7 attacks, the politics of Israeli society has shifted further right.
Yemeni forces launch offensive to retake Houthi-held al-Waziiya in Taiz
The mountainous district is key to control of Mocha, the Red Sea port the Houthis seized last month.
Sudan’s al-Burhan rejects talks, vows to retake all territory from RSF
At least 10 civilians were killed in West Kordofan and 5,500 displaced in Blue Nile as clashes widened on Tuesday.
South Sudan’s aid crisis deepens as food stocks run low
More than one million people could lose life-saving aid by October as funding shrinks and arrivals from Sudan continue.
French mayor tear-gassed after shielding protesters from police
Saint-Denis Mayor Bally Bagayoko was tear-gassed after shielding student protesters from riot police.
Iran war live: Houthi missiles hit Aden airport, another downed over Riyadh
Yemeni forces claim they have tightened control over the highest peak in the Jabal Habashi district of Taiz.
Iran war live: Yemen forces claim control over strategic Taiz mountain peak
Yemeni forces claim they have tightened control over the highest peak in the Jabal Habashi district of Taiz.
Ronaldo apologises for Portugal walkout; says Jesus broke promise
Cristiano Ronaldo accuses Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of broken promises, but leaves international return open.
Electric car bursts into flames at charging station in Turkiye
Turkiye’s first domestically produced electric SUV, the Togg T10X burst into flames at a charging station.
‘We are desperate’: Venezuela’s power cuts fuel growing public anger
Frequent outages have fuelled protests against the government of interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez.
Christa Pike lawyers say she is speaking one week after failed execution
The 50-year-old has regained consciousness and is receiving care nearly one week after being sent to the hospital.
Fans flood Buenos Aires ahead of Messi’s final international match
Thousands of Argentina fans poured into Buenos Aires’ Monumental stadium ahead of Lionel Messi’s final match.