War and peace: key themes of Pope Leo's first year in office
One year after his election, Pope Leo XIV is regarded as an important counterpart to US President Trump. His intended direction for the Catholic Church remains unclear.
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South Africa: A timeline of recurring waves of xenophobic violence
For nearly two decades, South Africa has suffered recurring bouts of xenophobic attacks. From deadly riots in 2008 to the rise of Operation Dudula, thousand of foreign nationals have been displaced time and again.
Austria: Police report 3 dead in shooting in Linz, say no further danger to public
Police in Austria report that three people have died after gunfire was heard in the city. Local media reported a large police presence in the north of the city. Police also said there was no ongoing threat to the public.
Is Russian oil becoming a lifeline for Southeast Asia?
With oil, gas and fertilizer imports squeezed by the Iran war, Southeast Asian governments are brushing off EU pressure and treating Russian energy as a tool of economic survival.
EU reaches tentative deal on simpler AI rules, plans ban on 'nudifier' apps
In a provisional deal, the European Union has agreed on a ban on the use of AI for creating pornographic deepfakes and sexualized imagery. It has also agreed on amending certain rules within the EU's AI Act.
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'Dark patterns': Investigating online manipulation
Ireland's media regulator is investigating Facebook and Instagram on suspicion that so-called dark patterns are used to manipulate users.
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.
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?
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.