Israel voted for Israel: Why Gaza wasn’t on the ballot
Despite genocide, regional war and isolation, Israel's election revealed little appetite for political alternatives.
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Burnham opens door to formal apology for Britain’s slave trade
UK Prime Minister rules out financial reparations, despite longstanding Caribbean demands.
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On the Norway-Russia border, the Sámi people face a growing divide
As Russia’s war in Ukraine reshapes this Arctic frontier, Sámi communities struggle to sustain cross-border traditions.
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West Indies thrash Bangladesh by eight wickets in first Test in Mirpur
West Indies extended ‌their encouraging run in red-ball cricket with an emphatic eight-wicket victory ⁠over Bangladesh.
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Studios destroyed, traditions saved: Artists fight to save Sudan’s culture
Artists in Sudan are working to save culture and traditions amid the country's war.
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Alaska’s two ‘Dan Sullivans’: How common is ballot stacking, does it work?
Same names on Alaska ballot triggered political firestorm in US, prompting a Justice Department investigation.
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New Yemen fighting displaces 290,000, says UN, with pregnant women at risk
A new outbreak in fighting in Yemen has forced tens of thousands of people from their homes.
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Former rebel leader elected chief minister of Philippine Muslim region
Former Muslim rebel leader Abdulraof Macacua has been elected chief minister of the Philippines' Bangsamoro region.
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Paris steps up security as police patrol streets
Paris steps up security as police patrol streets
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Iran lawmakers call for withdrawal from NPT: Will we have war or peace?
Withdrawal from the nuclear treaty doses not mean that Iran would build a nuclear weapon, observers say.
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Aston Villa to sue ex-Liverpool star Carragher over ‘unacceptable insults’
Aston Villa chairman accuses ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher of insulting the club, with legal action threatened.
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Iran warns of unfettered retaliation if attacked as mediators try for peace
Iran’s supreme leader says Tehran’s potential response will not be restricted by geography.
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UN closes Somalia mission, ending three decades of political engagement
Somalia hails the UN mission's closure as a milestone amid political tensions and cuts to international support.
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Do tough laws deter drug crimes? Lessons from Singapore and Malaysia
As Malaysia rethinks the death penalty for drug offences, Singapore insists tough laws deter substance abuse.
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Protests outside Poland’s constitutional court: What’s the crisis about?
Poland’s centrist government says it is restoring judicial independence after years of far-right political interference.
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Thousands protest across Italy over living costs and military spending
Thousands have protested across Italy against rising living costs and increased military spending.
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UFC champion Islam Makhachev says his next fight will be ‘one of last’
Makhachev, one of the best fighters in UFC history, wants to face the winner of next year's Prates vs Morales fight.
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Hundreds from Russian-occupied Oleshky land in Belarus en route to Ukraine
Four planes transporting evacuees from the war-ravaged city have arrived in Belarus's Gomel.
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Swiss commentary on Israeli Olympic bobsleigh team termed ‘discriminatory’
Criticism of Israel's captain Adam Edelman at Winter Olympics breached discrimination rules, Swiss complaints body says.
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How Ambani’s Jio became India’s second-largest company
Jio makes India’s largest-ever stock market debut, raising $3.2bn in IPO.
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Can Democrats win the US Senate? 10 key midterm races to watch
From Texas to Maine, rising prices and the Iran war put key Senate races in play as Democrats fight for control.
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‘Paycheck to paycheck’: Texas border voters shed parties amid economic woes
Voters reassess 2024 swing towards Trump as Republicans and Democrats grapple for Rio Grande Valley votes.
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Education under fire: Gaza’s children face death on their way to school
Children have faced Israeli bombs and sniper fire since the academic year resumed in Gaza.
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Liverpool vs Arsenal: Premier League – Predictions, news, teams, lineups
Arsenal, second in the table, travel to Anfield looking to bounce back from their shock League Cup fourth-round exit.
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Rival US and Russian resolutions on Western Sahara fail at UN
UN Security Council rejected the competing proposals, leaving the peacekeeping mission without an approved extension.
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