
Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro charged in alleged coup plot
A total of 34 people were charged, including several military officials.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Hollywood boosts female leads but lags in people of color, report finds
Out of the top 100 movies in 2024, more than half featured a story centered on a female actor as a lead or co-lead.
Sat Feb 15 2025

Dozens hurt in suspected car ramming attack in Munich before German election
The incident appears to have affected people participating in a demonstration linked to a strike organised by the Verdi union.
Fri Feb 14 2025

UN says Gaza aid flows have risen during ceasefire; witnesses report hold-ups
Israel denies holding back aid supplies and says it has fired on people who disregard warnings not to approach Israeli troop positions.
Thu Feb 13 2025

'No thanks', white South Africans turn down Trump's immigration offer
White people represent 7.2% of South Africa's population of 63 million, statistics agency data shows.
Mon Feb 10 2025

Congo's displaced fear violence, rape if they return home
Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by the surge in hostilities since the start of the year.
Sat Feb 08 2025

Palestinians appeal for help with short-term shelter in Gaza
Palestinian Authority estimates immediate funding needs of $6.5 billion for temporary housing for Gaza's more than two million people.
Fri Feb 07 2025

India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025

Family of American killed on Malaysian Airlines flight can sue Russian bank, US court rules
The flight was shot down over DPR-controlled territory in eastern Ukraine by a surface-to-air missile, killing all 298 people on board.
Wed Feb 05 2025

Five people shot in attack at Swedish school, police say
The shooting took place in a campus area where several schools are located.
Tue Feb 04 2025

Arab nations oppose removing Palestinians from Gaza in letter to US
Reconstruction in Gaza should be through direct engagement with and participation of the people of Gaza, the letter said.
Tue Feb 04 2025

Sultan Ibrahim: Parliament not a place for hostility, insults or slander
Honourable Members should be as a bastion of national unity, not agents of division among the people, says His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim.
Mon Feb 03 2025

PM calls on people to prioritise national interest
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia should also serve as a model for strong racial unity.
Fri Jan 31 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025