‘Tug of war’: Chagos Islands deal tearing families apart in Mauritius Mauritius awaits Trump’s approval for the UK to hand over the archipelago, with Chagossians at odds over what’s in it for them. Slam poet Geraldine Baptiste recites stories about her Chagossian elders, expelled from their island homes in the late 1960s and early 70s…
Corruption derailing climate fight, watchdog warns Transparency International says corruption holds back global cooperation on climate change policy. Activists demonstrate for climate justice and a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas at the COP29 United Nations Climate Summit, in Baku, Azerbaijan [Peter Dejong/AP] Published On 11 Feb 202511 Feb 2025 Corruption threatens to “derail” global cooperation…
Luka Doncic makes LA Lakers debut with win against Utah Jazz Five-time All-NBA guard Luka Doncic begins Los Angeles Lakers career just over a week after his blockbuster trade from Dallas Mavericks. Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots as Utah Jazz centre Walker Kessler defends during the first half of an NBA basketball…
Google switches name of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America for US users California-based internet giant says the name of the body of water will depend on the user’s location. An updated Google map shows the Gulf of America on February 10, 2025 in San Anselmo, California, US [Justin Sullivan/Getty Images via AFP] Published…
As Jordan’s King Abdullah meets Trump, can he resist US pressure on Gaza? Trump’s comments on displacing Palestinians from Gaza faces strong opposition from Jordan and Arab countries. Jordan’s King Abdullah has insisted that his country will resist any plans to displace Palestinians from Gaza [File: Yiannis Kourtoglou/Pool/Reuters] By Justin SalhaniPublished On 11 Feb 202511 Feb…
UN suspends operations in Yemen’s Houthi stronghold after staff detained The UN said the ‘extraordinary and temporary measure’ was taken to ensure the safety and security of its personnel. Houthi police escort the convoy of the UN special envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, as it leaves Sanaa airport on April 11, 2022 [File: Khaled Abdullah/Reuters]…
US President Donald Trump suggested Israel should cancel the ceasefire in Gaza if all captives are not released.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,083 Here are the key developments on the 1,083rd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Servicemen of the 5th Separate Heavy Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces operate a Leopard 1A5 tank in the Donetsk region, Ukraine on February 9, 2025 [Oleksandr Klymenko/Reuters] Published On…
North Korea warns of retaliation after US nuclear submarine docks in Busan Pyongyang warns of ‘acute military confrontation’ after USS Alexandria submarine docks in South Korean port. The USS Alexandria fast-attack submarine (SSN 757) is seen in this photo from 2009 [File: AP Photo] Published On 11 Feb 202511 Feb 2025 North Korea has said…
Trump slaps 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum, raising new trade war fears US president says measures are a response to domestic industry being ‘pummelled by both friend and foe alike’. Workers monitor the operation as steel is melted at 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit (1,649C) in an electric arc furnace (EAF) at the NLMK Indiana steel mill…