Burnham opens door to formal apology for Britain’s slave trade
Burnham opens door to formal apology for Britain’s slave trade The prime minister has ruled out financial reparations despite longstanding Caribbean demands ahead of Commonwealth leaders’ summit. Britain’s Prime Minister…
On the Norway-Russia border, the Sámi people face a growing divide
Along the shores of the Neiden Fjord, in Norway’s northernmost county Finnmark, Nils Boine* gazes out across the water. On the horizon, the Neiden River splits around the craggy island…
West Indies thrash Bangladesh by eight wickets in first Test in Mirpur
West Indies thrash Bangladesh by eight wickets in first Test in Mirpur West Indies extend their encouraging run in red-ball cricket with an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the…
Studios destroyed, traditions saved: Artists fight to save Sudan’s culture
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. Sudanese artist Awad Haroun prepares for…
UN closes Somalia mission, ending three decades of political engagement
UN closes Somalia mission, ending three decades of political engagement Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States, on September 24, 2026…
Do tough laws deter drug crimes? Lessons from Singapore and Malaysia
101 East 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. Malaysia’s…
Evacuated Ukrainians from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Belarus
Residents evacuated from the devastated Russian-occupied city of Oleshky have arrived in Belarus and are expected back in Ukraine later on Saturday, authorities have said. They were taken out on…
How Ambani’s Jio became India’s second-largest company
EXPLAINER How Ambani’s Jio became India’s second-largest company Mukesh Ambani’s Jio upended India’s telecoms market with free data and crushed its competition. Now, it has made India’s largest-ever stock market…
Can Democrats win the US Senate? 10 key midterm races to watch
EXPLAINER 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…
‘Paycheck to paycheck’: Texas border voters shed parties amid economic woes
‘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. Voters wait in…