What is Gracie Mansion and why is Zohran Mamdani moving in?
EXPLAINER What is Gracie Mansion and why is Zohran Mamdani moving in? Gracie Mansion’s significance grows as Zohran Mamdani, elected on a housing justice agenda, prepares to move in. A…
Winter storm devastates Gaza tents amid deepening humanitarian crisis
A severe winter storm is creating more hardship for Gaza’s forcibly displaced population.
Lithuania declares state of emergency over smuggler balloons from Belarus
Lithuania declares state of emergency over smuggler balloons from Belarus Move comes with concern rife that Minsk, alongside ally Russia, is engaged in hybrid warfare and testing NATO defences. Lithuanian…
What’s changed in Sudan after the Rapid Support Forces’ control of Heglig?
What’s changed in Sudan after the Rapid Support Forces’ control of Heglig? RSF’s control of the Heglig oilfield means government has lost the most important oil facility in the country.…
New Cambodia-Thailand clash: What’s up with the other wars Trump ‘ended’?
Deadly fighting has erupted between Thailand and Cambodia, weeks after the two sides signed a ceasefire deal in Malaysia presided over by United States President Donald Trump. Now the Trump-brokered…
World Cup 2026: Iran objects to ‘Pride Match’ branding for Egypt game
World Cup 2026: Iran objects to ‘Pride Match’ branding for Egypt game Iran’s football chief has labelled the World Cup game chosen by organisers as an LGBTQ ‘Pride Match’ as…
Why is Australia banning social media for teenagers?
EXPLAINER Why is Australia banning social media for teenagers? Critics say new law is ‘normalising surveillance’ for young people and risks cutting them off from vital support networks. A girl…
Thailand-Cambodia live news: Thousands flee clashes as border row reignites
Thailand launches air attacks along disputed border with Cambodia as each accuses the other of violating ceasefire.
Benin’s foiled coup: How it unfolded and what we know
Benin’s foiled coup: How it unfolded and what we know President Patrice Talon pledges severe punishment for coup plotters after army backed by Nigerian forces thwarts bid to overthrow his…
How opposition forces toppled Syria’s Assad a year ago
One year ago, Syrians celebrated as opposition forces toppled the decades-long reign of the Assad family.