A Year After Kirk's Death, Young Men Cool on Trump
Young men, whose support helped carry Donald Trump back to the White House, are drifting away from the Republican Party amid growi…
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Hungary and Romania Reshape the Danube to Save Their Nuclear Plants
Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant is running at a fraction of its capacity, and Romania has shut down its last operating reactor,…
Russian Missile Appears to Have Struck Poland
Kyiv reports that a Russian Kh-101 crossed into Polish airspace during an overnight attack on Ukraine. Warsaw believes the evidenc…
Prosecutors Say Robinson Killed Charlie Kirk over His Political Views
Utah prosecutors say Charlie Kirk’s political views motivated his alleged killer, citing a letter from one of Kirk’s friends, mess…
Zelensky Replaces General Syrskyi After Days of Protests
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed 43-year-old General Mykhailo Drapatyi as Ukraine’s military chief following unrest over…
Burnham Takes Office, Vowing Biggest Changes in 40 Years
Britain’s new prime minister has pledged to break with the politics of the past and introduce a new economic model for a country w…
EU Offers Industry Relief in Carbon Market Overhaul
Brussels wants to extend free carbon allowances and slow the tightening of its emissions cap as it seeks to protect European indus…
Lindsey Graham, Trump's Unlikely Ally, Dies Suddenly at 71
Lindsey Graham, the veteran Republican senator from South Carolina, has died at 71, less than 48 hours after meeting Ukrainian Pre…
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz as US Resumes Attacks
The US military launched fresh attacks on Iran on Sunday after striking a container ship, prompting Tehran to announce it had once…
How Could Trump Cut Off Trade with Spain?
The US president is angry over Madrid’s stance on Iran and defense spending. Spain has blocked US forces from using its bases for …
Trump Offers Putin Assistance in Reaching a Deal with Ukraine
On Saturday, as the United States marked the 250th anniversary of its independence, Russian President Vladimir Putin was among the…
Starmer to Step Down as Labour Plans Leadership Election
Less than two years after the Labour Party's landslide election victory, Keir Starmer acknowledged that his party wants a change i…
Swiss Voters Reject 10 Million Population Cap
The proposal had been expected to produce a close result. In the end, the “no” camp won more decisively than many analysts had for…
What Trump Really Thinks of Netanyahu, and Why It May Not Matter
Donald Trump's conversations with Benjamin Netanyahu are, by all accounts, extremely direct. Despite the harsh language, officials…
The Enemy of My Enemy: How Trump Reshaped Greenlandic Politics
Greenland has not made its peace with Denmark's colonial past. But faced with the prospect of American annexation, many islanders …
EU Unlocks Billions for Hungary as Magyar Hails Historic Breakthrough
The European Commission will unlock €16.4bn in frozen EU funds for Hungary after reform progress under Peter Magyar’s new governme…
Viral Herdsman Job Exposes China’s Labor Market Strains
Analysts expect the labor market situation in China to worsen. Factories are facing higher costs as a result of the war in Iran, t…
Iran Attacks US Base in Kuwait as Trump Denies Deal Reports
Talks aimed at turning a fragile ceasefire into an agreement to end the three-month war have been overshadowed by fresh attacks ac…
Top Ukrainian General Sees Six-Month Window to Shift the War
Ukraine has an edge in drone warfare and unmanned systems, and is inflicting heavy losses on Russian forces. If it sustains moment…
Starbucks Scraps AI Inventory Tool After Failed Rollout
Starbucks has abandoned an AI inventory system introduced to reduce shortages across its North American stores after employees rep…
Israeli Minister Mocks Handcuffed Activists, Draws Fire From Coalition Partner
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video showing handcuffed flotilla activists kneeling at an Israeli por…
Putin Sees Ukraine War Nearing Its End
The Russian president said the war in Ukraine was drawing to a close and raised the prospect of a European security dialogue, only…
Romanian Government Falls as President Begins Search for New Cabinet
Romania’s pro-European government has collapsed after a no-confidence vote, opening a period of political uncertainty with possibl…
Iran Claims It Hit US Ship in Hormuz, US Denies Strike
Iran said on Monday it had forced a US warship to turn back before entering the Strait of Hormuz. A US official denied a report th…
Hezbollah Emerges as Biggest Loser in US-Israeli War Against Iran
The Shiite militant movement has been entrenched in southern Lebanon since the 1980s. Against the backdrop of a showdown between m…
Iran War May Leave Trump Worse Off Than Before
A protracted conflict with no clear winner, rising oil prices and declining support at home. More than two months into the war wit…
Iran War and El Niño Threaten Rice Supplies
Rice supplies are coming under pressure as the Iran war disrupts fuel and fertiliser flows and El Niño threatens harvests across A…
Putin and Trump Hold Call on Iran and Ukraine Ceasefire
The first publicly announced call between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump since 9 March focused on Iran’s nuclear program and a pr…
King Charles III Seeks to Ease US-UK Tensions in Congress Address
At a time of war with Iran and uncertainty over support for Ukraine, King Charles used his address to Congress to call for unity. …
UAE Quits OPEC and OPEC+ as Oil Markets Brace for Turbulence
Analysts warn that the departure of the United Arab Emirates could weaken the group's ability to make up for oil supply shortfalls…
Domestic Help for a Dollar an Hour: India’s Startups Target a Booming Market
Helping to sort Lego bricks or peel a few potatoes are among the tasks for which Indians hire domestic help through an app.
Ships Come Under Fire as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again
Commercial ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday were forced to turn back after Iran reimposed strict control…
God, War and Politics: How Evangelicals Cast the Iran War in Biblical Terms
Protestant preachers portray the Iran conflict as a biblical struggle between good and evil. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth even c…
Trump Sends Team to Pakistan for Iran Talks
Vice President JD Vance, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and the President’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are expected to join a US del…
Pope: God Rejects the Prayers of Leaders Who Start Wars
Speaking to tens of thousands of people in St. Peter's Square in Rome, Pope Leo XIV stressed that Jesus cannot be used to justify …
Slovenian election ends in stalemate among main contenders
The ruling Freedom Movement and the opposition Slovenian Democratic Party finished neck and neck in Sunday’s parliamentary electio…
The Age of Age Checks – Governments Tighten Control of Social Media
Concerns about cyberbullying, sexual abuse and harmful online content are pushing governments towards stricter regulation. New age…
Two thousand people have already been killed in the US – Israeli war against Iran
The war involving the United States, Israel and Iran has claimed at least 2,000 lives in just over two weeks. A Reuters overview s…
US intelligence doubts war will topple Iran’s leadership
The governing elite of Iran remains firmly in control despite nearly two weeks of US and Israeli bombing, with American intelligen…
Who killed Olof Palme? Amateur detectives turn to AI
Forty years after the assassination of Swedish prime minister Olof Palme, one of Europe’s most famous unsolved crimes remains a my…
EU approves 90 per cent emissions cut by 2040 – four states oppose
The new 2040 climate target stems from a political compromise reached last year by EU governments and MEPs after difficult negotia…
Why did the US go to war with Iran?
Some prominent commentators in the Republican camp argue that the conflict looks more like an ‘Israeli war’. The White House has c…
After Iran’s attack: debris and panic shake Dubai’s calm
When Iran launched a barrage of drones and missiles at the Gulf states in retaliation for American and Israeli strikes, some resid…
Big promises, zero miles: Tesla in California
Operating robotaxis in California is a central pillar of Elon Musk’s strategy. Data from state regulators show that competitor Way…
High risk, high reward – Trump tests the limits of American power
The Middle East is on edge again. US and Israeli strikes on Iran have triggered retaliation, and the world is watching whether the…
Gold may climb 20 per cent amid global turmoil
Gold has advanced sharply in recent months, driven by geopolitical uncertainty and Donald Trump’s protectionist agenda. JPMorgan e…
Trump hails ‘golden age’ as economic doubts persist
In his State of the Union address, US President Donald Trump forcefully defended his economic and immigration policies, portraying…
Kung Fu and Dance: Humanoid Robots Take Over Chinese New Year Celebrations
At China’s Spring Festival Gala, the martial arts performances were more than spectacular theater. Analysts say they showcased adv…
'A theatre of negotiations': European intelligence agencies doubt Russia’s serious intentions
Western intelligence officials say Russia has little interest in ending the war quickly and is using talks with Washington primari…
Ukrainian athlete banned from wearing helmet depicting victims of war with Russia at Olympics
The International Olympic Committee rejected Vladyslav Heraskevych's request, citing the ban on political statements. As a comprom…