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Israel would rather not watch NAZA
The backlash against the Gaza documentary is part of a broader refusal to confront the reality of the genocide.…
Video: Influencers accused of exploiting Nepal flood survivors
‘Aid influencers’ are being accused of exploiting Nepal flood victims to boost social media followers.…
Could trees developed with gene-editing technology protect Florida's citrus industry?
A bacterial infection is wiping out Florida's citrus trees. Growers hope a rootstock developed with gene-editing technology could keep the disease at …
A DHS email raises new questions about the Trump administration's election plans
A heavily redacted email from last year, reported first by NPR, reveals that DHS personnel shared a list of jurisdictions that offer election material…
Republican 'cavalry' arrives with a Trump-backed $150 million ad blitz in key races
To counter a difficult political environment, two Trump-aligned super PACs have reserved more than $150 million in ads — primarily in deep red House a…
Google is helping write AI chatbot safety laws — while pushing for loopholes
As states push to regulate chatbots, tech companies are trying to write safety rules in ways that exempt some of their key products.…
True or false: Trump's name is now on the Kennedy Center. The quiz has the answer
The world made it to another Friday without an AI apocalypse, so here's the quiz! See you next week … maybe.…
Why the Kremlin fears even the ‘managed opposition’ in Russia
The risk of a protest vote was too high at the Duma elections so a pre-election crackdown was carried out.…
Bayern and England’s Kane not focused on Ballon d’Or despite 73-goal season
Harry Kane could become first Ballon d'Or from England since 2001, but striker focused on Bayern Munich trophies.…
Food festivals across UK exploited in AI-powered scam, BBC finds
One trader says her "heart sank" after discovering she had lost money through a scam festival invitation.…
Indonesia acquires first aircraft carrier amid military upgrade
Indonesia says vessel will be used to aid disaster relief across the archipelago.…
'I've been butchered': Women speak of trauma after unnecessary mastectomies
A NHS trust in north-east England told the BBC that 20 women underwent mastectomies that could have been avoided.…
'Complete despair': Afghan female medical students fear being sent home from Pakistan
Since 2023, hundreds of thousands of Afghans have been deported from Pakistan and over two million have left.…
It's illegal for armed federal officers to be at polls. Lawsuits seek to ensure that
The latest lawsuit, first reported by NPR, argues the Trump administration's repeated suggestions that federal officers could be at polling sites is a…
Tailgate parties, marching bands... and Ted Lasso? Wembley hosts US college game
Wembley will host its first American college football game on Saturday and one of Kansas' most famous fans could be among the 60,000 crowd.…
Philippines school shooting kills at least two
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What to know after a week of Houthi attacks that threaten Saudi oil
The Houthis' biggest land grab in years reignited Yemen's 12-year civil war and pushed up global fuel prices, extending their reach to a key maritime …
In Yemen, war at home and in the region drives up prices
Families in Sanaa brace for higher food and transport costs after first fuel price increase in four years.…
‘Outrageous lies’: How Israeli voters are shrugging off Western sanctions
New sanctions highlight Israel's isolation, yet analysts say they won't sway voters before October's elections.…
Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high to curb impact of rising prices
Increase from 1% to 1.25% follows US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank tightening monetary policyBusiness live – latest updatesJapan’s central…
Family of Jagtar Singh Johal say Scot detained in India has been granted bail
Th Sikh activist from Dumbarton was arrested in 2017 in India in connection with alleged terror offences.…
Revealed: How Russia use mobile ‘super-app’ Max to spy on its citizens
Research shows tens of millions of people are being forced to use platform that amounts to ‘backdoor’ on their deviceOver the past 18 months, tens of …
Oman oil escape route: How ship-to-ship transfers work — despite big risks
Oman’s Sohar port is becoming a popular spot for ship-to-ship oil transfers amid continued Hormuz blockade.…
How the race they said women couldn't run took centre stage
After making its debut at the 1928 Olympics, the women's 800m was cut from the programme. Now, it's often billed as the must-see event of major athlet…
South Korea says US-North Korea talks possible, rules out Hormuz deployment
South Korean president will facilitate US-North Korea talks but will not deploy troops in US war on Iran.…
UN mission alleges crimes against humanity in Iranian protest crackdown
A UN fact-finding mission has concluded Iranian forces committed crimes against humanity.…
Russia’s parliamentary election: Who’s on the ballot, and why it matters
United Russia won more than two-thirds of the Duma's seats in the 2021 election and is poised to dominate the body again…
South Korea will not send military to support US war on Iran, defying Trump pressure
Seoul resolves recent speculation over sending military to strait of Hormuz, saying ‘there won’t be deployment that would involve or enter war’South K…
Australia to detain tourists who overstay visas amid immigration crackdown
More than 77,000 visa overstayers face detention or departure as Australia cracks down on immigration violations.…
Fire engulfs Zaporizhzhia shopping centre after Russian strike
A Russian strike hit a shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine, sparking a major fire.…