Iran war: UN rights chief 'appalled' by arrests, executions
The UN rights office reports ongoing executions, mass arrests and a sweeping crackdown in Iran during the war, with thousands …
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Pentagon pressures Anthropic in escalating AI showdown
The row between Anthropic, a much vaunted AI startup, and the Trump administration, is sharply escalating. The Pentagon wants complete …
Iran war: IRGC says US campuses in Middle East at risk
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard instructed staff and students at US universities to remain at least one kilometer away from campus. Meanwhile, …
A booklover's dream holiday in Scotland
As UNESCO celebrates World Book Day on April 23, we visit a Scottish coastal town that was saved by books.
UN's red line on force tested again
The recent US-Israel attack on Iran spotlights the UN Charter, drafted after World War II. Article 2(4) stands out in …
They are going out of business
All flights by the troubled US carrier Spirit Airlines have been cancelled, with the company saying it was ending operations …
New Oscars rules exclude AI performers, require scripts written by human
AI performers will not qualify for Oscars under new Academy rules that also overhaul the international film category and acting …
Eurovision 2026: Politics collide with a blockbuster show
Controversy over Israel's participation and boycotts unprecedented in scale are already weighing on the Eurovision Song Contest before it even …
Iran war: Is Pakistan a real peacemaker?
Islamabad has been praised for mediating the conflict between Iran and the US, but with an ongoing war with Kabul …
Why Russia has scaled back May 9 Victory Parade
This year's May 9 military parades in Moscow will be much more modest and have been canceled altogether in other …
Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo at the Vatican
The visit by the US secretary of state to the Vatican comes as President Donald Trump continues to disparage the …
Thieves stole 12 tons of KitKat chocolate bars
"We've always encouraged people to have a break with KitKat," the company said, "but it seems thieves have taken the …
Calls for death penalty after teen gets life sentence
A 14-year-old in China's Yunnan province has been convicted of intentional homicide and rape, and sentenced to life in prison. …
Bombing of Iran's pharma producers threatens patients' lives
As the US and Israel continue their war with Iran, airstrikes on Iranian pharmaceutical and medical facilities are harming thousands …
Germany's green reputation hits a crossroads
Germany's new climate spend is big on wind power and e‑mobility. Some call it real momentum, others say it’s basically …
Jet fuel crisis deepens as Lufthansa cuts flights
The impact of jet fuel shortages because of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is starting to burn. Lufthansa …
Teen discovers first ancient Greek artifact found in Berlin
A 13-year-old stumbled upon a coin from ancient Troy — an extremely rare find in Germany. Experts say it may …
Oscars 2026: 'One Battle After Another' wins Best Picture
"Frankenstein" and "Sinners" were the other big winners of Hollywood's biggest night, with Michael B. Jordan taking the Best Actor …
Will Iran war send oil prices above $100 a barrel?
Oil markets are bracing for sharp price spikes after the US-Israel attacks on Iran and Tehran's retaliation. Iran's role as …
Colombia highway bomb attack kills at least 19
Suspected guerillas carried out a deadly explosives attack on the Pan-American Highway in southwest Colombia. The region has been gripped …