Fuel prices in the UK have surged since the onset of the US-Israel war with Iran, leading to significant financial strain for drivers and businesses that rely on petrol and diesel, with costs rising by up to 48p a litre amid concerns over the long-term impact …
A recent inquiry report into the 2024 stabbing of three young girls in Southport revealed that the attack could have been prevented if the killer's parents and state authorities had acted on his violent behavior, highlighting significant failures in oversight …
President Donald Trump has provoked a heated exchange with Pope Leo XIV by portraying himself as the "Messiah" in a digitally altered image while criticizing the Pope's handling of crime and foreign policy, as well as suggesting that his elevation to the papac…
A Nigerian Air Force strike intended for jihadist rebels mistakenly hit a local market in Yobe state, resulting in civilian casualties that local officials report could be as high as 200, prompting calls for an independent investigation into the incident amids…
The article discusses how the Iran War has destabilized Gulf security dynamics, revealing vulnerabilities in reliance on international allies and escalating concerns about the role of the U.S., Russia, and China, while highlighting the persistent threats in th…
This article summarizes a BBC Radio 4 program discussing the historical context of the Middle East conflict, focusing on events from 2010 to the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, as presented by Jonny Dymond alongside experts Jane Corbin and Jeremy Bowen…
The Philippines has accused Chinese fishermen of dumping cyanide around the Spratly Islands, calling it an act of "sabotage" intended to harm local fish populations and hinder Filipino troops, while China dismissed the claims as "farce" amid ongoing tensions i…
In the aftermath of a recent Iranian missile strike in Tel Aviv that resulted in the first Israeli fatality during an ongoing war with Iran, many Israelis, like Liat Zvi, express war-weariness and skepticism about the conflict's achievements and future implica…
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has called for Lebanon to cancel a planned meeting with Israel in Washington, rejecting direct negotiations amid ongoing conflict, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasizes the need for dismantling Hezbollah's weapons and a…
An international investigation reveals that Merck's commercial strategy for its cancer drug Keytruda, which costs over R$20,000 in Brazil, employs complex legal and pricing tactics to control access, thereby making it increasingly inaccessible to many patients…
Just two years after breaking with the government, newly elected Prime Minister Péter Magyar emerged as the leading face of the opposition in Hungary, combining pro-European and anti-corruption rhetoric with traditional right-wing issues like immigration, ulti…
Péter Magyar, after winning Hungary's elections, vowed to restore democratic values, reform the constitution, and re-establish closer ties with the European Union, marking a significant shift from Viktor Orbán's far-right governance over the past 16 years. #Hu…
