Sudan army ends two-year siege of key city
24 February 2025 at 01:09
The Sudan army captures el-Obeid hours after rival RSF forces signed a charter for a breakaway government.
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NZ minister resigns after he 'placed hand' on staff's arm
23 February 2025 at 23:07
The incident last week comes months after he allegedly called a winery worker a "loser".
Conclave and Moore get Oscars boost at SAG Awards
23 February 2025 at 20:37
Pope selection drama Conclave took the top prize at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles.
New German leader signals seismic shift in transatlantic relations
23 February 2025 at 22:27
Friedrich Merz heralds a new era for Europe without the US as a key partner, writes Europe editor Katya Adler.
Trump names right-wing commentator Dan Bongino as deputy FBI director
23 February 2025 at 18:30
Trump said Bongino was "a man of incredible love and passion for our Country" and would serve under newly confirmed FBI director Kash Patel.
Why a mega river-linking plan has sparked massive protests in India
23 February 2025 at 18:15
The project aims to channel surplus Ken river water to a drought-prone region.
The Kenyans saying no to motherhood and yes to sterilisation
23 February 2025 at 17:31
A growing number of women are choosing to be sterilised, bucking traditional norms.
Germany's conservatives celebrate, but far right enjoy record result
23 February 2025 at 17:53
Friedrich Merz will try to form a coalition after his Christian Democrats won less than 30% of the vote.
Three years on, Ukraine's extinction nightmare has returned
23 February 2025 at 16:24
Three years on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the return of Donald Trump has changed everything
Love, loss and duty: Ukraine's photojournalists share stories of war
23 February 2025 at 16:55
Moving accounts of some of the men and women behind the striking images that have encapsulated the war.
The unseen map that promised to bring peace to the Middle East
23 February 2025 at 17:04
In 2008, Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert urged the Palestinian leader to agree to a two-state solution. The map he drew has never been revealed to media - until now.
Pope's night in hospital went well, Vatican says
24 February 2025 at 01:36
The pontiff, under care for respiratory and kidney problems, "slept and is resting," the Vatican said.
Huge crowds gather for Hezbollah leader Nasrallah's funeral
23 February 2025 at 08:44
The coffin of the late Hezbollah leader was paraded through huge crowds of mourners.
Why a mega river-linking plan has sparked massive protests in India
23 February 2025 at 18:15
The project aims to channel surplus Ken river water to a drought-prone region.
The Kenyans saying no to motherhood and yes to sterilisation
23 February 2025 at 17:31
A growing number of women are choosing to be sterilised, bucking traditional norms.
Most USAID staff laid off or placed on leave by Trump administration
23 February 2025 at 17:44
In addition to some 4,200 staff who are being placed on leave, at least 1,600 employees are being fired.
List weekly accomplishments or resign, Musk tells US federal workers
23 February 2025 at 06:33
The weekend email comes as Elon Musk leads an effort to aggressively curtail the government workforce.
Big challenges loom for Germany's Merz in divided country
23 February 2025 at 16:42
Germany is at a crossroads and now for Friedrich Merz the hard work begins, writes Berlin correspondent Jessica Parker.
Germany's conservatives celebrate, but far right enjoy record result
23 February 2025 at 17:53
Friedrich Merz will try to form a coalition after his Christian Democrats won less than 30% of the vote.
Three years on, Ukraine's extinction nightmare has returned
23 February 2025 at 16:24
Three years on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the return of Donald Trump has changed everything
