Trump-Putin meeting: How much territory does Russia control in Ukraine?
Russia controls about 20 percent of Ukraine’s territory and wants full control of four eastern and southern regions.
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Rising seas could put Easter Island’s iconic statues at risk by 2080: Study
Possible ways to mitigate the risk include armouring the coastline and building breakwaters to relocating the monuments.
Brazil plans aid packages for businesses impacted by Trump tariffs
The plan, called 'Sovereign Brazil', will include credit for businesses that rely on exports.
US appeals court lifts injunction on Trump effort to slash foreign aid
Critics argue President Trump has overstepped his constitutional authority by slashing congressionally approved aid.
President Dina Boluarte signs into law Peru’s amnesty bill despite outcry
The amnesty law has faced condemnation from UN experts and human rights groups for denying justice to abuse survivors.
Protests, vigils held worldwide over Israel’s killing of Gaza journalists
From South Africa's Cape Town to Manila in the Philippines and London in the UK, voices are raised in protest.
US car sales slow after tariff-driven buying surge ends
Major car makers including Ford, GM and Volvo took hits because of tariff associated costs.
Trump touts second trilateral meeting before Putin summit; Zelenskyy pushes
The jockeying follows a virtual meeting between European leaders and the US and Ukrainian presidents on Wednesday.
Trump names Gaynor, Kiss, Sylvester Stallone as Kennedy Center Honors picks
The US president also announced he would host the annual award show which recognises lifetime contributions to the arts.
Trump nominee to lead labour statistics agency faces wave of criticism
Economists worry that EJ Antoni’s nomination is largely political in nature for a historically non-partisan role.
What is the future of journalism in Gaza?
Israel has killed hundreds of Gaza journalists since October 7, 2023, leaving survivors feeling abandoned by the world.
At least 26 refugees and migrants die in shipwreck off Italy’s Lampedusa
There are 60 survivors from the perilous journey from Libya, but a UN agency says there could be more people missing.
Serbia clashes continue for second day amid antigovernment protests
President Aleksandar Vucic's supporters and opponents threw flares at each other in the city of Novi Sad on Wednesday.
Israel kills 61 people in Gaza City, at least 100 across enclave
The surge in Israel's bombardment in the north of the Gaza Strip comes as it plans to seize Gaza City.
Palestinian man killed in West Bank by Israeli soldier backing up settlers
The occupied West Bank town's mayor says Thamin Khalil Reda Dawabsheh killed as Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians.
Turkiye slams Israel, Kurdish-led SDF for destabilising a recovering Syria
Turkish FM hosts Syrian counterpart in Ankara; defence ministers sign military cooperation memorandum of understanding.
Israel, South Sudan in talks over forced transfer of Palestinians: Report
Human rights groups have warned that expelling the population from Gaza would violate international law.
Gaza doctor describes ‘daily patterns’ in Israeli maiming at GHF sites
Ahmad Yousaf says injuries inflicted on Palestinians at GHF sites point to deliberate and indiscriminate violence.
Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ defence plan includes space missiles, lasers: Report
Plans shared with contractors also show a new missile field in the US Midwest, according to report.
Taiwan braces as Typhoon Podul intensifies on approach
Schools and workplaces close, hundreds of flights cancelled and thousands evacuate as Typhoon Podul nears island.