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.
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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.
Putin lauds ‘heroism’ of North Koreans in liberating Kursk, Pyongyang says
Call between the two leaders comes days ahead of US President Donald Trump's summit with Putin in Alaska.
Trump admin orders Smithsonian museums to be reviewed for ‘Americanism’
White House says the review is in line with Trump's executive order on 'Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History'.
UN chief warns Israel, Russia over reports of sexual abuse by armed forces
UN chief Antonio Guterres puts both countries 'on notice' over documented pattern of sexual violence.
Once shunned, Chinese brands take off in Singapore
Chinese firms are making major inroads in the Southeast Asian city-state as 'Made in China' stigma fades.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,266
Here are the key events on day 1,266 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
US judge orders ICE to improve condition in New York immigration facility
Detainees reported 'crowded, squalid and punitive' conditions in the holding areas of 26 Federal Plaza, an ICE facility.
Mexico expels 26 alleged cartel members in latest deal with Trump
The agreement comes as Mexico continues to negotiate with the Trump administration over its tariff threats.
Guatemala judge convicts 6 ex-officials in deaths of 41 girls in 2017 fire
The fatal blaze rocked Guatemala and highlighted widespread abuse in the government’s shelter system.