Music festival in Belgium cancels concert over Israeli conductor
Flanders Festival Ghent says it made decision over lack of 'clarity' about incoming conductor Lahav Shani's views.
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Philippines ‘strongly protests’ China nature preserve in South China Sea
Beijing's plans to build a nature preserve at the disputed Scarborough Shoal have drawn ire from the Philippines.
South Korean workers arrested in US raid being released, Seoul says
President Lee Jae-myung warns raids could see South Korean companies 'hesitate' to make bigger investments in the US.
Analysis: Will attack in Qatar lead to international isolation of Israel?
Israel's strike in Qatar raises global concerns but fails to prompt substantial policy shifts from its allies.
Netanyahu vows to target opponents abroad after strike in Qatar
Qatari PM says Israel is conducting 'state terror' and has 'killed any hope' for remaining hostages in Gaza.
Banksy mural of UK judge hitting protester scrubbed from London court wall
The mural, believed to comment on the UK's crackdown on the group Palestine Action, is removed on Wednesday.
Oracle’s Ellison surpasses Tesla’s Musk to be world’s richest man
The switch in the ranking came after a blockbuster earnings report from Oracle, powered by multibillion-dollar orders.
The price of mediation? How Qatar could respond to Israel’s attack
The attack has called into question how Qatar might respond, the future of its mediator role, and its defence alliances.
Fired FBI officials sue Trump administration for ‘illegal retribution’
Fired FBI officials allege dismissals were part of a retaliatory campaign targeting US agents seen as disloyal to Trump.
Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at university: Trump
US president says Kirk died after being shot while speaking at Utah Valley University.
Buy-now-pay-later company Klarna goes public in largest IPO of 2025
The fintech company began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday.
Canada is evaluating ties with Israel after Qatar attack: Foreign minister
The country previously said it would recognise Palestinian statehood this month.
Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk to slash thousands of jobs
The layoffs come amid sluggish sales as competition heats up in the weight-loss drug market.
South Korea seeks swift return of workers after US immigration raid
Charter flight arranged to expedite return of detained South Korean workers after a major US immigration operation.
Maps: Israel has attacked six countries in the past 72 hours
In just three days, Israel has carried out strikes in Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia, Qatar and Yemen.
How long had Israel been planning its attack in Qatar?
Details have begun to emerge about Israel's attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, although many questions remain.
Breaking from colleagues, judge votes for annulment in Bolsonaro trial
Justice Luiz Fux says the court has no jurisdiction to decide if Brazil's former president is guilty of plotting a coup.
After Qatar attack, Israel ambassador to US says ‘we’ll get them next time’
Israeli diplomat Yechiel Leiter says countries criticising Israel over launching air strikes on Doha will 'get over it'.
Obesity now main form of malnutrition afflicting youth: UNICEF
Epidemic being fuelled by availability of ultra-processed foods and aggressive market.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,294
Here are the key events on day 1,294 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.