Christian Stocker becomes Austrian chancellor as three-party gov’t sworn in
Led by Christian Stocker as chancellor, new ruling coalition keeps far-right Freedom Party in opposition.
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Iran’s Zarif resigns amid political wrangling over economic woes
The ex-foreign minister was the face of reformist-backed talks with global powers that led to Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal.
In wartime, focus on ‘traditional values’ imperils Russia’s LGBTQ community
Moscow is increasingly cracking down on the minority community, forcing some to flee.
UN rights chief worried by ‘fundamental shift’ in US direction under Trump
Volker Turk tells UN Human Rights Council policies meant to protect the marginalised are being called 'discriminatory'.
Can Europe guarantee Ukraine’s security without the US?
European nations are working on security guarantees for Ukraine against Russia with Trump making clear that the US won't
Can Europe guarantee Ukraine’s security without the US?
European nations are working on security guarantees for Ukraine against Russia with Trump making clear that the US won't
What’s the emergency Arab summit on Gaza reconstruction? Everything to know
The summit has been called by Egypt, which has prepared a reconstruction plan that avoids ethnic cleansing of Gaza.
Japan deploys 2,000 firefighters to tackle worst forest blaze in decades
About 4,600 residents remain under evacuation advisories as the fire rages in the northern Iwate region, killing one.
Japan deploys 2,000 firefighters to tackle worst forest blaze in decades
About 4,600 residents remain under evacuation advisories as the fire rages in the northern Iwate region, killing one.
Anora, a small-budget film about prostitution, sweeps top Oscar awards
Best Picture and Best Director winner Sean Baker bemoans decline in the number of people going to the cinemas.
Making history at the Oscars 2025: Five takeaways from the Academy Awards
A documentary makes a statement in support of Palestinian rights, while other artists break barriers in film diversity.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,103
These are the key developments on day 1,103 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Oscars 2025: The list of winners from the 97th Academy Awards
Anora walks away with five Oscars, while No Other Land portraying Israeli settler violence judged the best documentary.
RFK Jr, noted vaccine sceptic, backs measles jab amid deadly US outbreak
US health secretary says he is 'deeply concerned' about outbreak in Texas.
Israeli-Palestinian film No Other Land wins Oscar for best documentary
The collaboration between Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers triumphed over four other documentaries.
How did South Korea start producing more babies after long decline?
South Korea's birth rate has risen for the first time in nine years. But the shift isn't significant enough, say experts
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ‘ready’ for minerals deal after bust-up with Trump
Ukrainian leader says he will resign if Kyiv is granted membership of NATO.
US firm Firefly achieves its first moon landing with Blue Ghost spacecraft
Firefly says it is the first private company to make a 'fully successful' soft landing on the moon.
India avalanche rescue operation ends as eighth and final body found
More than 50 workers submerged under snow and debris after an avalanche hit a construction camp in Uttarakhand state.
Oscars 2025: Nominees, predictions and what time to watch
Emilia Perez, Wicked, The Brutalist and The Substance are some of the top films up for trophies at the Academy Awards.