Russian police raid book publisher accused of pushing ‘gay propaganda’
Raid is part of Moscow's hardline social conservatism and clampdown on political life.
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US forces detain Iran-linked tanker Tifani with ceasefire talks on edge
Ship, detained under US policy to stop all Tehran-linked vessels, is under sanctions for smuggling Iranian crude.
Ukraine says Druzhba pipeline running Russian oil to Europe can resume work
Kyiv hopeful pipeline restoration will unblock EU loan, with bloc's foreign policy chief expecting 'positive decision'.
Flu vaccine no longer mandatory for soldiers, says US military chief
Pete Hegseth says the decision is based on principle of 'medical autonomy' and criticises the mandate as 'overreaching'.
The US exit from Syria, explained
The US exits Syria after 10 years – what it means for Kurdish forces, regional tensions, and the country’s future.
Iran-US war: Four scenarios for what’s next as talks stumble
Between an expiring ceasefire and a possible deal lies a range of ways in which the war could proceed, analysts say.
What was the Iran nuclear deal Trump dumped in search of ‘better’ terms?
Trump withdrew the US from the JCPOA in 2018, branding it 'the worst deal ever' and seeking stronger terms.
Clean electricity meets all new demand, curbing fossil fuels, says Ember
2025 was the beginning of the end for coal and gas power, says think tank, but the world is still warming rapidly.
Spain, Slovenia, Ireland push EU to debate Israel pact suspension
In a letter to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, the three governments say Israel is violating 'human rights'.
As Iran crisis drags on, fears of global food catastrophe grow
While global food prices have risen modestly so far, the full impact of the conflict has yet to be felt, analysts say.
My dreams in Iran were already dead before the ceasefire came
The bombs have stopped falling for now. But the damage is done, and my life has been wrecked.
US, Iran exchange threats as fragile ceasefire set to expire
The US and Iran trade threats as tensions escalate between the countries before their two-week ceasefire ends.
Virginia redistricting vote: What polls suggest and what voters will decide
The race is tight, and a win could result in more seats in Congress for the Democrats.
Trump’s Board of Peace holds Gaza reconstruction talks with UAE’s DP World
Israel has killed more than 700 people in Gaza since last year's US-brokered 'ceasefire'.
Iran war: What is happening on day 53 of the US-Israel conflict?
Diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran are stalled as Tehran rejects talks under pressure.
Technofacism? Why Palantir’s pro-West ‘manifesto’ has critics alarmed
Palantir's 'manifesto' has been described as an 'AI-driven threat to humanity’s existence' and 'technofascism'.
Iran war forces job losses, reverse migration in India’s ceramic hub
The ceramics industry in Gujarat's Morbi has been badly hit by fuel crisis, with most units closed and workers laid off.
US veterans arrested in Capitol during protest against the war on Iran
US veterans were arrested while staging a protest in the US Capitol building in opposition to the war on Iran.
UAE reports dismantling of Iran-linked ‘terror’ cell
Arrests come after United Arab Emirates bore the brunt of Iranian attacks on Gulf neighbours.
Germany summons Russian ambassador citing ‘direct threats’
Berlin calls undefined threats 'an attempt to undermine support for Ukraine and test our unity'.