Beijing criticises Dalai Lama Grammy win as ‘manipulation’
The Buddhist spiritual leader is recognised in the audiobook category for his meditations.
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Australian woman dies after becoming snagged in ski lift in Japan
The 22-year-old became caught in a chairlift and was suspended in midair before having a heart attack, officials say.
News24 | Ambulances line up for medical transport as Gaza’s Rafah crossing opens
Israel re-opened the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt in a limited “pilot phase” on Monday, as thousands of sick and wounded Palestinians waited for urgent medical care abroad.
Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopens
Israel reopened Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt Monday, a key step in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement
Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt to reopen
Israel will reopen Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt Monday, a key step in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement
Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt slated to reopen
Israel will reopen Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt Monday, a key step in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement
After Trump’s threats, Iran’s supreme leader warns attack would spark ‘regional war’
The U.S. is continuing its military buildup in the Middle East, with President Trump hinting at a possible attack. Iran struck back this weekend, warning of a regional war if the U.S. attacks.
Iran warns U.S. attack would spark regional war. What’s next for the country?
After President Trump sent an armada to the Middle East, Iran’s Supreme Leader warned a U.S. attack would spark regional war. The International Crisis Group’s Ali Vaez talks about what’s next.
Candidate tough on crime wins Costa Rica presidential election
Laura Fernández won the election outright in the first round amid concern about a rise in organised crime.
Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopens for limited traffic
Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened on Monday for limited traffic, a key step as the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire moves ahead, according to Egyptian and Israeli security officials.
Watch: Snake at train station scares Sydney commuters
People were seen running away as soon as they came across the venomous snake.
News24 | Trump hopeful of deal with Iran, despite Ayatollah Khamenei ‘regional war’ warning
US President Donald Trump said he was hopeful of agreeing to a deal with Iran after the country’s supreme leader warned that any US attack on the Islamic republic would trigger a regional war.
News24 | Former UK ambassador Mandelson quits Labour Party over ties to Epstein
Former British ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson quit the Labour Party, seeking to avoid causing it “further embarrassment” after newly released US documents revived scrutiny of his connection to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
China executes four more Myanmar mafia members
China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia, which ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.
Watch: Giant rat leads floating parade to kick off 2026 Venice Carnival
The grand opening took place on Sunday, with a variety of boats and floats making their way through the city’s canals.
Kennedy Center to close for two years for renovations, Trump says
The move follows several artists cancelling performances at the storied institution after it was recently renamed as the Trump Kennedy Center.
Three West African juntas have turned to Russia. Now the US wants to engage them
The US signals that restoring democracy is no longer a priority and it is ready to work with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
Stars hit red carpet at Grammy Awards show
A collection of some of the best looks from Sunday’s awards in Los Angeles.
Syria’s only female minister pushes for change: ‘I’m not here for window dressing’
The BBC’s Lyse Doucet follows Hind Kabawat as she confronts the challenges of fragmented, post-Assad Syria.
Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files
Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called “The Duke”.
What does normal look like in Caracas one month after the Maduro operation?
Nearly a month after U.S. forces seized Nicolás Maduro, Caracas is settling into an uneasy normal, with major changes and lingering questions about what lasts and what comes next.