News24 | Mauritius closes international airport as cyclone approaches
The international airport of Mauritius was shut down Wednesday following a class 3 cyclone alert, Air Mauritius said in a statement.
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What an AI-generated video of Gaza reveals about Trump tactics
US President Donald Trump sparked a social media frenzy when he posted a video of Gaza generated by artificial intelligence on his site Truth Social. Marianna Spring has been analysing the online tactics of Trump and his team.
‘It’ll be a disaster’: Uncertainty for thousands forced from West Bank camps by Israeli raids
Aid agencies say it is the largest forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank in decades.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to visit the White House. Here’s what to know
In his visit on Thursday, the prime minister will try to leverage the U.K.’s so-called “special relationship” with U.S. and act as a bridge between the Trump administration and U.S. allies in Europe.
Israelis pay last respects to hostage mother and sons killed in Gaza
In a display of deep public grief, thousands lined roads of southern Israel for the funeral procession of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas.
News24 | Ukraine outlines US minerals deal, document has no concrete security guarantees
Ukraine said on Wednesday Washington would commit to supporting Kyiv’s efforts to obtain security guarantees under a finalised minerals deal.
The U.S. and Ukraine are close to agreeing on a framework deal for critical minerals
President Trump says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will come to the U.S. Friday to sign a deal.
News24 | ‘An authoritarian state’: UN calls for action against Nicaragua President Ortega
The UN has urged the international community to respond to what it called human rights violations by Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega’s government.
Trump’s social media video garners pushback from Arabs and Muslims in U.S. and Gaza
In a seemingly AI-generated video that the president posted on social media, images of destruction due to the war in Gaza are transformed into a glitzy resort called “TRUMP GAZA.”
Chile power cut: ‘We were trapped like sardines in the dark’
Millions of people in Chile had their routines disrupted by an almost nationwide power cut.
News24 | Trump announces ‘gold’ card US visa: Here’s how to check if you qualify and what it costs
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to sell $5 million “gold card” resident permits to foreigners – a programme that would also come with a route to citizenship.
UK suspension of aid is ‘punitive’, Rwanda says
The UK says it is halting aid to Rwanda as a result of its support for the M23, a notorious rebel group.
Romanian far-right candidate for presidency taken for questioning
Prosecutors are investigating alleged campaign fraud, after Georgescu came from nowhere to win the first round.
News24 | ‘They will try to attack again’: Ukraine prepares for next phase of Russia war, despite US talks
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is still raging, but Vladyslav Chumachenko, a frontline medic, is already anticipating the next war.
The House passed a budget resolution. What’s next? And, a tactic to decrease bird flu
House Republicans rallied together yesterday to pass multitrillion-dollar plan to address defense, immigration and more. And, why farmers don’t like the idea of vaccinating poultry for bird flu.
Sudan military plane crashes in residential area
The Antonov aircraft crashed after take-off from a military base in Omdurman city.
Israelis hold a mass funeral for Shiri Bibas and her two sons killed in Gaza
Crowds gathered in Israel for the funeral procession of the Bibas family, a mother and two young sons killed while being held hostage in Gaza. The story of their killing has enraged Israelis, and Israeli government representatives were not invited to the funeral.
For Women’s History Month, NPR wants to know who has made an impact in your life
Is there a woman who has impacted your life in a profound way? NPR wants to hear your story.
News24 | ‘There’s no American dream anymore’: US-bound migrants head back home, penniless and hopeless
Months after trekking through the treacherous jungle between Colombia and Panama, Saudy Palacios abandoned her hopes of a new life in the US and joined other migrants going home to South America by sea.
Pope Francis is still in critical condition, but he had another ‘restful night’
Francis, 88, has been in critical condition for several days and he has remained absent from several regular appearances. The church has encouraged worshippers around the world to pray for his health.
Former deputy national security adviser in first Trump term defends shift on Europe
Steve Inskeep speaks with Victoria Coates, former deputy national security adviser during the first Trump administration, about America’s shifting international alliances.