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Anthropic urges AI labs to pause, warns humans risk losing control
It warned that rapid advances in technology could soon allow AI systems to improve themselves faster than human control.
Judge strikes down Trump bar on asylum, visa processing for 39 countries
Judge says restrictions put lives of immigrants in 'indeterminate legal limbo', motivated by 'anti-immigrant sentiment'.
Is the latest US ceasefire deal for Lebanon meaningless?
Israel and Hezbollah continue fighting after truce announcement.
Huge fire erupts at Honda warehouse in Barcelona
Around 150 workers were evacuated after a fire broke out at a Honda industrial warehouse in Barcelona.
Trump admin’s cancellation of wind energy projects causes business turmoil
Seven northeastern states have sued US gov't for paying TotalEnergies to withdraw from offshore wind projects.
Russia’s Putin says ‘no point’ meeting Ukraine’s Zelenskyy for now
The Russian leader insisted military action would only stop after Moscow achieves its 'goals'.
Ukraine and Russia exchange 185 prisoners of war each
Russia and Ukraine have each released 185 prisoners in a major exchange, which Russia says was mediated by the UAE.
Video shows moment Israeli air strike hits car in southern Lebanon
Video shows the moment when journalist Abbas Fakih was reporting in Nabatieh, Lebanon and an Israeli air strike hit.
Germany’s Merz says EU to initiate integration of Western Balkans
Alongside Ukraine and Moldova, six Western Balkan nations wish to join the European Union.
Lawsuit challenges US ‘third-country’ deportations to Equatorial Guinea
Complaint filed to African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights challenges controversial expulsion practice.
An ice cream parlour survives Gaza’s genocide and gives seven students hope
Gaza medical and dental students sell ice cream in Khan Younis to fund their studies and keep their dreams alive
Somalia declares order restored after two days of fighting in Mogadishu
Violence that paralysed two Mogadishu districts subsides, but opposition rejects president's rule and vows to fight on.
Ballistics Putin’s ‘last argument’ as Ukraine brings his army to standstill
Russia’s performance since December shows it can contest territory but cannot hold it, say battlefield observers.
US Senate passes $70bn ICE funding bill: What comes next?
Republicans pass key Trump initiative after marathon vote-a-rama, avoid barring controversial 'anti-weaponisation' fund.
Zverev cruises past Mensik to reach second French Open final
Alexander Zverev will face either Flavio Cobolli or Matteo Arnaldi in final, after beating Jakub Mensik at French Open.
Ireland imposes travel ban on Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich
Irish Taoiseach Martin says the ministers have shown 'a desire to see the elimination of Palestinians from Palestine'.
Why Washington is reducing visa processing across Africa
US plans to centralise visa processing across Africa could increase cross-border travel for visa applicants.
Israeli Knesset member backs settlement push in southern Syria
An Israeli Knesset member has publicly backed efforts to establish Israeli settlements in southern Syria.
Man City chair Al Mubarak will ‘say everything’ after verdict on finances
English Premier League side Manchester City charged with 115 alleged breaches of financial rules.
‘Red meat is a dream’: Iran inflation hits highest level since World War II
The war with the US is not the only factor driving prices skywards.
At least 49 people die of thirst after truck breakdown in Niger desert
Two people managed to survive after walking more than 50km to a water source and then a nearby town.
Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal wins La Liga Player of the Season award
Lamine Yamal will be an integral part of Spain's World Cup 2026 challenge and was key in Barcelona's La Liga defence.
WHO, Africa CDC unveil $518m Ebola plan as Uganda death toll rises
Uganda reported three more cases and one more death from the outbreak which has spread from the DRC.
WFP: War on Iran pushing millions towards hunger
The US-Israeli war on Iran could tip up to 45 million people into acute hunger, the UN's WFP warns.
NASA tells ISS astronauts to ready for possible evacuation amid leak repair
NASA says four astronauts sheltering in transport capsule out of 'abundance of caution' as Roscosmos makes repairs.
Are the US and Iran closer to war or to a deal?
As US and Iran pursue talks, both signal they are still ready to use force against each other.
Gaza, Iran, Lebanon: If ceasefires are in place, why do strikes continue?
International law sets rules for ceasefires, but who enforces them when violations continue? Three experts explain.
FIFA cancels World Cup tickets for about 60 fans who got them for free
Mispriced tickets were sold through the official World Cup site ahead of next week's showpiece event for FIFA.
Israel maintains attacks despite US-brokered deal with Lebanon
The Israeli army also issues new forced displacement orders for several towns and villages in southern Lebanon.
Celtic fans oppose Keane as potential manager after Israel role
Ireland's record goalscorer Robbie Keane played for Celtic but his link to manager's job is facing criticism.