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Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting
Palestinians say villagers came under attack by settlers, while the Israeli military says a Palestinian stole a weapon and opened fire on hikers.
US floats AI 'kill switch' to stop rogue AI models
A rogue AI agent has sent a "wake-up call" about the perils of the fast-evolving technology, sparking calls to provide a US government kill switch. But what exactly does that mean…
Tuberculosis: How drones are transforming care in the Philippines
101 East meets the doctors using drones to fight tuberculosis and save lives in remote communities in the Philippines.
India’s Student Protesters Win Some Concessions from Government
Representatives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to compensate families affected by a major exam leak, as protesters keep pressing for India’s education minister to resign.
Reclaiming stolen childhoods: swimming classes resume in Gaza after three years of war
In sea pools built with sandbags and rubble, Amjed Tantesh gives traumatised children brief respite from their daily livesSwimming classes have started again in Gaza after three y…
Tanzanian lecturer arrested over anti-government protests charged with terrorism
He is among more than 130 people detained over planned protests calling for democratic reforms.
Europe wildfires: Thousands flee by boat as fires spread, merge
Tens of thousands hopped onto cars and boats to escape wildfires raging in southwestern France. In Spain's Madrid region, authorities declared a national emergency after at least …
Two buses collide in Syria, killing at least 35 people
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Wildfires in France and Spain Drive Tens of Thousands From Their Homes
French officials ordered the evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula, a popular holiday destination. Fires in the Madrid area were closing in on populated areas.
UK savings deals: the heat is on as banks offer up to 8%
Don’t delay in taking advantage of the competition that is pushing up interest rates and increasing choice, experts sayIt is shaping up to be a decent summer for savers as fierce …
US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs
Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.
Europe wildfires: Many flee by boat as fires spread, merge
Tens of thousands hopped onto cars and boats to escape southwestern France's wildfires. In the Madrid region, authorities declared a national emergency as at least two fires merge…
India’s youth protesters are fighting Modi with irreverent humour and memes
Modi built his political brand through social media. Now protesters are using same platforms to mock his administration.
Argentines Facing Surge of Criticism After World Cup Loss Have Something to Say
Many Argentines condemned their players’ racist chants and aggressive behavior, but rejected what felt like a sweeping stigmatization of their entire nation.
Herbicide banned in 70 countries to be pulled from sale in Australia by chemical maker
Syngenta says it will stop selling paraquat in Australia after new regulations on chemical linked to Parkinson’s diseaseGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast…
South Africa's president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over 'Farmgate'
Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020.
Niger still seeks stability, after 3 years of military rule
The military government in Niger had promised social, security and economic improvements when it took power in 2023. Three years down the line, there are mixed reviews on its perf…
How Volker Turk won a new term as UN rights chief despite Israel opposition
UN General Assembly votes 144-10 to grant Turk a new four-year term, despite objections from the US, Israel and Russia.
Life of Alan Turing Emerges in Richer Detail From Short Story
A Cambridge professor has transcribed a handwritten story that the famous mathematician wrote in the year before his death, presenting a different side of him.
‘No time to waste’: Greece bids for Mount Olympus to be included on Unesco list of world heritage sites
Officials have long lobbied for peak that rises 2,918 metres above sea level to be given coveted designationMore than four decades have elapsed since Evangelos Geroliolios made hi…
South Africa's president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over 'Farmgate'
Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020.
Three years under military rule: Niger still seeks stability
The military government in Niger had promised social, security and economic improvements when it usurped power in 2023. Three years down the line, there are mixed reviews on its p…
Israel arrests dozens of Palestinians in West Bank amid settler attacks
Military crackdown follows a shooting that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers.
Iran War Live Updates: Strikes Persist After Iran Is Said to Reject U.S. Proposal
American forces conducted another round of attacks on Iran, which launched drone strikes at U.S. targets in the Gulf. Iran was said to have rejected a cease-fire proposal from Pre…
White House says Trump to give ‘unifying yet vicious’ speech at rescheduled press gala
Correspondents’ dinner begins in Washington, three months after original event was halted by a shootingThe rescheduled White House correspondents’ dinner is under way in Washingto…