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‘Act of piracy’ or law: Can the US legally seize a Venezuelan tanker?
The US seized an oil tanker, a move that sent oil prices higher and escalated tensions between Washington and Caracas.
Sweden’s push for an ex-IKEA CEO to lead UNHCR signals a new refugee order
Corporate logic is reshaping refugee protection as states pull back.
Is Trump’s $686m F-16 upgrade for Pakistan a message to India?
The US has authorised the sale of advanced technology and support for Pakistan's F-16 jets.
Zelenskyy rallies key allies as Ukraine faces Russian and US pressure
Ukrainian leader holds urgent talks with 'coalition of the willing' as pressure mounts over territorial concessions.
Myanmar junta’s air attack on hospital kills dozens of people
An air attack by Myanmar’s military government has hit a hospital in Rakhine state, killing at least 30 people.
Why are Israeli lawmakers wearing gold nooses?
Israel's national security minister wants the power to hang Palestinian detainees accused of terrorism.
Over 400 civilians killed in eastern DR Congo as US peace deal falters
Government says victims killed by rebels included women and children, accusing Rwanda of breaching a recent truce deal.
The battle for Pokrovsk is about more than gaining territory
AJ defence editor @alexgatopoulos explains how Russia has changed tactics to adjust to new technology on the battlefield
Israeli right-wing TV show mocks Gaza ‘drowning’ in winter storm
A broadcast on Israel’s right-wing Channel 14 openly celebrated a severe winter storm that’s hitting Gaza.
Olympic ski champion Michelle Gisin airlifted after Swiss crash
Swiss suffer third crash in a month by an Olympic champion in training ahead of World Cup and 2026 Milan Cortina Games.