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Why is Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s new intel tsar, so controversial?
An isolationist in a key role for US-backed wars, Gabbard's positions on Iran, Russia, Syria and India will be watched.
Who is Matt Gaetz, Trump’s pick for US attorney general?
Gaetz has been a controversial lawmaker and was until this week the subject of sexual misconduct investigations.
Israel, Gaza and the fight for justice
"The international community has let impunity fester."
Olympic ski champion Lindsey Vonn comes out of retirement before 2026 games
The 40-year-old returns from a five-year hiatus and is rejoining the USA ski team before the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
The view from Gaza: What the US decision not to punish Israel looks like
The US decision not to follow through on its past warning to Israel carries fatal consequences for many trapped in Gaza.
Thousands fleeing RSF attacks in Sudan tell of extreme violence
Thousands of people were forced out of their homes when the Rapid Support Forces attacked Gezira state.
Countries at COP29 urged to invest trillions to cope with climate change
Report urges $6.5 trillion annual investment in climate action by 2030 to meet targets and avoid future costs.
How did Kamala Harris’s campaign rack up a debt after record fundraising?
The $20m spent on celebrity concerts draws scrutiny amid reports of a matching debt despite $1bn in earnings.
The Gaza genocide may not be in the news, but it hasn’t stopped
Israel continues to systematically exterminate Palestinians in Gaza through relentless attacks and starvation.
Israel attacks south Beirut after new Lebanon evacuation warning
The Israeli military repeatedly launches attacks after issuing such alerts, leaving residents with minutes to escape.