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What do countries call themselves? The stories behind their original names
Around half of the world's countries have native or local names that differ from their English versions.
China says Philippines ‘illegally’ flew planes over South China Sea islands
The incident marks the second confrontation this week between Manila and Beijing over disputed South China Sea islands.
Bathing once every 10 days: The reality of northern Gaza’s water crisis
Gaza families face a dire water crisis after the ceasefire and struggle to survive in the destroyed north.
US deports dozens of Venezuelan migrants from Guantanamo Bay
President Maduro said the handover was a 'direct request' from his government to the US.
Are white Afrikaners at risk in South Africa? Not really, most say
As Trump offers to take in Afrikaner refugees, many say right-wing lobbyists have spread misinformation and fear.
Musk vows to ‘fix’ X after polls show high support for Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
Tesla and SpaceX CEO claims his social media platform's fact-checking tool is being 'gamed' by governments and media.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,093
Here are the key developments on the 1,093rd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Netanyahu takes aim at West Bank after bus explosions near Tel Aviv
Three empty buses exploded on Thursday evening while Israeli police found two more undetonated bombs.
Video: Red Cross buries 18 bodies in mass grave amid Bukavu clashes
After clashes in Bukavu between armed groups including the M23 Rebels, the remains of some of the victims were buried.
Three buses explode in Israel’s Bat Yam
Three explosions took place on empty buses in separate car parks near Tel Aviv in the city of Bat Yam.