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Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has crossed another grim milestone, becoming the deadliest outbreak in the country’s history as health authorities report a continuing rise in infections and deaths…
A congressional hearing meant to examine government efficiency turned into a pointed debate over how one of America's most respected historical institutions tells the country's story, with lawmakers directly challenging…
Powerball ticket sales began in the United Kingdom, giving players across the Atlantic a chance at winning the same massive jackpot that American players have played for years.
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said the upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir election is perhaps the 'most significant' in the region's history, saying the region's future is tied to the outcome.
Seven American aid workers who had been fighting the Ebola outbreak in Congo are quarantining at a new isolation facility in Kenya after a US travel ban, becoming the first known people to use the facility.
An American missionary has been freed in Niger after a nine-month kidnapping ordeal, bringing relief to his family and renewed attention to security risks in the Sahel.
Oasis have surpassed The Beatles in the all-time UK album sales rankings as (What's the Story) Morning Glory? moves into third place following the band's major 2025 reunion tour
American rapper Macklemore has announced that he will donate his entire $1 million in net earnings from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour to six organizations providing humanitarian assistance and support to Palestinians, placing…
Neil Rimer, co-founder of Index Ventures, argues that current AI-driven wealth accumulation will lead to inevitable redistribution, either through voluntary philanthropy or state-mandated tax intervention
Keely Hodgkinson secured victory at the London Diamond League, overcoming a challenging start to her outdoor season in front of 60,000 spectators to build momentum toward the European Championships
North Korea has restated its nuclear policy while Washington signals interest in renewed diplomacy and reduced military tension.
A family history separated by migration, secrecy and decades of unanswered questions is at the centre of a Guardian Technology feature that traces how ChatGPT helped bring relatives together. The story follows Avtar…
Pope Leo XIV said he expected to visit the United States within the next couple of years, although the Vatican had not announced a formal itinerary.
NPR’s Short Wave digs into the biology of birdsong, the deep history of avocados and what Egyptian warrior princesses can reveal about the
The United States has announced new 50 per cent tariffs on a broad range of Canadian imports, escalating a trade dispute that Washington says is tied to Canada’s treatment of American-made cars, alcohol and dairy…
Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with substantial new tariffs, sharpening a dispute over how Brussels regulates major US technology companies and how Washington may respond in trade policy terms. In a post…
109 million people faced another day of poor air quality as smoke from wildfires burning in Ontario drifted over the US, affecting the Midwest, mid-Atlantic and northeastern states.
The United States carried out a two-hour wave of strikes against Iranian military targets after an attack on an American base in Jordan.
Iran says it targeted US-linked bases in Jordan and the UAE after American forces struck rocket launchers on Larak Island near Hormuz.
Ukraine's president is making a serious new allegation about the depth of cooperation between two of the countries he considers adversaries, claiming Russia has been actively helping Iran target American military bases…
The Trump administration has signed a commercial nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that could open the door for American companies to play a leading role in the kingdom’s nuclear buildout, according to NPR News. The…
Bulgaria's parliament has voted to let the United States station refuelling aircraft at a Bulgarian air base to support American operations tied to the ongoing confrontation with Iran, a decision that drew an immediate…
Millions of Americans faced air quality alerts from Minnesota to New York as smoke from Canadian wildfires spread across 20 US states, with authorities urging people to stay indoors.
From Honda to Tesla, major automakers are rapidly culling their American electric vehicle lineups due to shifting economic conditions, regulatory pressures, and new corporate priorities for the year 2026