Can a new president change Lebanon’s fortunes?
Inside Story Can a new president change Lebanon’s fortunes? Appointment of Joseph Aoun ends two years of political paralysis. After a two-year political deadlock, Lebanon has a president. The election…
Biden extends temporary status for immigrants from Ukraine, Venezuela
Biden extends temporary status for immigrants from Ukraine, Venezuela The US president’s decision to renew the ‘temporary protected status’ comes as President-elect Trump prepares to take office. Immigrants who have…
Venezuela’s Maduro sworn in for third consecutive term as president
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term as president.
Gaza war death toll could be significantly higher, researchers say
Gaza war death toll could be significantly higher, researchers say Reuters The Palestinian death toll from the war in Gaza could be substantially higher than official figures reported by the…
‘My mum died after four days on an A&E trolley’
‘My mum died after four days on an A&E trolley’ BBCMary Lamerton, 86, died in A&E on New Year’s Day Mary Lamerton was a joyous person who always saw the…
The UN can end the Middle East conflict by welcoming Palestine as a member
The UN can end the Middle East conflict by welcoming Palestine as a member The June 2025 UN Conference on Palestine can be the long-awaited turning point for the region.…
‘I lost everything:’ Fire crews battle ‘unprecedented’ Los Angeles blazes
‘I lost everything:’ Fire crews battle ‘unprecedented’ Los Angeles blazes Officials hope improved wind conditions will allow firefighters to contain wildfires that have devastated the US city. Firefighters battle the…
Greenland does not want to be American or Danish, PM says
Greenland does not want to be American or Danish, PM says Mute Egede, who previously said territory ‘not for sale’, underlined people’s desire to be ‘master of own house’. Greenlandic…
Trump receives no punishment for felony hush money conviction
A judge did not impose fines, jail time, or probation on US President-elect Donald Trump for his hush money conviction.
Trump avoids prison or fine in hush-money case sentencing
Trump avoids prison or fine in hush-money case sentencingListen to Trump defend himself in court as he is sentenced in his criminal case A judge has sentenced US President-elect Donald…