Russia-Ukraine war live: EU holds key summit to strengthen Kyiv’s hand
European leaders gathering to decide on using frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine for the next two years.
Ukraine drones kill 3 in Russia’s Rostov as EU debates war funding for Kyiv
Ukraine drones kill 3 in Russia’s Rostov as EU debates war funding for Kyiv Zelenskyy urges EU leaders to unlock Russian assets to show Moscow its desire to continue war…
G7 calls for Jimmy Lai’s release, China slams ‘interference’ in its affairs
G7 calls for Jimmy Lai’s release, China slams ‘interference’ in its affairs G7 governments call on Hong Kong authorities to ‘end such prosecutions’, release pro-democracy media tycoon immediately. Sebastien Lai,…
Why the Arab Spring was never a failure
Why the Arab Spring was never a failure The uprisings did not collapse into irrelevance. They transformed how millions understood dignity, citizenship and political possibility. By Larbi Sadiki Scholar with…
The Arab Spring hasn’t ended, and Arab regimes know it
The Arab Spring hasn’t ended, and Arab regimes know it Fifteen years on, governments have outlawed protest, managed elections, and rewritten constitutions to ensure 2011 never happens again. By Mohamad…
Academy Awards, YouTube sign deal to livestream Oscars from 2029
Academy Awards, YouTube sign deal to livestream Oscars from 2029 Organisers say the deal with YouTube will allow viewers to watch the awards ceremony on an ‘unprecedented global scale’. A…
US approves $11bn in arms sales to Taiwan in deal likely to anger China
US approves $11bn in arms sales to Taiwan in deal likely to anger China Huge US arms package for Taiwan includes HIMARS rocket systems, howitzer artillery, antitank missiles, and drones.…
From A for algebra to T for tariffs: Arabic words used in English speech
From A for algebra to T for tariffs: Arabic words used in English speech Arabic is spoken by more than 400 million people. Can you recognise these Arabic words that…
Noise and flashing lights – How to avoid Christmas rows with neighbours
Noise and flashing lights – How to avoid Christmas rows with neighbours 5 hours agoHannah Karpel Getty Images It might be a neighbour’s car blocking your driveway, music vibrating through…
Trump touts achievements, attacks immigrants in White House address
Trump touts achievements, attacks immigrants in White House address Trump avoids addressing rising Venezuela tensions, fuelling speculation over military intentions and oil interests. US President Donald Trump delivers an address…