From trusted aide to biggest rival: Suvendu Adhikari set to become West Bengal chief minister
A former ally of Mamata Banerjee, the BJP leader will be West Bengal’s next chief minister.
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Anti-work anthems, Boy George and controversial lyrics: A guide to all 35 Eurovision songs
From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.
Australian by-election a litmus test for right-wing One Nation Party
Victory for the populist party in Farrer, New South Wales, would see One Nation’s first MP elected to Australia’s national parliament.
Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon
The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects, also called unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Organizers of a canceled human rights conference in Zambia say China intervened
Zambia was due to host Rights Con, the world’s biggest digital rights gathering, this week — but abruptly canceled the event. Organizers blame Chinese pressure for the decision.
Russia’s Victory Day celebrations are dampened by ongoing war with Ukraine
World War 2 Victory Day celebrations in Moscow will be muted this year because of fears of drone attacks, as the public tires of the Ukraine war.
Return of IS-linked families sparks debate in terror-traumatised Australia
Most Australians do not want the women and children to come home, but advocates say they’re in danger.
Greece’s examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea
Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine war.
Colombia’s rogue hippos could find refuge in India
In Colombia, a plan to cull Pablo Escobar’s invasive hippos is challenged by an Indian billionaire’s offer to relocate dozens of the animals to India’s wildlife reserve instead.
Huge plumes of ash rise as Indonesia’s Mount Dukono erupts
Officials said the group had been hiking up the active volcano despite a climbing ban.
Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners
Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon and Half Marathon which returned to the West Bank city of Bethlehem after a two-year pause because of restrictions over the Gaza War.
Cyber attack disrupts swath of US universities and schools nationwide
A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities acrosst the US
U.S. intercepts Iranian attacks on 3 ships. And, what to know about hantavirus
The U.S. says it intercepted Iranian attacks yesterday targeting three Navy ships. And, what to know about the hantavirus outbreak that started on a cruise ship.
UAE reports drone and missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged
The Iran war’s shaky ceasefire was further strained on Friday as the United Arab Emirates responded to a missile and drone strikes.
The U.S. awaits Iran’s response as the UAE reports another missile barrage
The Iran war’s shaky ceasefire was further strained on Friday as the United Arab Emirates responded to a missile and drone strikes.
US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages
The price of jet fuel most European airlines currently use has jumped by half since the start of the war.
Military drills on the edge: U.S. and allies test capabilities near Asia’s flash points
From drone boats to long-range missiles, the U.S. and its allies tested new military tactics in the Philippines, sharpening deterrence as tensions with China intensify.
Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands
Spanish authorities are preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands.
European countries emerge as NATO leaders as U.S. role recedes
President Trump’s decision to leave NATO in the dark before launching strikes on Iran has inflamed tensions and is putting new urgency on rethinking the alliance.
As war on Ukraine continues, Russia prepares for smaller Victory Day parade
Russia’s annual Victory Day parade will be smaller than previous ones as the effects of the war on Ukraine take a toll.
Some people in Iran have kept internet access despite government-imposed blackout
Iran is experiencing the longest internet blackout ever recorded with 99% of the population offline. But certain people — with “white internet” — have stayed connected this entire time.