Leo XIV Apr 23, 2026 Touring Africa, Pope Leo Raised His Voice, but Didn’t Like the Echo On his recent trip abroad, Leo XIV made some of his most forthright comments since becoming pope last year, but grew uncomfortable at how that criticism was interpreted. Touring Africa, Pope Leo Raised His Voice, but Didn’t Like the Echo On his recent trip abroad, Leo XIV made some of his most forthright comments since becoming pope last year, but grew uncomfortable at how that criticism was interpreted. See more
Rodrigo Duterte Apr 24, 2026 Philippines’ ex-president Rodrigo Duterte to face trial for crimes against humanity ICC judges say there are substantial grounds to believe Duterte guided anti-drugs crackdown that killed thousandsThe former president of the Philippines, Rod... Philippines’ ex-president Rodrigo Duterte to face trial for crimes against humanity ICC judges say there are substantial grounds to believe Duterte guided anti-drugs crackdown that killed thousandsThe former president of the Philippines, Rod... Share
Australian politics Apr 24, 2026 Anthony Albanese accused of ‘caving to gas companies’ as Labor set to reject new export tax David Pocock says prime minister – who is trying to shore up fuel supplies – is parroting industry talking pointsFollow our Australia news live blog for late... Anthony Albanese accused of ‘caving to gas companies’ as Labor set to reject new export tax David Pocock says prime minister – who is trying to shore up fuel supplies – is parroting industry talking pointsFollow our Australia news live blog for late... Share
Japan Apr 24, 2026 Tokyo workers encouraged to wear shorts to cut energy costs and keep cool Officials hope more casual attire for public servants will save electricity during Iran war as summer heat approachesPublic servants working for the Tokyo me... Tokyo workers encouraged to wear shorts to cut energy costs and keep cool Officials hope more casual attire for public servants will save electricity during Iran war as summer heat approachesPublic servants working for the Tokyo me... Share
Self-driving cars Apr 24, 2026 ‘Look, no hands’: China chases the driverless dream at Beijing car show As domestic sales slow, manufacturers are investing in AI and seeking growth in technology and in overseas marketsAt the world’s biggest car fair, which open... ‘Look, no hands’: China chases the driverless dream at Beijing car show As domestic sales slow, manufacturers are investing in AI and seeking growth in technology and in overseas marketsAt the world’s biggest car fair, which open... Share
US news Apr 24, 2026 US soldier involved in Maduro raid charged over alleged bets on capture Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who allegedly made more than $400,000 on Polymarket, could face up to 60 years in prisonA US soldier who played a role in the January ca... US soldier involved in Maduro raid charged over alleged bets on capture Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who allegedly made more than $400,000 on Polymarket, could face up to 60 years in prisonA US soldier who played a role in the January ca... Share
Coral Apr 24, 2026 Soundtrack of the sea: divers use underwater speakers to help dying coral reefs Divers are installing waterproof speakers in the ocean to help pull a coral reef near Jamaica back from the brinkThe northern coast of Jamaica once served as... Soundtrack of the sea: divers use underwater speakers to help dying coral reefs Divers are installing waterproof speakers in the ocean to help pull a coral reef near Jamaica back from the brinkThe northern coast of Jamaica once served as... Share
Fossil fuels Apr 24, 2026 How frustration at Cop stalemates inspires first global talks on phasing out fossil fuels ‘Coalition of the willing’ gathers in Colombia to try to bypass petrostate blockages of Cop summits and chart fresh pathThe world’s first Transitioning Away... How frustration at Cop stalemates inspires first global talks on phasing out fossil fuels ‘Coalition of the willing’ gathers in Colombia to try to bypass petrostate blockages of Cop summits and chart fresh pathThe world’s first Transitioning Away... Share
Florida Apr 24, 2026 Florida officials investigate planned ‘Sloth World’ attraction after 31 sloths die in warehouse Languorous tree dwellers from Guyana and Peru died from ‘cold stun’ in warehouse with no power or running waterSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter em... Florida officials investigate planned ‘Sloth World’ attraction after 31 sloths die in warehouse Languorous tree dwellers from Guyana and Peru died from ‘cold stun’ in warehouse with no power or running waterSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter em... Share
Falkland Islands Apr 24, 2026 UK position on Falklands will not change, No 10 says after leaked Pentagon memo Internal email proposes US should reassess support for UK claim to islands because of lack of support for Iran warUK politics live – latest updatesDowning St... UK position on Falklands will not change, No 10 says after leaked Pentagon memo Internal email proposes US should reassess support for UK claim to islands because of lack of support for Iran warUK politics live – latest updatesDowning St... Share
Taiwan Apr 24, 2026 Taiwan president blames China for forced cancellation of Eswatini trip Lai Ching-te abandons visit after Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar revoke overflight permission Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, has cancelled his trip... Taiwan president blames China for forced cancellation of Eswatini trip Lai Ching-te abandons visit after Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar revoke overflight permission Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, has cancelled his trip... Share
Trump administration Apr 24, 2026 Trump officials consider sending 1,100 Afghans who aided US forces to Congo Discussions reportedly come after Trump’s decision to stop initiative that allowed group to apply to resettle in the USThe Trump administration is in discuss... Trump officials consider sending 1,100 Afghans who aided US forces to Congo Discussions reportedly come after Trump’s decision to stop initiative that allowed group to apply to resettle in the USThe Trump administration is in discuss... Share
Global development Apr 24, 2026 Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose rising threat to democracy, report finds Research shows natural hazards linked to climate crisis disrupted 23 elections in 18 countries in 2024Democracy is under mounting threat from the climate cri... Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose rising threat to democracy, report finds Research shows natural hazards linked to climate crisis disrupted 23 elections in 18 countries in 2024Democracy is under mounting threat from the climate cri... Share
