Chinese EV makers hunt for idled plants in Europe as they expand global influence
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers, from BYD to Leapmotor, are voraciously seeking out manufacturing assets in Europe as the global energy crisis cr…
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Australia bans neo-Nazi network under new law that criminalises hate groups
The National Socialist Network, also known as White Australia, said it would disband after the government in January passed the law allowing certain o…
Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Minister urges Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to ban bottom trawling
“Hoping to travel to Tamil Nadu and meet the CM,” says Ramalingam Chandrasekar
Xi-Trump summit: The humble soybean at the heart of a trade dispute between the US and China
It’s not just rare earths and AI. The humble soybean is also at the heart of a trade dispute between the US and China. For decades the US was China’s …
At least 24 killed in Kyiv in one of deadliest Russian attacks since start of war – Europe live
The death toll included three children, Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy saidIn other news, let’s catch up with the last night’s second semi-fi…
Deschamps unveils France’s star-studded World Cup squad
Kylian Mbappe will spearhead France at the World Cup after coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday announced his 26-man squad for this summer's tournament …
Trump touts business wins as China airs Iran, Taiwan concerns
US President Donald Trump entered his final talks with Xi Jinping on Friday touting economic wins that gave markets little to cheer, while Beijing wa…
US seeks to indict Cuba's ex-president Raul Castro
The United States is seeking to indict Raul Castro, the 94-year-old brother of late Cuban leader Fidel Castro, as Washington ramps up pressure on the …
At least 78 dead, 5,000 displaced in gang clashes in Haiti since Saturday
Clashes between gangs in the suburbs of the Haitian capital have left at least 78 dead since Saturday, including 10 bystanders, according to a provisi…
Starmer ally admits prime minister is ‘unpopular’ but warns of ‘chaos’ if leadership contest triggered – UK politics live
Pressure is intensifying on Keir Starmer after Andy Burnham was given a route back to parliamentIn today’s episode of Today in Focus, Guardian columni…
Rising star of South African music Tyla to headline US World Cup opening
She was a sensation at this year’s Met Gala — and will represent South Africa at two opening ceremonies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. …
Xi takes Trump on tour of Communist Party's seat of power as China visit ends
Trump and Xi toured Zhongnanhai, the heavily guarded compound where China's top leaders live and work.
Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, many warm words for Xi
US President Donald Trump departed China on Friday touting business deals that gave markets little to cheer, while Beijing warned Washington about mi…
In Lebanon, the idea of peace with Israel continues to deeply divide opinion
In Lebanon, the very idea of peace with Israel continues to deeply divide opinion. As unprecedented negotiations open today in Washington under US med…
Israelis chant threats, anti-Palestinian slogans at Jerusalem Day march
Israeli nationalists swept through the narrow streets of Jerusalem's Old City on Thursday, chanting "Death to Arabs" during the annual Jerusalem Day m…
Heathrow could be forced to allow other firms to build third runway to cut costs
Under aviation regulator proposals rival companies would bid to design and build parts of airport expansionHeathrow could be forced to allow other com…
Sanctioned by China, Rubio Enjoys a Trip to Beijing
There has been rampant speculation online about whether the Chinese government changed the transliteration of Marco Rubio’s name to overlook sanctions…
Eurovision final lineup confirmed after 5 more countries are sent packing
The lineup for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest has been decided, with five more countries sent home after the second semifinal on Thursday. T…
Trump China visit live: US president says a lot of problems ‘settled’, as he meets with Xi on final day of summit
Trump says ‘a lot of good’ has come from summit and ‘we’ve made some fantastic trade deals for both countries’Xi warns Trump of ‘clashes and even conf…
Rights group says M23, Rwandan army commit atrocities in DRC’s Uvira
M23 rebels and the Rwandan army carried out killings, rapes and abductions during a month-long occupation of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic o…
India ready to extend all possible support for peace in West Asia: PM Modi in UAE
We condemned the attacks on the UAE, Mr. Modi said in his opening remarks in the meeting with the UAE leader
China, Turkey eclipse France in Senegal as the country’s leading investors
Once dominant in Senegal’s economy, France is now being overtaken as China and Turkey emerge as the country’s leading investors, reshaping major infra…
London police brace for far-right march and rally marking Palestinian Nakba
More than 4,000 police officers will be deployed in London Saturday to prevent disorder when a Palestinian solidarity demonstration marking Nakba Day …
How a Drug Cartel Made a Mexican State Its Tool
Cartel insiders say that in exchange for bribes and political support they were allowed to operate in Sinaloa state with near total freedom.
North Korea slams U.K. over sanctions on children's camp
Since Moscow invaded Ukraine in 2022, human rights activists have raised concerns that Ukrainian children from Russian-occupied territories were subje…
Trump brought top CEOs to Beijing but few big deals emerge
There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no sweeping trade breakthroughs.
Trump Announces Boeing Jet Order From China. Beijing Stays Silent.
The deal, if it materializes, would be a major win for Boeing, which has lost ground to Airbus in one of the world’s largest aviation markets.
Russia Pummels Kyiv in the Largest Drone Attack of the War
At least 24 people were killed and dozens were wounded in a drone and missile assault, days after President Vladimir Putin of Russia said the war coul…
New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.
War worsens Lebanon's economic crisis with job losses, slow business, soaring prices
Lebanon suffered some $70 billion in losses in its financial sector, further compounded by about $11 billion in the 2024 war between Israel and Hezbol…
Two killed as heavy rains batter Sri Lanka; thousands affected
More than 4,000 people have been affected, with more than 100 people from 29 families being placed in two temporary relief centres
Israelis mark capture of East Jerusalem with Old City parade, provocative chants
Israel deployed thousands of police officers to keep order in Old City as Jewish nationalists celebrated the capture of East Jerusalem in 1967 war