As Punjabi hip-hoppers go global, bhangra outfits get a makeover
New-age Punjabi music artists are blending Western outfits with tradition, reflecting a broader cultural shift.
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The Mississippi town behind the box office hit Sinners
Ryan Coogler presented his smash-hit Sinners in Clarksdale, Mississippi, which served as inspiration for his genre-defying movie.
Turning used cooking oil into soap in a country where deep-fried foods rule
A group of young environmentalists in Honduras are turning used cooking oil into soap and dog food.
Heartbreak as cash-strapped Nigerians abandon their pets
Pet owners are struggling with the rising cost of living in the West African nation.
Silent acts of resistance and fear under Russian occupation in Ukraine
Three Ukrainians describe everyday life and the risks of defying Russian occupation.
The fallout from Trump's war on Harvard will long outlast his presidency
The US president's ramped-up threats are seen by many as an attempt to reshape a stronghold of the left. Could he succeed?
At least seven dead after Russian bridge collapses on to train
Another 30 people are reportedly injured after the train derailed following the bridge collapse.
US sends nuclear deal proposal to Iran
It comes after the UN nuclear watchdog warned Iran has stepped up its production of enriched uranium.
They helped oust a president - now South Korean women say they feel invisible again
A snap presidential election has exposed South Korea's stark gender divide.
Iran boosts enriched uranium stockpile, as Trump pushes negotiations
A classified International Atomic Energy Agency report found Iran, since February, produced 300 pounds of uranium enriched to 60%, a step away from weapons-grade.
Hamas makes hostage pledge but demands changes to US Gaza ceasefire plan
The response is seen as neither an explicit rejection nor clear acceptance of the proposal, but US envoy Steve Witkoff has branded it "unacceptable".
Who is Mohammed Sinwar, the Hamas military figure Israel says it killed?
Israel announced Saturday it had killed Mohammed Sinwar, the chief commander of Hamas’s military wing and younger brother of slain militant leader Yahya Sinwar.
Hegseth warns China poses 'imminent' threat to Taiwan and urges Asia to boost defence
The US defence secretary called on Asian countries to boost spending and work with the US to deter war.
U.S. blasts Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire plan: ‘Totally unacceptable’
Hamas said it sought a permanent ceasefire and a withdrawal of the Israeli military, prompting a rebuke from Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy.
EU 'strongly' regrets US plan to double steel tariffs
The 27-member bloc says Donald Trump's move undermines efforts to reach a deal, warning of "countermeasures".
Gaza aid trucks rushed by desperate and hungry crowds, WFP says
"Starving people will not let a food truck pass. They need to feed their families", the World Food Programme said.
Military aircraft evacuates residents from fast-moving Canada fire
Thousands have already evacuated Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Iran significantly growing uranium stockpile, warns UN nuclear agency
The International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran now possesses over 400kg of uranium at 60% purity.
Desperate Housewives star Valerie Mahaffey dies aged 71
The star died in California on Friday after being diagnosed with cancer, her publicist says.
The mysterious drop in fentanyl seizures on the U.S.-Mexico border
The reasons behind the decrease of fentanyl seizures in the U.S. and along the Mexico-U.S. border are complex.
Under Trump, State Department questions Europe’s commitment to democracy
The dramatic shift has bewildered European officials, who note that the Trump administration itself has been accused of breaching democratic norms.
Are the super-rich leaving London? Tax changes could spur wealth exodus.
Oligarchs, exiled leaders, hedge fund managers and high net worth locals have coexisted in a city where old and new money collide. That may start to change.
Syrian leader faces challenge of foreign militants who helped him win power
The presence in Syria of thousands of foreign fighters who helped oust the Assad regime could now pose a threat to President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s political survival.
Europe's US-backed conservatives hope this is their moment to go mainstream
Donald Trump's return to the White House helps Europe's nationalists and populists find their voice.
Warning after millions of bees escape overturned truck in US
Master bee-keepers are called to the scene after a truck containing 70,000 pounds of active honey bee hives flipped over.
Shakira cancels second concert over production issues
The Colombian pop star says she is "devastated", after also cancelling her previous show in Boston.
