News Commentary
Analysis and commentary on current events around the world.
Kenya discharges last Ebola patient in major milestone towards virus-free status
The country begins a 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free, provided no new cases are recorded.
‘Climate crisis is outrunning us,’ UN chief Guterres says at COP31
Guterres says the world must fight harder, accuses the fossil fuel lobby of delaying climate action at critical talks.
Mbappe misses France training before Nations League clash with Italy
Kylian Mbappe left the pitch during France's game in September but has been playing regularly for Real Madrid.
Egyptian journalist's retrial adjourned as UN warns of 'assaults on press freedom'
Mada Masr editor-in-chief Lina Attalah is being tried on the charge of "publishing false news" and potentially faces imprisonment.
Hundreds of Italian schools hit by threats in suspected bomb hoax
Emails containing the false warnings were sent to schools in Rome, Naples, Vicenza, Florence, Pisa, Trieste and other Italian cities, officials say.
African rights body raises alarm over treatment of Niger’s Mahamid Arabs
Rights commission appeals to Niger president over alleged abuses against Mahamid.
US soldier arrested for Russia spying: What we know
A 41-year-old man has been arrested near Gloucester on suspicion of offences under the National Security Act.
House effectively ends Hegseth impeachment. And, 3 men accused of plotting U.K. attacks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been spared from the House's impeachment effort, at least for now. And, federal prosecutors arrested three men accused of being Iran-backed operatives.
What is northern Europe’s new drone and warship plan to counter Russia?
UK-led coalition of 10 Northern European nations announces joint defence framework amid rising threats from Moscow.
Rights group raises concerns about jailed Dr Abu Safia amid strikes on Gaza
PHRI says the arbitrary detention of Gaza doctors violates individual rights and undermines healthcare system.
Passenger train derails in India, leaving several injured
Video from inside the driver’s cabin captured the moment a train derailed in India’s Assam state.
Transport workers in Chile block highways in protest over surging fuel prices
Hundreds of bus and lorry drivers are blocking traffic along major highway routes across the country.
New Indian mega library rocked by scandal over 'AI-generated books'
The Tamil Nadu government has ordered an internal audit of library collections across the state.
Eswatini gives illegal foreign businesses 12 months to leave
The law follows the growth of foreign-owned businesses in retail sector in rural areas.
Man City whistleblower Rui Pinto could help UK uncover more sporting crime
Rui Pinto is 'in talks' with UK authorities to help uncover more crime in exchange for police protection, reports say.
Israel kills Gaza goalkeeper days after playing in cup for slain athletes
Mahmoud Abdel-Malek, a 20-year-old goalkeeper for Gaza Sports Club, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City.
Did Democrats save Pete Hegseth from impeachment?
Eleven Democrats are absent from procedural vote that narrowly shelves House impeachment vote against defence secretary.
AI boom or bubble?
A tech sell-off has raised questions about AI spending and the risks to jobs and growth across the global economy.