How far has mpox spread and how can you protect yourself? | Health News
At least two countries outside of Africa have reported mpox cases after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the virus had become a “public…
Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s new, youngest prime minister? | Courts News
The Thai parliament elected its youngest-ever prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, on Friday, just days after the dismissal of former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Here’s more…
New round of Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha: Where do Hamas, Israel stand? | Israel-Palestine conflict News
After more than 10 months of relentless bombardment of the Gaza Strip, which has killed more than 40,000 Palestinians, leaders from Israel and Palestinian group…
What is mpox and why has WHO declared it a global health emergency? | Health News
For the second time since 2022, mpox has been declared a global health emergency as the virus spreads rapidly across the African continent and risks…
What happened in the Kolkata rape case that triggered doctors’ protests? | Sexual Assault News
Activists and doctors across India are planning to march on Wednesday evening to demand justice for a female doctor, who was raped and murdered while…
Will the UK’s new Labour government halt arms sales to Israel? | Israel-Palestine conflict News
As the United States clears the way for the sale of $20bn of weapons to Israel, pressure on the United Kingdom to cease such arms…
How serious are the wildfires near Athens, Greece? | Weather News
At least one person has died after one of Greece’s worst wildfires this year broke out on the outskirts of the capital, Athens, on Sunday.…
Why are there questions about arrests of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel leaders? | Explainer News
On June 25, the United States Justice Department announced the arrest of two high-ranking leaders of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel – co-founder Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada…
Has Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk changed dynamics of the war? | Russia-Ukraine war News
Russia has asked thousands of its citizens to evacuate from Kursk and neighbouring Belgorod region, days after an unprecedented incursion on its territory by Ukrainian…
Migrant workers sent $650bn overseas last year – what it means | Migration
Mina Hamid*, who hails from Kabul, Afghanistan, and moved to the Netherlands at the age of 11, says she will never forget the first time…
What Ukraine’s assault on Russia could mean for EU gas supplies | Energy
A Ukrainian incursion into Russia’s Kursk region – the largest since the war began with about 1,000 soldiers and more than two dozen tanks and…
UK riots: Why are far-right groups attacking immigrants and Muslims? | Explainer News
As riots continue to rage in the United Kingdom, hotels housing asylum seekers have been torched by far-right agitators. The Holiday Inn Express hotel in…
Will eating insects save the planet? | Food News
EXPLAINEREating insects may be healthier, cheaper and better for the environment than consuming meat – what’s not to like?The Singapore Food Agency announced last month…
Why is Japan cracking down on rideable motorised suitcases? | Explainer News
EXPLAINERA growing number of airports are imposing restrictions on these electric suitcases over safety concerns.Rideable motorised suitcases, which emerged almost 10 years ago as something…
‘Childless cat ladies’: Has JD Vance taken on 22 million US women? | US Election 2024 News
US Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance has faced a storm of criticism over a three-year-old comment that has resurfaced amid the country’s election campaign,…
What is the Golan Heights and who controls it? | Israel-Palestine conflict News
EXPLAINERThe rocky patch of land, which under international law belongs to Syria, is where the latest tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have exploded.Israel and Lebanon-based…
Paris Olympics 2024 controversy puts focus on ‘sexist’ women’s sports kits | Paris Olympics 2024 News
The official Nike kits for American women competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics have been slammed as “a costume born of patriarchal forces” by one…
US intercepts Russian, Chinese bombers near Alaska: What we know | Explainer News
EXPLAINERThe joint flight highlights growing military cooperation between the two countries, sparking concerns in the US.The United States and Canada this week intercepted two Chinese…
Why have Brazilian sharks tested positive for cocaine? | Drugs News
Thirteen Brazilian sharpnose sharks caught off Rio de Janeiro have tested positive for cocaine, marine biologists who carried out the tests have reported. High concentrations…
What is breaking as an Olympic sport? All to know ahead of Paris 2024 | Paris Olympics 2024 News
From street dance to Olympic sport, breaking will make its debut at the summer Games in Paris.The dance that sprung up on the streets of…