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No agreement in sight as UN plastic pollution treaty talks enter final day
Widely rejected draft text does not limit plastic production or address chemicals used in plastic products.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 7:33 am
Is crime out of control in Washington, DC?
We contrast Trump’s claim DC is “overtaken by crime” with his statement 3 months earlier that crime there is down.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 7:05 am
Calls for media to “verify” claims in Al Jazeera journalists’ killing
Al Jazeera’s Salah Negm urges journalists to investigate Israel’s claims on Gaza team killing before reporting
Published on 14 August 2025 | 6:49 am
Smotrich says illegal West Bank settlement ‘buries’ Palestinian state
The far-right minister said he will approve 3,000 new homes in the E1 area project, hailing it as 'Zionism at its best'.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 5:08 am
Russia restricts calls on WhatsApp, Telegram as internet control tightens
Russia says popular messaging apps facilitating crime, sabotage as internet restrictions tighten amid war in Ukraine.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 4:06 am
US sanctions Brazil health officials over Cuba’s overseas medical missions
Washington claims the health officials were involved in Cuba's 'coercive labour export' of medical workers.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 3:19 am
Ukraine, EU, US leaders speak ahead of Trump-Putin meeting: Key takeaways
Trump agrees to follow-up summit with Putin, Zelenskyy, and warns 'severe consequences' unless Russia agrees to truce.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 3:13 am
North Korean leader’s sister says South Korea lying about thaw in ties
Kim Yo Jong denies claims that Pyongyang has removed propaganda-blaring loudspeakers at the inter-Korean border.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 3:07 am
New Delhi’s garbage mountains become heat bombs for India’s waste pickers
Informal waste pickers face temperatures as high as 70C (158F) in landfill sites and 'breathe poison’, activists say.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 2:53 am
More than 100 groups blast Israel’s ‘weaponisation of aid’ as Gaza starves
Mass outcry from aid groups as Israel continues to block millions of dollars in aid supplies to starving Palestinians.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 2:37 am
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,267
Here are the key events on day 1,267 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 1:17 am
Former Peruvian president imprisoned over corruption allegations
Martin Vizcarra will become the fifth Peruvian ex-president jailed in recent years amid period of political turbulence.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 11:02 pm
PSG beat Tottenham on penalties to claim UEFA Super Cup
Tottenham let slip a two-goal lead as late PSG strikes sent European football's season opener to penalties in Italy.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 10:32 pm
UEFA unfurls Gaza-related plea banner after Palestinian tribute fallout
'Stop killing children, civilians' banners at match after tribute criticism over Palestinian player killed by Israel.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 10:11 pm
Rising seas could put Easter Island’s iconic statues at risk by 2080: Study
Possible ways to mitigate the risk include armouring the coastline and building breakwaters to relocating the monuments.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 9:41 pm
Brazil plans aid packages for businesses impacted by Trump tariffs
The plan, called 'Sovereign Brazil', will include credit for businesses that rely on exports.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 9:13 pm
US appeals court lets Trump slash billions in foreign aid
Critics argue President Trump has overstepped his constitutional authority by slashing congressionally approved aid.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 8:33 pm
What’s at stake at the Alaska summit for all sides?
Ukraine and European allies are anxious about upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Alaska.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 7:59 pm
President Dina Boluarte signs into law Peru’s amnesty bill despite outcry
The amnesty law has faced condemnation from UN experts and human rights groups for denying justice to abuse survivors.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 7:45 pm
Protests over Israeli murder of Al Jazeera journalists spread
Journalists from Mexico City to Manila are protesting the Israeli assassination of Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 7:45 pm
New Zealand Parliament ejects lawmaker over Israeli sanctions standoff
New Zealand MP Chlöe Swarbrick was suspended from parliament amid debate over a bill sanctioning Israel.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 7:04 pm
Protests, vigils held worldwide over Israel’s killing of Gaza journalists
From South Africa's Cape Town to Manila in the Philippines and London in the UK, voices are raised in protest.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 6:51 pm
US car sales slow after tariff-driven buying surge ends
Major car makers including Ford, GM and Volvo took hits because of tariff associated costs.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 6:50 pm
Palestinian man killed in occupied West Bank by Israeli settler
A Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank has been shot dead by an Israeli settler during a land-leveling operation.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 6:41 pm
Chinese fighter jet intercepts Philippine aircraft carrying journalists
A Chinese fighter jet demanded a Philippine aircraft leave the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 5:59 pm