Ukraine’s restrictions on long-range weapons were lifted ‘months ago’, Merz says
The decision to lift any restrictions on the use of Western-supplied long-range weapons by Ukraine was made months ago, the German chancellor clarified on Tuesday. Read more at Read More
War leaves its mark on Lviv through graves and grief
Lviv, a western Ukrainian city near the Polish border, rarely hears explosions, yet it bears the daily weight of war through loss and mourning. Read more at Read More
Why Russia is unlikely to let the Vatican mediate peace talks with Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV is willing to host peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv, yet Russia’s stance towards the Vatican is likely to prove an obstacle. Read More
From London’s beavers to leopard frogs in Las Vegas, here’s why we need to rewild our cities
Native animals like beavers, hornbills, and even platypuses are being reintroduced into city parks, wetlands and reserves around the world.Read More
At least five dead and 19 injured in chemical plant explosion in eastern China
A further six people are missing after the blast in the city of Weifang in Shandong province. Read more at Read More
Turning trauma into art: Former Hamas hostage Andrei Kozlov tells his story through paintings
After surviving 247 days as a hostage of Hamas, Andrei Kozlov has turned his trauma into art, painting scenes of captivity, resilience, and hope in a New York studio. Read…
Is the future Qosh Tepa Canal in Afghanistan the final nail in Aral Sea’s coffin?
Afghanistan is building a 285-kilometre waterway at an accelerated pace to irrigate its drought-ridden northern regions. Central Asian states maintain that decisions regarding transboundary water use should be made collectively.…
What are the EU’s ‘safe country’ proposals for asylum seekers?
The European Commission has put forward two plans to overhaul asylum processes amid a charged political atmosphere over irregular migration. Read More
Spain fails again to secure unanimity to make Catalan, Galician and Basque official EU languages
The Spanish request fell short of the necessary majority, as countries like Finland, Sweden and Austria voiced their reservations. Read More
North Korea says US ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence system risks nuclear war in space
Pyongyang’s warning comes a week after US President Donald Trump gave more information about the initiative. Read more at Read More