US funding freeze could mean HIV treatment delays for thousands in Ukraine
Experts say issues with US funding could lead to delays in HIV treatment for thousands of Ukrainians already grappling with the impact of war on health services. Read More
Mystery illness kills more than 50 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
In most cases, those falling ill were dead around 48 hours after the onset of symptoms. Read More
French ex-surgeon on trial for alleged sexual assault of 299 people
A former French surgeon is on trial accused of raping or sexually assaulting almost 300 people, mostly children. Read More
UN rejects US resolution that urges an end to the war in Ukraine without noting Russian aggression
The United Nations General Assembly has rejected a US resolution that urges an end to the war in Ukraine due to its failure to note Russian aggression. Read More
Trump curbs Chinese investment and proceeds with tariffs on Canada and Mexico
US President Donald Trump has said he will proceed with tariffs on Canada and Mexico next month and tighten Chinese investment rules in the US. Market sentiment soured as risk-off…
Russia-Ukraine ceasefire ‘feasible’ in next few weeks, Macron says
After meeting US President Donald Trump on Monday, the French leader said that a ceasefire with Russia was possible but that Ukraine must be given security guarantees. Read more at…
Fact or fiction? Syria plans to erase Queen Zenobia from history books over claims she never existed
Syria’s Ministry of Education has announced sweeping changes to the school curriculum, including the removal of any reference to symbols of the former regime, including the national anthem. Syrian Queen…
EU, Israel restart dialogue as calls to review cooperation deal are muted
Human rights organisations say the bloc’s failure to reconsider its trade and political ties with Israel amounts to “complicity” in alleged war crimes and breaches of international law. Read More
Germany’s Merz marks shift by betting on an EU less dependent on US
Friedrich Merz, who led the Christian Democratic Union to victory at the polls, referred to a strong Europe independent of the United States as his “absolute priority”. Many in Brussels…
Europe ready to back EU membership for Ukraine to ensure security
European Council President Antonio Costa says EU accession is key for Ukraine’s future, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says it could happen earlier than 2030. Read More