US President Donald Trump departed China on Friday touting business deals that gave markets little to cheer, while Beijing warned Washington about mishandling Taiwan and said its war with Iran should never have started. Trump’s visit to America’s mai…
In Lebanon, the idea of peace with Israel continues to deeply divide opinion
In Lebanon, the very idea of peace with Israel continues to deeply divide opinion. As unprecedented negotiations open today in Washington under US mediation, many Lebanese see a chance for a return to stability. But within Hezbollah’s camp, any normal…
Pentagon ‘blindsided’ as Hegseth scraps deployment of 4,000 US troops to Poland
An internal Pentagon email outlined options to punish Nato allies deemed to have not supported Trump’s war in Iran
The $55 million blueprint: How New York’s busiest library swapped worn-out shelves for a civic living room
A significant $55 million donation revitalised the Mid-Manhattan Library, transforming it into the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. This renovation shifted focus from book storage to community needs, creating dynamic spaces for learning, interactio…
Heathrow could be forced to allow other firms to build third runway to cut costs
Under aviation regulator proposals rival companies would bid to design and build parts of airport expansionBusiness live – latest updatesHeathrow could be forced to allow other companies to design and build its third runway and new terminal after the U…
Israelis chant threats, anti-Palestinian slogans at Jerusalem Day march
Israeli nationalists swept through the narrow streets of Jerusalem’s Old City on Thursday, chanting “Death to Arabs” during the annual Jerusalem Day march, while many Palestinian residents remained barricaded indoors. Every year, tens of thousands of …
Sanctioned by China, Rubio Enjoys a Trip to Beijing
There has been rampant speculation online about whether the Chinese government changed the transliteration of Marco Rubio’s name to overlook sanctions. But that theory is wrong.
Eurovision final lineup confirmed after 5 more countries are sent packing
The lineup for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest has been decided, with five more countries sent home after the second semifinal on Thursday. Those heading for the final include Denmark’s Søren Torpegaard Lund with the sultry “Før Vi Går Hjem” …
How new Oceanbird boss wants to see wind become shipping’s primary power source
Wallenius and Alfa Laval joint venture eyes wind-first shipping as demonstrator proves its worth
Rights group says M23, Rwandan army commit atrocities in DRC’s Uvira
M23 rebels and the Rwandan army carried out killings, rapes and abductions during a month-long occupation of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in late 2025 and early 2026, Human Rights Watch said in a report on Thursday. For more, FRA…