Venezuela’s Maduro ‘ready to talk’ as US ramps up pressure
Following increased US pressure on the Venezuelan government, the two sides say they are open to talks. Read More
Two Ukrainians working for Russia behind rail sabotage, Polish PM says
Donald Tusk said the two suspects had entered Poland from Belarus and had long worked for Russia. Read More
US to sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia, Trump says ahead of crown prince’s visit
Trump will welcome Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House for the first time since Jamal Khashoggi’s murder. Read More
At least 94 Palestinians died in Israeli prisons in two years, human rights group says
A new report by Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) alleges “systematic killings and cover-ups”. Read More
Brazil creates new Indigenous territories during protest-hit COP30
President Lula’s government recognises 10 new Indigenous lands in an effort to protect their culture and environment. Read More
Ex-Harvard president Larry Summers steps back from public role after Epstein email release
The former US treasury secretary says he is “ashamed” of his emails to the late sex offender. Read More
French energy giant Total faces war crimes allegations over Mozambique massacre
TotalEnergies denies responsibility for the actions of local security forces involved in dozens of killings. Read More
Australian murderer sues for right to eat Vegemite behind bars
Andre McKechnie argues the Vegemite ban in Victoria’s jails denies him the right to “enjoy his culture”. Read More
Canada narrowly approves Carney’s first federal budget
The approval of the fiscal plan – the second largest in Canada’s history – allows the prime minister’s minority government to avert an early election. Read More
KPop Demon Hunters star on how her life mirrored main character’s journey
Korean-American actress Arden Cho tells BBC Global Women she struggled to feel accepted while growing up in Texas. Read More