US sends nuclear deal proposal to Iran
It comes after the UN nuclear watchdog warned Iran has stepped up its production of enriched uranium. Read More
Heartbreak as cash-strapped Nigerians abandon their pets
Pet owners are struggling with the rising cost of living in the West African nation. Read More
Hegseth warns China poses ‘imminent’ threat to Taiwan and urges Asia to boost defence
The US defence secretary called on Asian countries to boost spending and work with the US to deter war. Read More
Silent acts of resistance and fear under Russian occupation in Ukraine
Three Ukrainians describe everyday life and the risks of defying Russian occupation. Read More
They helped oust a president – now South Korean women say they are invisible again
A snap presidential election has exposed South Korea’s stark gender divide. Read More
Hamas makes hostage pledge but demands changes to US Gaza ceasefire plan
The response is seen as neither an explicit rejection nor clear acceptance of the proposal, but US envoy Steve Witkoff has branded it “unacceptable”. Read More
EU ‘strongly’ regrets US plan to double steel tariffs
The 27-member bloc says Donald Trump’s move undermines efforts to reach a deal, warning of “countermeasures”. Read More
Gaza aid trucks rushed by desperate and hungry crowds, WFP says
“Starving people will not let a food truck pass. They need to feed their families”, the World Food Programme said. Read More
Iran significantly growing uranium stockpile, warns UN nuclear agency
The International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran now possesses over 400kg of uranium at 60% purity. Read More
Desperate Housewives star Valerie Mahaffey dies aged 71
The star died in California on Friday after being diagnosed with cancer, her publicist says. Read More