Town council in Canada at standstill over refusal to take King’s oath
The council has refused to take the oath due to the Crown’s history with Canada’s indigenous people. Read More
Woman gets first double lung transplant done by robot
The surgical feat was performed on a New York medic who says she got her ‘life back’ because of the procedure. Read More
Brazil police formally accuse Bolsonaro of alleged coup plot
Former President Bolsonaro says he will mount a legal “fight” against the accusations. Read More
Putin warns West as Russia hits Ukraine with new missile
Russia’s president says the attack on Dnipro is a response to Ukraine’s use of long-range US and UK weaponry. Read More
Fake-alcohol deaths highlight SE Asia’s methanol problem
The deaths of five tourists after apparently drinking tainted drinks highlight the wider issue of bootleg alcohol. Read More
Patient sues Algerian author over claims he used her in novel
Saada Arbane said she refuse a meeting with Daoud after finding out he wanted to use her in his book. Read More
Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett conviction for alleged hoax
Smollett, who is black and gay, was accused of lying about being the victim of a racial attack in Chicago. Read More
Ukraine’s double challenge: Russia’s advance and the return of Trump
Russia is advancing at its fastest pace since 2022. Will Trump help or hinder Ukraine’s defence? Read More
More than 40 dead after gunmen attack passenger vehicles in Pakistan
Officials fear the death toll will rise after unknown gunmen opened fire on a vehicle convoy. Read More
ICC decision damned by Israel, welcomed by Palestinians
Leading Israeli figures across the political spectrum are angry at the ICC decision. Read More